20th Century Day Dresses

ISSEY MIYAKE Dress Guest Artist Yasumasa Morimura Series No.1 1996 Miyake launched the Pleats Please Guest Artist series with the contemporary Japanese photographer Yasumasa Morimura...

An amazing purple wool dress from Pierre Cardin. It is sleeveless, skims the body then flares subtly to midi length with a center front slit. Around the neckline is a stunning silver metal hardware...

Incredible and rare vintage Spring 1998 GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE runway one shoulder silk jersey dress! From the first collection following Gianni’s tragic death. The collection was pa...

Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, black silk damask heavily with gold threads. Circa 1960's The black heavy damask kaftan was entirely made by ...

A genius example of designer Luis Estévez’s penchant for the feminine form, this dress celebrates hourglass curves with a layered peplum and minimizes figure flaws with clever color blocking. Its hard-to-find larger size makes it more relevant (and collectible!) than ever. Sleeveless day dress with white bodice, black skirt and red bib...

Absolutely beautiful vintage late 1950s EDWARD ABBOTT champagne beige silk brocade beaded demi couture wiggle dress! Stunning silhouette that really flatters the body. Luxurious silk...

Stunning vintage James Purcell 'Fit N' Flare' black and white gingham dress! Features low-cut back, with a slight Avant Garde flare! Features flared overdress, with an attached black...

Presenting a fabulous grey Dolce & Gabbana wool dress. From the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this dress debuted on the season's runway on Hedvig Marie Maigre. Designed with a midi cu...

Beautiful 60s ANN BARRY taupe and brown Chantilly lace tiered A-Line / Shift dress! Chic brown silk ribbon sleeve straps, that feature a bow on each str...

A fabulous lightweight cotton 1960s dress by Jean Lang. The Jean Lang Dress Company was an American fashion house founded by the designer John Lang in 1916 i...

Presenting a fabulous navy Thierry Mugler gown designed by Manfred Mugler. This beautiful dress debuted from the Spring/Summer 1999 collection on the season's runway. The gown features thin straps, a wide scoop neckline, and a slit at one side, and is made complete with chrome and lucite details where the straps meet the bust. Mugler posed with one of these stunning dresses for a photo shoot in his NYC showroom 1998. Add this spectacular Thierry Mugler runway...

Stunning 1970s vintage LILLIE RUBIN green, purple and orange silk metallic gown! Features soft genuine mink fur sleeve cuffs. Fitted bodice with a full forgiving skirt. Abstract prin...

Stunning for Summer. This floral gown by British firm Berketx is a real head turner. In a vivid mix of colours , greens, lilac, purple and burgundy, it hangs beautifuly. The dress i...

1990S Black Silk Lace Gown

Chic 1980s GUY LAROCHE novelty fruit print Avant Garde cotton belted dress! Stylish puff sleeves, with a side peplum. Pockets at each side of the hips. Hidden zipper up the back with...

Circa 1980 France Beautiful evening dress in navy blue Polyamide tulle with polka dots by Sherrer Boutique Paris numbered A13862 dating from the beginning of the Prêt-à-porter of t...

Victorian Black Lace Jet Beaded Collar & Bodice Dress

A great vintage summer shift dress by Lilywhites. The dress has a colourful floral print in shades of turquoise and tangerine. It has a boat neckline , back central zip and is unline...

Presenting a black silk chiffon Grecian/Roman-style gown by Donatella for Gianni Versace Couture. As part of the Fall/Winter 1998 collection, this dress represents Donatella's first F/W collection at the helm of Versace after Gianni died in 1997. Donatella's choice to reference ancient iconography stays true to her brother's well-established design principles. This piece features a revealing side slit accented with black baguette...

Presenting a divine orange Jacques Fath leopard print mini dress. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this sensational dress made a memorable entrance in pink as look 1 on the ru...

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JEAN'S vintage FIGHT RACISM blue and yellow bodycon maxi dress. As seen on KYLIE JENNER. Slips on. Has stretch. A slit on both sides...

1950S Ivory Embroidered Silk Organza Strapless Party Cocktail Dress

This iconic 1970's Ossie Clarke dress is a must-have for vintage lovers. Made from silky crepe fabric, this salmon pink button up dress features the designer's signature style and wi...

Vivienne Westwood brown shearling coat dress. High neck, signature Westwood Orb buttons, fitted waist and flared skirt. Fall-Winter 1992

Black, moss crepe, bias-cut maxi gown with deep-V front and back from Ossie Clark for Quorum as seen on Thandie Newton for the "Mission Impossible 2" Premiere. Decorative top-stitchi...

1930S Cranberry Red Paisley Rayon Backless Bias Cut Slip Dress

Red silk gazar sleeveless cocktail dress with belt. Red silk lining. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Gros-grain waist band inside the dress on the waist with hook&eye cl...

1920S Brown Silk Burnout Velvet Devoré Drop Waist Flapper Dress

An elegant 1920s cream silk art deco dress that is very well-made and extremely well preserved with some archetypal details from the era including ...

This beige slip dress from Donna Karan's Spring/Summer 1995 collection features a stretch bodycon fit with panel detailing at the bust. The dress is complete with thin shoulder strap...

A fabulous black velvet dress from Lanvin. It is a simple long sleeve sheath with a crew neckline semi fitted through the waist then falling straight to hem. A row of gradated 11-13"...

A fabulous angel sleeve long dress from Leonard in a bold pattern of bright pink, tan, black an yellow fine silk jersey. It has a square neckline and lon...

Presenting a black maxi dress designed by Dolce & Gabbana. From Spring/Summer 1993 collection this dress debuted on the season's runway as look 15 modeled by Linda Evangelista. Snap ...

▪ Chanel metallic silver lambskin leather sheath dress ▪ Designed by Karl Lagerfeld ▪ V-neck ▪ 2 front pockets ▪ Top stitch seams with raw edge ▪ Curved seaming accentuates the wai...

Super rare early HELMUT LANG black suede leather apron style dress! Adjustable black leather buckle strap can accomodate an array of sizes. Chic fit looks great on a number of sizes....

Incredible 1970s print! Vintage Morton Myles metallic dress with long sleeves and midi length. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure and button closure at the wrists. The ma...

Beautiful 1950s Size 0 cobalt blue silk damask fit n' flare sleeveless rockabilly dress ! Features a tailored bodice with a full skirt. Full metal zip...

Beautiful 1960s ANDRE COURREGES black velvet A-line metallic dress! Luxurious lightweight black velvet, with metallic sparkles scattered through...

1960s Moroccan Caftan Floral Silk Vintage Turquoise and Gold Kaftan, caftan set, under garment in solid turquoise blue satin with gold trim and over garmen...

The Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Circa 1970s Cream Blush Tiered Lace & Pleated Dress is a timeless testament to romantic elegance. This exquisite piece features a soft cream blush hue wit...

A fabulous soft supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. It is semi fitted with an asymmetrical neckline and intricate horizontal rows of fine silver chain forming a line sta...

Chic Avant Garde 90s does 60s COURREGES black and white rayon dress ! Features the signature logo at center bust. Tailored bodice with a forgiving skirt. Fully lined. Hidden zipper u...

Beautiful 1950s demi couture raspberry pink crepe dress! Features pom pom balls attached at the cuffs of each sleeve. Pom poms also featured on the tr...

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

A fabulous black full length silk jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It has lots of detail including a side cut out at the waist and an asymmetric neckline with a lower V in ...

A fabulous colorful dress with a bit of stretch from Moschino. It is is sleeveless with a crew neck and incredible brightly colored shapes each individually sewn together comprising...

Presenting an incredible creme rose print Gianni Versace body con dress, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this dress debuted as part of look 27, modeled by Karen Mulder. The dress was also highlighted in the season's ad campaign, modeled by Kristen McMenamy and captured by Richard Avedon. Covered in a multi-color rose print, this sleeveless dress features a scoop neckline and a midi cut. The perfect 1990s runway dress...

A great silk dress from Vicky Tiel Couture with a marigold bodice printed with leopards and a solid black skirt portion. The bodice has a small stand up collar, long sleeves, and hor...

From Donna Karan’s Spring/Summer 1995 collection, this sculpted cocktail dress features a tan satin bust and straps that sharply contrast its fitted black body. The design is finishe...

Amazing vintage 1970s rhinestone encrusted multi color patchwork print jersey maxi dress! Features a tailored black scoop neck jersey bodice. Dozens of hand sewn rhinestones at waist...

Presenting a stunning tan lace Donna Karan mini slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 1995 collection, the dress features intricate floral lace, a scalloped hem, a gracefully outlined bust, spaghetti straps, and a faux wrap detail. Made complete with the original brand tags still attached, this simply fabulous and irresistibly sexy vintage runway dress...

Caumont cream-colored maxi dress with leather-covered buttons. The dress is 80's, still carded, with wide high neck and side pockets Caumont was the first designer for Balmain and h...

Givenchy Couture S/S 1999 Black & white abstract "eye" print dress designed by Alexander McQueen. Abstract print on silk in shades of black, white, and gray. Bateau neckline. Cap sle...

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 ...

Beautiful vintage 90s CAROLINA HERRERA chocolate espresso brown silk chiffon evening gown! Features textured silk chiffon over brown liquid ...

1970's Chanel "Creation" label pink silk velvet burnout dress w/extra long ties at the back neck, a dropped waist, a self-belt and nude fabric lining at the interior. In excellent co...

Lovely style and fabric in this summer dress of lavender voile embroidered allover with a repeat linear pattern in white and edged with a narrow white scallop. The shirt-style dress ...

▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Laser-Cut Suede, Lace, Silk ▪ Details: Cream lace trim ▪ Size: FR 40 - UK12 -...

Incredible 60s psychedelic long sleeve vintage dress! Vibrant bright colors, with paisley and flowers throughout. Slim long sleeves, with a flattering ...

Easy Comme Des Garcons Tube Dress of crinkle rayon and cotton jersey. Designed as a tube dress with drawstring-elastic top with patch pockets on crinkle rayon on front and jersey bac...