1970s Lacoste Knit Zip Front Vintage 70s Knit Shirt Dress Khaki Striped Belted
By Lacoste
Located in San Diego, CA
⸻ Approximately Size Medium / Large ( lots of stretch ) Measurements: Bust: 38–42 inches Waist: 34–36 inches Hips: 38–40 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 39.5 inches ⸻ ...
Mini dress in red knit IZOD LACOSTE
By Lacoste
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Mini dress in red knit. No fabric tag but the knit is probably a mix of wool and acrylic. SIZE S
Vintage Lacoste Europe Black Racer Back Sport Tank Dress Size Medium
By Lacoste
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A vintage 70s racer back tank dress by Lacoste, France. This sporty dress never goes out of style and is very collectible.
DAVID CRYSTAL LACOSTE c.1960's Yellow White Striped Knee Length Polo Sport Dress
By Jean Patou
Located in Thiensville, WI
DAVID CRYSTAL LACOSTE c.1960's Yellow White Striped Knee Length Polo Sport Dress Brand / Manufacturer: David Crystal, Lacoste Circa: 1960's Designer: Jean Patou Style: Polo dress Co...
Vintage LACOSTE DAVID CRYSTAL FASHION Stripe Collar Polyester SCOOTER Dress M/L
By Lacoste
Located in Asheville, NC
Lacoste, David Crystal, Blue Dress, Red and White Stripe, Iconic Alligator, Zipper Front, Polyester, No Size Measurements Laying Flat (has stretch) Bust 20" (Armpit to Armpit) Waist...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Halston 1970's Purple Fuchsia Linen Halter Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple. Elegant and figure-flattering Marilyn Monroe-esque fit and flare ...
$775Sale Price|22% Off
Size: XS - Small Medium
Rare 1990s Coltrane Conui Couture Pink + Raspberry ' Petal ' Silk Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Ultra rare 90s vintage COLTRANE CONUI pink and raspberry silk + satin bodcon 'petal' dress! Coltrane Conui is a highly sought after label that only produced for a couple years. The b...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...
Roberto Cavalli Circa 2010 Lilac Violet Asymmetric Ruffle Dress XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking example of Roberto Cavalli’s signature glamour, this mainline asymmetric stretch dress dates to circa 2010 and captures the house’s fluid, sensual aesthetic at its late-20...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
$3,300
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Gianfranco Ferré, Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
1990s Gianni Versace Red Lace Insert Silk Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in Concord, NC
Gianni Versace vintage red long slip dress with sheer lace inserts and a criss cross back. Size: No size tag, refer to measurements for best fit Condition: Excellent condition Me...
2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This spotlight stealing, Valentino candy pink maxi dress was designed during the very early 2000s and was probably a Cruise collection piece. It was certainly designed pre 2008, when...
Gucci by Tom Ford Vintage Fall/Winter 2003 Knee-High Boots – Size 37
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
An iconic pair from Tom Ford’s final years at Gucci, these Fall/Winter 2003 knee-high boots embody the sensual, high-impact glamour that defined the era. Crafted in supple dark choco...
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Off-White Shimmery Mini Dress IT44
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gianni Versace by Donatella’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this off-white mini dress features shimmering fabric and an elegant, body-hugging silhouette. The plunging neckline ...
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.