Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves
Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
A Vintage Edwardian White Cotton Lawn Dress with Lace Detailil
Located in London, GB
A pretty white Edwardian dress, with cotton spot detail . The dress has lace over the sleeves and bodice front, and back..
Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Hand Embroidered Organic Cotton Victorian Lace Tea Dress
Edwardian White Cotton & Lace Tea Dress With 3-D Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton & Lace Tea Dress With 3-D Flowers
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lawn Embroidered Lace Summer Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
XS Waist with a 36 Bust Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lawn Embroidered Lace Summer Tea Dress
Antique Edwardian Ivory Embroidered Lace Lawn Dress With Underskirt
Located in New York, NY
These Victorian/Edwardian era dresses are commonly mis-referred to as tea dresses or tea gowns, but they were actually known as "lingerie dresses."
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lace Sailor Collar Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lace Sailor Collar Tea Dress With Sleeves
Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Has some minor holes & signs of wear here and there, but otherwise a great wearable dress. Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Edwardian Beige Cotton Tulle Exquisite Pintucked Dress With Heavy Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Beige Cotton Tulle Exquisite Pintucked Dress With Heavy Lace Trim
1900S White Cotton Edwardian Nightgown Dress With Inset Filet Lace And Hand-Emb
Located in New York, NY
1900S White Cotton Edwardian Nightgown Dress With Inset Filet Lace And Hand-Embroidered Net
Vintage Edwardian Cream Embroidered Lace Tulle Vest Coat, Size M/L
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian Cream embroidered lace tulle vest coat or sleeveless cardigan top. Size : Medium/ Large Shoulder 17.5” Bust 42” / Vest Length ** tiny yellow spot ( see image attached)
Edwardian Cream Silk Satin & Lace Rare Wedding Or Presentation Gown
Located in New York, NY
In immaculate wearable condition. Edwardian Cream Silk Satin & Lace Rare Wedding Or Presentation Gown
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown Wit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Short Sleeves
Edwardian White Day Dress with Lace Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian white day dress. Made of a fine cotton with lace trim around the sleeves and the enlarged sailor collar.
Rare 1910's Edwardian Couture Ivory Sheer Mixed-Lace Draped Layered Bridal Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Measurements Bust: 36 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: up to 40 inches Total Length: 56 inches This antique Edwardian custom-made dress is in beautiful wearable condition with no serio...
White Edwardian Tea Gown with Hand-Embroidery and Lace
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a lovely white Edwardian tea gown with hand-embroidery and lace inserts. The gown has a combination of tiny pearlized buttons and hooks and eyes for closure down the back, 3/...
Sexy Rebuilt Edwardian Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Sexy Rebuilt Edwardian Lace Dress
Edwardian Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This dress in 100 years old, from around 1910-1915. We have altered it slightly to repair it. We have taken in some of the blousing from the front and lowered the back, updating it f...
Edwardian Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Rebuilt and modern this antique embroidered cotton voile is wonderful. An antique ribbon draws the waist in for a variety of sizes.
Edwardian Irish Lace Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
Exquisite hand made Irish lace is used for this feminine and wearable dress from the early 20th century. All of the key design elements are used for this lace, and a floral pattern i...
Edwardian Cotton Princess Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely dress made in the later years of the 1910s, as Europe approached World War I.
Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Silk and Lace Negligee Dress
Edwardian Style Cotton Eyelet Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
From the 1970s in an Edwardian or Victorian style this dress was purchased in Paris and appears to have been made there.
Edwardian Lace and Linen Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Edwardian piece of fine linen, with architectural lines and insets of machine lace.
Edwardian Cotton Batiste and Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful summer dress from the 1910s, most likely dating from around 1915-18. The simple cut is elegant and flattering, and the tucks through the shoulders and at the hem ...
Antique Edwardian 1910 Cotton Lawn White Dress Edwardian Lace Lawn Dress UK 12
Located in Nashville, TN
This magnificent 1910's Edwardian lawn cotton dress, with detailed embroidery and lace accents is a rare piece to behold.
Size 8 Reworked Edwardian Organic Cotton & Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Size 8 Reworked Edwardian Organic Cotton & Lace Dress
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Eyelet Lace Hand Embroidered Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Eyelet Lace Hand Embroidered Dress
Edwardian Off White Silk Cotton & Lace Trim Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Off White Silk Cotton & Lace Trim Day Dress
Edwardian White Cotton Eyelet Lace Clean & Simple Summer Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton Eyelet Lace Clean & Simple Summer Dress
Antique Cotton and Lace Edwardian Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Dating to the late aughts this dress has a rare almost empire waist.
Vintage Edwardian Lace Tunic Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Edwardian Lace Tunic Kaftan
Edwardian Ecru Linen Tea Dress With Hand Made Irish Crochet Lace Panels
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Ecru Linen Tea Dress With Hand Made Irish Crochet Lace Panels
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Edwardian Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Wrap Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Edwardian Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Wrap Dress
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Drawstring Waist Dress With Lace Detail
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Drawstring Waist Dress With Lace Detail
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Voile Dress With Embroidery And Lace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Voile Dress With Embroidery And Lace
Sexy Little Summer Dress Hand Made from Victorian + Edwardian Lace
Located in New York, NY
Sexy Little Summer Dress Hand Made from Victorian + Edwardian Lace
Beautifully Rebuilt Edwardian Hand Embroidered Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
The textiles of this magical dress date from the turn of the century however it's design and construction was altered most likely in the 1970s. Made from a luxurious heavy linen you ...
Edwardian White Cotton Voile & Lace Tea Dress With Rare Blue Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
Made from textiles which are over 100 years old, so small holes and areas of repairs are there to tell the story of age and are not to be looked upon as flaws. Decade: 1800s. Mater...
Edwardian Cream Organic Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Dress With Sheer Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Organic Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Dress With Sheer Sleeves
Original Duster Jacket Dress by Morphew Made from Edwardian Cotton Lace
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Original Duster Jacket Dress by Morphew Made from Edwardian Cotton Lace
Backless Re-built Edwardian Cotton Lace Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
This unique antique dress has been rebuilt in the bodice to fit a more contemporary taste. The cotton over the bust is lined however the lace is all sheer. Take note too that the lac...
Edwardian White Cotton Voile Midi Length Tea Dress With Greek Key Lace & Long S
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton Voile Midi Length Tea Dress With Greek Key Lace & Long Sleeves
Edwardian Off White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Cold Shoulder Dress
By Comme des Garcons Homme
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Off White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Lace Cold Shoulder Dress
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress Artfully Pieced In Numerous Styles Of Lace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress Artfully Pieced In Numerous Styles Of Lace
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Maxi Resort Dress Made From Edwardian & 1930'S Lace
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Maxi Resort Dress Made From Edwardian & 1930'S Lace MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourced from aro...
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Size: Modelled on size 36 France.
An Edwardian Reception dress with train in silk and lace - Circa 1905
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1905 France or Europe Majestic long-tail reception or dinner dress dating from the Belle Epoque. High waist with raised officer collar, long sleeves and faux bolero open on a...
1900S Baby Pink Cotton & Lace Edwardian Long Tunic Length Vest
Located in New York, NY
1900S Baby Pink Cotton & Lace Edwardian Long Tunic Length Vest
Edwardian White Victorian Organic Cotton Embroidered & Lace Trimmed Chemise Dre
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Victorian Organic Cotton Embroidered & Lace Trimmed Chemise Dress
1900-1910 Victorian Edwardian Lace Blouse + Skirt With Silk Ribbon
Located in New York, NY
1900-1910 Victorian Edwardian Lace Blouse + Skirt With Silk Ribbon
Embroidered Edwardian Net and Lace Gown, Coordinating Cape/Train
By Jason Lyon
Located in New York, NY
This listing is for the dress only. See our other listing for the cape. Made from Victorian or Edwardian embroidered and cut out cotton net. Dress goes on like a wrap dress with an i...
Edwardian Black & White Silk Cotton Embroidered Tulle Lace 1917 Early Art-Deco
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Black & White Silk Cotton Embroidered Tulle Lace 1917 Early Art-Deco Dress
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Eyelet Lace Tea Gown With Irish Crochet Details
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Eyelet Lace Tea Gown With Irish Crochet Details
Hand Embroidered Handmade Lace Cotton, Silk Edwardian DressDuster
Located in New York, NY
Hand Embroidered Handmade Lace Cotton, Silk Edwardian Dress Duster
Edwardian Lace Dress With Rose Crochet and Strips of Lace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Lace Dress With Rose Crochet and Strips of Lace
YOUNG EDWARDIAN Satin Dress with Lace Size 2
By YOUNG EDWARDIAN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Young Edwardian gown is composed of a off white yellow hued satin. Features a smocked back design with shoulder tie straps. There is a center back zipper closure. In great vinta...
Edwardian White Cotton and Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton and Lace Dress
White Dress Made from Antique Irish Crochet & Edwardian Lace
Located in New York, NY
White Dress Made from Antique Irish Crochet & Edwardian Lace
Edwardian Embroidered & appliqued White Batiste & Filet Lace Handmade Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian handmade embroidered & appliqued, white batiste and filet lace dress.
1900S White Cotton Lawn & Edwardian Eyelet Lace Dress With Pintucked Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1900S White Cotton Lawn & Edwardian Eyelet Lace Dress With Pintucked Sleeves
Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Off White Organic Cotton Voile & Lace Long Sleeved Ruffled Tea Dress
Edwardian White Cotton Voile & Lace Swan Neck Ruffled Long Sleeve Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Cotton Voile & Lace Swan Neck Ruffled Long Sleeve Tea Dress
1900S Cream & Pink Silk Cotton Formal Edwardian Lace Tea Dress With Blouse Fron
Located in New York, NY
1900S Cream & Pink Silk Cotton Formal Edwardian Lace Tea Dress With Blouse Front Train
White Cotton Handmade Edwardian Lace Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
White Cotton Handmade Edwardian Lace Kaftan
Edwardian Charmeuse and Lace Dressing Gown, 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
Part of a spectacular wedding trousseau, this gown is covered in 3 ½” swaths of French lace around the neckline and hem, and down each side from the shoulders to the waist. Elegant a...
1970s Edwardian/Victorian Style White Lace Lawn Dress With Pin-Tuck Detail
Located in London, GB
The bodice of the dress features a striking V shaped lace embellishment below a high collared Victorian style neckline.
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
White Edwardian Eyelet and Lace Full Bridal Petticoat Nightgown - XS, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Its shapely princess seams, ample lace and pintucked bottom ruffle make it an ideal bridal nightgown, or—with the right foundations—even the wedding dress itself.
MORPHEW COLLECTION Ecru Edwardian Hand Made Cotton & Rayon Fringed Lace Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Ecru Edwardian Hand Made Cotton & Rayon Fringed Lace Kaftan Tunic MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourced ...
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Size: none; comparable to size XS
Edwardian Trousseau Ivory Charmeuse and Lace Tabard Chemisette Negligée-XS, 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
Part of a spectacular wedding trousseau, this gown features an unusual tabard-style 2-layer skirt that flounces when worn. Deep inset pleats on each side seam create even more volume...
Edwardian Creme Lace Net Blouse and Skirt Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Edwardian 1910 Creme Net Lace Blouse and long maxi skirt Perfect for wedding / bridal gown For best size 0/2/4 Bust :30-32 inches / Waist : 26 inches
1930S Ivory Bias Cut Silk & Antique Edwardian Bridal Lace Gown XL
Located in New York, NY
1930S Ivory Bias Cut Silk & Antique Edwardian Bridal Lace Gown XL
Edwardian White Wedding/Lawn Dress with Lace Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian White Wedding/Lawn Dress with Lace Details.
Edwardian Ivory Lace Tea-Length Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful tea-length gown dates to the Edwardian era and is made of ivory lace with metallic lame dot embroidery throughout. Squared scoop neckline. Short sleeves. Unlined, but co...
Edwardian Cream Embroidered Cotton Voile & Lace Tea Dress With Empire Waistline
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Embroidered Cotton Voile & Lace Tea Dress With Empire Waistline And Half Sleeves
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace edge and boléro Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M
1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice Gown
Located in New York, NY
1950S Cream Champagne Silk Jacquard Crisscross Bodice Gown
1900s Cream Silk and Tulle Wedding Dress with Lace Peplum
Located in London, GB
This antique silk and lace wedding dress was fashioned by hand circa 1908-1910 and is in rare, wearable condition. Of note, the design and fabrics are entirely original and our resto...
Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Voile Tea Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Embroidered Cotton Voile Tea Dress With Sleeves
1970s Ivory Silk Satin & Lace Hand Made Victorian Style Wedding Dress Medium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s ivory silk satin & lace hand made Victorian style wedding dress. Beautifully made dress with lace insertion and tiny tucks everywhere. This gorgeous dress is perfect for any br...
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...
Edwardian White Irish Crochet and Hand Embroidered Lace Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully pieced together Edwardian full-length dress made with antique laces and other embellished textiles. Zipper added in back, likely crafted in the 1970's. Attached peplum w...
1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Minimalist Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Minimalist Empire...
$1,750
Size: none; comparable to size small
Edwardian Eyelet and Linen Sailor Bodice Tea Wedding Patio Dress – S, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A transitional piece, this tea dress represents a fashion bridge between the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Full of Victorian delicacies like eyelets, pin tucks and embroidery, it als...
Edwardian White Cotton and Silk Lace Gown with Pintucks and Insert Embroidery
Located in Kingston, NY
An exquisite Edwardian white gown dating to the early 20th century, beautifully constructed in lightweight cotton and silk with an exceptional variety of period lacework, embroidery ...
1930S Cream Rayon Satin & Chantilly Lace Unique Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930S Cream Rayon Satin & Chantilly Lace Unique Sleeve Dress
Fortuny Manner Pleated Cream Silk Wedding or Tea Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
Edwardian Tea or Wedding Dress of long pleated cream silk in the manner of Fortuny. With attached silk belt. Lace collar and cuffs with faux pearls. It has been the traditional under...
MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream Silk Antique Lace & 1930s Dress Wrap Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Cream Silk Antique Lace & 1930s Dress Wrap Dress Material: Silk
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress With Beautiful Lave Trim Detail
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Organic Cotton Dress With Beautiful Lave Trim Detail
1970s Mexicana White Cotton and Lace Wedding Dress
By Mexicana
Located in London, GB
Sublime late 1970s to early 1980s Mexican wedding dress from the legendary Mexicana boutique which was located just off the Kings Road in London. Pleated all over, it is made from br...
Incredible Vintage Giorgio di Sant Angelo 80s White Fully Beaded Bodycon Dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible, sexy, and timeless vintage 1980s Giorgio di Sant Angelo white beaded dress! Encrusted with thousands of seed beads, rhinestones, etc...The detail on this sexy little numb...
Victor Costa Strapless Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Alford, MA
One of Victor Costa's best designs, this strapless cocktail/evening dress is fashioned of white satin and black velvet alternating horizontal stripes with fitted bodice leading to an...
Fortuny Daphne Velvet Kimono Olive Green Coat
By Fortuny
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Fortuny “Daphne” velvet kimono in a beautiful deep olive green, an elegant and timeless piece from the legendary Venetian house known for its extraordinary textiles and artisanal pr...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ethereal One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
Amsale Aberra 1990's Champagne Duchess Satin A-Line Open BackWedding Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Truly radiant bridal gown by the Ethiopian American designer, Amsale Aberra. Amsale's bridal designs are celebrated for the clean, modern, and classic designs that withstand the tren...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
Men’s Deep Brown Borsalino Diamonte 25 Fur Felt Fedora Hat – size 7, 1940s
By Borsalino
Located in Tucson, AZ
The gold standard in men’s millinery, Borsalino has been making the finest hats since 1857. This exceptional Diamante 25 fedora hails from the company’s golden age and conjures the b...
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Georgian Boxed Woven Pearl Starburst Tiara, Circa 1780
Located in Altrincham, GB
A spectacular Georgian tiara, gorgeously crafted and fitted in a royal blue velvet box. Its composed of countless natural and seed pearls, I can't imagine you could count them all- a...
Pearl, Base Metal
$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Taffeta Strapless Gown - 10. This beautiful gown has a mermaid style to it. There is bodice boning all around and the back has a gathering that falls in a...
JOHN GALLIANO 2009 Vintage Royal Blue Gown Maxi Dress w. Attached Sash
By John Galliano
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano Vintage 2009 Royal Blue Attached sash can also be tied but I just let it hang Extra long length Invisible side zip Size IT44 NWT's, 2 small dots that you can only see u...
1960s Joseph Magnin Gold + Chartreuse Green Silk Brocade 60s Vintage Shift Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN gold and chartreuse green metallic silk shift dress! Features a striking print, with an incredible fit! Fitted bodice, with a straight skirt. Full metal ...
Jean-Louis Scherrer Gold Lace over Leopard Print Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in New Hope, PA
Lustrous gold lace is layered over a leopard print with a gold sheen for a subtle and unusual animal print dress. There are narrow straps, a center back invisible zipper and a scallo...
Oscar de la Renta Navy Velvet Strapless Gown - 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta gown is strapless and dark navy blue velvet. It is in very good condition with minor wear on the velvet. Measurements Bust: 36" Waist: 34" Hips: 40.5" L...
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...
$1,593
Size: Marked IT44 but fits 36FR
Blumarine Couture Spring 2004 Runway Butter Yellow Beaded Silk Dress & Slip
By Blumarine
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
An enchanting piece of runway history from the Blumarine Couture Spring/Summer 2004 collection. This delicate butter yellow tank dress is crafted from 100% silk and features intricat...
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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