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Galanos Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress
Galanos Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress

Galanos Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

Galanos, 3 ply, black crepe, bias cut sleeves dress having a spiral, layer starting from the

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005
Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut out Waist S/S 2005

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous flower print silk dress from Valentino in pink, orange, off white, gold and brown. It

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps
1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps

1990s Ralph Lauren Pink Silk Maxi Dress with Crystal Straps

By Ralph Lauren

Located in London, GB

This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the

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1990s American Evening Dresses

1980s Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Silk Cut Out Dress
1980s Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Silk Cut Out Dress

1980s Jean Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Silk Cut Out Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in London, GB

removed, worn around the shoulders or cascading down the dress. The dress is fully lined with fuchsia silk

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Vintage  EMILIO PUCCI Coloured Silk Psychelic Origami Print Long Dress
Vintage  EMILIO PUCCI Coloured Silk Psychelic Origami Print Long Dress

Vintage EMILIO PUCCI Coloured Silk Psychelic Origami Print Long Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Vintage EMILIO PUCCIColoured Silk Psychelic Origami Print Long Dress Flattering and sexy! Size 46

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Embroidered Pink and Gold Silk Evening 3 Pieces Gown Vest and Skirt and Shawl
Embroidered Pink and Gold Silk Evening 3 Pieces Gown Vest and Skirt and Shawl

Embroidered Pink and Gold Silk Evening 3 Pieces Gown Vest and Skirt and Shawl

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Magnificent 1980s vintage embroidered in gold on pink silk taffeta evening 3 pieces gown, vest

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20th Century Indian Evening Gowns

Gucci Runway Medieval-Inspired Silk Handkerchief Hem Dress Gown  NEW
Gucci Runway Medieval-Inspired Silk Handkerchief Hem Dress Gown  NEW

Gucci Runway Medieval-Inspired Silk Handkerchief Hem Dress Gown NEW

By Alessandro Michele, Gucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

combination of soft gold and plum pink silk finished with sumptuous black silk velvet cuffs with matching

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Black Slip Maxi Dress
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Black Slip Maxi Dress

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Black Slip Maxi Dress

$1,500

Size: please refer to measurements

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Black Slip Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black 100% silk Pullover Has some stretch Has buttons on the

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1990s Evening Gowns

Lanvin Paris Vintage Black Silk 'Gatsby' Dress with Fringes, 2005
Lanvin Paris Vintage Black Silk 'Gatsby' Dress with Fringes, 2005

Lanvin Paris Vintage Black Silk 'Gatsby' Dress with Fringes, 2005

By Lanvin Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

. Black silk strapless dress decorated with fabric fringe and black beads, matching silk ribbon tied in a

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

2000s CHANEL Black Silk Cocktail Dress
2000s CHANEL Black Silk Cocktail Dress

2000s CHANEL Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2005 Chanel Black Silk Knee Length Cocktail Dress . ( see runway image attached) size 42

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s
Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s

Mignon Paris Draped Silk Dress 1950s

By Mignon

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar

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1950s French Day Dresses

Jacqueline de Ribes Black Silk Chiffon Slip Dress w/ Caftan
Jacqueline de Ribes Black Silk Chiffon Slip Dress w/ Caftan

Jacqueline de Ribes Black Silk Chiffon Slip Dress w/ Caftan

By Jacqueline de Ribes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a lovely 2 piece evening ensemble from Jacqueline de Ribes. The dress is a spaghetti strap

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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

1960s Blue Silk Cocktail Coat Dress
1960s Blue Silk Cocktail Coat Dress

1960s Blue Silk Cocktail Coat Dress

By Townley

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960s Townley Evening Blue Silk Wrap Coat Dress. Perfect for cocktail party. Coat is lined in Green

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Exotic Salvatore Ferragamo Strapless Silk Leopard Print Dress Gown
Exotic Salvatore Ferragamo Strapless Silk Leopard Print Dress Gown

Exotic Salvatore Ferragamo Strapless Silk Leopard Print Dress Gown

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

silk. Boasts an exotic unusual look. Features nipped waist extending into full drapy skirt with high

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

MARC JACOBS Size 0 Silver Grey Silk Sequined Shift Dress
MARC JACOBS Size 0 Silver Grey Silk Sequined Shift Dress

MARC JACOBS Size 0 Silver Grey Silk Sequined Shift Dress

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARC JACOBS dress comes in a gray and black sequined silk featuring a shift style, sleeveless, and

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Dress
Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Dress

Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New Hope, PA

Bill Blass designed this gorgeous silk dress in the 1980's using a beautiful floral silk in shades

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Late 20th Century American Summer Dresses

VERA WANG Size 4 Slate Cream Silk Floral Ruched Dress
VERA WANG Size 4 Slate Cream Silk Floral Ruched Dress

VERA WANG Size 4 Slate Cream Silk Floral Ruched Dress

By Vera Wang

Located in San Francisco, CA

VERA WANG dress comes in a slate & cream floral silk featuring an a-line style, elastic detail

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Silk Hummingbird Dress, 2008
Alexander McQueen Silk Hummingbird Dress, 2008

Alexander McQueen Silk Hummingbird Dress, 2008

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Marlborough, GB

Alexander McQueen silk hummingbird print dress, 2008 Hummingbird print throughout in vivid jewel

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Leopard Print Silk Chiffon Midi Dress, FW 2002
John Galliano Leopard Print Silk Chiffon Midi Dress, FW 2002

John Galliano Leopard Print Silk Chiffon Midi Dress, FW 2002

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

silk chiffon with a layered leopard print motif in golden ochre, rust, and black tones. The dress

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

DOLCE & GABBANA multi silk 2025 CARRETTO CHIFFON MAXI Dress S
DOLCE & GABBANA multi silk 2025 CARRETTO CHIFFON MAXI Dress S

DOLCE & GABBANA multi silk 2025 CARRETTO CHIFFON MAXI Dress S

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress is crafted in multicolor Carretto-printed chiffon silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

1960s Norman Norell Pink Silk Sleeveless Maxi  Dress  and Jacket
1960s Norman Norell Pink Silk Sleeveless Maxi  Dress  and Jacket

1960s Norman Norell Pink Silk Sleeveless Maxi Dress and Jacket

By Norman Norell

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic Vintage Norman Norell early 60s sleeveless maxi silk dress in salmon pink color with cream

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Tita Rossi Alta Moda Green Floral Silk Maxi Dress
1970s Tita Rossi Alta Moda Green Floral Silk Maxi Dress

1970s Tita Rossi Alta Moda Green Floral Silk Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

,' shows in Rome throughout the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. This mesmerising printed silk maxi dress was couture

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000
Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000

Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Python Print Dress SS 2000

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous iconic python print silk jersey dress from Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 collection in

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

GUCCI turquoise silk 2023 Chain Print Belted Twill Dress 44 L
GUCCI turquoise silk 2023 Chain Print Belted Twill Dress 44 L

GUCCI turquoise silk 2023 Chain Print Belted Twill Dress 44 L

By Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Gucci shirt dress in turquoise blue twill silk (100%) featuring the house’s

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen Long Flounced Pink Silk Crepe Dress, circa 2016
Alexander McQueen Long Flounced Pink Silk Crepe Dress, circa 2016

Alexander McQueen Long Flounced Pink Silk Crepe Dress, circa 2016

By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Alexander McQueen - (Made in Italy) Long flounced pink silk crepe dress. 40IT size indicated, it

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print
80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print

80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 80s Zandra Rhodes off white silk dress with butterfly print. Bust: 36'/ waist: 29"/ HIp

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

DSquared2 F/W 2005 Open Back Emerald Green Silk Dress
DSquared2 F/W 2005 Open Back Emerald Green Silk Dress

DSquared2 F/W 2005 Open Back Emerald Green Silk Dress

By Dsquared2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This DSquared2 F/W 2005 dress features vibrant emerald green satin fabric that flows with elegant

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson

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1980s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Lacroix Pink Print Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 1992
Christian Lacroix Pink Print Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 1992

Christian Lacroix Pink Print Silk Ruffle Dress S/S 1992

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Boca Raton, FL

magenta silk corset. In excellent condition, it has a concealed back zip closure. This dress has been

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Philippe Venet Silk Printed Dress
1960s Philippe Venet Silk Printed Dress

1960s Philippe Venet Silk Printed Dress

$352Sale Price|20% Off

L 43.31 in

1960s Philippe Venet Silk Printed Dress

By Philippe Venet

Located in Paris, FR

Philippe Venet orange & beige silk printed, featuring a round neck, long sleeves, button cuffs

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1960's EMILIO PUCCI silk printed jersey dress with billowing sleeves
1960's EMILIO PUCCI silk printed jersey dress with billowing sleeves

1960's EMILIO PUCCI silk printed jersey dress with billowing sleeves

By Emilio Pucci

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Emilio Pucci, 1960's A very rare printed silk jersey dress by Emilio Pucci dating to the 1960's

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20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black silk bustier dress GIVENCHY COUTURE
Black silk bustier dress GIVENCHY COUTURE

Black silk bustier dress GIVENCHY COUTURE

By Givenchy

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk bustier dress and silk lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle back + hook&eye

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Carmen Marc Valvo Pink Silk Mini Dress, Size 8
Carmen Marc Valvo Pink Silk Mini Dress, Size 8

Carmen Marc Valvo Pink Silk Mini Dress, Size 8

By Carmen Marc Valvo

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- V neck line - Open back - Concealed rear zip closure - Sleeveless - Ruffled design

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Silk Dress
Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Silk Dress

Emilio Pucci Blue Printed Silk Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Paris, FR

Emilio Pucci 1970s geometric-pattern blue silk dress featuring an iconic geometric print, a wrap

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Versace 2021/22 Women's Black Viscose Dress with Silk Straps & Slit
Versace 2021/22 Women's Black Viscose Dress with Silk Straps & Slit

Versace 2021/22 Women's Black Viscose Dress with Silk Straps & Slit

By Versace

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Super dress by Versace F/W collection 2021/22 Black color Viscose (97%) Elastan (3%) Silk straps

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld
Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel archival 1992 black chiffon silk bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Chanel 1992 archival black silk chiffon bustier dress by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a big bow

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1990s French Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli One Shoulder Long Dress in Black Cream Gold Silk
Roberto Cavalli One Shoulder Long Dress in Black Cream Gold Silk

Roberto Cavalli One Shoulder Long Dress in Black Cream Gold Silk

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

ROBERTO CAVALLI LONG ONE SHOULDER DRESS WITH PEARL PRINT AND LONG SASH IN BLACK SILK SIZE 38 IT

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Travilla for I. Magnin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress
Travilla for I. Magnin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress

Travilla for I. Magnin Vintage Black Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress

By I. Magnin, Travilla

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage Travilla for I. Magnin silk velvet button up cocktail dress with long sleeves and a

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Bill Blass Black Lace and Silk Tafetta Maxi Dress
1970s Bill Blass Black Lace and Silk Tafetta Maxi Dress

1970s Bill Blass Black Lace and Silk Tafetta Maxi Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1970s Bill Blass Black Lace long sleeve dress with silk taffeta skirt and black ribbon sash

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1970s American Evening Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

legendary Runway Show. The dress embraces the silhouette in a soft, marble-like pattern with hints of gold

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress
Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress

Vintage Givenchy Couture Magenta Silk Chevron Sleeveless Ruffle Bow Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

pattern options around the 1980s. Done in a vibrant magenta silk organza, this couture dress was custom

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress
Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress

Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in London, GB

Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress Magenta pink shift dress adorned

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress

By Narciso Rodriguez

Located in Leonardo, NJ

adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits like an XS/S

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2010s Evening Gowns

1990s Gianni Versace Black Silk Sheer Strapless Cocktail Mini Dress
1990s Gianni Versace Black Silk Sheer Strapless Cocktail Mini Dress

1990s Gianni Versace Black Silk Sheer Strapless Cocktail Mini Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy Vintage Gianni versace 1990s strapless silk and cotton cocktail dress with sheer bodice. Fit

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Giambattista Valli Runway Splash Print "Pretty in Purple" Silk Dress
Giambattista Valli Runway Splash Print "Pretty in Purple" Silk Dress

Giambattista Valli Runway Splash Print "Pretty in Purple" Silk Dress

By Giambattista Valli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Giambattista Valli lovely feminine dress as seen on the runway. Fashioned of silk chiffon in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Givenchy Haute Couture Black Multi Color Dots Vintage Silk Dress
Givenchy Haute Couture Black Multi Color Dots Vintage Silk Dress

Givenchy Haute Couture Black Multi Color Dots Vintage Silk Dress

By Givenchy

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Givenchy Couture black silk matelasse cocktail dress with asymmetrical neckline and multi

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1980s French 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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