Vintage Pomare Hawaiian Halter Maxi Dress, Floral Print, Size 16
By Hilo Hattie
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Rendered in an exuberant tropical floral print in vivid shades of turquoise, pink, orange, and green, this striking maxi dress captures the bold, sun-drenched glamour of classic Hawa...
Kenolo Fashions Hawaiian Floral Print Maxi Dress with Bow Detail, 1970s
Located in Milford, DE
This 1970s Kenolo Fashions maxi dress, made and styled in Hawaii, captures the essence of vintage tropical glam.
1960S STAN HICKS Blue Cotton Sateen Maxi Dress Made In Hawaii
Located in New York, NY
1960S STAN HICKS Blue Cotton Sateen Maxi Dress Made In Hawaii
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!
1980s Vintage Victor Costa Size 12 Tropical Hawaiian Avant Garde 80s Maxi Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage late 80s VICTOR COSTA taffeta flower gown / maxi dress! Features a tropical flower print in vibrant colors of pink, fuchsia, blue, green and black. Avant Garde accor...
1960s Kamehameha Hot Pink + Orange Paisley Print Short Sleeve Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Make a fun statement in this rare 60s KAMEHAMEHA original Hawaiian short sleeve maxi dress caftan! Soft cotton blend fabric, with a incredible paisley prints.
$1,380Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flowers in purple, red, orange, sorbet, g...
Tori Richard Hawaiian Print Sleeveless Maxi Dress, 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
Early Tori Richard multicolor, vibrant Hawaiian print sleeveless cotton maxi dress. Known for vibrant Hawaiian prints and wearable design, the dress is perfect resort wear for spring...
Alfred Shaheen Hawaii California Maxi Dress with Butterfly Floral Print in Pink
By Alfred Shaheen
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Alfred Shaheen Hawaii California maxi dress with butterfly and floral print in dusty pink.
1960S Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Gold Foil Printed Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Gold Foil Printed Maxi Dress
1960s Tori Richard Hawaiian Nautical Print Cotton Maxi Dress
By Tori Richard
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s cotton Tori Richard for I. Magnin Honolulu, Hawaii nautical print maxi dress in tomato red and white with button down front and matching belt.
1970S Green Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Border Print Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Green Cotton Barkcloth Hawaiian Border Print Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
1960S Cotton Mod Hawaiian Floral Printed Maxi Dress With Side Slit
Located in New York, NY
1960S Cotton Mod Hawaiian Floral Printed Maxi Dress With Side Slit
Psychedelic Hawaiian Dress
Located in New York, NY
Psychedelic Hawaiian Dress homemade in the late 1960s the print on this dress is out of this world.
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Size: 14 Vintage size
Lurline Casuals Waikiki Hawaiian Pake Muu Dress Bleeding Hearts Black Red 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lurline Casuals, Waikiki, Pake Muu rayon dress in black & red floral bleeding hearts print, from the 1950s. Unusual gradient colour print of bleeding heart flowers, red, pink, white,...
"Made In Hawaii" Bold Multicolor Abstract Maxi Dress with Train Feature
Located in New York, NY
Made in Hawaii, this wonderful maxi dress of bold multicolors has a "train" feature in back.
1960s Tropical Hawaiian Floral Tiki Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960s Tropical Hawaiian Floral Tiki Dress
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...
1970's Hilo Hattie's Red & White Hawaiian Floral Muumuu Dress
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1970's Hilo Hattie's muumuu dress conjures up images of a Hawaiian sunset and oceans breezes.
IOLANI (Made in Hawaii) Black with Multicolor Floral Maxi Dress
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed dress from Hawaii is 100% cotton. The multicolor floral print of the flowers found on the Hawaiian Islands highlights this elegant maxi dress of the '60s.
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Size: 12, fits size L
Tori Richard for I Magnin Blue and Purple Hawaiian Print Maxi Shirt Dress, 1970s
By Tori Richard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tori Richard for I. Magnin 1970s long maxi length shirt dress in an abstract floral and ocean spray Hawaiian print.
1970s Does 1930s Terry Cloth Fringed Hawaiian Print Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Awesome 70s does 30s terry cloth Hawaiian flower print fringed maxi dress! Features a super soft terry cloth fabric that stretches to fit.
Hawaiian 1970's Liberty House Barkcloth Tiki Cotton Dress
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fun maxi length sundress has quite a Hawaiian pedigree including two labels from both Penelope and Liberty House both famous Hawaiian retailers and manufacturers of quality appa...
Vintage Hawaiian Flower Print Maxi Dress - 6 - 1950's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This fun, summer maxi dress made of cotton with a large green Hawaiian flower print.
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Size: 12, fits size L
Tori Richard for I Magnin Blue and Purple Hawaiian Print Maxi Shirt Dress, 1970s
By Tori Richard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tori Richard for I. Magnin 1970s long maxi length shirt dress in an abstract floral and ocean spray Hawaiian print.
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Size: XS - Medium
VINTAGE Evelyn Margolis Hilo Hattie 1970s Colorful 70s Kimono Caftan Maxi Dress
By Hilo Hattie
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1970s HILO HATTIE by EVELYN MARGOLIS kimono style maxi dress / Hawaiian kaftan! Incredible vibrant bright colors, with a chic floral print in blue, teal, pink, fuchsi...
Vintage Halston Gorgeous Size 8 Botanical Tropical Print Cap Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous (brand new with original store tags) vintage HALSTON vibrant colored Hawaiian / Tropical print maxi dress! Features a terracotta backdrop with brightly colored abstract flow...
Vintage 1940's Hawaiian Green Leaf Print Ivory Crepe Maxi Belted Wrap Dress Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning and hard to find "Trade Wind by Hawaiian Sportswear" ivory crepe dress dating back to the mid 1940's. The large-scale green leaf motif used on this garment has this Old Ho...
1960s Neon Pink and Orange Floral Hawaiian Kaftan
By LIBERTY HOUSE
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 1960s Liberty House Hawaii dress. The dress features an amazing oversized floral print that is absolutely emblematic of cheery 1960s Hawaiian fashion.
1970s Kamehameha Hawaiian Floral Printed Maxi-Dress
By Kamehameha
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Kamehameha label Hawaiian floral printed bark cloth maxi day dress featuring vibrant tones of magenta, rust, blue green, and yellow.
$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...
$580Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1960s Kelly Green Virgin Wool Knit 60s Vintage Mod Short Sleeve Shift Dress
By KIMBERLY
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s Kelly green 100% Virgin wool knit short sleeve shift dress! Super soft virgin wool feels luxurious against the skin! Flattering shift shape, with a slight A-line. Mod butt...
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 ...
$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...
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...
Sybil Connolly Couture Green Pleated Linen Maxi Dress, 1960s
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Known as the Dior of Dublin, couturier Sybil Connolly is revered for her high caliber designs and artisanal technique. A raving success since her first fashion show in 1953 which lan...
$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
Revillon Sable Fur Coat for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Revillon Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an absolutely sumptuous natural brown Sable fur coat, by Revillon for Saks Fifth Avenue. This coat has a large notched collar, two front slit pockets, an open front and is ...
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 ...
$872
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...
Vintage 1960's Ivory Organza and cream rayon evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
A classic silhouette rendered in a cream rayon and ivory organza detailed collar, embellished with iridescent faceted glass beads, lace and clear glass bugle beads, this vintage 1960...
1970s Vintage Paper Thin Sheer Metallic Flecked Silk Dress
By Neiman Marcus, The Silk Farm by Icinoo
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning 1970s vintage dress in gorgeous paper thin silk. The fabric is flecked with metallic threads and features an allover floral print. No closure, pulls on over the head. Partia...
1990s Loris Azzaro Brown Sequin Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Loris Azzaro brown sequin metallic strapless cocktail party dress. fit size 4
$2,250
Size: Small - Small Medium
1960s House of Bianchi Demi Couture Turquoise Blue Silk Brocade Vintage 60s Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous early 60s HOUSE OF BIANCHI turquoise blue silk brocade short sleeve gown / dress ! Features a vibrant turquoise blue silk with lighter green / blue flower brocade throughout...
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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