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1920S Ivory Silk Jacquard Minimalist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Ivory Silk Jacquard Minimalist Dress
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1920s Casual Dresses

1980 GIANFRANCO FERRE Coral Light Weight Silk Low Back Minimalist Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in New York, NY
1980 GIANFRANCO FERRE Coral Light Weight Silk Low Back Minimalist Dress
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1980s Casual Dresses

Vintage Geoffrey Beene 90s Minimalist ' Criss Cross ' 1990s Black Silk Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 90s GEOFFREY BEENE black silk minimalist dress! Features a flattering stretch criss-cross
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Geoffrey Beene 90s Minimalist ' Criss Cross ' 1990s Black Silk Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 90s GEOFFREY BEEN black silk minimalist dress! Features a flattering stretch criss-cross
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Yohji Yamamoto +Noir Sleeveless Black Textured Rayon Column Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning minimalist dress by Yohji Yamamoto +Noir. It is made of a black rayon or silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Day Dresses

Reed Krakoff Spring 2015 Runway Size 2 / 4 Black Nude Cut Out Halter Dress
By Reed Krakoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic REED KRAKOFF Runway Spring 2015 black and nude cut-out honeycomb dip hem halter minimalist
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Minimalist Olive Green Maxi Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Olive green maxi dress with a high waist and sleeveless sleeves by Moschino. Details: Fully
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1990s Maxi Dress

1990S COMME DES GARCONS Cream Cotton Minimalist Two Piece Dress
By Comme des Garcons Homme
Located in New York, NY
1990S COMME DES GARCONS Cream Cotton Minimalist Two Piece Dress
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1990s Japanese Day Dresses

Silk Shantung minimalist mini waif dress - Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Flora Kung silk sac Ona waif dress. Substantial silk shantung fabric produces a subtle shimmer and
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Early 2000s American Mini Dresses

1990s Jil Sander Minimalist Black Deconstructed Asymmetrical Draped Dress 90s
By Jil Sander
Located in San Diego, CA
Signature JIL SANDER early 90s black asymmetrical draped dress! Wonderful style that screams
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1990s Italian Sheath Dresses

Minimalist Black Gray Scribble Print FLORA KUNG Mini Silk Tank Dress NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Minimalist monochrome modern tank shift dress. Original freehand signed scribble print by Flora
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Early 2000s American Mini Dresses

Flora Kung Minimalist Modern Gray Silk cocoon Cold-Shoulder Dress
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Name: Flora Kung Bista dress. Discrete cold shoulders, chic easy T-shape. easy to wear, great for
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1980s American Tunics and Wrap Dresses

1990s John Richmond Black Minimalist Sexy Vintage 90s Slip Dress LBD
By JOHN RICHMOND
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect vintage early 90s JOHN RICHMOND black slip dress! Simple, yet super flattering! V neck
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Jil Sander Black Lightweight Velvet Size 34 / 2 4 Minimalist Vintage Dress
By Jil Sander
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s JIL SANDER black lightweight velvet minimalist long sleeve dress! Features a
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Morgan Le Fay by Liliana Casbal Black Wool Minimalist Vintage 90s Dress
By Morgan Le Fay
Located in San Diego, CA
dress ! This dress is a prime example of the 90s Minimalist movement. Flattering shape with a tailored
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

The Gilberts for Tally New York Fuchsia Pink Spandex Maxi Dress 1970s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Fuchsia pink spandex maxi dress by The Gilberts for Tally New York. It is both minimalist as
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1970s American Maxi Dress

Prada Black Cutout Patent Trim Dress, 1990s
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
memorable designs from the Nineties favored minimalist, clean silhouettes with sheer elements that exuded a
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Original Design Avant-Garde 1990S Style Black Silk Charmeause Draped Minimalist
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Original Design Avant-Garde 1990S Style Black Silk Charmeause Draped Minimalist Asymmetrical Hem
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Fendi Ivory Sculpted Wool Short Sleeve Dress, 2008
By Fendi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
showcases a minimalist aesthetic with a futuristic edge. Done in a soft, felted ivory wool, the dress begins
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Donna Karan 1990s Brown Jersey Plunging Neckline Vintage Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in Portland, OR
minimalist dramatic dress slips overhead with no closures and was made in Hong Kong of an Italian fabric
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1990s Hong Kong Day Dresses

Comme Des Garcons bias cut satin jersey dress, ss 1986
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Melbourne, AU
This Comme Des Garcons satin jersey dress from the Fall-Winter 1986 Bias Cutting collection is a
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

The Row Black mini Dress
By The Row
Located in Toronto, CA
The Row Black Mini Straight Line Short Dress is a timeless and effortlessly chic wardrobe staple
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2010s American Mini Dresses

S/S 1996 Gianni Versace Couture Medusa Strap Mini Runway Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting Gianni Versace's minimalist take on the runway. This mini dress from the S/S 1996
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Jean Colonna vintage SS 1998 asymmetric floral partly transparent jersey dress
Located in Antwerp, BE
collection. A piece that epitomizes Jean Colonna's minimalist sensuality, this dress has an interesting
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Courreges Numbered Couture Navy White Wool Zipper Mod Space-Age Dress, 1970s
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Boca Raton, FL
dress is made from a rich navy-blue wool. A semi-boat neckline frames the upper chest as a stark white
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1970s French Day Dresses

Celine Black & Tartan Plaid dress by Phoebe
By Celine
Located in Toronto, CA
shines in the dress's sculpted silhouette. The minimalist black base forms a canvas for the subtle tartan
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2010s French Babydoll Day Dresses

Valentino Pre-Fall 2014 Red Cape Gown Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Iconic Valentino red cape dress from the Pre-Fall 2014 collection. Has been newly dry cleaned. Made
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2010s French Casual Dresses

Flora Kung Monochrome Scribble Mini Silk Tank Dress - NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Minimalist chic modern tank shift dress. Original freehand signed scribble print from Flora Kung
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2010s American Mini Dresses

An André Courrèges Chasuble French Couture Dress Numbered 0031643 Circa 1970
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970-1975 France A Chasuble Tunic dress inspired by trapezium in black wool twill jersey by
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1970s French Maxi Dresses

S/S 1993 Gianni Versace Runway Ad Red Plunging Back Sleeveless Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
McMenamy and captured by Richard Avedon. This alluring minimalist maxi dress falls just below the calf. It
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Yellow Black Art Print FLORA KUNG Mini Silk Tank Dress - NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Minimalist chic tank shift dress. Original freehand signed print from Flora Kung. FLORA KUNG silk
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2010s American Mini Dresses

A French André Courrèges Couture Future Dress numbered 0045426 Circa 1970/1972
By André Courrèges
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1972 France Courrèges Haute Couture day dress in thick orange jersey from the early
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1970s French Casual Dresses

1990s Helmut Lang Indigo Denim and Black Vintage Bodycon ' Bondage ' 90s Dress
By Helmut Lang
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy and rare 90s HELMUT LANG dark blue jean and black bodcon asymmetrical mini dress! Features a
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1990s American Mini Dresses

Minimalist Ivory Lacquered Satin Ankle Length Sweetheart Wedding Gown – M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
When wartime rationing abbreviated garment lengths, brides used intricate seams and sharp tailoring to create interest in favor of volume. This shimmering example incorporates a scal...
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

A French Little black Couture Dress in embroidered Duchesse satin Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920 France Amazing little black dress, probably Haute Couture, with a minimalist graphic
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1920s French Evening Dresses

Jil Sander 90s Size 8 Vintage Black Metallic Avant Garde Strapless 1990s Dress
By Jil Sander
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic minimalist at its best! This 1990s JIL SANDER strapless dress is so much more than a classic
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Vintage Bill Blass 2Pc Camel Knit Outfit With Drawstring Top & Skirt
By Bill Blass
Located in Portland, OR
This minimalist 2 piece vintage Bill Blass outfit is in a camel colored knit and it includes a
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1970s American Day Dresses

1960s Talmack by John Moore Vintage Red Pink and Black Floral Print Silk Dress
By Matty Talmack
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1960s floral print silk cocktail dress by John Moore for Talmack with a flattering
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Halston, ivory print dress, circa 1978
By Halston
Located in London, GB
that can be worn at the neck. With delicate straps and a v-neckline, this dress has a minimalist
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1970s American Day Dresses

Yang Li Distressed Tunic Dress
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist tunic dress constructed of embossed white cotton with distressed hemlines.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

Comme des Garçons Tricot Draped Black Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
Iconic little black dress featuring a minimalist draped detail. Material: 75% Triacetate, 25
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1990s Japanese Casual Dresses

Classic 1980’s Halston Red Jersey Caftan / Maxi Dress
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Houston, TX
collection, and the help of his well curated team, he developed the minimalist yet irresistible look we all
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1980s Kaftans

Early 1980’s Halston IV Purple Jersey Knit Caftan
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Houston, TX
knit kaftan from Halston IV. The kaftan maintains his iconic minimalist design with its draped easy
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1980s Unknown Kaftans

Early 1980’s Halston IV Green Velvet Jersey Caftan
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Houston, TX
well curated team, he developed the minimalist yet irresistible look we all know and love! He was a
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1980s Unknown Kaftans

Halston IV Orange Jersey Caftan Kaftan
By Roy Halston Frowick, Halston
Located in Houston, TX
maintains his iconic minimalist design with its easy fit, long sleeves that widen towards the wrist, and its
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford Gucci Minimalist Dress
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Tom Ford Gucci Minimalist Dress
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1980S GEOFFREY BEENE Khaki Wool Minimalist Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
1980S GEOFFREY BEENE Khaki Wool Minimalist Dress
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1980s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1990S Black Viscose Knit & Bias Chiffon Minimalist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Viscose Knit & Bias Chiffon Minimalist Dress
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1990s Day Dresses

1990S GEOFFREY BEENE Black Wool Jersey & Rayon Blend Gingham Minimalist Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
1990S GEOFFREY BEENE Black Wool Jersey & Rayon Blend Gingham Minimalist Dress
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1990s Day Dresses

Ralph Lauren Silk Bias Cut Gown / Minimalist Dress
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Carmel, CA
Ralph Lauren Silk Bias Cut Gown / Minimalist Dress. Featured in an ivory cream color, composed with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Minimalist Dress with High Slit, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Chinese style with a high slit.
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1980s Day Dresses

1990s Donna Karan Minimalist Jersey Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
1990s Donna Karan Minimalist Jersey Dress
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1990s American Day Dresses

Rick Owens Body-Con Minimalist Little White Dress
By Rick Owens
Located in New York, NY
Rick Owens Body-Con Minimalist Little White Dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

A Christian Dior Haute Couture Little Black Dress by Marc Bohan Fall 1961
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
matte effect for this minimalist dress representing French chic. Thanks to Coco Chanel, the little black
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1990S OZBEK Black Sheer Poly/Lycra Minimalist Patchwork Dress
By Ozbek
Located in New York, NY
1990S OZBEK Black Sheer Poly/Lycra Minimalist Patchwork Dress
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1990s Casual Dresses

Issey Miyake Minimalist Knit Teal Blue and Black Colorblock Tank dress, 1990s
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Francisco, CA
Issey Miyake 1990s teal blue and black rib knit sweater tank dress with scoop neck. 100% acrylic
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2010s Japanese Day Dresses

MR LARKIN ivory white ribbed stretch fit minimalist casual day dress XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MR LARKIN ivory white ribbed stretch fit minimalist casual day dress XS Brand: Mr Larkin Designer
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2010s Polish Casual Dresses

vintage HELMUT LANG 1998 red minimalist logo stretch bandage casual dress M
By Helmut Lang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
vintage HELMUT LANG 1998 red minimalist logo stretch bandage casual dress M Brand: Helmut Lang
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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

PRADA Vintage black loop leather belt Minimalist topstitched sheath dress IT40 S
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage black loop leather belt Minimalist topstitched sheath dress IT40 S Reference: CNLE
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

THE ROW black stretch silk spaghetti strap minimalist bodycon slip dress US0 XS
By The Row
Located in Hong Kong, NT
THE ROW black stretch silk spaghetti strap minimalist bodycon slip dress US0 XS Brand: The Row
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2010s American Casual Dresses

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Find an extraordinary variety of minimalist dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black minimalist dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Red and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Minimalist dresses designed by Geoffrey Beene, Issey Miyake and Jil Sander — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Minimalist Dresses?

The prices for minimalist dresses start at $170 and top out at $4,400 with these items, on average, selling for $488.

Finding the Right Day Dresses for You

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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