Beige cotton Saharan dress Burberry Brit
By Burberry Brit
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige cotton Saharan dress . Main fabric composition: 97% cotton, 3% elasthane Trim: 100% cotton. Belt and buckle. Invisible zip on the left. SIZE 14 (Us) L
White cotton mini dress with Polo collar BURBERRY BRIT
By Burberry Brit
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton mini dress with Polo collar. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the top middle front. Fabric composition: 98% cotton, 2% stretch. size 36/S
Burberry Brit Size 10 Black Nova Check Dress s331b38
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dix hills, NY
Burberry Brit Size 10 Black Nova Check Dress s331b38 Date Code/Serial Number: CNALLASIPAN 3976451/65E Made In: China Measurements: Length: 21" Width: .3" Height: 38.5" OVERALL NE...
Chemise dress with check pattern BURBERRY BRIT New
By Burberry Brit
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Chemise dress with check pattern. Fabric composition : 53% rayon 33% wool 14% cotton. Branded button and buttonhole closure on the front and on the cuffs + one extra button provided...
Pistachio Draw-String Slip Dress with Ruffled Hem, Italy c. 2000s
By Burberry Brit
Located in Milano, IT
Effortless British cool meets Italian craftsmanship in this Burberry Brit slip-style day dress. Rendered in an airy pistachio-green technical taffeta, the piece was produced in Italy...
Burberry Brit Black Denim Belted Zipper Front Short Dress S
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A Burberry Brit dress to exhibit your fantastic styling choices to the world!
Burberry Brit Red Cotton Sleeveless Dress S
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made it offers a flawless fit and luxe details ensuring unmatched comfort. This beautiful crea...
Burberry Brit Brown Woven Knit & Leather Dress
By Burberry
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Burberry Brit dress. Woven brown and black blended fuzzy knit.
Burberry Brit Purple & Multicolor House Check Dress
By Burberry Brit
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Purple and multicolor House Check short sleeve dress by Burberry Brit. V-neck. Sash tie at waist.
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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
BURBERRY BRIT navy blue cotton blend OPEN BACK SHORT SLEEVE Dress 8 S
By Burberry Brit
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Burberry Brit open-back dress in navy blue cotton (54%), lyocell (43%) and elastane (3%) with short drop shoulder sleeves.
Burberry Brit Black Denim Belted Zipper Front Short Dress S
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A Burberry Brit dress to exhibit your fantastic styling choices to the world The black denim creation has been designed with a long front zip closure a buckle belt detailing on the w...
Burberry Brit Dark Orange Sleeveless Mini Dress S
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous mini dress from Burberry Brit is all that you need for your next brunch outing!
Burberry Brit Blue Washed Denim Mini Dress S
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made it offers a flawless fit and luxe details ensuring unmatched comfort. This beautiful cr...
Burberry Brit Beige Cotton Utility Mini Dress M
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made it offers a flawless fit and luxe details ensuring unmatched comfort. This beautiful cr...
Burberry Brit Beige Checkered Pattern Cotton Belted Mischa Dress XS
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Perfect to pair with both heels and flats, this Mischa dress from Burberry Brit is designed in a signature style with the highlight being the instantly-recognized check pattern all o...
Burberry Brit Dark Orange Twill Sleeveless Mini Dress S
By Burberry Brit
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from twill fabric, this gorgeous mini dress from Burberry Brit is all that you need for your next brunch outing!
Burberry Brit Black Zip Front Belted Sleeveless Trench Dress S
By Burberry
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A designs from Burberry carries an edge that resonates with the fashion tastes of the contemporary world. This dress is stunning with its trench-inspired design, collar neckline and ...
Burberry Brit Navy Blue Waist Tie Detail Boat Neck Dress M
By Burberry
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Made in a contemporary silhouette with a boat neck and notable waist tie, this modern dress is sure to grab everyone's attention. A creation from the house of Burberry Brit, this dre...
Burberry Brit Striped Cotton Jersey and Twill Belted Dress M
By Burberry
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Make a stunning style-statement with this gorgeous dress from the house of Burberry. Characterised by pure tailoring, a striped bodice and belt at the waist, this dress will look goo...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
2000s Christian Dior Galliano red silk robe, kimono
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2000s Christian Dior Galliano red silk robe, kimono Size F 40 good condition, but the silk appears to have been slightly washed mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 i...
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Rare Kreinick 1960s Vintage Red + Yellow Polka Dot Mod Dress + Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Very rare Kreinick label! American couture at its finest. Heavy weight jacquard fabric appears to be made of silk and wool. This listing is for a two piece ensemble. The dress is sle...
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
Pink tulle and sequin cocktail mini dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink tulle and sequin cocktail dress. SIZE 38/ M
Chanel Vintage Embellished Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Archive Embellished Logo Evening Gown Spring/Summer 1990 Size 38FR
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
$865
Size: Recommended Size; UK 6-8 / Small
1974 André Courrèges Pink Watercolor Maxi Dress with Silk Ruffles
By André Courrèges
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb, Beautiful 1974 COURRÈGES maxi dress, with pink watercolour print and flamboyant silk ruffles around the collar line. The dress is made from a thick structured materiel with...
MUGLER Crystal Teardrop Corset Top Rhinestone Corsage
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Spectacular Mugler Teardrop Corset Top. The beautiful piece showcases Thierry Mugler's signature blend of bold structure and feminine elegance. Crafted in a delicate powder blue, the...
Yves Saint Laurent Purple Floral Silk Day Dress 1970's
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Yves Saint Laurent purple floral print day dress with short sleeves, button closures down center front, frontal patch pockets, a self belt and a drop pleated skirt. 100% silk,...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size L
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...
Silk printed and draped asymmetrical evening dress Carolina Herrera
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Green & white silk printed and draped asymmetrical evening dress. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. SIZE 8 (US) M
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
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.