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1950s Sundress

1950s Cotton Abstract Floral Print Sundress
1950s Cotton Abstract Floral Print Sundress

1950s Cotton Abstract Floral Print Sundress

Located in London, GB

This lively sundress was made in the late 1950s to early 1960s and features some unusual design

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1950s American Formal Wear

Blue Butterfly Sketch New Look Ballerina Sundress with Bib Points - XS, 1950s
Blue Butterfly Sketch New Look Ballerina Sundress with Bib Points - XS, 1950s

Blue Butterfly Sketch New Look Ballerina Sundress with Bib Points - XS, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

With a silhouette sweet enough for a music-box ballerina and a loose, Matisse-like butterfly sketch print, this singular party dress will be the center of attention at any gathering....

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1950s Unknown Ballerina Day Dresses

1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Pink Floral Dress
1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Pink Floral Dress

1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Pink Floral Dress

Located in London, GB

Late 1950s or early 1960s sundress design from Sambo Fashions which was a quality British brand

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1960s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress
1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress

1960s Sambo Fashions Yellow and Lilac Floral Print Dress

Located in London, GB

This cotton late 1950s to early 1960s sundress was designed by Sambo Fashions, a quality British

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1960s British Casual Dresses

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1950s GEOMETRIC PRINT SUNDRESS
1950s GEOMETRIC PRINT SUNDRESS

1950s GEOMETRIC PRINT SUNDRESS

Located in New York, NY

I love the serpentine print on this vintage sundress; it feels simultaneously geometric and organic

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1950s Casual Dresses

1950's Jay Original for Mel Warshaw Modernist Floral Cotton Sundress
1950's Jay Original for Mel Warshaw Modernist Floral Cotton Sundress

1950's Jay Original for Mel Warshaw Modernist Floral Cotton Sundress

By Jay Original

Located in Atlanta, GA

Imagine the glamour of 1950's Miami Beach. This Jay Original polished cotton sundress would have

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1950s American Princess Cut Dresses

Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress
Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress

Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress

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Vintage 1950s Polka-Dot Halter Sundress

Located in New York, NY

This iconic vintage 1950s halter sundress features a playful graphic polka dot print. I love that

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1950s North American Maxi Dresses

1950s/60s Tina Leser White Sundress with 3D Embroidery
1950s/60s Tina Leser White Sundress with 3D Embroidery

1950s/60s Tina Leser White Sundress with 3D Embroidery

By Tina Leser

Located in London, GB

A wonderfully cute and very unusual late 1950s/ early 1960s little summer dress by Tina Leser. This

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1950s Day Dresses

1950's Italian Seashells Novelty Print Cotton Circle-Skirt Dress
1950's Italian Seashells Novelty Print Cotton Circle-Skirt Dress

1950's Italian Seashells Novelty Print Cotton Circle-Skirt Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950's sundress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains or holes. Perfectly working side metal

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1950s Italian Ballerina Day Dresses

1950's Suzy Perette Bubble-Gum Pink Ruched-Cotton Full Sundress
1950's Suzy Perette Bubble-Gum Pink Ruched-Cotton Full Sundress

1950's Suzy Perette Bubble-Gum Pink Ruched-Cotton Full Sundress

By Suzy Perette

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

affordable versions of haute-couture Parisian designs throughout the 1950's. The Suzy Perette silhouette of

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1950s Princess Cut Dresses

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By Chanel

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By Pauline Trigère

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Fred Perlberg, Fred Perlberg Originals

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

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By Chanel

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1950s Sundress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1950s sundress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Black, Brown and more in stock now. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Alfred Shaheen, Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley and Claire McCardell are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1950s Sundress?

The price for a 1950s sundress starts at $250 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $527.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.

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