$2,061Sale Price|30% Off
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JUNIOR Vintage Blue Lace Sheer Panel Bra Mini Denim Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JUNIOR vintage blue denim bra mini dress featuring nylon panels, lace and blue satin bows.
D&G 2000s Medium Blue Denim Corseted Lace Bra Dress
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sexy D&G 2000s Medium Blue Denim Corseted Lace Bra Dress showcases the iconic Dolce & Gabbana label with elegant attention to detail.
Jean Paul Gaultier Fur Trim Crop Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare creation by Fashion Icon Jean-Louis Scherrer. The softest liquid pure silk. Long maxi dress designed in the free spirit of the 1970s: Beautiful long cascadin...
$6,864
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8
Gucci by Tom Ford black rayon and leather strapless evening dress, ss 1998
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
▪ Gucci black strapless evening dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Fine rayon and spandex jersey ▪ Leather strap with Gucci 'G' metal buckle ▪ Leg slit ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 ▪ Spri...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
F/W 2005 Roberto Cavalli Ming Vase Print Studded Purple Flare Chinoiserie Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible purple and white chinoiserie print Roberto Cavalli gown. From the Fall/Winter 2005 collection, this Asian-inspired print depicting dragons and floral element...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Hourglass Jacket 1980s
By Junior Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous leopard print denim sleeveless vest, jacket, top from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is sleeveless with a collar, button chest pockets, gold Gaultier inscri...
Vivienne Westwood cotton jersey mini dress with François Boucher print, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood, cotton jersey mini dress with a print of François Boucher's painting of Daphnis and Chloe. Spring-Summer 1991
$659Sale Price|30% Off
Size: XS
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Koi Tattoo Flesh-Coloured Sheer Mesh Top Size XS
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage flesh-coloured sheer mesh top featuring a black flocked Japanese koi tattoo print. Knitted collar and cuffs. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille Femme...
John Galliano black mesh top with tattoo motifs, fw 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival top ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from black nylon-viscose mesh ▪ Allover tattoo motifs featuring flags, roses and snakes ▪ Long fitted sleeves ▪ Size Sm...
1998 F/W GUCCI by Tom Ford Sheer Black Wrap Gown
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford sheer black wrap gown with long sleeves Condition: Excellent 100% Silk Made in Italy Bust: 32-44", Waist: 26-44", Length: 60" SIZE: 42
$8,166
Size: Skirt - Small / Top - Medium
Roberto Cavalli leopard print silk and leather top and maxi skirt set, ss 2002
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli silk and leather top and skirt set ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Cropped suede blouse with floral cut-outs ▪ Drawstring fastening at neckline ▪ Chiffon poet sleeves ▪ M...
Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Knit Black Dress with Openwork Details F/W 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
AZZEDINE ALAIA vintage black knit stretch dress featuring gorgeous openwork trim details, V-shaped neckline, long sleeves and zipper closure at center back. From the 1991 Fall/Winte...
Alexander McQueen A-line Mini Dress - '10s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This chic little black dress by Alexander McQueen is crafted from an acetate blend crepe and features a notched square neckline, thin shoulder straps, and a scoop back. The dropped w...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Asymmetric Neckline Black Jersey Stretch Gown IT38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible black viscose Gucci gown designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this long-sleeve dress perfectly drapes on the wearer's body with a se...
1990s Dolce and Gabbana Brown Velvet Strap Heel 37.5EU
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a pair of brown velvet strappy Dolce and Gabbana heels. From the 1990s, these dark brown heels are constructed with velvet straps at the ankle and toe. Additional Measur...
S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Buckle Black Turtleneck Sheer Stretch Dress 44IT
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a figure-hugging little black dress designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1998 collection. This piece features the iconic 'G' buckle leather straps that were heav...
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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