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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

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ralph Lauren Silk  Blue and White Spot Dress
Ralph Lauren Silk  Blue and White Spot Dress

Ralph Lauren Silk Blue and White Spot Dress

By Ralph Lauren

Located in London, GB

A fun and flirty silk dress by Ralph Lauren . With a blue background with white spots, the dress

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Long Silk Dress, Size 36FR
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Long Silk Dress, Size 36FR

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Long Silk Dress, Size 36FR

By Pierre Cardin

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pierre Cardin -Long silk long sleeve dress. No size label, it fits a 36FR. Model dating from the

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Selina Blow Navy Silk Dress
Selina Blow Navy Silk Dress

Selina Blow Navy Silk Dress

By Selina Blow

Located in London, GB

A chic , cocktail / dinner dress by Selina Blow. In a lovely navy blue silk, the dress has great

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Prada Purple Draped Silk Dress
Prada Purple Draped Silk Dress

Prada Purple Draped Silk Dress

$672Sale Price|20% Off

L 37.01 in

Prada Purple Draped Silk Dress

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Paris, FR

Prada purple draped silk dress featuring dark purple silk, draped detailing, boat neck, short

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Embellished Slip Silk Black Midi Dress
Christian Dior Embellished Slip Silk Black Midi Dress

Christian Dior Embellished Slip Silk Black Midi Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in Naples, FL

Christian Dior Embellished Slip Silk Black Midi Dress Condition: Good Vintage Condition, please

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Silk Purple Fit & Flare Dress W/ Maxi Shawl, 2010s
Oscar De La Renta Silk Purple Fit & Flare Dress W/ Maxi Shawl, 2010s

Oscar De La Renta Silk Purple Fit & Flare Dress W/ Maxi Shawl, 2010s

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience a whimsical nod to the 1950s with this eye-catching and vibrant dress from Oscar de la

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21st Century and Contemporary Maxi Dress

Max Mara Silk Spot Dress
Max Mara Silk Spot Dress

Max Mara Silk Spot Dress

By MaxMara

Located in London, GB

A pretty and easy to wear dress by Max Mara. In a super soft silk, with a black background and

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2006 Runway Documented Christian Lacroix Paisley Print Silk Dress
2006 Runway Documented Christian Lacroix Paisley Print Silk Dress

2006 Runway Documented Christian Lacroix Paisley Print Silk Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in London, GB

brown and white backgrounds of the silk makes the colours really pop. As a strapless design, the dress

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Loris Azzaro Embroidered Grey Silk Dress, Size 36FR
Loris Azzaro Embroidered Grey Silk Dress, Size 36FR

Loris Azzaro Embroidered Grey Silk Dress, Size 36FR

By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Azzaro (Made in France) Silk dress embroidered with beads and sequins. No composition or size tags

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Dress in Liberty Print
Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Dress in Liberty Print

Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Dress in Liberty Print

By Bernard Freres

Located in London, GB

A wonderful silk dress by Bermard Freres ( Paris, London) in a Liberty print. The dress has a

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline

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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Plum Silk Velvet Dress by Paule Vasseur Paris
Plum Silk Velvet Dress by Paule Vasseur Paris

Plum Silk Velvet Dress by Paule Vasseur Paris

Located in London, GB

An elegant silk velvet gown in a pretty plum colour by Paule Vasseur Paris. The dress has a square

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nina Ricci Silk Dress and Bolero, Size 40FR
Nina Ricci Silk Dress and Bolero, Size 40FR

Nina Ricci Silk Dress and Bolero, Size 40FR

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Nina Ricci (Made in France) Silk set made of a dress with straps and a wrapped front top. No size

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Black Silk with Gold Sequins Dress, 1930's
Black Silk with Gold Sequins Dress, 1930's

Black Silk with Gold Sequins Dress, 1930's

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

30's black silk dress topped with a top fully embroidered with gold sequins. No composition label

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1930s French Evening Dresses

Gucci Purple Embellished Silk Evening Gown FW 2011–2012 IT 40 (US 4)
Gucci Purple Embellished Silk Evening Gown FW 2011–2012 IT 40 (US 4)

Gucci Purple Embellished Silk Evening Gown FW 2011–2012 IT 40 (US 4)

By Gucci

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Gucci Purple Embellished Silk Evening Gown FW 2011–2012 IT 40 (US 4) This breathtaking archival

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zadig & Voltaire Floral Print Silk Bianca Dress Size S
Zadig & Voltaire Floral Print Silk Bianca Dress Size S

Zadig & Voltaire Floral Print Silk Bianca Dress Size S

Located in London, GB

; Voltaire designer resale item. Details Multicolour- navy tone Silk Dress Floral print Knee length

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses

Vintage Versace Embellished Red Silk Gown Dress Size 42
Vintage Versace Embellished Red Silk Gown Dress Size 42

Vintage Versace Embellished Red Silk Gown Dress Size 42

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Versace Embellished Red Silk Gown Dress as seen on Blake at Emmy's The dress is actually on

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress
1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress

1980s Louis Feraud Navy and Turqouise Jacquard Silk Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in London, GB

Bold and bright late 1980s silk jacquard dress by Louis Feraud. It has a high, rounded neckline and

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1980s German Evening Dresses

2012 Versace Pink Silk Long Dress Gown NWT
2012 Versace Pink Silk Long Dress Gown NWT

2012 Versace Pink Silk Long Dress Gown NWT

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

2012 VERSACE DRESS Pink Matte Chiffon Keyhole Side slit Sizes: 42 - US 6 and 44 - US 8 Made in

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

Nina Ricci Sleeveless Swirl Print Silk Maxi Dress
Nina Ricci Sleeveless Swirl Print Silk Maxi Dress

Nina Ricci Sleeveless Swirl Print Silk Maxi Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

the essence of the house. This sleeveless silk maxi dress bears a simple columnar silhouette that is

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress
2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress

2000 Versace Rare and Iconic Pink Jungle Silk Dress

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in Paris, FR

2000 Iconic Gianni Versace pink Jungle silk dress featuring a scoop neckline, can be worn

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chloe by Lagerfeld Crepe Tricolor Silk Crepe Dress
Chloe by Lagerfeld Crepe Tricolor Silk Crepe Dress

Chloe by Lagerfeld Crepe Tricolor Silk Crepe Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe

Located in New York, NY

Amazing and rare Chloe by Lagerfeld Crepe Tricolor Silk Crepe Wrap Dress in navy, yellow and red

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s Diane von Furstenberg Navy Lace Dress - Silk Lined
2000s Diane von Furstenberg Navy Lace Dress - Silk Lined

2000s Diane von Furstenberg Navy Lace Dress - Silk Lined

By Diane Von Furstemberg

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

blue dress is crafted from intricate floral nylon lace and features a luxurious 100% silk lining for

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Chloe Peach Silk Pleated Maxi Dress, Size 36
Chloe Peach Silk Pleated Maxi Dress, Size 36

Chloe Peach Silk Pleated Maxi Dress, Size 36

$945Sale Price|30% Off

Size: 36

Chloe Peach Silk Pleated Maxi Dress, Size 36

By Chloé

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

​A gorgeous Chloe silk maxi dress in peach color, with pleated details. ​This dress fluidly flows

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2010s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Couture Black Silk Dress with Gold Lamé Inserts
1930s Couture Black Silk Dress with Gold Lamé Inserts

1930s Couture Black Silk Dress with Gold Lamé Inserts

Located in London, GB

This 1930s French couture evening dress is a luxurious wardrobe addition for any fans of this era

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1930s French Evening Dresses

Linea Barberini haute couture Velvet Silk Black Dress
Linea Barberini haute couture Velvet Silk Black Dress

Linea Barberini haute couture Velvet Silk Black Dress

Located in Capri, IT

Linea Barberini haute couture Black Dress unique dress totally made in italy embellished with beads

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Rainbow Silk Chiffon Tiered Haute Couture Maxi Dress
1970s Rainbow Silk Chiffon Tiered Haute Couture Maxi Dress

1970s Rainbow Silk Chiffon Tiered Haute Couture Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Ribbon Print Silk Dress Retailed by Neiman Marcus
Ribbon Print Silk Dress Retailed by Neiman Marcus

Ribbon Print Silk Dress Retailed by Neiman Marcus

$390

Size: Vintage 14, Contemporary 8

Ribbon Print Silk Dress Retailed by Neiman Marcus

By Neiman Marcus

Located in New Hope, PA

The fabric is the story of this Neiman Marcus gown made from a woven ribbon silk print with a blue

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

Alberta Ferretti Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Understated Dress with Raw Finish 10
Alberta Ferretti Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Understated Dress with Raw Finish 10

Alberta Ferretti Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Understated Dress with Raw Finish 10

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is an Alberta Ferretti design. The dress is a full length and is composed of a fine silk with

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Maxi Dress

2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress
2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

metal hook-and-eyes. The dress is lined with black silk-satin and it fastens at the rear with a hidden

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Givenchy Women's Contemporary Leopard-Print Silk Butterfly Dress, M
Givenchy Women's Contemporary Leopard-Print Silk Butterfly Dress, M

Givenchy Women's Contemporary Leopard-Print Silk Butterfly Dress, M

By Givenchy

Located in Capri, IT

Givenchy Leopard Butterfly Dress Leopard-print silk dress with butterfly appliqué by Givenchy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk RUNWAY dress
1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk RUNWAY dress

1983 YVES SAINT LAURENT red floral silk RUNWAY dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Yves Saint Laurent, Spring 1983 An exceptionally rare Yves Saint Laurent runway dress from the

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s Runway Documented Chanel Black Silk Slip Dress
2000s Runway Documented Chanel Black Silk Slip Dress

2000s Runway Documented Chanel Black Silk Slip Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in London, GB

Documented Chanel dress from the Fall 2005 Ready-to-Wear collection, where it was worn by model

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt
1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt

1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt

Located in London, GB

A vibrant original 1950s silk chiffon couture made maxi-dress. The fabric is summery and playful

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1950s Cardinal Brown Silk Chiffon and Feather Trim Dress
1950s Cardinal Brown Silk Chiffon and Feather Trim Dress

1950s Cardinal Brown Silk Chiffon and Feather Trim Dress

Located in London, GB

This late 1950s to early 1960s chestnut brown silk chiffon dress was likely made for one of

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Beaded Mesh Silk Dress
1990s Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Beaded Mesh Silk Dress

1990s Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Beaded Mesh Silk Dress

$45,000

Size: No tag, fits best S or US 4-6

1990s Atelier Versace by Gianni Versace Beaded Mesh Silk Dress

By Atelier Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

Breathtaking Atelier Versace Evening Dress An amazing Haute Couture piece One of the most stunning

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

1980s Caroline Charles Silk Velvet Polka Dot Dress
1980s Caroline Charles Silk Velvet Polka Dot Dress

1980s Caroline Charles Silk Velvet Polka Dot Dress

By Caroline Charles

Located in London, GB

This late 1980s or early 1990s black velvet polka dot dress by Caroline Charles would make the

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1980s British Evening Dresses

Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Dress, Size 36FR
Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Dress, Size 36FR

Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Dress, Size 36FR

By Jean Patou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

JEAN PATOU - Long ivory silk chiffon dress embroidered with a checkered pattern in beige and gold

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli black silk dress
Roberto Cavalli black silk dress

Roberto Cavalli black silk dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Black silk crepe dress with a transparent part. Composition and size

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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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.

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