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James Galanos Orange Purple Copper Floral Silk Party Dress, 1960s
James Galanos Orange Purple Copper Floral Silk Party Dress, 1960s

James Galanos Orange Purple Copper Floral Silk Party Dress, 1960s

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

this high caliber craftsmanship, this 1960s tea-length dress is made from a lustrous orange silk with a

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Embellished Halter Silk Black Dress
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Embellished Halter Silk Black Dress

Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Embellished Halter Silk Black Dress

By Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Embellished Halter Silk Black Dress IT 42 Look 33 from the Fall 2005

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2002 Silk Shark Print Bias Cut Dress size L
Roberto Cavalli 2002 Silk Shark Print Bias Cut Dress size L

Roberto Cavalli 2002 Silk Shark Print Bias Cut Dress size L

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Roberto Cavalli spring 2002 silk bias cut dress. Same style of dress worn by Pamela Anderson at

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Nina Ricci Paris Blue Silk Dress
Nina Ricci Paris Blue Silk Dress

Nina Ricci Paris Blue Silk Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in London, GB

An elegant and interesting silk dress by Nina Ricci Paris. In a lovely shade of blue, the dress has

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress
1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Taffeta and Ruched Silk Jersey Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in London, GB

This early 1950s Ceil Chapman taffeta and silk dress is a timeless and elegant party dress. It has

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1950s American Evening Dresses

Galanos Red Polka Dot Lucite Belted Silk Maxi Dress, 1970s
Galanos Red Polka Dot Lucite Belted Silk Maxi Dress, 1970s

Galanos Red Polka Dot Lucite Belted Silk Maxi Dress, 1970s

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

. Flowing yet tailored, this dress is done in a luxurious silk with a nice weight and drape. The high-neck

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress
Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress

Jean Lutece 1960s Vintage Beaded Black Silk Embellished Coat Dress

By Jean Lutece

Located in San Francisco, CA

Jean Lutece vintage 1960s black silk double breasted coat (or coat dress) with black rhinestone and

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

1970s Utah Tailoring Black Silk Dress with Green and Blue Florals
1970s Utah Tailoring Black Silk Dress with Green and Blue Florals

1970s Utah Tailoring Black Silk Dress with Green and Blue Florals

By Utah Tailoring Mills

Located in London, GB

The silk fabric in this late 1970s to early 1980s custom made dress is mesmerising. Striped black

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Dior Bustier Silk Dress Spring, 1993
Dior Bustier Silk Dress Spring, 1993

Dior Bustier Silk Dress Spring, 1993

By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in France) Set composed of a silk bustier dress and a large straw belt with golden

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Organza Spring 2012 Runway Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Organza Spring 2012 Runway Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Blue Silk Organza Spring 2012 Runway Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

turn heads for many years to come. Fully lined in silk chiffon, this YSL dress has hook and eye

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s
Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s

Fabulous Vintage Galanos Polka Dot Silk Pleated Belted Dress, 1980s

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

silk, the dress features a colorful polka dot print in shades of purple, red, amber, and turquoise on

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galliano for Dior S/S Teal Pleated Silk Jersey Dress, 2005
Galliano for Dior S/S Teal Pleated Silk Jersey Dress, 2005

Galliano for Dior S/S Teal Pleated Silk Jersey Dress, 2005

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Made with high-quality silk jersey, the dress has a shirred bodice and a halter neckline. The silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Chester Weinberg Innovative Black Silk Pastel Trim Dress c 1970
Chester Weinberg Innovative Black Silk Pastel Trim Dress c 1970

Chester Weinberg Innovative Black Silk Pastel Trim Dress c 1970

By Chester Weinberg

Located in University City, MO

Chester Weinberg Innovative black silk pastel trim dress c 1970 The stark black silk crepe dress is

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1970s American Evening Dresses

1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress
1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress

1970s Werle Beverly Hills Vintage Black Sheer Silk + Lace Dress

By Daniel Werle

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage Werle dress in paper thin silk with full blouson sleeves and lace trim. This dress

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Donna Karan 1990s Vintage Black Silk Knit Sequin Cocktail Dress Size S
Donna Karan 1990s Vintage Black Silk Knit Sequin Cocktail Dress Size S

Donna Karan 1990s Vintage Black Silk Knit Sequin Cocktail Dress Size S

By Donna Karan

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

dress embodies sleek, understated sensuality. Crafted from a stretch silk knit and entirely embellished

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1990s Hong Kong Evening Dresses

1950s Hattie Carnegie Silk Floral Print Watercolor Nipped Waist Dress
1950s Hattie Carnegie Silk Floral Print Watercolor Nipped Waist Dress

1950s Hattie Carnegie Silk Floral Print Watercolor Nipped Waist Dress

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Boca Raton, FL

From the early 1950s comes this heavenly silk dress by Hattie Carnegie. Its nipped-waist silhouette

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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress
Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress

Edith Flagg Vintage 1960s Nude Illusion Silk + Lace Cocktail Dress

By Edith Flagg

Located in Sparks, NV

Elegant vintage cocktail dress by California designer Edith Flagg. Nude silk with chantilly lace

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paule Ka Black and Beige Long Dress in Crepe And Silk
Paule Ka Black and Beige Long Dress in Crepe And Silk

Paule Ka Black and Beige Long Dress in Crepe And Silk

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paule Ka - Black and beige long dress in crepe and silk. No size nor composition label, it fits a

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2010s Evening Gowns

1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt
1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt

1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt

Located in Sparks, NV

Delicate vintage late 1920s black silk chiffon tiered flapper dress with a rhinestone Art Deco belt

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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano 2000s Watermelon Pink Ruched Silk Dress
Christian Dior By John Galliano 2000s Watermelon Pink Ruched Silk Dress

Christian Dior By John Galliano 2000s Watermelon Pink Ruched Silk Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This Christian Dior evening gown by John Galliano, from the mid-2000s, is crafted in silk chiffon

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960
Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960

Ceil Chapman Black and Blue Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1960

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage black silk cocktail dress with blue flowers by Ceil Chapman, from 1960. The dress

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996

Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in London, GB

▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996

Prada by Miuccia Prada brown silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in London, GB

▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada by Miuccia Prada orange silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996
Prada by Miuccia Prada orange silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996

Prada by Miuccia Prada orange silk chiffon slip dress, fw 1996

By Miuccia Prada

Located in London, GB

▪ Rare Prada evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Miuccia Prada ▪ Fine silk chiffon with geometric

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Grey Floral Silk Maxi Dress, 1980s
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Grey Floral Silk Maxi Dress, 1980s

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Grey Floral Silk Maxi Dress, 1980s

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Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld Grey Floral Silk Maxi Dress, 1980s

By Chloé

Located in Boca Raton, FL

work during the 80s, this tiered maxi dress is done in a whisper grey printed silk chiffon. On the grey

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Black Silk Dress, 2011
Alexander McQueen Black Silk Dress, 2011

Alexander McQueen Black Silk Dress, 2011

By Alexander McQueen

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Alexander McQueen - (Made in Italy) Black silk dress, top embroidered with metallic pastilles

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2008 Radiating Circles Silk Chiffon Dress NWT
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2008 Radiating Circles Silk Chiffon Dress NWT

Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Spring 2008 Radiating Circles Silk Chiffon Dress NWT

By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi

Located in Boca Raton, FL

fusion of optical illusion and modern femininity. Crafted in fluid silk chiffon, the dress features a

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s
Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s

Pretty Silk Dress wth Fringes, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pretty silk dress with fringes made of a 1930s shawl. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress - 4 - 1986
Nina Ricci Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress - 4 - 1986

Nina Ricci Haute Couture Black Silk Pleated Dress - 4 - 1986

By Nina Ricci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This gorgeous Nina Ricci haute couture dress is made of silk and is entirely pleated. It has thin

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Murray Arbeid Blue Topaz Silk Moiré Dress With Bows 1980s
Murray Arbeid Blue Topaz Silk Moiré Dress With Bows 1980s

Murray Arbeid Blue Topaz Silk Moiré Dress With Bows 1980s

By Murray Arbeid

Located in London, GB

1980s Murray Arbeid silk moiré dress featuring straps with 4 statement bows overall also in the

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20th Century Evening Dresses

Ermanno Scervino Silk Floral Dress, SS 2005
Ermanno Scervino Silk Floral Dress, SS 2005

Ermanno Scervino Silk Floral Dress, SS 2005

By Ermanno Scervino

Located in Marlborough, GB

Ermanno Scervino silk floral print dress, Spring Summer 2005 Print appeared on runway. Built-in

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Gucci F/W 2005 Bustier Corset Cutout Back Silk Mini Dress
Gucci F/W 2005 Bustier Corset Cutout Back Silk Mini Dress

Gucci F/W 2005 Bustier Corset Cutout Back Silk Mini Dress

By Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gucci F/W 2005 Bustier Corset Cutout Back Silk Mini Dress IT 40

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Made to Order
Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Made to Order

Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fashioned from the finest black Silk Dupioni, this exquisite cocktail dress features a heavily

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Vintage 2003 Black Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Bra

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

and refined. Crafted in Italy from a slinky silk-rayon jersey, the dress clings in all the right

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Prada Silk Blue and White Dress
Prada Silk Blue and White Dress

Prada Silk Blue and White Dress

By Prada

Located in London, GB

A chic blue and white silk dress by Prada . In a square ( quadretto ) print, the dress is lined in

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

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

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Late 19th Century Unknown Sheath Dresses

1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress
1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress

1950s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress

By Claire McCardell

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Late 50s Claire McCardell Blue Silk Dress with 3/4 sleeves. Fit size: Small/ 4 Bust : 36”/ Waist

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Alberta Ferretti Textured  Black Silk Dress
Alberta Ferretti Textured  Black Silk Dress

Alberta Ferretti Textured Black Silk Dress

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in London, GB

A chic and easy to wear black silk mix dress by Alberta Ferretti. The dress has a v neckline and

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1970's Pauline Trigere Silk Chiffon Dress with Large Matching Shawl
1970's Pauline Trigere Silk Chiffon Dress with Large Matching Shawl

1970's Pauline Trigere Silk Chiffon Dress with Large Matching Shawl

By Pauline Trigère

Located in New Hope, PA

A spectacular print is used for this silk chiffon faux wrap style evening dress and oversized shawl

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress, 1989
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress, 1989

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dress, 1989

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Silk dress printed with flowers in red, green, and purple

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20th Century French Day Dresses

1990's VALENTINO Grecian style silk dress with red pleated single shoulder
1990's VALENTINO Grecian style silk dress with red pleated single shoulder

1990's VALENTINO Grecian style silk dress with red pleated single shoulder

By Valentino

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1990's Valentino black silk dress in a fluid fabric with a clean, elongated silhouette. Dress has a

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Linda Cierach Black Silk Dress
Vintage Linda Cierach Black Silk Dress

Vintage Linda Cierach Black Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress by designer Linda Cierach. In a wonderful textured black silk , the

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Donald Campbell Purple Silk Dress
Vintage Donald Campbell Purple Silk Dress

Vintage Donald Campbell Purple Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage silk dress by Donald Campbell. As you would expect the silk is super soft with a

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1980s British 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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