A Polka Dots crepe cocktail dress by Chanel Haute Couture numbered 59644 C. 1975
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970-1980 France Chanel Haute Couture cocktail dress numbered 59644 dating from the 1970s. Short dress, long sleeves with small puffs, in ivory silk crepe printed with deep red...
ROBERTA di CAMERINO c.1970’s Trompe L’oeil Short Sleeve Sheath Dress
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBERTA di CAMERINO c.1970’s Short Sleeve Trompe L’oeil Sheath Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Roberta di Camerino Designer: Roberta di Camerino Style: Sheath Dress Color(s): Shades o...
1970S Burgundy Floral Print Polyester Short Sleeve Dress With Elastic Waist
Located in New York, NY
1970S Burgundy Floral Print Polyester Short Sleeve Dress With Elastic Waist
1970S Rainbow Hand Woven Silk Ikat Satin Short Sleeve Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
Arm holes will not fit a size larger than a contemporary 10. 1970S Rainbow Hand Woven Silk Ikat Satin Short Sleeve Tunic Dress
$675Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Emma Domb Bubblegum Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Empire Waist Maxi Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s EMMBA DOMB bubblegum pink short sleeve cotton empire waist maxi dress!
Halston 1970s Pistachio Green Ultra Suede Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Shirt Dress
By Halston, Roy Halston Frowick
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s HALSTON pistachio green ultra suede short sleeve belted shirt dress !
$625Sale Price|21% Off
Vintage Jeannene Booher Black + Nude Silk Lace 1970s Short Sleeve Flirty Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage late 70s JEANNENE BOOHER black and nude silk lace dress! Features black French chantilly lace over a nude silk lace underlay. Slight puff sleeves with elastic cuffs...
1970s Richilene Silk Taffeta Rose Print Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Couture Gown
By Richilene, Richilene for Elizabeth Arden
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s RICHILENE for ELIZABETH ARDEN silk taffeta 3-D rose print short sleeve couture gown! Features bold rose prints in vibrant hot pink and green. Tailored bodice ...
Vintage 1970s Metallic Silver Gold and White Brocade Coat and Dress Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s short sleeve shift dress and coat set set in white, gold, and silver metallic brocade.
A Printed taffeta dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin - Paris Circa 1975
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toulon, FR
Straight dress with short sleeves, crew neck, zip fastening at the back and matching belt with buckle.
1970s Boho Floral Maxi Dress
Located in Tetsworth, GB
1970s Boho Maxi Dress Short sleeved maxi dress in a self-striped, sheer floral fabric.
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Size: Equivalent French size 35-36
A Polka Dots crepe cocktail dress by Chanel Haute Couture numbered 59644 C. 1975
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970-1980 France Chanel Haute Couture cocktail dress numbered 59644 dating from the 1970s. Short dress, long sleeves with small puffs, in ivory silk crepe printed with deep red...
1970S Polyester Jersey Japanese Print Short Sleeve Dress With Elastic Waist
Located in New York, NY
1970S Polyester Jersey Japanese Print Short Sleeve Dress With Elastic Waist
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Size: Equivalent to size 36 France
A Printed taffeta dress by Jules-François Crahay for Lanvin - Paris Circa 1975
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Toulon, FR
Straight dress with short sleeves, crew neck, zip fastening at the back and matching belt with buckle.
Multicolor lurex brocade dress and short ensemble B SIEGEL Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Multicolor lurex brocade dress and short ensemble. Belt in the same fabric with bow. Zip closure on the middle back. Split on the side front with ruffles edge, lenght= 100cm SIZE M
Bills Blass 1970's Vintage Black Velvet & Satin Short Sleeve Dress - 8
By Bill Blass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bills Blass 1970's Vintage Black Velvet & Satin Short Sleeve Dress - 8.
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Size: Small - Small Medium
Chic 1970s Navy Blue Silk Velvet Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 70s navy blue silk velvet short sleeve maxi dress! Features a rich vibrant shade of navy blue. Tailored fitted bodice with a forgiving skirt. Full metal zipper up the back...
1970s Halston Olive Green Liquid Silk Vintage 70s Short Sleeve Maxi Shirt Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Effortlessly chic late 70s HALSTON olive green liquid silk maxi shirt dress! Features a tailored bodice with a forgiving flirty skirt Buttons up the front, and drapes the body beauti...
COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Black Short Sleeve Box Pleat Fit n Flare Tea Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Thiensville, WI
COURREGES c.1970's Hyperbole Black Short Sleeve Box Pleat Fit n Flare Tea Dress Circa: 1970’s Label(s): Courreges Paris Hyperbole Designer: Andre Courreges Style: Fit 'n flare tea ...
Vintage Halston Dress Cashmere Knit Short Sleeve Blue Made in Scotland 1970s
By Halston
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Vintage Halston cashmere knit dress in a rich navy blue, most likely made in the 70s. Constructed from the most incredibly soft cashmere, it slips over the head and is cut to hug yo...
1970s Lanvin New York Orange Flower Watercolor Print Vintage Maxi Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a bright pastel floral Lanvin dress. From the 1970s, this maxi dress features short sleeves and a scoop neckline with slits on both sides.
Vintage Late 1960's beautiful blue Mactac Paris for Leonard
Located in New York, NY
Leonard Sunshine was known for high-end ready-to-wear, and he was estimated to be active from the late 1960s to mid-1970s. .I had another short dress with This particular with orig...
1970s White Linen and Lace Short Sleeve Day Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely white linen short sleeve day dress from the early 1970s. Perfect for summer!
Elda Verney Blue Pink Cotton Short Summer Dress 1970s
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Elda Vernay vintage dress 1970s, blue color, 100% cotton. Moda mare dress, short sleeve, blue background with colorful marine designs.
Mister Ant Vintage 1970s Pink & Yellow Hippie Dress Short Sleeve Ombre Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Size: Unlabelled; measures roughly like a modern womens UK 10/ US 6. Please check the measurements. Bust - 34” / 86cm Waist - 28” / 71cm Hips - 40” / 101cm Length (Shoulder to Hem) -...
Louis Feraud Cotton Op Art Print Short Sleeve Vintage Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Louis Feraud Cotton Op Art Print Short Sleeve Vintage Maxi Dress, 1970s Estimated Size: UK 14/ US 10/ EU 42.
1970s Vintage Silver Panne Velvet & Lace Art Deco Style Short Sleeve Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
1970s Vintage Silver Panne Velvet & Lace Art Deco Style Mid Length Dress Size: Marked vintage 12 fits more like a modern UK 10/ US 6/ EU 38.
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
$2,500
Size: S (US 4 / IT 40)
Early 2000s Miuccia Prada-Era Miu Miu Suede Shirtdress in Chocolate Brown
By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This chocolate brown suede shirtdress in Size S (US4 / IT40) is an archival piece from Miu Miu’s early 2000s collection, designed under the razor-sharp vision of Miuccia Prada. The c...
$713Sale Price|24% Off
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Gay Gibson Navy Blue + Red Lightweight Wool Nautical Halter Maxi Dress 70s
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 70s GAY GIBSON navy blue and red wool halter maxi dress ! Features a tailored navy bodice with a full red skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye closure. Hoo...
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket Off-White Ecru Plumetis Tulle Skirt Set FR38
By Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace. First introduc...
$19,915
Size: FR38 - UK10
John Galliano Crystal Adorned Crimson Satin Evening Dress and Shawl, ss 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Crafted from crimson crepe-back satin, with alternating panels that highlight both the satin sheen and crepe texture ▪ D...
Giorgio di Sant Angelo Colorful Cotton Voile 70s Couture Maxi Dress Gown
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and rare early 1970s GIORGIO DI 'SANT ANGELO boho halter maxi dress! Features colorful floral prints throughout. Layers and layer of soft cotton voile provide great movement...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
1970s Moroccan Black + Gold Metal Embroidered Vintage 70s Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s black crepe Moroccan long sleeve kaftan maxi dress! Features meticulously embrodiered gold metal throughout. Chic bell /angel sleeved have just the right amount of flar...
$49,445
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown and Cream Suede Dress and Jacket, FW 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Laser-Cut Suede, Lace, Silk ▪ Details: Cream lace trim ▪ Contents: Leather maxi dr...
$12,423
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust and draped skirt. Fall-Winter 2008
$1,722
Size: 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1930's Coral Lace & Lamé Evening Gown and mantle ensemble UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of coral, this original 1930's geometric lace dress and matching mantle, accented by gunmetal silver lamé threads, is a rare set to behold. The...
Off-white wool sleEveless dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white wool sleeveless dress. SILK LINING ONLY INSIDE THE TOP OF THE DRESS. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Gros-grain inside the waist with hook&eye closur...
Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. This 1999 LES SALADES creation by Thierry Mugler is truly beautiful. The silhouette is gorgeous: a long column that skims the figure with surgical pre...
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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