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Liquid Silk Gown

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Thierry Mugler’s early-’90s mastery: a vision of sculpted femininity rendered in liquid black Silk. The

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant  liquid silk Cocktail dress
Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant  liquid silk Cocktail dress

Geoffrey Beene Simple Elegant liquid silk Cocktail dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York City, NY

Kimono style top . V neck cut front and back in ivory and black liquid silk. Evergreen cocktail

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown
Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown

Versace Liquid Silver Silk Jersey Gown

By Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in US

gowns dubbed "liquid silk" because they hugged a woman's figure so well when wearing, that they appeared

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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown
Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown

Richard Tyler Silk Velvet Seriously Sexy Evening Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A seriously sexy 90s Richard Tyler liquid silk velvet gown in black with low front draped

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set
Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set

Christian Dior vintage 1990s liquid gold silk lame draped bustier & skirt set

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

bustier top with attached bow and an envelope draped skirt. Made in a mix of 74% silk and 26% lurex

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress

Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture Flame rhinestone Dress

By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

rich wine red to deep purple liquid silk, the gown skims the body with a sleek, sculptural fit that

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown

Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1991 Liquid Gold Silk Lame Draped Evening Dress Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Jersey City, NJ

’90s campaigns and editorials, this gown remains a true collector’s piece. Made from silk lamé, the

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress
Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress

Numbered Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage Liquid Metallic Gold Silk Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous Jean Louis Scherrer liquid gold silk blend pleated dress with a numbered couture label and

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT
Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT

Jenny Packham Liquid silk Red Carpet NWT

By Jenny Packham

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious evening gown of black silk Refined draped neck décolleté with wide, fine stritched

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Evening Gowns

1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown
1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown

1930s Blue Bias Cut Silk Spiral Gown

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is a beauty! Made of the finest liquid silk this is a gown to be treasured. This would have

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt

1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt

By Missoni

Located in San Diego, CA

Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...

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1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress
1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress

1960s Ivory and Gold Lace + Sequins Mod Vintage A - Line 60s Babydoll Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 1960s ivory and gold lace A-line dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a nice full flattering flared skirt. Gold embroidered waistband and sleeve cuffs are adorned with gold seq...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat
1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

1980's Brown Mink Lightweight Reversible Coat

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...

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1980s Canadian Coats and Outerwear

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...

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1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

Lilli Ann Paris Powder Blue 3-Piece Western Pant Suit – XS, 1970s
Lilli Ann Paris Powder Blue 3-Piece Western Pant Suit – XS, 1970s

Lilli Ann Paris Powder Blue 3-Piece Western Pant Suit – XS, 1970s

By Lilli Ann

Located in Tucson, AZ

Don’t let the color fool you into thinking it’s a Disco-era castoff. A dash of Elvis (the lapels), a pinch of YSL ("Le Smoking") and a touch of couture (the curvy tailoring and labe...

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1970s American Trouser Pant Suits

1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress
1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress

1990s Linda Segal Size 10 12 Red White Colorblock Pique Cotton Vintage 90s Dress

By Linda Segal

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish and flattering early 90s LINDA SEGAL lipstick red and white colorblocked pique cotton sleeveless nautical sheath dress ! Linda Segal pieces were often worn by Fran Fine, play...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown
F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown

F/W 1989 Oscar de la Renta Runway Chartreuse Chiffon Strapless Gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous chartreuse Oscar de la Renta strapless gown. From the Fall/Winter 1989 collection, this dazzling gown debuted on the season's runway. The dress is constructed i...

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1980s American Ball Gowns

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s

Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...

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1990s Italian Pullovers

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Mignon 1950's Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress
Mignon 1950's Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress

Mignon 1950's Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress

By Mignon

Located in New York, NY

Mignon Silk Taffeta and Lace Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Silk taffeta is tucked through the waist which opens into a full bouffant bubble skirt supported inside with tulle. Dress...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

Located in New York, NY

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

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1950s Bras

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Sheath Dresses

RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress

By Rodarte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Beautiful 1970s Silver Metallic Lurex Rhinestone Buttons Sleeveless Maxi Dress
Beautiful 1970s Silver Metallic Lurex Rhinestone Buttons Sleeveless Maxi Dress

Beautiful 1970s Silver Metallic Lurex Rhinestone Buttons Sleeveless Maxi Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 70s silver metallic lurex sleeveless maxi dress / gown with rhinestone buttons! Features a soft silver metallic lurex that is both elegant and flattering. Fitted b...

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat

By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...

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Early 2000s Coats and Outerwear

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Liquid Silk Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary liquid silk gown for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, beige and more. If you’re looking for a liquid silk gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Givenchy and Mary McFadden each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Liquid Silk Gown?

On average, a liquid silk gown on 1stDibs sells for $1,950, while they’re typically $765 on the low end and $7,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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