Skip to main content

Silk Evening Dresses

to
429
1
6
1,662
1,409
3
2
42
38
25
149
233
277
314
405
2,914
150
14
111
108
105
97
79
1,909
928
1,558
754
708
703
626
2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress
2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress

2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in London, GB

renowned for his maximalist designs. An identical, longer version of this dress was presented on the

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

1990s Dolce And Gabbana Black Silk Dress
1990s Dolce And Gabbana Black Silk Dress

1990s Dolce And Gabbana Black Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

A late 1990’s Dolce & Gabbana black silk satin fitted stretch dress incorporating an inner bra

Category

20th Century Evening Dresses

1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress
1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress

1950s Christian Dior Paris Pink Silk Damask Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

white silk organza, which would feel incredible on the body when worn. The dress is accessed from the

Category

1950s French Evening Dresses

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007
Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous marigold yellow fine silk dress from Valentino. It has ruched shoulder straps forming a

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Giorgio Armani Brown Silk Strapless Evening Gown w/Asymmetric Open Sides
Giorgio Armani Brown Silk Strapless Evening Gown w/Asymmetric Open Sides

Giorgio Armani Brown Silk Strapless Evening Gown w/Asymmetric Open Sides

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Studio City, CA

Giorgio Armani strapless brown double ply silk evening gown featuring front and back skirt panels

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ungaro By Giambattista Valli Black Silk Ruched Dress 2003
Ungaro By Giambattista Valli Black Silk Ruched Dress 2003

Ungaro By Giambattista Valli Black Silk Ruched Dress 2003

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is pleased to present an Emanuel Ungaro black silk ruched dress, designed by

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Max Mara Silk Dress
Max Mara Silk Dress

Max Mara Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun silk party dress by Max Mara. The dress is a silk tafetta fabric in a soft gold colour. It

Category

1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Gucci Silk Flower Print Midi Dress SS 2018
Gucci Silk Flower Print Midi Dress SS 2018

Gucci Silk Flower Print Midi Dress SS 2018

By Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous chrysanthemum print silk dress in shades of blue and orange. It is sleeveless with a

Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Silk Dress, Spring/Summer 2004
Emanuel Ungaro Draped Silk Dress, Spring/Summer 2004

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Silk Dress, Spring/Summer 2004

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

An elegant variation of a runway standout, this black silk dress from Emanuel Ungaro’s Spring

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress
1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress

1970s Dynasty for I Magnin Psychedelic Vintage 70s Silk Cheongsam Maxi Dress

By Dynasty, I Magnin and Co

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage early 1970s DYNASTY for I. MAGNIN psychedelic print silk cheongsam / maxi dress

Category

1970s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

Valentino F/W 1995 Black Cashmere & Silk Chiffon Dress
Valentino F/W 1995 Black Cashmere & Silk Chiffon Dress

Valentino F/W 1995 Black Cashmere & Silk Chiffon Dress

By Valentino

Located in Milano, IT

• Rare Valentino Fall/Winter 1995 evening dress in an iconic all black palette blending softness

Category

1990s Italian Evening Gowns

Maison Martin Margiela Black Asymmetrical Silk Dress 2000
Maison Martin Margiela Black Asymmetrical Silk Dress 2000

Maison Martin Margiela Black Asymmetrical Silk Dress 2000

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Maison Martin Margiela black asymmetrical silk

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Silk One Sleeve Lace up Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Silk One Sleeve Lace up Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Silk One Sleeve Lace up Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The fitted dress has one sleeve and

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Grey silk taffeta shirt and skirt evening ensemble SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE
Grey silk taffeta shirt and skirt evening ensemble SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE

Grey silk taffeta shirt and skirt evening ensemble SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Grey silk taffeta shirt and skirt evening ensemble. with ruffles. Hidden button and buttonhole

Category

1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Judy Hornby Multicolor Silk Dress with Handkerchief Hem
Judy Hornby Multicolor Silk Dress with Handkerchief Hem

Judy Hornby Multicolor Silk Dress with Handkerchief Hem

By Judy Hornby

Located in Alford, MA

Judy Hornby multicolor silk print dress featuring a bias cut, double-tiered handkerchief hem, a

Category

Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

Mr. Blackwell 1960's Silk Buttons Dress
Mr. Blackwell 1960's Silk Buttons Dress

Mr. Blackwell 1960's Silk Buttons Dress

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Wallkill, NY

The detail around the bottom of the dress is Fabulous! Classic timeless cut, with great attention

Category

1960s American Evening Dresses

Lanvin Style Embroidered Deco Silk Crepe Black Dress
Lanvin Style Embroidered Deco Silk Crepe Black Dress

Lanvin Style Embroidered Deco Silk Crepe Black Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

An unlabeled deco period black silk crepe dress, geometrically embroidered with silver threads

Category

1920s French Evening Dresses

Gaultier FEMME Silk Dress with Ruched Front Braid
Gaultier FEMME Silk Dress with Ruched Front Braid

Gaultier FEMME Silk Dress with Ruched Front Braid

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

amount of intriguing and serpentine. Something about this dress, maybe the gorgeous frontal braid ruching

Category

Late 20th Century Evening Dresses

Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress

Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress

By Lilli Ann

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline

Category

1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Diane von Furstenberg, silk dress in cobalt blue
Diane von Furstenberg, silk dress in cobalt blue

Diane von Furstenberg, silk dress in cobalt blue

By Diane von Furstenberg

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Diane von Furstenberg, silk dress in cobalt blue in size 4 - XS. The item is unworn and in

Category

2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow
1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow

1950s French Couture Floral Silk Dress with Purple Bow

Located in London, GB

This exceptional 1950s to early 1960s dress was couture crafted from boldly printed, floral silk in

Category

1950s French Evening Dresses

BLUEMARINE Black Silk Chiffon Rose Applique Maxi Dress Size S/M
BLUEMARINE Black Silk Chiffon Rose Applique Maxi Dress Size S/M

BLUEMARINE Black Silk Chiffon Rose Applique Maxi Dress Size S/M

By Bluemarine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Bluemarine gown is composed of a sheer black silk chiffon and features a beautiful side

Category

20th Century Italian Maxi Dress

Angelo Tarlazzi Off Shoulder Ruched Silk Dress 1990s
Angelo Tarlazzi Off Shoulder Ruched Silk Dress 1990s

Angelo Tarlazzi Off Shoulder Ruched Silk Dress 1990s

By Angelo Tarlazzi, Angelo Tariazzi

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous red fine silk dress with stretch by Angelo Tarlazzi. It exposes the shoulders and has

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace black wool evening dress with high leg slit, fw 1993
Gianni Versace black wool evening dress with high leg slit, fw 1993

Gianni Versace black wool evening dress with high leg slit, fw 1993

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Black wool and silk blend evening dress ▪ Built-in corset ▪ High leg slit ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown
Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown

Travilla Vintage Black Sequin Avant Garde Cutout Silk Satin Evening Gown

By Travilla

Located in San Diego, CA

-outs, trimmed in black satin at the bust. Looks like a strapless dress with gloves. Mock jeweled

Category

Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015
Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015

Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful yellow silk gown dress from Christian Dior. It is sleeveless and has a crew neckline

Category

2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Perrine Couture Red Silk Butterfly Print Dress
1950s Perrine Couture Red Silk Butterfly Print Dress

1950s Perrine Couture Red Silk Butterfly Print Dress

Located in London, GB

This opulent 1950s French couture silk satin evening dress by Perrine has exquisite construction

Category

1950s French Evening Dresses

Gucci S/S 2012 White Silk Draped Dress
Gucci S/S 2012 White Silk Draped Dress

Gucci S/S 2012 White Silk Draped Dress

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci S/S 2012 White Silk Draped Dress. Features high neck, draped detailing on shoulder and chest

Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Black Mini Silk Dress, Size 10
Valentino Black Mini Silk Dress, Size 10

Valentino Black Mini Silk Dress, Size 10

$840Sale Price|30% Off

Size: 10

Valentino Black Mini Silk Dress, Size 10

By Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- Round neck - Short sleeves - Tulle - Crystals detail on the front - Back cut out - Concealed rear zip closure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress
1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress

1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1920s black silk beaded flapper dress is in impeccable condition for piece of its era, with no

Category

1920s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

James Galanos Couture Beaded Floral Silk Mini Dress
James Galanos Couture Beaded Floral Silk Mini Dress

James Galanos Couture Beaded Floral Silk Mini Dress

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Galanos beaded silk dress features a fitted silhouette with a striking bodice adorned with intricate

Category

1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress

1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress

By Traina-Norell

Located in London, GB

the bottom of the dress. In very good to excellent vintage condition overall. Silk taffeta is

Category

1950s American Evening Dresses

Louis Feraud 1980s Silk Dress with Adjustable Layers
Louis Feraud 1980s Silk Dress with Adjustable Layers

Louis Feraud 1980s Silk Dress with Adjustable Layers

By Louis Feraud

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous coral silk dress from Louis Feraud. The silk has a slight iridescent quality

Category

1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs

Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs

By Gucci, Frida Giannini

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT S/S 2004 Ralph Lauren Orange Silk Satin Flare Sleeveless Mini Dress
NWT S/S 2004 Ralph Lauren Orange Silk Satin Flare Sleeveless Mini Dress

NWT S/S 2004 Ralph Lauren Orange Silk Satin Flare Sleeveless Mini Dress

By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection, this unworn sleeveless mini dress is crafted

Category

Early 2000s Mini Dress

Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Lace Cut outs
Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Lace Cut outs

Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Lace Cut outs

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning fine silk wool blend black dress by Karl Lagerfeld. A lace panel inset surrounds the

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Arasa Morelli Couture Long Burgundy Silk Muslin Dress
Arasa Morelli Couture Long Burgundy Silk Muslin Dress

Arasa Morelli Couture Long Burgundy Silk Muslin Dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Arasa Morelli - (Made in Spain) Long burgundy silk muslin dress with tulle and embroidery. Muslin

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Evening Dresses

Bohemian Chic Indian Silk Black Embellished Dress, 1970s
Bohemian Chic Indian Silk Black Embellished Dress, 1970s

Bohemian Chic Indian Silk Black Embellished Dress, 1970s

By I. Magnin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fascination with Indian textiles. Delicate black silk chiffon with heavy embellishing of gold micro-sequins

Category

20th Century Evening Dresses

2008 Chanel Navy Silk Dress
2008 Chanel Navy Silk Dress

2008 Chanel Navy Silk Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel Navy silk dress featuring a detachable front bow, back neck slit, center back zip opening

Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset Dress with Sheer Panels
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset Dress with Sheer Panels

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Corset Dress with Sheer Panels

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous silk jersey and mesh dress from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a fitted mesh bodice and long

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2015 Versace VERSUS + Anthony Vaccarello Iconic Print Silk Long Dress
S/S 2015 Versace VERSUS + Anthony Vaccarello Iconic Print Silk Long Dress

S/S 2015 Versace VERSUS + Anthony Vaccarello Iconic Print Silk Long Dress

By Versace, Versus Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE VERSUS + ANTHONY VACCARELLO Spring/Summer 2015 Look #31 Printed maxi dress Deep slit on the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage Laura Phillips Lilac and Blue Silk Dress
Vintage Laura Phillips Lilac and Blue Silk Dress

Vintage Laura Phillips Lilac and Blue Silk Dress

By Laura Phillips

Located in London, GB

A wonderful vintage silk dress by Laura Philips. In a pretty shade of lilac silk with a gold stripe

Category

1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce and Gabanna Black Silk Mix Cocktail Dress
Dolce and Gabanna Black Silk Mix Cocktail Dress

Dolce and Gabanna Black Silk Mix Cocktail Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

A head turning cocktail dress by Dolce and Gabanna , main line. The dress is in a silk and cotton

Category

2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Silk Evening Dresses", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Silk Evening Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of silk evening dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of silk evening dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning black, gray, brown 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 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of silk evening dresses over the years, but those made by Christian Dior, Roberto Cavalli and Valentino are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Silk Evening Dresses?

Prices for silk evening dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $245,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,362.

Finding the Right Evening Dresses And Gowns 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.

Read More

Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress

Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.

A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet

From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.

Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer

Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)

A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor

Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.