British Day Dresses

This original, rayon crepe dress was designed in the 1940s. The fabric is stunning and has retained its vibrancy, showcasing a whimsical patchwork/bunting print in childlike hues of ...

Incredible vintage Janice Wainwright black jersey and purple velvet dress! Iconic piece, that reflects Wainwright's incredible attention to d...

This wool and black piped 1960s dress is by the New York designer Geoffrey Beene; celebrated for his craftsmanship, attention to detail and relaxed wearable designs. This timeless piece has striking black piped bands to accentuate the wide waistband, high neckline, arm cinches and hemline of this dress to give an almost pinafore style appearance; the overall look is very chic and modern. The stiffened hem finishes below the knee and the fabric is a fine quality felted wool in a mottled mid-grey tone. The dress is unlined with two concealed side pockets. There are two black ornamental buttons on the waistband. The dress has a slightly stiffened high neck collar which fastens with hook and eyes and a long central zip at the reverse. Of exceptional quality and in superb vintage condition with no faults of any note. The craftsmanship of this dress is couture standard with the 1960s Beene...

Offering a Floral Chiffon Dress by Townley (labeled). Approximate size: 8, length 43" and waist 28".

A very pretty vintage floral dress by Marion Donaldson. The dress dates from the 1970s , and is made of cotton with an ivory background and pretty floral print, in pink , lilac and t...

- Designed by Vivienne Westwood - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2005 Runway - Rib-knit skirt and collar - Above the knee length - Open-knit tubular scarf attached at the b...

1970s Marcel Fenez by Roland Klein accordion pleat dress. The fabric is a manmade georgette and has a pretty floral spray design of lilac and ...

A fun vintage dress in a wonderful print of black, green, ivory and silver. The dress is strapless, with boning in the bodice and a side zip opening. Measurements: Bust 33'', waist 2...

Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 1996 ‘Dante’ ice blue knit jumper with extremely oversized sleeves. Functional buttons go fully around the chest, the piece is held together at the sid...

Vivienne Westwood 2011 Red Label metallic print dress. Features keyhole design, halter neckline, cross back, zip back closure and mini length. I...

This jaunty polka-dot dress is by icon of late 20th-century daywear, Laura Ashley. Tailored from medium-weight high quality navy cotton printed all-over with white spots, it is cut w...

▪ A rare Worlds End toga dress ▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren ▪ Cotton-jersey bodice ▪ Open sides with ties to the waist ▪ Asymmetric sleeves ▪ Cream and ora...

1970s Yuki couture asymmetrical dress in cream silk/jersey. Draped in a Grecian style, this dress is really special and would be perfect for any occasion. This is a piece from his main line collection not his later diffusion line for Rembrandt. Coming to below the knee it is very flattering and would look good accessorised. In excellent condition with a zip on the left side. Due to the fluid design it could fit a range of shapes and sizes but would best fit a size small. Yuki was the design name of Gnyuki Torimaru...

This is a very fine handmade Edwardian to early 1910s cotton white cotton mousseline tea dress. It has wonderful design details; the bodice has a series of horizontal pin tuck pleats...

▪ A rare Worlds End grey cotton smock dress ▪ Designed by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren ▪ Tain panel at the front skirt which can be worn as a shawl ▪ Drawstring neckline ...

This 80s Frank Usher dress is barrel of fun! The strapless design combines a rainbow color palate with full pleating, and the dress is edged with a ruffled hem. There is a sash-like ...

An attractive vintage silk dress by Jaeger. The dress has a black background with an pretty brown floral print. The dress has a v neckline , button front opening with attractive ova...

2000s Alexander Mcqueen violet silk charmeuse Grecian gown with incredible drape and asymmetrical shoulder. Fit Size: 4/6 Small- Medium Bust: 34 inch / Waist: 30 inch /Hip: 38 ...

Fabulous 1960s JOHN BOYLE BISHOP black, red and terra cotta brown silk trained gown! Features an elegant high neck with a dramatic cape-like train in the back. Semi sheer patterned s...

A chic vintage coat dress by Zandra Rhodes with wonderful tailoring. The Zandra Rhodes 11 dress has a three button fastening at the front with w...

Cotton-blend cloqué-fabric Vularis dress is covered in the designer's tropical Rosa Alba design, and contrasted with a sporty blue and white striped neckline. White, floral cotton-b...

Floral-printed shift dress Sleeveless 100% polyester Lining: cupro Fully lined Multi-Color Side zipper Dry clean Made in United Kingdom

This pretty midi dress was designed by Kitty Copeland in London during the 1960s and was a premier ready-to-wear British label which sold in the best department stores of the day. It...

A pretty vintage cotton Laura Ashley sun dress. The dress has a pink background with a blue and yellow print. Made in Great Britain . Measurements: Bust 32'', length 38''

Original 1950s or early 1960s blush satin & floral mauve / blue lace belted tea dress. The dress is a classic shirt-waister style with a shallow v-neck collar and a central fastenin...

A chic black dress dating from the 1960s, from the Fashion Club London. The dress has a cut away collar, two breast pockets and a pleated skirt with pleats sewn in to hop leval. It h...

A fabulous plaid wool maxi kilt in red, green and black tartan. It is a traditional kilt wrapping in the front with adjustable leather straps with buckles at the side waist and hip, ...

This late 1900s to early 1910s cotton whitework midi dress is in great wearable condition. Fashioned from lightweight cotton with filet lace rose design inserts throughout the chest...

A cute dress by Jean Muir, made for Harrods, London. The dress is made of sik and has an ivory background with brown polka dots. It has short angel like sle...

Avant Garde FRANK USHER black taffeta and velvet Size 14 cocktail dress! Features a criss-cross bodice with black taffeta on one side, and black...

ERDEM 2016 Makayla black grey 100% silk floral back cut out dress UK6 XS Reference: JACG/A00294 Brand: Erdem Model: Makayla Collection: AW 2016 Material: Silk Color: Black, Grey Pat...

This Selfridges late 1950s cocktail dress in midnight blue chiffon has an exotic flavour. The ornate beadwork embellishment on the overlay beautifully jux...

Vintage Zandra Rhodes From the spring/summer 1976 Orange Silk chiffon caftan with blue silk cord and some sequins and beads. caftan comes with matte jersey slip. The slip fit size 2/...

This is a really good example of late 60s to early 70s fashion when the hippie vibe was in full swing in America. This is most likely a European equivalent, on account of the dress l...

We love the colour combination on this 1960s Jean Allen maxi dress. The print mixes warm golden highlights together with navy blue accents on cream in a pa...

This 1960s original Berkertex dress is in a striking shade of emerald green and has an unusual decorative trompe-l'œil bodice that looks like a bolero jacket is being worn. This is ...

Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Printed Dress c. 1970s Worn by Julia Roberts in 1997 Conspiracy Theory; Empire dress with self ties at neckline a...

Fabulous late 1950s to early 1960s blue jacquard check dress. Manufactured by well regarded British ready to wear designer Susan Small and retailing in Edinburgh's finest department...

This strapless evening dress from Mary Katrantzou features a form-fitting sheath silhouette with a printed organza trapeze-style overlay. Back zip. 100% polyester body with 100% silk...

A fine and rare 1970s Gina Fratini cream silk and cotton mousseline dress which really encapsulates the bohemian aesthetic and was almost certainly co...

This is a really fun 1960s slip dress with a wonderful tactile linen fabric by quality British label Marjon Couture and Baker Sportswear. I have sold a number of these dresses over ...

Iconic Biba London, gold metallic jersey baby doll mini dress. Metallic gold and black lurex jersey is used by Barbara Hulanicki for this iconic dress, wit...

ROLAND MOURET navy blue wool blend cap sleeve asymmetric shift dress UK6 XS Reference: GEGG/A00106 Brand: Roland Mouret Material: Wool, Blend Color: Black, Navy Pattern: Solid Closur...

Jet-black, moss crepe, maxi dress with cut-out shoulders keyhole neckline, ruffles and red satin trim designed by Ossie Clark for Radley dating to 1968. Dress size is not marked, alt...

Founded in 1946 in London, Frank Usher's aim was to bring high-end details and fresh off the runway looks to shoppers at a more affordable price range, whilst not sacrificing quality...

Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2004 pink silk floral dress. Features scalloped lace trim all over with pink ribbon detailing, pink silk bust and pink floral body in a midi length with...

A modern update of the classic shirt dress, the Conquer Dress is created from oxford blue cotton poplin embroidered with foliage lace The skirt is adorned with black bugle bead embel...

Vintage Alexander McQueen button-down dress. One of his earliest collections when Alexander McQueen himself was the designer and had a denim line

Circa 1905/1910 England Beautiful Tea Gown of an English Lady dating from the early twentieth century. Grey satin and muslin printed circular patterns. Effect of an apron and bib ...

John Galliano cream knitted silk 'farmer's smock' dress from the 'Fallen Angels' collection Spring-Summer 1986

This 1950s dress is tailored to a short-sleeve, tea-dress style with a full, swirling skirt and has some unusual design details. The fabric is a striking cornflower blue manmade org...

Blanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operation from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top departme...

▪ Vivienne Westwood dress ▪ Constructed from indigo cotton jersey ▪ Neoclassical print inspired by Andre-Charles Boulle ▪ Bodycon fit ▪ Size approx. ...

1970's Biba London long cotton/muslin day dress . Original woven Art Nouveau Biba label, the collar and cuffs trimmed with nude lace, with double-tiered sl...

Very rare, floral jacquard dress designed by Barbara Hulanicki for Biba dating to the 1970's. Dress has a loose fit due to very clever seaming. Fits a size 2 to 6. Approximate measur...

Navy cashmere knit dress with short sleeves. Embroideries on one pocket. SIZE 46 (Fr) 14 (US)

This lively sundress was made in the late 1950s to early 1960s and features some unusual design details. Tailored from soft cotton, it is patterned with vivacious abstract florals in...

This mid 1990s Rachel Robarts dress is most likely to have been a bespokemade bridal dress and is of superb quality. The fabric is a a high shine white ...

Multicoloured jacquard dress. Featuring abstracted, exotic motifs from international stamps, banknotes and currencies.Sleeveless, boat neckline, all-over jacquard design, metallic pa...

A pretty vintage cotton dress by David Silverman. The dress has a fabric covered button opening at the front with a drawstring waist.,measuring from...