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ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
By Zimmermann
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS Reference: AAWC/A00163 Brand: Zimmermann Collection: Spring Summer 2022 - Runway Material: Linen, Silk...
S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Print Cream Satin Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning seashell print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress features the sea print featured in the season's run...
S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Silk Seashell Animal Print Cream Satin Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning sea motif and animal print silk Roberto Cavalli slip dress. From the Spring/Summer 2005 collection, this beautiful dress combines the many prints that were used...
Emilio Pucci Pink Silk Shell Seashell Print Belted Sleeveless Sun Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Emilio Pucci textured silk pink dress with black and white shell print. Small yellow outlines on a few of the shells, and a few scattered 'Emilio' signatures throughout. Fitted botto...
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Robert-David Morton Seashell Dress, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress from Robert-David Morton dates to the 1970's and is made of a synthetic jersey with an allover seashell print in pink and light green.
Vintage Zandra Rhodes seashell printed sheer maxi dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage Zandra Rhodes seashell printed sheer maxi dress is a stunning piece to own.
Vintage 2005 Roberto Cavalli Seashell Leopard Coral Babydoll Bubble Mini Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Denver, CO
Roberto Cavalli Dress Oversized floral, leopard, coral + seashell print cotton fabric Babydoll style fit Rounded neckline Cap sleeves with elastic at the hem Bubble style hemline Min...
Zandra Rhodes 1970's Seashell Pattern Silk Chiffon Dress w Pearl & Crystal Trim
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Zandra Rhodes 1970's Seashell Pattern Silk Chiffon Dress w Pearl & Crystal Trim.
Ungaro Seashell Print Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Ungaro, chrome yellow, silk crepe, wrap style, dress with painterly, "seashell" pattern. Neckline is a modified "Midi" collar.
1950s Fit & Flare Cotton Circle Skirt Seashell SeaShore Dress
Located in New York, NY
Real seashells on the ends of the tie belt!
1970S Yellow & Orange Cotton Blend Bright Seaside Seashell Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Yellow & Orange Cotton Blend Bright Seaside Seashell Print Dress
Robert David Morton Vintage 70s Sheer Seashell Print Maxi Dress
By Robert David Morton
Located in Sparks, NV
Delicate seashell and coral printed maxi dress by Robert David Morton.
1960's Anonymous Combed Cotton Psychedelic Seashell Print Shirt Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's psychedelic print shirt dress featuring stunning shades of purple and lilac with pops of orange and yellow, black and white stripes and seashells.
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS
By Zimmermann
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ZIMMERMANN 2022 Runway Postcard orange floral linen seashell belt dress AUS0 XS Reference: AAWC/A00163 Brand: Zimmermann Collection: Spring Summer 2022 - Runway Material: Linen, Silk...
1970s Bill Gibb Peasant Dress With Beaded Tassels and Novelty Seashell Print
By Bill Gibb
Located in London, GB
This exceptional piece is a wonderful example of the voluminous, romantic fairytale inspired gowns that became his signature look and there are some beautifully ornate trims and embe...
VERSACE SS12 white seashell print gold studded scoop neck sheath dress IT40 S
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE SS12 white seashell print gold studded scoop neck sheath dress IT40 S Reference: CC/VAHI00039 Brand: Versace Designer: Donatella Versace Collection: Spring Summer 2012 M...
Thea Porter Eggplant & White Printed Silk Chiffon Seashell Caftan - OS - 1970's
By Thea Porter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thea Porter Eggplant & White Printed Silk Chiffon Seashell Caftan - OS - 1970's. This unique caftan is just as jaw-dropping today as it was in the 70's. It comes with a Martha's blac...
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Size: 16 (Vintage)
GEORGIANA c.1940's Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Floral Seashell Print Peplum Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Georgiana c.1940's Navy blue peplum day dress. Multicolor pastel floral and seashell print on navy blue rayon crepe.
Versace Vintage Sequin Green Seashell Dress 38 - 2/4
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Original Versace Sequin Green Dress. The model has tank tops, rounded neckline, beaded embroidered starfish throughout the piece and a back zipper closure. Origin: Italy H...
S/S 2021 New VERSACE GREEN SEASHELL MINI DRESS 38 - 2
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
VERSACE Collection 2021 Green silk mini dress Gold-tone hardware on straps The necklace and bracelet is not included. You can find it in our store IT Size 38 - US 2 Measurem...
1950's Italian Seashells Novelty Print Cotton Circle-Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its vivid orange seashells novelty-print and flawless styling, this garment has the casual elegance the 1950's were known for.
Vintage S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Halter Maxi Dress Gown Floral Leopard Seashell
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful S/S 2005 Roberto Cavalli Dress Slinky knit fabric with oversized floral, snake, lemon + seashell print throughout Halter neckline with double ties that tie behind the neck ...
Claude Montana Seashell Dress
By Claude Montana
Located in Topanga, CA
This Claude Montana print silk dress is perfectly whimsical. Featuring a seashell print and small dots, over exaggerated shoulder pads, and a sexy V back.
1970's GUCCI Seashell printed silk organza 2pc. dress set
By Gucci
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Worn once, 1970's, GUCCI Seashell printed, 100% silk organza 2pc. dress set.
Emilio Pucci Pearl Trim Silk Seashell Print Day Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Emilio Pucci Sweet Pearl Trim Silk Seashell Print Day Dress This is so sweet. Size 40 Bust 36" Waist 30" Hips 44" Length 38" Excellent unworn condition
1970s Valentino Boutique Vintage Pink Silk Dress With Seashells I Magnin Size 4
By Valentino
Located in Portland, OR
This pink silk dress was made in Italy in the 1970's and has beautiful light brown seashells and a ruffled, pleated double hemline.
1950's Seashells Novelty-Print Polished Cotton Halter Circle-Skirt Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful polished-cotton sundress is the perfect addition to any summer wardrobe. With its vivid baby-blue & lilac seashells novelty-print and flawless styling, this garment ha...
Versace White Silk Seashell Print Kaftan
By Donatella Versace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Versace white silk kaftan with seashell print throughout, V-neckline, dolman sleeves and drawstring closure at empire waist. IT. 38 US.2 Bust: 34", Waist 38", Length 46"
Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool pleated skirt with bustle, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool pleated skirt. Inside are the four original safety pin attached padded balls which were used in the show to exaggerated the rear; as a bustle would ...
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
$460Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS - Medium
1970s Bill Blass Brown White One Shoulder Vintage One Piece Swimsuit Bodysuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 70s BILL BLASS chocolate brown and white one shoulder swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a sloped with stripe at waistband, and above the bust. Built in interior support at bust. Gr...
Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back Embroidery Trim
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Pink Purple & Green Silk Caftan W/ Open Back, Embroidery, Purple Velvet Ribbon and Sequin Trim. Fashioned from vintage sari fabric in the style of Thea Porter. Adjust...
$10,417
Size: 42 I (Vintage)
DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Munich, DE
"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2001 "Voss" Olive Green Cropped Capri Trousers Pants Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2001 “Voss”; Runway look...
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
By Herbert Levine
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.
Christian Dior by John Galliano Strapless Old Hollywood Style Bow Dress Gown
By Valentino, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa early 2000 John Galliano for the House of Dior strapless blush pink silk bias cut gown. Fashionably adorned with hand tie bows slightly asymmetric down front of bodice extendi...
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 ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple and Green Silk Rouched Hat with Bow
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche hat is composed of a purple and green striped silk. The hat features a rouched detail and bow. In excellent vintage condition, the black bow has f...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
NWT 1990s Bill Blass Size 10 Brown + Gold Alligator Vintage One Piece Swimsuit
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags (NWT) vintage 90s BILL BLASS one piece swimsuit or bodysuit! Features a chic alligator / crocodile flattering fit. Shades of brown, rust and a muted gold. A very slimmi...
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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