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Gianfranco Ferrè F/W 1993 Black Silk Long Dress
Gianfranco Ferrè F/W 1993 Black Silk Long Dress

Gianfranco Ferrè F/W 1993 Black Silk Long Dress

$1,022Sale Price|28% Off

Size: FR 40 - IT 44 - UK 12 - US 10

Gianfranco Ferrè F/W 1993 Black Silk Long Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Milano, IT

Dress - Sleeveless - Zip Lateral Closure - Open Back - Semitransparent Details - Made in Italy

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT
2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT

2008 Vintage Versace Violet Silk Chiffon Dress Gown NWT

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

in a vibrant imperial violet silk chiffon, the gown features a sculptural, strapless bodice with

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress

Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

of hand-cut silk-organza petals, each feather-weight shard fluttering with every breath of air, so

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Berlin, BE

whisper-thin silk and aerospace-grade silk mesh, the asymmetrical mini dress floats like a mirage across

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010 Vintage Versace Amethyst Silk and Leather Dress Gown
2010 Vintage Versace Amethyst Silk and Leather Dress Gown

2010 Vintage Versace Amethyst Silk and Leather Dress Gown

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

Editor’s note: Versace Amethyst Silk and Leather Dress. Stop everyone dead in their tracks in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Transparent Vintage Silk Dress, 1930s
Transparent Vintage Silk Dress, 1930s

Transparent Vintage Silk Dress, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Transparent vintage silk dress in yellow and off-white tones. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Dress, Beaded Embroidery, Size 36
Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Dress, Beaded Embroidery, Size 36

Balmain Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Dress, Beaded Embroidery, Size 36

By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, Balmain

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Holly’s Harp Black Silk chiffon Layered Maxi Dress 1970s
Holly’s Harp Black Silk chiffon Layered Maxi Dress 1970s

Holly’s Harp Black Silk chiffon Layered Maxi Dress 1970s

By Holly Harp

Located in Boca Raton, FL

by Art Deco evening gowns. This elegant Holly’s Harp maxi dress is done in black silk chiffon and

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black silk organza evening gown, c. 2002
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black silk organza evening gown, c. 2002

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford black silk organza evening gown, c. 2002

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford

Located in London, GB

Autumn/Winter 2002 Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent evening gown in black silk organza, the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2016 long ruffle silk lurex multicolor dress
Roberto Cavalli Spring 2016 long ruffle silk lurex multicolor dress

Roberto Cavalli Spring 2016 long ruffle silk lurex multicolor dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CANNES, FR

Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2016 Collection Black long ruffle silk and multicolor lurex, maxi

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2010s Evening Dresses

ALICE + OLIVIA Size 2 Pink Silk One Shoulder Dress
ALICE + OLIVIA Size 2 Pink Silk One Shoulder Dress

ALICE + OLIVIA Size 2 Pink Silk One Shoulder Dress

By Alice + Olivia

Located in San Francisco, CA

ALICE + OLIVIA mini dress comes in a pink silk fabric featuring an one shoulder style, strapless

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black
Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

Beautiful Rare Thierry Mugler Devoré Silk Velvet Dress Black

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

this impossibly rare devoré cocktail dress: a piece that feels less like clothing and more like a stage

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

BURBERRY Size 6 Khaki Stretch Silk Sleeveless Sheath Dress
BURBERRY Size 6 Khaki Stretch Silk Sleeveless Sheath Dress

BURBERRY Size 6 Khaki Stretch Silk Sleeveless Sheath Dress

By Burberry

Located in San Francisco, CA

BURBERRY dress comes in a khaki stretch silk featuring a sheath style, gathered knot details, snap

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress
Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Silk 'Flapper' dress of the period with a drop waist design. Interior attached silk slip.

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

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

Gucci New Silk Dress with Cut outs and Hardware

By Gucci, Frida Giannini

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Gucci. It has a simple neckline, long zipper cuff sleeves

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Bra Cameo Print Silk Mini Dress IT 40

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress
Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress

Vicky Tiel Couture Silk and Lace Full Skirt Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk and lace full skirted dress by Vicky Tiel. It has a fitted silk bodice with

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Odicini Couture Silk Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Odicini Couture Silk Black Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Odicini Couture Silk Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By ANDREA ODICINI COUTURE

Located in London, GB

silk on the outside, with an internal boned bra top.The body of the dress wraps/folds over with a white

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Orange Silk Plunge Neck Bishop Sleeve Dress, 1970s
Galanos Orange Silk Plunge Neck Bishop Sleeve Dress, 1970s

Galanos Orange Silk Plunge Neck Bishop Sleeve Dress, 1970s

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

, and a matching zip. Inside, the dress is lined in an orange silk chiffon with bound-seam finishes. In

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress
Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress

Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

A head turning vintage silk dress by Chloe. The dress is in black silk with a neckline and over

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress
1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress

1970s Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Flame Red Silk Dress

By Ted Lapidus

Located in London, GB

couture label. The beautiful flame red, raw silk georgette fabric is both striking and feminine. The dress

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1970s French Evening Dresses

1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress
1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress

1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress

By Leonard, Leonard of Paris

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1970’s Leonard of Paris silk jersey dress with the house’s signature floral print. The bodice is

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Black, White and Red Silk Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Black, White and Red Silk Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Black, White and Red Silk Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Black, white and red silk dress. Size 40FR. Additional

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Chanel Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Chanel Black Silk Cocktail Dress

Chanel Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Sharon, CT

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel designed 'little black dress' with black & white spaghetti straps

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Bamboo Print Silk Dress
Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Bamboo Print Silk Dress

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Bamboo Print Silk Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Naples, FL

Gianni Versace S/S 2000 Vintage Bamboo Print Silk Dress Size IT 40 Gianni Versace silk dress with

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Silk Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Silk Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Silk Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Naples, FL

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2004 Plunging Neckline Silk Dress Size M

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Naples, FL

Dolce & Gabbana Unworn Lace Leopard Print Belted Silk Dress IT 40

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fendi maroon silk cocktail dress
Fendi maroon silk cocktail dress

Fendi maroon silk cocktail dress

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

FENDI maroon silk cocktail dress inspired by 1920s style. Bust: 34"/ Waist; 28"/ Hip: 32"/ Length

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1920s Italian Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Gazette / Newspaper Silk Dress
John Galliano Gazette / Newspaper Silk Dress

John Galliano Gazette / Newspaper Silk Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige

John Galliano Gazette Newspaper silk dress, size 40FR. Condition: New, with tag.

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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Alberta Ferretti Bias Cut Silk Dress with Jewel Décolleté
Alberta Ferretti Bias Cut Silk Dress with Jewel Décolleté

Alberta Ferretti Bias Cut Silk Dress with Jewel Décolleté

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alberta Ferretti cold shoulder striking blue grey silk charmeuse dress featuring a heavily

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Vanessa Bruno Black Silk Dress
Vanessa Bruno Black Silk Dress

Vanessa Bruno Black Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic and easy to wear black silk dress by Vanessa Bruno. The dress has a round neckline, with a

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Sea Foam Green Silk Gazzar Embellished Couture Dress
1960s Sea Foam Green Silk Gazzar Embellished Couture Dress

1960s Sea Foam Green Silk Gazzar Embellished Couture Dress

Located in London, GB

This pale seafoam green/blue dress is a very regal example of late 1960s haute couture evening wear

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1960s European Evening Dresses

Early SIlk Osman Yousefzada Dress
Early SIlk Osman Yousefzada Dress

Early SIlk Osman Yousefzada Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic early silk dress from Osman Yousefzada. The dress is made of silk with a 't' fasteinng at

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Early 2000s British Cocktail Dresses

1970's SONIA RYKIEL black bias-cut layered silk dress
1970's SONIA RYKIEL black bias-cut layered silk dress

1970's SONIA RYKIEL black bias-cut layered silk dress

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A 1970's silk dress by Sonia Rykiel in jet black, cut loose through the body with a bias cut and

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Silk Tattoo Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Silk Tattoo Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Silk Tattoo Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Paris, FR

In good condition Size Small Length : 108cm Chest : 42cm Hips : 41cm

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Nina Ricci Ivory Silk Feather Embellished Dress, Spring 2016
Nina Ricci Ivory Silk Feather Embellished Dress, Spring 2016

Nina Ricci Ivory Silk Feather Embellished Dress, Spring 2016

By Nina Ricci

Located in Boca Raton, FL

2016 collection, this dress is made from an ivory silk. Although this dress is in a simple column

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006
Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006

Emanuel Ungaro Silk Chiffon & Gold Lurex Bias Cut 3 Pieces Evening Set, SS2006

By Emanuel Ungaro, Giambattista Valli

Located in Geneva, CH

tank. Expertly made from printed silk-chiffon woven with gold « fil coupé » that shimmers across the

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Chinese inspiration printed silk dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Chinese inspiration printed silk dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Chinese inspiration printed silk dress Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Chinese inspiration printed silk dress . Asymmetrical, buttoned on the left side. Opening on the

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1990s French Evening Dresses

1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress
1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress

1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress

By Leonard, Leonard Fashion

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A 1970's Leonard Paris dress in black silk jersey. It has a simple V-neck bodice with a lightly

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHANEL Colorful Fantasy Tweed Dress with Black Silk Trimmings 38
CHANEL Colorful Fantasy Tweed Dress with Black Silk Trimmings 38

CHANEL Colorful Fantasy Tweed Dress with Black Silk Trimmings 38

By Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

CHANEL tweed dress Classic Chanel signature piece - a timeless classic that will last for many

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Vintage Versace Semi Sheer Black Silk Gown Dress NWT
Vintage Versace Semi Sheer Black Silk Gown Dress NWT

Vintage Versace Semi Sheer Black Silk Gown Dress NWT

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

VERSACE Reflecting the luxe opulence and richness of the season, VERSACE's 100% silk gown

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Open Back Silk Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Open Back Silk Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Open Back Silk Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Naples, FL

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Open Back Printed Silk Dress Size M

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Joan Russelll Moire Silk Dress
Vintage Joan Russelll Moire Silk Dress

Vintage Joan Russelll Moire Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

pretty moire silk, the dress boat neckline at the front and a v backline. It has a back zip fastening and

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier fringed silk macramé dress, ss 2000
Jean Paul Gaultier fringed silk macramé dress, ss 2000

Jean Paul Gaultier fringed silk macramé dress, ss 2000

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

▪ Jean Paul Gaultier silk macramé dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2000 ▪ Constructed from multicoloured

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress
Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

Bruce Oldfield Silk Cocktail Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by British designer Bruce Oldfield. The dress is in a pale lilac/ silver silk

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress
Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress

Jean Patou Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Butterfly Pattern Dress

By Jean Patou

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean Patou Haute Couture (Ribbon 98734) - Silk chiffon dress trimmed with lurex and a butterfly

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress, ss 1997
Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress, ss 1997

Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress, ss 1997

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana pink floral printed silk dress with attached nude bra. Spring-Summer 1997

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s
Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s

Leonard Paris Floral Silk Lace Inset Maxi Dress, 1990s

By Leonard of Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Léonard Paris is known for their silk jersey dresses and

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dark Green Valentino Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size US 8
Dark Green Valentino Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size US 8

Dark Green Valentino Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size US 8

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Dark green silk long sleeve dress by Valentino. Square neckline. Pleated bodice. Sheer sleeves. Zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening 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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