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Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress
Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress

Early 1980’s Michael Novarese Red Silk Drape Column Dress

By Michael Novarese

Located in London, GB

An early 1980’s Michael Novarese cardinal-red silk drape column dress, featuring a boat neckline

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20th Century Evening Dresses

Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown
Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown

Leonard Paris 1970 Luxury Couture Maxi Dress 70s Silk Velvet Gown

By Leonard of Paris

Located in Berlin, BE

Devine Evening Dress, Leonard Paris 1970 Luxurious vintage couture gown amde of high quality silk

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler S/S 2001 Coral Silk Slip Dress with Raffia Fringe
Thierry Mugler S/S 2001 Coral Silk Slip Dress with Raffia Fringe

Thierry Mugler S/S 2001 Coral Silk Slip Dress with Raffia Fringe

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Paris, FR

Silk slip dress Thierry Mugler coral featuring bias-cut construction with asymmetrical raffia

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003

Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001

Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001

By Gucci, Tom Ford

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Dress with Gold Embellished Bodice
1990 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Dress with Gold Embellished Bodice

1990 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Dress with Gold Embellished Bodice

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

This extraordinarily detailed dress was designed by Yves Saint Laurent for the 1990 Fall / Winter

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Black Dolce & Gabbana Ruched Silk & Lace Dress
Black Dolce & Gabbana Ruched Silk & Lace Dress

Black Dolce & Gabbana Ruched Silk & Lace Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in New York, NY

Black ruched silk and lace sleeveless bodycon dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Sweetheart neckline

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Alexander Mc queens Vintage S/S RTW 2003 Harness Silk Dress
Alexander Mc queens Vintage S/S RTW 2003 Harness Silk Dress

Alexander Mc queens Vintage S/S RTW 2003 Harness Silk Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen Spring Summer RTW 2003 ‘Harness’ ruched silk dress. Features a square neckline

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Early 2000s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

1975 Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Dress Numbered
1975 Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Dress Numbered

1975 Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Dress Numbered

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1975 Lanvin Haute Couture Silk Dress Numbered

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Paris, FR

Lanvin Haute Couture dress featuring a front button down closure down chest, a lavalliere tie

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1970s French Day Dresses

Vintage Silk Velvet Donald Campbell Dress
Vintage Silk Velvet Donald Campbell Dress

Vintage Silk Velvet Donald Campbell Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail dress by Donald Campbell. In wonderful shades of green, the dress has

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

BURBERRY PRORSUM Resort 2013 Size 8 Pink Black Silk / Elastane Dress
BURBERRY PRORSUM Resort 2013 Size 8 Pink Black Silk / Elastane Dress

BURBERRY PRORSUM Resort 2013 Size 8 Pink Black Silk / Elastane Dress

By Burberry Prorsum

Located in San Francisco, CA

Burberry Prorsum Resort 2013 by Christopher Bailey Silk A-Line Dress. Soft Metallic Iridescent

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Helmut Lang Vintage Silk Organza Balloon Dress, Women's IT 44, SS00
Helmut Lang Vintage Silk Organza Balloon Dress, Women's IT 44, SS00

Helmut Lang Vintage Silk Organza Balloon Dress, Women's IT 44, SS00

By Helmut Lang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

This iconic and very rare vintage Helmut Lang silk organza balloon shift dress from the Spring

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Phillip Lim Jeweled-Embellished Neck Silk Dress
Phillip Lim Jeweled-Embellished Neck Silk Dress

Phillip Lim Jeweled-Embellished Neck Silk Dress

By 3.1 Phillip Lim

Located in London, GB

Brand New - Phillip Lim Jeweled-Embellished Neck Silk Dress Black dress fully crafted from silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black draped silk cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Black draped silk cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Black draped silk cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black draped silk cocktail dress . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 36

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Shift Dress
Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Shift Dress

Vintage Ivory Raw Silk Shift Dress

Located in London, GB

A great vintage raw silk shift dress. The dress has wonderful sleeves, a button opening at the

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Bernard Freres Silk Cocktail Dress

By Bernard Freres

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage silk dress by Bernard Freres. The dress is in a pretty brown colour with a scoop

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

2012 YSL Edition Soir Strapless Crystal Embellished Nude Silk Dress 6
2012 YSL Edition Soir Strapless Crystal Embellished Nude Silk Dress 6

2012 YSL Edition Soir Strapless Crystal Embellished Nude Silk Dress 6

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

2012 Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Embellished Strapless Silk Dress Carla Bruni-Sarkozy looked

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Gowns

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

Elizabeth Mason Couture Silk Bow Cocktail Dress Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fashioned from the finest black silk dupioni and accented with silk charmeuse, this sleeveless

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage sky blue raw silk cocktail dress. This shift style vintage cocktail dress has pretty

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

PRABAL GURUNG Size 10 Black Navy Silk Polyester Floral Sleeveless Dress
PRABAL GURUNG Size 10 Black Navy Silk Polyester Floral Sleeveless Dress

PRABAL GURUNG Size 10 Black Navy Silk Polyester Floral Sleeveless Dress

By Prabal Gurung

Located in San Francisco, CA

PRABAL GURUNG dress comes in a black & navy jacquard floral silk / polyester featuring a shift

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Silk Dress, 1990s
Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Silk Dress, 1990s

Vintage Emanuel Ungaro Silk Dress, 1990s

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Emanuel Ungaro dress made from light, flowing silk. Fastens with a wrap. Color – red with a

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20th Century French Day Dresses

Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress
Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress

Iconic Archival Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Silk Lace Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Berlin, BE

Absolutely iconic Alexander McQueen SS 2012 Laser Cut Spine Lace Dress. Exuding an enigmatic

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's PIERRE BALMAIN elaborately beaded silk and velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress
1970's PIERRE BALMAIN elaborately beaded silk and velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress

1970's PIERRE BALMAIN elaborately beaded silk and velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare jet-black silk satin and velvet haute couture dress designed by Pierre Balmain, dating to

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bottega Veneta Cream Linen One Shoulder Dress with Silk Detail - 40
Bottega Veneta Cream Linen One Shoulder Dress with Silk Detail - 40

Bottega Veneta Cream Linen One Shoulder Dress with Silk Detail - 40

By Bottega Veneta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bottega Veneta Cream Linen One Shoulder Dress with Silk Detail - 40. This elegant dress is an ivory

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fendi Pink Floral Printed Silk Halter Dress
Fendi Pink Floral Printed Silk Halter Dress

Fendi Pink Floral Printed Silk Halter Dress

By Fendi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection is excited to offer a vintage Fendi pink printed silk halter dress, a vibrant and

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Michelle Mason Red Silk Asymmetric Slip Dress
Michelle Mason Red Silk Asymmetric Slip Dress

Michelle Mason Red Silk Asymmetric Slip Dress

Located in Dallas, TX

Michelle Mason Red Silk Asymmetric Slip Dress Effortlessly elegant, this Michelle Mason silk slip

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Rick Owens Bias Cut Silk 'Wishbone' Draped Maxi Dress, SS 2007
Rick Owens Bias Cut Silk 'Wishbone' Draped Maxi Dress, SS 2007

Rick Owens Bias Cut Silk 'Wishbone' Draped Maxi Dress, SS 2007

By Rick Owens

Located in London, GB

Fabric: Silk, Mesh ▪ Size: IT44 - FR 40 - UK 10 - US8 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Black White Silk Dot Magenta Pom Pom Draped Dress
Vintage 1920s Black White Silk Dot Magenta Pom Pom Draped Dress

Vintage 1920s Black White Silk Dot Magenta Pom Pom Draped Dress

Located in Boca Raton, FL

and feminine evening dresses. This 1920’s dress, however, effortlessly evokes the laidback glamor of

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown

Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Silk Evening Gown

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Milano, IT

• Iconic Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall/Winter 2004 full length evening gown in deep black

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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

UNWORN Chanel Navy Draped Silk Dress with Fantasy Tweed Braid Trimmings 38
UNWORN Chanel Navy Draped Silk Dress with Fantasy Tweed Braid Trimmings 38

UNWORN Chanel Navy Draped Silk Dress with Fantasy Tweed Braid Trimmings 38

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

classic that will last for many years Wonderful navy silk dress with colorful braid trimmings Draped

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Christian Dior by Galliano Vintage One Sleeve Silk Dress Size 36
Christian Dior by Galliano Vintage One Sleeve Silk Dress Size 36

Christian Dior by Galliano Vintage One Sleeve Silk Dress Size 36

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Capri, IT

Christian Dior by Galliano One sleeve dress Totally made in France in size 36 Composizione: Silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Dress and Jacket in Lustrous Printed Satin Silk Circa 1970
A French Dress and Jacket in Lustrous Printed Satin Silk Circa 1970

A French Dress and Jacket in Lustrous Printed Satin Silk Circa 1970

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1965-1970 France Dress and bolero in waxed printed silk satin from the 1960s with no label

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Black Silk Couture Dress with Bubble Hem
Black Silk Couture Dress with Bubble Hem

Black Silk Couture Dress with Bubble Hem

Located in London, GB

A chic and easy to wear silk dress by Annoushka Hempel. The dress is in a wonderful silk, and has

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Mollie Parnis 1968 Vintage Black Cotton Silk Swiss Dot Dress & Jacket
Mollie Parnis 1968 Vintage Black Cotton Silk Swiss Dot Dress & Jacket

Mollie Parnis 1968 Vintage Black Cotton Silk Swiss Dot Dress & Jacket

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Mollie Parnis black dress and jacket. Tiny Swiss dot pattern throughout. The dress is

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Feraud Vintage Black Velvet Silk Dress Size FR 40, 1990s
Louis Feraud Vintage Black Velvet Silk Dress Size FR 40, 1990s

Louis Feraud Vintage Black Velvet Silk Dress Size FR 40, 1990s

By Louis Feraud

Located in Capri, IT

Louis Féraud black dress black velvet and silk dress totally made in germany in size fr 40, it 44

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Silk Chiffon Halterneck Dress
1960's Silk Chiffon Halterneck Dress

1960's Silk Chiffon Halterneck Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

A wonderful example of early 60’s couture, this halterneck steel blue dress will fit perfectly for

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940
2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940

2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black sequin and silk 2pc gown, custom made from the 1940's. It has short sleeves, layers

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1940s Evening Gowns

1998 Thierry Mugler runway silk zebra print draped one shoulder dress
1998 Thierry Mugler runway silk zebra print draped one shoulder dress

1998 Thierry Mugler runway silk zebra print draped one shoulder dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Austin, TX

1998 Thierry Mugler runway zebra print one shoulder draped 100% silk, fully lined Made in France

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Brand New Cucculelli Shaheen Black Hand Beaded Silk Dress US 8
Brand New Cucculelli Shaheen Black Hand Beaded Silk Dress US 8

Brand New Cucculelli Shaheen Black Hand Beaded Silk Dress US 8

Located in Brossard, QC

lined Material: 100% Silk Measures approx. 37" bust, 64.5" length (shoulder to hem) Made in India Why

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

Giorgio Armani Silk dress size 44
Giorgio Armani Silk dress size 44

Giorgio Armani Silk dress size 44

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

100% Silk Floral theme Maximum length cm 100 (393 inches)

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior Red Printed Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress - Size 44
Christian Dior Red Printed Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress - Size 44

Christian Dior Red Printed Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Dress - Size 44

By Christian Dior

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This fabulous Christian Dior cocktail dress is red with a floral-esque print on it. The dress is

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Long dress in silk chiffon with leopard print Valentino Miss V
Long dress in silk chiffon with leopard print Valentino Miss V

Long dress in silk chiffon with leopard print Valentino Miss V

By Valentino Miss V

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long dress in silk chiffon with leopard print.Polyester lining SIZE 8 US

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre Coral silk cocktail Dress
Gianfranco Ferre Coral silk cocktail Dress

Gianfranco Ferre Coral silk cocktail Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Gianfranco Ferre Coral cocktail dress with large rosette. Size : Medium- Large Bust: 42

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990 YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture floral silk mousseline RUNWAY dress
1990 YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture floral silk mousseline RUNWAY dress

1990 YVES SAINT LAURENT haute couture floral silk mousseline RUNWAY dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, floral-printed, silk mousseline, haute couture dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

A vintage 1960s Courreges cream Wool and Silk Dress Model 29074
A vintage 1960s Courreges cream Wool and Silk Dress Model 29074

A vintage 1960s Courreges cream Wool and Silk Dress Model 29074

By André Courrèges

Located in London, GB

A chic dress by French designer Courreges. In a cream wool with silk lining, this dress is perfect

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Silk Blend Jacquard Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Floral Silk Blend Jacquard Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Silk Blend Jacquard Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana Floral Silk Blend Jacquard Dress Black dress adorned with a multicoloured floral

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21st Century and Contemporary 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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