Vintage Pomare Hawaiian Halter Maxi Dress, Floral Print, Size 16
By Hilo Hattie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Pomare Hawaiian halter dress, made in Hawaii in the 1960s and attributed to Pomare, the company behind the Hilo Hattie apparel line.
1970s Pomare Hawaiian Vintage Colorful Tropical Print Halter Wrap 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet versatile POMARE of HAWAII brightly colored floral wrap halter maxi dress!
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1990s Turquoise Blue + White Hawaiian 90s Halter Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA turquoise blue and white Hawaiian tropical print empire waist halter dress!
Vintage Seashell Handbag
Located in New York, NY
It measures 9.5" at widest point x 9" tall, with a 21.5" strap drop that is long enough to be worn cross-body. The Vintage Hawaiian Floral Halter Dress pictured is also available.
Malia Hawaiian Cotton Halter Tiki Dress, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Return to the tropics in this Malia of Honolulu late 1960's abstract floral halter maxi dress in a vibrant color combination of flame red and white. The heavy cotton fabric has a pi...
1950s Hawaiian Island Print Cotton Halter Dress W/ Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1950s authentic Hawaiian Island print cotton halter dress by Kamehameha.
Vintage Miss Hawaii by Kamehameha batik print halter neck dress 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage sun dress from Miss Hawaii made by world famous Kamehameha garment company.
Kamehameha Hawaiian Red / Turquoise Floral Cotton Dress With Halter Neck, 1950s
By Kamehameha
Located in London, GB
This rare and beautiful Kamehameha 1950s Hawaiian cotton sundress with halter neck strap is in super condition and is a wonderful example of this authentic, colourful ready to wear b...
Vintage 1950's Kamehameha Hawaiian Halter Dress
By Kamehameha
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * floral print cotton * boning in bodice * metal back zipper * by Kamehameha Hawaii condition | excellent fits like xs length 41" bodice length 1...
Vintage 1950's Kamehameha Hawaiian Cotton Halter Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1950's dress * deep blue and ivory front print cotton * smocked back * strapless bodice with stays * halter with offset tie * full skirt * by Kamehameha Hawaii con...
1950s SURF 'N SAND Hawaiian Cocktail Halter Dress
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Surf 'n Sand Hawaiian cocktail halter dress. Authentic 1950s item made in Hawaii.
1950's Hawaiian Tropical-Hibiscus Blue Floral Print Cotton Halter Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely exquisite 1950's Hawaiian resort dress just in time for the summer season!
Vintage 1940's Kamehameha Hawaiian Red & White Floral Rayon Halter Dress Set
By Kamehameha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kamehameha was one of the most creative and prolific Hawaiian companies in post-WWII fashion. Along side designers such as Alfred Shaheen, they pioneered Hawaii's vital garment manuf...
1950's Hawaiian Starfish Novelty-Print Yellow Cotton Halter Sarong Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
I simply love the seductive low-cut plunge, boned shelf-bust mock halter. Elastic panels run along each side of the bodice so the dress automatically adjusts to fit.
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Purple Print Cotton Halter Circle-Skirt Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alfred Shaheen was the most creative and prolific Hawaiian designer in post-WWII fashion. Shaheen pioneered Hawaii's vital garment manufacturing industry by stretching beyond the lim...
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Metallic Brown Novelty Print Cotton Halter Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alfred Shaheen was the most creative and prolific Hawaiian designer in post-WWII fashion. Shaheen pioneered Hawaii's vital garment manufacturing industry by stretching beyond the lim...
1970's Bold Hawaiian Flower Print Halter Neck Summer Gown
Located in London, GB
The dress has a halter neck revealing a low scooping back.
Asian Alfred Shaheen 1970's Asian Tunic Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Toronto, ON
Shaheen was known for their sexy sarong dresses and swim suits, Hawaiian shirts and halter dresses with full skirts.
Alfred Shaheen 1970's Asian Bamboo Dreams Sheath Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Toronto, ON
Shaheen was known for their sexy sarong dresses and swim suits, Hawaiian shirts and halter dresses with full skirts.
1960's Alfred Shaheen Pink Gown
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Toronto, ON
Shaheen was known for their sexy sarong dresses and swim suits, Hawaiian shirts and halter dresses with full skirts.
Vintage 1950s Kamehameha Hawaiian Halter Dress
By Kamehameha
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * beautiful blue floral cotton * elastic bodice sides * halter straps * metal back zipper * by Kamehameha condition | excellent fits like s/m d...
1950's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Metallic Turquoise Print Cotton Halter Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely exquisite 1950's Elsie Krassas Waikiki designer resort dress ensemble just in time for the summer season!
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Blue Novelty Print Cotton Halter Sun Dress
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alfred Shaheen was the most creative and prolific Hawaiian designer in post WWII fashion. Shaheen pioneered Hawaii's vital garment manufacturing industry by stretching beyond the lim...
1940's Tropical Hawaiian Novelty Print Silk-Rayon Halter Sarong Dress & Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust:36-37 inches Waist:28 inches Hips:up to 40 inches Total Dress Length:46 inches Total Bolero Length:14 inches This vintage Hale Hawaii designer ensemble is in exce...
1950's Hoaloha Hawaiian Ruby-Red Tropical Floral Print Cotton Halter Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
I simply love the seductive low-cut plunge sweetheart halter. Elastic panels run along each side of the bodice so the dress automatically adjusts to fit.
1950's Alfred Shaheen Hawaiian Metallic Novelty Print Red Cotton Halter Playsuit
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its vivid cotton novelty and flawless styling, this Alfred Shaheen designer playsuit has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for. The print is unbelievable; large scale Sa...
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
Zushi Handpainted Red Snake Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual red snake clutch with handpainted gilt floral wood frame. Signed "Zushi". Excellent condition. 1980's USA. 8" x 7" x 3"
$550Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small - Medium
Amazing Vintage Emanuel Ungaro ' Guitars + Hearts ' Colorful Silk Blazer Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage Emanuel Ungaro silk blazer/jacket! Novelty guitar and heart prints throughout! Vibrant colors, with an incredible fit.. Pleating details below bust make for a very...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
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...
$695
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Convertible Yellow Floral Circle Dress w Rhinestone-Studded Shelf Bust-XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Wearable with a halter or strapless neckline, this romantic sundress would be the perfect ensemble for a breezy garden party or summer wedding. Ideal for larger busts, the ample shel...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
$192Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana c. 2001 Sheer Open Knit Crochet Corset Black Top Size M
New Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Black Silk Gown with Leather Tie It. 44
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Gown Fall/Winter 2002 Collection Designer size 44 If you're looking for that incredible dress that Helen Hunt wore at the Oscars and one of the models i...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld, Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
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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