1970s Ted Lapidus Green Linen Coat Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
The coat dress is in excellent vintage condition with only very minor signs of wear.
1970s Ted Lapidus Green Linen Coat Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
The coat dress is in excellent vintage condition with only very minor signs of wear.
1970s Ted Lapidus Boho Silk and Leather Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
Original 1970s Ted Lapidus boho shirtwaister dress. A wonderful creation by this revered designer who began his long fashion career at the House of Dior in 1951.
1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
This Ted Lapidus dress is circa 1977 and is made entirely by hand; this label is probably the haute couture label.
1970s Ted Lapidus Muslin Hooded Swiss-Dot Dress
By Ted Lapidus Boutique
Located in London, GB
This 1970s dress is a phenomenal design piece from Ted Lapidus and from his flagship boutique line in Paris.
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 6 Turquoise Blue Silk Beaded Sequin Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 1990s TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue silk beaded evening halter gown ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads in silver and blue, sequins in blue and pearls throughout the...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Ted Lapidus Size 8 Turquoise Blue Avant Garde Sequined Vintage 80s Gown
By Ted Lapidus Paris, Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde TED LAPIDUS turquoise blue fully sequined evening gown dress ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins throughout the entire dress. Hundreds of seed beads align the colla...
Ted Lapidus Dress w/ Color Rhinestones - 1980's
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a fabulous vintage dress from Ted Lapidus. The dress is from the early 1980's and in comprised of solid black throughout with vibrantly colored rhinestone and beade...
Vintage Ted Lapidus grey silk plissè halter dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Ted Lapidus grey silk plissè halter summer dress with panel at the back. drop waist style. Bust: 34 Waist: 30" small - medium
1970s Ted Lapidus Lemon Yellow Pleated Chiffon Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in London, GB
Few can claim to share the standards of renowned French couturier Ted Lapidus. This dress is made of a yellow silk crepe with the most superbly executed knife pleats and an elegant s...
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Vintage ' Circle of Life ' Mini Sweater Dress / Tunic
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture, Ted Lapidus
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage TED LAPIDUS HAUTE COUTURE black and gold metallic 'Circle of Life' mini sweater dress or tunic!
Ted Lapidus 1960s Vintage Black Pleated Trapeze Cocktail Dress
By Lapidus
Located in Sparks, NV
So mod! Vintage 1960s pleated A-line trapeze dress by Ted Lapidus.
1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Red Pinafore Dress
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional quality, buttoned pinafore dress purchased with many of the beautiful Ted Lapidus designs that we currently have for sale.
1970s Ted Lapidus Striped Dress
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage - ITALY Ted Lapidus silk dove-grey, grey and red striped dressa. Mandarin collar, front buttons and belt at the waist. Long sleeves, buttoned cuffs and welt pock...
ROBERTO CAVALLI Crochet Knit Maxi Dress in Jewel-Tone Teal
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
This fabulous maxi dress from Roberto Cavalli blends sensuality and coastal elegance. Crafted in a vibrant jewel-tone teal, it features an open-knit crochet bodice with strategically...
1920S Hot Pink Burnout Silk Velvet Drop Waist Flapper Cocktail Dress With Crys
Located in New York, NY
1920S Hot Pink Burnout Silk Velvet Drop Waist Flapper Cocktail Dress With Crystal Buckle
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Unworn 1970s Teal Traina Vintage Jersey Knit Op Art Maxi Dress with Open Back
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Slinky and sexy jersey knit maxi dress in a unique red and tan print by Teal Traina in unworn condition with the original tags attached. Unlined with rear zip, button, tie and snap c...
BOB MACKIE Vintage Red Heavily Embellished Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Bob Mackie Vintage 1980's - 1990's Jet black with vibrant fire engine red shiny embellishments expertly placed throughout, as Bob Mackie does best Hard boning corset inside Structure...
1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
Located in London, GB
This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection. The lace is incredibly intricate and has a lovely thickness to it - a testament t...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
Chanel 2008 Vintage Navy Blue Silk Peplum Gown Size 38 by Lagerfeld
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2008 Chanel Silk Charmeuse navy blue silk gown with tag. size 38 fit size 4
Museum Chanel Vintage F/W 1996 Gold Brocade Mughal Jeweled Gripoix 96A Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This exceptional Chanel Fall/Winter 1996 gold jacket is a rare masterpiece inspired by Coco Chanel’s fascination with Orientalism in the 1930s. Featuring a structured Mandarin collar...
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic allure that's both cutting-edge and timeless, the Laser Cut Black Leather Lace Dress fro...
Givenchy Spaghetti Strap Blue Sequins Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Vintage Givenchy late 60s cobalt blue,green and purple spaghetti strap cocktail dress completely covered in hand stitched sequins. Very flattering fit with nipped waist and...
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Silk jacquard printed dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk jacquard printed dress wrap on the top. White rayon lining inside the skit. Zip closure on the left side. Pocket on both side. Shoulder pad. SIZE on tag 34 (Fr) but fit 36 (Fr) S
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 AD Campaign Over Knee Boots 38 - 8
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford For Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Suede Over the Knee Boots F/W 2001 Collection Designer size 38 - US 8 Very Feminine and Romantic!!! Black Stretch Suede, Rounded Point...
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.