Chic 1990s 90s Cacharel Poppy Print Flowers + Gingham Day Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a chic 90s vintage Cacharel dress! Yellow poppy print throughout, intermixed with gingham at hem, waist, and on shoulder bows.
Chic 1990s 90s Cacharel Poppy Print Flowers + Gingham Day Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a chic 90s vintage Cacharel dress! Yellow poppy print throughout, intermixed with gingham at hem, waist, and on shoulder bows.
1990s Cacharel " Gotham City " Colorful Skyline 90s Silk + Crochet Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
This silk vintage 90s Cacharel dress was purchased from a Sample Sale, and appears to have never been worn.
1970's CACHAREL white gauze dress with hood
By Cacharel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
White gauze dress, with asymmetrical front pocket, drawstring waist, cap-sleeves and hood designed by Cacharel dating to the late 1970's.
1960s Cacharel Modernist Tree Print Velvet Velour Vintage 60s Maxi Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and chic 1960s CACHAREL modernist tree print long sleeve velvet / velour maxi dress!
Cacharel 1980s Cotton Striped Dress Size Medium. Never Worn with Tag.
By Cacharel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cacharel 1980s cotton striped dress with pockets is labeled a size medium.
Vintage Cacharel Silk Dress
By Cacharel
Located in London, GB
A pretty silk dress by Cacharel from 1978, and featured in Vogue from that year.
1970s Cacharel Red Silk Dress
By Cacharel
Located in London, GB
Great 70s shirt dress by Cacharel in red silk with a pretty grey bird print.
Cacharel Liberty of London floral dress 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cacharel floral sun dress in a Liberty of London cotton print...From the 1970s...Pull on style dress with banded bodice, narrow shoulder straps, tiered gathered skirt, with matching ...
1970s Cacharel Liberty of London floral dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the 1970s a cotton print sun dress (looks like Liberty of London Fabric) by Cacharel Paris...Pull on style dress with cap sleeves, pin tucked bodice front & back...In excellent ...
CHLOE 1980s Handkerchief Pleated Dress
By Chloé, Cacharel
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Chloe black silk dress with silver lame dots. Handkerchief pleats. Condition: Excellent. 34" bust, 26" waist, 44" length. Size 2/ 4
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A vintage Cacharel 1990s Floral Print Silk Dress
By Cacharel
Located in London, GB
A 1990's pretty, floaty , floral silk dress by Cacharel. The dress is in a floral print with layers of silk, and has spaghetti straps and a hankerchief hem.
Late 60's - Early 70s Cacharel Floral mini dress sale
By Cacharel
Located in Austin, TX
Late 60s - early 70s Cacharel liberty print cotton mini dress. Two front pockets and tie at waist.
Chic Vintage Cacharel Cotton Terra Cotta Patchwork French Sundress
By Cacharel
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage Cacharel cotton patchwork french sundress. Beautiful Terra Cotta color. Patchwork detail throughout the front and back. Straps can easily be tucked in for a strapless lo...
Cacharel Vintage 90s multicolor print short-sleeved midi dress
By Cacharel
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Cacharel 90s multicolor print short-sleeved midi dress.
CHANEL 1980's strapless tiered chiffon gown w/halter neck &train
By Chanel Boutique, Cacharel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DRESS –
- Bust – 28”
- Waist – 24”
- Hip – 29”
- Bust to waist - 8.5”
- length of neck wraps - 24.5"
- Waist to hem – 40”
- Waist...
Cacharel Black Silk Long Dress
By Cacharel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black crinkle silk chiffon sleeveless dress with tiers and ruffles on each level, hem, around armholes and neck. The dress is ankle length, fully lined, with an A-shape line and a V-...
Jean Paul Gaultier Madonna esque Cone Bra Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic orange stretch silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a cylindrical top stitched cone bra top as made famous by Gaultier's designs for Madonna's 1990 Blonde Ambition T...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Full Skirt Size 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Whiting and Davis design is composed of a gold mesh. This item can be fashioned as a draped halter dress or skirt. Features a zipper closure with drawstring tassel detail. In ex...
Spectacular French Art Deco Beaded 'Flapper' Evening Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Black silk gauze, heavily embroidered with irridized paillettes creating swirling complex patterns highlighted with densely embroidered irridized flowers. The heavy ornamentation of ...
$395Sale Price|33% Off
Size: Medium - Large
Chic 1960s Black and White Gingham Long Sleeve A - Line Vintage 60s Wool Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 1960s black and white large houndstooth long sleeve A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice with a full skirt. Oversized collar, and bell sleeves that cuff at the hem. Featu...
LES HABITUDES 90's Couture Vintage Grey/Blue Beaded Bridal Wedding Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created in an England atelier entirely by hand Vintage 1990's This ensemble is ELITE Grey/blue color, very very light toned, just a hint of ...
$195Sale Price|38% Off
1940s Vintage Flora Originals Women's Black Crepe Dress with Accents
Located in Port Hope, ON
Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Runway Cutout Semi-Sheer Dress Look 30 from the Spring 2006 Collection. Condition: Very good vintage condition, please note size and fabric tags have been...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Alexander McQueen Black Stretch Tank Dress w/Appliqued Print Ca.2003
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Studio City, CA
Circa 2003 Alexander McQueen black stretch cotton tank dress with skirt appliquéd in what looks like a cammo print. In excellent condition - missing fabric tag. Size 40.
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded Silk Embellished Evening Gown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
wedding / bridal / bride Les Habitudes Couture Vintage 1990's Entirely hand-made in England 100% silk Size Medium but fits like a XS/S Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in i...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons 2003 Frayed Hem Coat & Dress
By Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe
Located in Oakland, CA
Circa 2003 Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garcons black wool coat and dress. Fuzzy wool texture with frayed-edge details throughout. Long coat wis fitted through waist then flares. ...
Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
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.