British Day Dresses

Late 1950s or early 1960s sundress design from Sambo Fashions which was a quality British brand operating throughout the 40s to 60s. I really love the print on this dress; a pretty rose pattern band interspersed by what appears to be a tromp l'oeil design for a leather embossed strap...

A pretty brown background floral print dress with a frill collar and tie at the neck. It has a drawstring waist, for multiple sizing, and frill at...

This elegant vintage 1960s metallic evening dress is of high-end, British manufactured quality although unlabelled. The opulent and textured brocade fabric has an iris design in alte...

This dress is unusual on two fronts. While researching another dress in our collection we were stricken by how much this dress emulates the Ra Ra designs that walked the catwalk for ...

This 1970s does 1940s summer dress is by celebrated British designer Jeff Banks. The influential designer was a pivotal member of the swinging 60s London fashion scene when he cofou...

Victoria Beckham Ivory Dress-4. This beautiful sleeveless dress is in great condition. It has lace cutout details and a small side slip. The dress is a s...

A great vintage dress by Susan Small of London. The dress is in a dusty pink floral print and has a stand up collar and sweetheart neckline. It has gathering at the waist, and the sk...

A great vintage dress for summer, and festivals This long floral cotton gown by Quad has a frill around the neckline and hem , a front button opening, and self fabric tie belt.

A chic vintage coat dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield - he designed Queen Camilla's coronation gown. In a lovely shade of red , the dress has a bu...

Super rare 1990s DEXTER WONG black pleather NYC Club Kid mini dress ! Wong pieces are extremely hard to come by, as he only designed for a short period of ...

This lovely 1960s vintage couture dress in grey silk chiffon hosts an understated floral print in fuchsia pink, deep ochre and charcoal through...

▪ Vivienne Westwood red double-breasted blazer dress ▪ 100% Wool ▪ Shawl lapel ▪ Fourteen gold orb buttons ▪ 'Voyage to Cythera' collection ▪ FR 4...

Multi-coloured digital print silk-satin dress from Mary Katranzou featuring Round neck Cap sleeves Split hem to the back Concealed zip to the back for closure. The dress is fully lin...

Circa 1885/1900 Scotland or North England A Winter set with skirt and corset, in Scottish wool tartan and velvet from late Victorian period - North Engla...

Vintage aqua and green silk print maxi dress with white trim 1970s...Labeled the Mirrors...Scoop neck fitted bodice with 3/4 length sleeves that have a band and ruffle below...The at...

Original 1970's Vintage Ossie Clark lavender gown made from Moss crepe. Signature Ossie Clark 1930's cut and design. UK size 10, which is more like a US ...

A gorgeous, stunning, rare vintage Biba original 1970s mini dress. This dress was created at the height of Bibas popularity and the time they produced so...

Late 1950s to early 1960s piece by designer Victor Josselyn who used premium fabrics and production values to produce fashionable clothing for high end department stores in Great Bri...

Superb example of an early 1960s day dress but could just as easily be worn in more formal settings or as a cocktail dress. Cut in a beautifully iridescent teal blue silk feel fabric...

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

1970s Radley maxi V neck dress. Size 6

A pretty and easy to wear vintage cotton day dress from the 1920s. In a blue and white print, the dress has a gathered collar with white trim and tie at the neck. It has a tie back ...

This original 1970s maxi dress combines two types of polka dot fabric in a bold format. The colour palette is a grassy green, teal, purple and white. The fabric is a starched lightwe...

Vintage Versace 1990’s green and pink stars print asymmetric dress. Features deep V-neck, ruffled sheer shoulders with hearts print, contrasting green zebra and pink stars print all ...

CHANEL 15P Runway 100% cashmere navy grey button down cardigan dress FR38 M Reference: TGAS/E00520 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: SS 2015 - Runway As seen on: Pho...

1970s Dew Styles angel-sleeve maxi Dress. This caftan style boho dress is an original London boutique piece in a cream unbleached muslin cotton. It has a fabulous hand crochet trim ...

Celebrated British designer Jeff Banks designed this playful, russet toned printed dress in the mid 1970s. Tailored to a shirt-dress silhouette, this piece is both smart and feminine...

This 1970s knitted wool maxi dress has clearly been made with love and attention by a very good home knitter. It has a tighter knitted empire line bodice and a looser patterned ankle...

We really love the simplicity of the design of this classic 1950s dress. The skirt is almost a full circle with a stiffed calico petticoat and the pattern reminds us of the space inv...

This vibrant dress was designed by Tricoville in the 1970s as part of their Gold Label line. Crafted from a lightweight bubble-gum pink crepe playfully patterned with splashy, abstra...

A striking and original 1970s kaftan or trapeze style dress. It has a brightly coloured floral Paisley pattern in red, orange, green and white tones against a black background. The ...

A great dress for Sping / Summer by Erdem . The dress is in cotton/ lycra mix in a floral print., and is shaped with elbow length sleaves . The upper area is lined. Size 8 Measuremen...

Rare vintage Radley of London black mini dress. A-line silhouette, v neck collar, short crochet lace sleeves. 3 gum ball sized faux pearl decorative buttons along the bodice. Back metal zipper closure. Dress is lined, sleeves are unlined. An amazing piece of 60s mod fashion...

John Galliano London; grey rayon Prince of Wales check coat dress. Bustled skirt falling in polonaise drapes, gathering into a band at the hem - c...

The fabric of this 1940s linen floral dress is resplendent with muted tones of raspberry, ochre, teal and sage florals against a cream background. Tailored to a short-sleeve, tea-dre...

Preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin belted maxi dress, likely made in the mid 70s. Made from a supple cashmere knit in a gorgeous mint green color, it slips over the head and is unlined,...

1970s Bramel Model kaftan style maxi dress in the most amazing coral red / orange. It has beautiful embellishment around the high scoop neckline and flared mid length sleeves; this i...

Vintage 1980s Janice wainwright V neck Velvet Long sleeve cocktail dress. Bust: 36”/ Waist: 26”/ HIp: 34”

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

A fun summer dress by Susan Small. The dress has a halterneck and flared skirt with a zip opening. The fabric has a red background , and the word 'denim' printed on to it.

An early and original vintage 1970s floral print cheesecloth dress. Super on trend and very typical of the era, the dress has sadly lost its label but is likely to have retailed in a...

This pretty dress was designed by Claire Layton in London during the 1960s. It is tailored from manmade white medium weight chiffon woven with sheer flowers in yellow and white. These florals really pop against the white satin lining. Cut to a sleeveless shift-dress style with an elegant peplum waist and floaty knee-length skirt. This dress is fastened with a hidden tonal zip at the rear and a hook-and-eye clasp secures the top at the back of the neck. The original care label reads “This garment may be dry cleaned or hand washed”. Presented in excellent vintage condition, this dress has no flaws of any note. The size label states UK 36, continental size 38, but sizes vary hugely between vintage brands...

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...

This summery, original white cotton dress was designed in the 1950s. The print is lovely and features large, blown-up roses in yellow, purple and green set against a white background...

This is one of the earliest designs we have seen by the husband-and-wife team David and Marion Donaldson. They founded their fashion label in Glasgow in 1966 and rose to eminence thr...

A vintage silk day dress by Treacy Lowe. The dress is in a super soft silk , in a blue and yellow print. It has a round neckline, short sleaves and central back zip. It has sewn in p...

A stylish black and white printed vintage day dress by Horrockses .The dress has a v neckline with bow detail, a self fabric belt at the wai...

A wonderful and easy to wear vintage multi colour dress by Droopy and Browns. Dating from the 1980s, the dress has a button front, full sleaves with button cuff and gathering at wai...

This 1950s cotton novelty print dress is tailored to a full-skirted, pleated style typical of this era. It has short-sleeves and a nipped-in waist. The square-neckline is held in pla...

Soft-black, lightweight, cotton gauze maxi dress with pink stitching made by Radley dating to the 1970's. UK size 12. Dress was photographed on a size 2 mannequin and was not clipped...

This 1960s shift dress is made from a silky satin feel fabric and is very tactile. It has a high, rounded neckline and loose, flowing shape from bust to hem. The print is reminiscent...

Crash dress from Mary Katrantzou Round neck Sleeveless Red, green, white and black blurred abstract print. 100% Silk Made in UK

Vintage 80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print. Bust: 36'/ waist: 29"/ HIp: 34"/ length: 39

Signed six times, this halter dress is the creation of London designer Colin Glascoe, whose psychedelic prints held their own with Pucci, Liberty of London and Bessi. Unlike his con...

Cap sleeves Fitted waist Back zip fastening A-line shape skirt Ruffled design Straight hem. Composition: Viscose 93%, Spandex/Elastane 7%. Made in UK Bust 32" Waist 30" Length fr...

Jaeger tan/gold leaves printed black rayon dolman sleeve maxi wrap dress with open vertical center slit back. Black rayon crepe dress with tan/gold leaves print scattered throughout...

This red knitted mini dress is from the renowned 1991 collection and completely emblematic of Azzadine Alaia's sleek and heavily seamed bodycon styles. ...

1970s cotton maxi dress from good quality high street label Richard Shops. The dress has a vertical banded floral pattern interspersed with lace frill tr...

Floaty summer dress from iconic British designer Ossie Clark, for his Radley line. This early to mid 1970’s piece features a pretty floral print in two layers of navy chiffon in a red, sky blue, green & white floral print by his wife and business partner Ceila Birtwell. Fitted around the bust, with a flattering empire line tie fastening and three covered buttons at the back in the same fabric. It would make a fantastic choice for a wedding or summer party and is in truly superb vintage condition with no issues. Best for a size extra small to small - our model is a size UK 6-8 or US 2-4 and this has room in the bust. Ossie Clark was a highly influential British fashion designer in the 1960s -1970s. In 1965 he graduated from the Royal College of Art with a first class degree and immediately began selling his work in exclusive London boutiques including Alice Pollock’s Quorum. Here he created a collection with textile designer Celia Birtwell which was one of the most famous collaborations in fashion history. Quorum was bought by Radley in the late 1960s which led to the ‘Ossie Clark for Radley’ label. Today, his distinctive dresses are highly sought after and admired by celebrities such as Kate Moss, Emma Watson...

▪ Ossie Clark angel-sleeve dress ▪ 'Busy Lizzie' floral print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Pink and green with black ground ▪ Loose fit ▪ Drawstring fastening a...