PRADA black viscose blend Long Sleeve Shift Dress 38 XS
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Prada long-sleeve dress in black acetate (74%) and viscose (26%) with a deep back
PRADA black viscose blend Long Sleeve Shift Dress 38 XS
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Prada long-sleeve dress in black acetate (74%) and viscose (26%) with a deep back
ETRO beige silk FLORAL STRIPE Long Sleeve Shift Dress 42 M
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro long sleeve dress in beige, green, burgundy and blue silk (38%), viscose (35
VALENTINO red cotton FLORAL GIUPURE LACE Long Sleeve Shift Dress 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
%). Features long sleeves, scalloped edges and bows in the back. Closes with a zipper in the back. Partially
$481Sale Price|20% Off
EMILIO PUCCI Vintage Size 8 Taupe Print Silk Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage EMILIO PUCCI shift dress comes in taupe print silk jersey with a round neckline, tied belt
PIERRE CARDIN c.1980's Black & Ivory Color-Block Wool Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Pierre Cardin c.1980's black and ivory color-block wool cocktail dress. Long sleeve shift
1960's Norman Norell Royal Blue Wool w. Self-Belt & Button Detail Day Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tailored blue wool long sleeve shift dress with attached belt detail, large patch-pockets, lined in
MR DINO c.1970s Black Brown Cream Signature Print Long Sleeve Belted Shift Dress
By Mr. Dino
Located in Thiensville, WI
MR DINO c.1970’s Black Brown Cream Signature Print Long Sleeve Belted Shift Dress Circa: 1970’s
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Green Signature Op Art Long Sleeve Silk Jersey Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Green Signature Op Art Long Sleeve Silk Jersey Shift Dress Circa: 1960’s
Valentino Black Long Sleeve Back-Button Peplum Office Dress - L, 1980s
By Valentino Miss V
Located in Tucson, AZ
horse AND a play horse. Long sleeve day dress with square front neckline and gently gathered shoulders
Roberto Cavalli Dark Blue Sheer Mesh Floral Mesh Long Sleeve Mock Neck Dress 46
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Roberto Cavalli dark blue sheer mesh & floral sheer mesh, long sleeve ruffle trim dress. High
Vintage Genny Brown Wool Long Sleeve Mini Dress with Black Silk Quilted Trim
By Genny
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Genny brown long sleeve mini dress with black satiny quilted trim at collar, cuffs, and hem
$395Sale Price|33% Off
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
CHLOE black viscose PLEATED PANEL SHIFT MINI Dress 34 XXS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé long-sleeve shift dress in black viscose (53%) and acitate (47%). With pleated
Sonia Rykiel Dot Pattern Chiffon Shift
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in New York, NY
Sonia Rykiel black and white, dot pattern, long sleeve, Georgette shift dress. Simple straight
1960s OSCAR DE LA RENTA Velvet Golden Bronze Long Bishop Sleeve Dress Size 14
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Thiensville, WI
. High mock neck collar. Long bishop sleeves snap at fitted cuffs. Skirt has off-center slit at the front
$980Sale Price|20% Off
1960s I Magnin Chartreuse Green Silk Shantung 3 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
long sleeve silk shantung shift dress. High collar, with button cuffs at sleeves. Elastic waistband can
Carolina Herrera Black Mini Cocktail Shift Dress w Sequin Bandolier – M, 1980s
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Tucson, AZ
crosses the bodice both front and back. Long sleeve shift dress with wide scooped neckline and black
Galvan London Long Sleeved Navy Blue Sequin Shift Dress
By Galvan
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Galvan London metallic sequin shift dress with long sleeves and a clean, straight silhouette
Valentino Voile Fringed Mini shift dress IT 38 Long Sleeve SS ‘16
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Valentino Voile Fringed Mini shift dress Size IT 38 / US 2 / XS - SS '16 - Semi-sheer
1960s Black + Gold Velvet Sequined Vintage 60s Long Sleeve Shift Tunic Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black velvet and gold sequined long sleeve tunic dress! Features soft cotton velvet
Black Crêpe Shirtwaist Dress w Coral Ottoman Crochet Mandarin Placket - M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
for a dance). Long sleeve mock turtleneck shift dress with hand-crocheted trim around neckline, down
Bill Blass TuxedoSatinTrim Bold Shoulder WoolCrepe Black Cocktail Dress 1970s
By Bill Blass
Located in Chicago, IL
designer among New York City society, he created this sleek tuxedo-like ecru-satin-trimmed long-sleeve
Carrolyne Roehm Teal Silk Raised Paisley Print Long Sleeved Shift Dress
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful dress by Carrolyne Roehm is made from 100% silk and is fully lined. The dress has a
Courreges Red Wool Long Sleeve Dress with Pockets, 1980s
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Atlanta, GA
Courreges Paris 1980s fire engine red wool long sleeve dress with pockets is a size 8. The waist on
Geoffrey Beene Boutique 1970s Wool Knit Tan Long Sleeve Dress Size 8.
By Geoffrey Beene Boutique, Geoffrey Beene
Located in Atlanta, GA
Geoffrey Beene Boutique 1970s wool knit tan long sleeve dress will fit a size 8. The waist on this
Pamela Dennis black gown with rhinestone collar and cuffs
By Pamela Dennis
Located in New York, NY
long sleeve high neck shift dress, modest but with a little sparkle.
1960S Yellow Poly Blend Knit Long Sleeved Shift Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Yellow Poly Blend Knit Long Sleeved Shift Dress
VALENTINO Vintage Size 10 Green Jersey Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage VALENTINO MISS V shift dress comes in green jersey knit with a round gathered neckline
THE ROW Size 12 Black Wool Blend Crepe Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By The Row
Located in San Francisco, CA
THE ROW shift dress comes in black wool blend crepe with a round neckline, long sleeves, and padded
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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
ISSEY MIYAKE PLEATS PLEASE black polyester PLEATED Long Sleeve Shift Dress S
By Issey Miyake
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Issey Miyake 'Pleats Please' long sleeve and textured midi dress in black polyester
ETRO brown pink silk PAISLEY BATWING Long Sleeve Shift Dress 42 M
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro batwing long sleeve dress in mulitcolor paisley printed silk (100
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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
ZIMMERMANN yellow silk chiffon FLORAL POPPY Long Sleeve Shift Dress 1 S
By Zimmermann
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Zimmermann dress in yellow, green, off-white and pale orange silk (100
EMILIO PUCCI Size 6 Black Ornage & Pink Print Silk Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
EMILIO PUCCI silk multi-colored abstract print shift dress in hues of black, beige, orange, pink
PRADA black rayon JERSEY LONG SLEEVE Shift Dress 40 S
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada empire-waist jersey dress in black rayon (100%). With a round neck. Has been
MARNI Size 4 Black Stretch Cream High Necl Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Marni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARNI shift dress comes in black stretch crepe with a high neck, long sleeves, A line silhouette
PROENZA SCHOULER black acetate A-LINE V-NECK LONG SLEEVE SHIFT Dress 8 M
By Proenza Schouler
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Proenza Schouler long-sleeve a-line flared dress in black acetate (76%) and viscose
Rudi Gernriech Linen and Eyelet Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in New York, NY
Rudi Gernreich, ecru, linen and eyelet collarless, long sleeve shift dress.
Missoni Printed Silk Knit Day Dress
By Missoni
Located in New York, NY
Missoni, lightweight, printed silk knit, long sleeve, shift dress, with a bateau heckling and a
Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pucci silk jersey long sleeve shift dress. This piece has beautiful shades of lavender
Galanos oatmeal wool dress with striped tabard
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos oatmeal colored wool long sleeved shift dress with separate tabard of horizontal stripes in
Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Floral Print Shift Dress With Belt 48
By Leonard of Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leonard Paris silk jersey floral print long sleeve shift dress with belt marked size 48. Pull on
MARNI green silk Printed Long Sleeve Maxi Shift Dress 44 L
By Marni
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Marni long shift dress in printed green/multicolor silk (100%) with round collar and
MISSONI Royal Blue Wool Rib Knit Long Sleeve Pleated Shift Dress
By Angela Missoni, M Missoni
Located in Thiensville, WI
Missoni royal blue (with a hint of purple) wool rib knit long sleeve pleated shift dress. Designed
RICK OWENS Size 4 Taupe Silk Long Sleeve Draped Shift Dress
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS taupe, silk blend dress features long sleeves, triangular scoop neck panel, and gathered
ETRO orange wool PRINTED Long Sleeve MIDI KNIT Shift Dress 42 M
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
(67%), nylon (22%), and elastane (11%). With long sleeves, pleated low v neck and empire waist. Closes
BILL BLASS c.1980's Charcoal Gray Knit Long Sleeve Belted Shift Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: BILL BLASS c.1980's Charcoal Gray Knit Long Sleeve Belted Shift Dress Circa: c.1980
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Horizontal Stripe Long Sleeve Shift
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, horizontal stripe, long sleeve, bateau neck, shift dress/tunic
Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Wool Day Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Russian Collection, french blue, wool, long sleeve shift dress
VALENTINO purple cotton BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERED Long Sleeve Dress 40
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino PF'14 butterfly-embroidered long-sleeve shift dress in black, purple, blue, green, grey
Leonard Silk Knit Dress
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
Leonard of Paris, floral print, silk knit, long sleeved shift dress in subtle tones of soft gray
Pierre Cardin Pink Satin Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Pierre Cardin soft pink duchess satin long sleeve shift dress featuring iconic Cardin
LORO PIANA white linen LONG SLEEVE SHIRT Dress L
By Loro Piana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Loro Piana long sleeve shirt dress in white linen (100%) with a flat collar and
Yves St. Laurent Red Long Sleeve Wool Dress, Circa 1980
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long sleeve red wool dress by Yves Saint Laurent, from the late 1980's. The dress has for
Geoffery Beene Navy Wool Long Sleeve Dress w/ Pockets, 60s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a mod vintage day dress from Geoffrey Beene. It is a made of a heavy navy blue wool knit
VALENTINO purple BUTTERFLY EMBROIDERED Long Sleeve FEATHER NECK Dress 40
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
Valentino PF'14 butterfly-embroidered long-sleeve shift dress in black, purple, blue, red, yellow
AKRIS dark grey wool BELTED LONG SLEEVE Dress 40 L
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Akris long-sleeve shift dress in dark grey wool (100%). With narrow notch collar and
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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
VETEMENTS white black polyester LOGO Ruffle Long Sleeve Midi Dress S
By Vetements
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Vetements logo print midi dress in black&white polyester (79%) and elastane (19
PRADA raspberry pink cuprous BISHOP SLEEVE Cocktail Dress 44
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada long-sleeve shift dress in raspberry cupro (100%). With pleated bishop sleeves and staight
Dolce & Gabbana Earthtone Mosaic Print Shift Dress-L
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dolce & Gabbana earthtones long sleeve mosaic silk print shift dress-L This beautiful Shift dress
MISSONI Size L Black Multi-Color Chevron Silk Knit Long Sleeve Scrrop Neck Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI shift dress comes in a light weight black textured silk knit with multi-color chevron
1990's GALANOS Turquoise Silk Long Sleeve Dress
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exquisite Galanos design. The dress is a beautiful turquoise silk. It features back
Norman Norell Wool Knit Day Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in New York, NY
Norell, tobacco tone wool knit, long sleeves, shift day dress, with double pocket detail.
DONNA KARAN Size M Black Jersey Deep V Tied Long Sleeve Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in San Francisco, CA
DONNA KARAN shift dress comes in a light weight wool blend jersey knit and features a deep plunge V
1960s Long Shift Dress with Wonderful Sleeves
Located in London, GB
A striking shift dress from the 1960s . The outer dress is a bright green wool, and the lining is a
1960s Emma Domb Orange Silk Dress and Jacket Set
By Emma Domb
Located in London, GB
Fabulous vintage 1960s ensemble from American label Emma Domb consisting of a long sleeved shift
ISABEL MARANT Size 6 Teal Lace Tied long Sleeve Ruffle Skirt Shift Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous sheath dress by ISABEL MARANT. A fabulous long sleeve style in beautiful deep teal lace
Pucci Geometric Design Lightweight Wool Jersey Long Sleeve Round Neck Dress 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Long sleeve shift style dress in a gorgeous combination of colours lavender, purple, sky blue, cream
1970's Marimekko Blue Cotton Printed Shift Day Dress w/Zip Up Front & Belt
By Marimekko
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Marimekko blue cotton long sleeved shift day dress with repeating geometric print, front
Leonard, Paris silk print cowl neck dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original matching chiffon belt...Long sleeve unlined shift style dress with chiffon cowl neck and sleeves
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Fuchsia Silk Cocktail Dress w/Geometric Collar
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
An early 1990's Pierre Cardin haute couture long-sleeved shift cocktail dress with an oversized
1990's Jean Paul Gaultier Face Block Print Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
1990's Face Print Velvet and Silk Long Sleeve Mid-Length Shift Dress with a turtleneck and back
HENAE MORI 1970s Pink Orange Multicolor Abstract Print Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1970s Hanae Mori pink, orange, and navy multicolor abstract print shift dress. Long
Courrèges 1960'S Green Wool Long Sleeve Shift Mini Dress
By André Courrèges
Located in Sheffield, GB
Swinging sixties, 1960's Andrè Courrèges mod-style, zip down mini dress in emerald green wool
Prada Black Dress with Gold Floral Beadwork Long Sleeve Shift with Tie Belt
By Prada
Located in San Francisco, CA
2016 Prada black long sleeve dress with gold beaded flower pattern and tie belt. Slightly puffed
EMILIO PUCCI 1960s Multicolor Silk Long Sleeve Brown Mod Print Dress Size 12
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960s Emilio Pucci brown, blue, grey, cream mod print silk shift dress. Long sleeves
McQ Alexander McQueen Off White Ivory Wool Long Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Dress
By Sarah Burton, McQ Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Sarah Burton for the McQ line of Alexander McQueen for the fall 2014 season. Wool in variations of chevron and vertical knit pattern. Size: M. Photos taken of measuremen...
1960s Geoffrey Beene Vintage Navy Wool/ Silk Pleated Mod Dress with Long Sleeves
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1960s Geoffrey Beene navy blue wool pleated dress with long sleeves and gorgeous tailoring
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Size: Medium - XL
Missoni Vintage 1970s Rare Striped Wool Long Sleeve 70s Cape Dress Bonwit Teller
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 1970s MISSONI for BONWIT TELLER long sleeve striped wool dress, with attached cape
EMILIO PUCCI 1960s Lime Green Citrus Signature Print Long Sleeve Silk Dress Sz 6
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1960's Emilio Pucci signature print silk chiffon/georgette shift dress in shades of green
$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...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
$2,995Sale Price|32% Off
Size: FR40
$4450 New Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pre-Fall 2009 Heavy Wool & Mink Coat Sz FR40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2009 Brand New Without Tags $4450 Black Wool Mid/Long Coat FR40 Mink Collar, Mink Trim on Pockets & Mink Trimmed Belted Tie Two Front Large Pockets Butt...
Pretty 1970s Boho Cotton Voile + Lace Flower Print Long Sleeve 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty vintage 1970s lightweight cotton voile and lace flower print long sleeve maxi dress! Beige background, with light shades of pastel pink, green, yellow and blue throughout. But...
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT silk floral printed RUNWAY dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Pink, rose floral-printed, silk dress with open neckline designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to spring of 1976 as seen on the runway. Fits a US size 4-6. Approximate measurements: ...
Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
$948Sale Price|25% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
$600Sale Price|33% Off
Size: 6
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Black Velvet Evening Gown w/Red Sequin Floral Pattern
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Studio City, CA
1980's Arnold Scaasi black velvet strapless evening gown with allover red sequin floral print. In excellent condition with minor sequin loss at back zipper. Size 6. MEASUREMENTS: B...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas Bridal Wedding Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown
By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous EMILIO PUCCI crochet knit maxi dress / gown Perfect for the resort season Sleeveless Off-white crochet-knit cotton Full length Simply slips on Dry clean Only Made in Italy S...
Dolce & Gabbana Midnight-Black Body-Hugging Spandex Built-In Bra Evening Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Dolce & Gabbana body-hugging midnight-black evening dress is fully lined with their signature leopard print. This wonderful evening dress has a matching built-in bra for a "pe...
Prada Runway Postcard Print Cotton Dress, Spring 2004
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian fashion house, Prada, is known for their status at the forefront of luxury fashion. Through comingling a clean tailored aesthetic with at times highly experimentalist techniq...
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
Fall 1999 Chanel Black and Cream Felted Wool Maxi Dress
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Chanel black and cream felted wool maxi dress from Fall 1999 collection. The bottom of the dress is cream while the top is black with a curved seam accentuating the waist, ...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
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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