Raksha of London Silk Purple Pink Silk Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our bohemian inspired Raksha of London silk dress in purple is a 70s dream.The silk fabric paired with the effortless construction is such a winner.Made from the softest of silks!
NWT 1970s Raksha of Hindimp London Silk Chiffon Indian Boho Maxi Dress Duster
By Raksha
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare, beautiful and brand new with original store tags vintage 70s RAKSHA OF HINDIMP LONDON silk chiffon flower and paisley print boho maxi dress or duster jacket !
Gorgeous Indian Inspired Caftan from London
By Raksha
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous Kelly green silk chiffon caftan from Raksha of London! Embellished at the neck, cuffs, and waist with gold metallic mesh.
$29,530
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6
John Galliano Ivory Metallic Jacquard Slip Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Bias-cut slip dress in ivory and gold-tone viscose blend jacquard, designed by John Galliano for Spring-Summer 2003. The fabric features a woven floral damask motif with metallic thr...
Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed beads. Shape is unusual but holds...
Yellow silk chiffon evening bustier dress Lorena Sarbu
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Yellow silk chiffon evening bustier dress. Boned bustier inside with padded bra with zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Hidden zip closure in the middle back on the dress....
Donna Karan Collection Sexy Draped Jersey Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
Donna Karan Collection's Sexy Draped Jersey Dress in deep chocolate stretch rayon jersey with greenish gold knit tulle cascade. Donna Karan gowns are seemingly simple in cut but are ...
Zimmerman Runway Most Coveted Elaboratge Silk Evening Dress Gown New
By Zimmermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of Zimmerman's most stunning runway gowns. Angelic and ethereal silk dress fashioned of light lilac with silver hues. Features elaborate detailing with feminine style harness; ...
Silk Dress Embroidered with Sequins, 1960s-1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silk dress embroidered with sequins and beads. Circa 1960s-1970s. No signature. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...
Christian Dior Galliano 1stYear Silk Chiffon BiasCut Ballerina Gown Dress SS1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
During John Galliano's first year as Christian Dior Artistic Director for French haute couture and ready-to-wear in 1997, he designed for his Spring/Summer 1998 collection this bias-...
Lilli Diamond New Silk Dress with Back Drape 1960s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful white, grey and blue abstract flower pattern silk dress from Lilli Diamond. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a gathered crew neckline and back drapery the length of the...
Vintage Bill Blass Size 10 12 Black Chantilly Silk Satin Lace 1990s Evening Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s BILL BLASS black chantilly lace, silk and satin long sleeve evening gown ! Features nude chiffon under the bodice. Sheer lace sleeves. Hidden zipper up the back...
Iconic 1989 Bob Mackie White Embroidered Beaded Grapevine Design Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Montgomery, TX
The same dress in gold color was worn by Sharon Stone in the 1995 film Casino. A white embroidered net gown with a beaded grapevine design, from the California Collection - a salute...
Pamella Roland 15 strapless silk ivory cream jacquard cape layered gown dress 6
By Pamella Roland
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage I think this has to be the most breathtaking wedding dress I have come across so far and really I don't believe even the pictures do it justice - unfortunately my ...
$504Sale Price|30% Off
KHAITE Sueanne white ruched sleeve sweetheart empire corseted mini dress US2 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KHAITE Sueanne white ruched sleeve sweetheart empire corseted mini dress US2 S Reference: LNKO/A02266 Brand: Khaite Model: Sueanne Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Solid Closur...
1980 YVES SAINT LAURENT Ikat cardigan RUNWAY sweater
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare Yves Saint Laurent ikat cardigan sweater from the Fall/Winter 1980 collection, as seen on the runway. The piece is executed in a richly patterned knit with a bold geom...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Crochet and Chainmail Dress, SS 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior dress from the Spring-Summer 2001 collection, designed by John Galliano, combines hand-crocheted textile with industrial chainmail, reflecting the designer’s fusi...
$650
Size: none; comparable to size small
Emma Domb Black and Pink Ribbon Lace Asymmetrical Peplum Dress – S, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
The combination of black and pink makes this dress simultaneously alluring and innocent. Cut with an asymmetrical "minarete silhouette" peplum made famous by Travis Banton, it also f...
$14,421
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Dolce & Gabbana Gold Embroidered Magenta Moiré Evening Dress Coat, FW 1997
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
This Dolce & Gabbana Fall-Winter 1997 collection dress coat is crafted from magenta moiré fabric and features fully embroidered floral motifs gold and amber tones. The design showcas...
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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