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Laurence Kazar Black Silk Beaded & Sequin Circle Back Cocktail Dress 1980s
Laurence Kazar Black Silk Beaded & Sequin Circle Back Cocktail Dress 1980s

Laurence Kazar Black Silk Beaded & Sequin Circle Back Cocktail Dress 1980s

$556Sale Price|20% Off

Size: Larrge/fits like a medium

Laurence Kazar Black Silk Beaded & Sequin Circle Back Cocktail Dress 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Laurence Kazar black silk beaded & sequin circle back cocktail dress from the 1980s. Cap sleeve

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1970s Indian Evening Dresses

Ralph Lauren Silk Floral Dress, FW 2010
Ralph Lauren Silk Floral Dress, FW 2010

Ralph Lauren Silk Floral Dress, FW 2010

By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Marlborough, GB

Ralph Lauren Collection silk chiffon floral dress, Fall Winter 2010 Romantic and vintage-inspired

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2010s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Leopard Print Chiffon Embroidery Silk Maxi Dress Gown
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Leopard Print Chiffon Embroidery Silk Maxi Dress Gown

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Leopard Print Chiffon Embroidery Silk Maxi Dress Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

A striking Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2007 leopard print evening gown, capturing the house’s

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Edward Abbott Dusky Pink Corded Lace and Silk Chiffon Dress
1960s Edward Abbott Dusky Pink Corded Lace and Silk Chiffon Dress

1960s Edward Abbott Dusky Pink Corded Lace and Silk Chiffon Dress

By Edward Abbott

Located in London, GB

This utterly charming dress was designed by Edward Abbott in the 1960s. Beautifully constructed, it

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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI
Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork OLEG CASSINI

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed silk lamé chiffon bustier dress with pleats and beadwork. Fabric composition: 80% silk, 20

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1980s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress
Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress

Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress

By Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gucci S/S 2005 Runway Bustier Open Cutout Back Silk Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Spring 2005

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Paul Daunay Couture green floral silk cocktail dress, circa 1952-57
Paul Daunay Couture green floral silk cocktail dress, circa 1952-57

Paul Daunay Couture green floral silk cocktail dress, circa 1952-57

By Paul Daunay

Located in London, GB

back to circa 1952-57. Crafted with finesse, this dress boasts a fine silk fabric adorned with an

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1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Embroidered Tulle & Silk Dress, FW 2005
Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Embroidered Tulle & Silk Dress, FW 2005

Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Embroidered Tulle & Silk Dress, FW 2005

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

PRADA black silk SIDE SLIT BOW GOWN Maxi Dress 44 L
PRADA black silk SIDE SLIT BOW GOWN Maxi Dress 44 L

PRADA black silk SIDE SLIT BOW GOWN Maxi Dress 44 L

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Prada bow embellished maxi dress in black silk (100%). Features long sleeves, zipped

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2010s Evening Gowns

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière checked silk structured mini dress, ss 2008
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière checked silk structured mini dress, ss 2008

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière checked silk structured mini dress, ss 2008

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

▪ Important Balenciaga purple and white checked silk mini dress ▪ Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière ▪

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford F/W 2004 Runway Silk Plissé Dress
Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford F/W 2004 Runway Silk Plissé Dress

Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford F/W 2004 Runway Silk Plissé Dress

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Vintage Gucci By Tom Ford F/W 2004 Runway Silk Plissé Dress. Feature a black silk body, deep V

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Groovy Vintage Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
Groovy Vintage Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

Groovy Vintage Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress in a groovy print of brown, yellow and cream. The dress has a tie neck

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano silk dress Autumn 2004-2005
John Galliano silk dress Autumn 2004-2005

John Galliano silk dress Autumn 2004-2005

By John Galliano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

GALLIANO - (Made in France) Long black silk dress with a polka dot pattern, embroidered with

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Turquoise Floral Silk /Satin  Dress
Vintage Turquoise Floral Silk /Satin  Dress

Vintage Turquoise Floral Silk /Satin Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty and easy to wear turquoise floral print day dress. The dress has a v neck wrap front

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1970s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen 2008 Unworn Silk Blue Paisley Strapless Dress Floaty Skirt
Alexander McQueen 2008 Unworn Silk Blue Paisley Strapless Dress Floaty Skirt

Alexander McQueen 2008 Unworn Silk Blue Paisley Strapless Dress Floaty Skirt

By Alexander McQueen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Amazing Alexander McQueen floaty silk strapless dress in a blue and white paisley with a few soft

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2001 Blue Silk Elizabeth Taylor Eye Draped Dress
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2001 Blue Silk Elizabeth Taylor Eye Draped Dress

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2001 Blue Silk Elizabeth Taylor Eye Draped Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

This stunning silk dress from Roberto Cavalli spring summer 2001 is a vision of vibrant artistry

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Vintage Versace Black Silk Macrame Long Dress Gown 42 - 6
Rare Vintage Versace Black Silk Macrame Long Dress Gown 42 - 6

Rare Vintage Versace Black Silk Macrame Long Dress Gown 42 - 6

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

a stunning silhouette. Content: 100% silk IT Size 42 or US 6 Armpit to armpit: up to 18" Waist: up

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana black silk mini dress with floral embroidery, fw 1997
Dolce & Gabbana black silk mini dress with floral embroidery, fw 1997

Dolce & Gabbana black silk mini dress with floral embroidery, fw 1997

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana black silk mini dress ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Ivory floral embroidery with crystal

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano F/W 2010 Runway Silk Dress with Swarovski Crystal Embellishment
John Galliano F/W 2010 Runway Silk Dress with Swarovski Crystal Embellishment

John Galliano F/W 2010 Runway Silk Dress with Swarovski Crystal Embellishment

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare and collectible silk cocktail dress by John Galliano, from the Fall/Winter 2010 runway

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano floral print bias-cut silk chiffon dress, fw 2004
John Galliano floral print bias-cut silk chiffon dress, fw 2004

John Galliano floral print bias-cut silk chiffon dress, fw 2004

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ John Galliano floral printed bias-cut chiffon dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Trompe-l'œil print of a

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Swirl Print Maxi Dress Vintage Documented, 1970s
Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Swirl Print Maxi Dress Vintage Documented, 1970s

Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Swirl Print Maxi Dress Vintage Documented, 1970s

By Leonard

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A scrumptious swirl print tops this Leonard Paris maxi dress that would be at home in a Seventies

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Chiara Boni 1970s Black Dress Size 44 Italian Silk Blend
Vintage Chiara Boni 1970s Black Dress Size 44 Italian Silk Blend

Vintage Chiara Boni 1970s Black Dress Size 44 Italian Silk Blend

By Chiara Boni

Located in Capri, IT

1970s Chiara Boni black dress in italian size range 44 Composition: 1st textile 100% Polyester

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano coral silk handkerchief hem dress, fw 2004
Christian Dior by John Galliano coral silk handkerchief hem dress, fw 2004

Christian Dior by John Galliano coral silk handkerchief hem dress, fw 2004

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Coral silk ▪ Built-in bustier ▪

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black silk draped sleeveless dress MAISON MARGIELA
Black silk draped sleeveless dress MAISON MARGIELA

Black silk draped sleeveless dress MAISON MARGIELA

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk draped sleeveless dress. The fabric is a stiff and thick silk. Invisible zip closure on

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet Fur Dress and Robe Ensemble, FW 2005
Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet Fur Dress and Robe Ensemble, FW 2005

Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Velvet Fur Dress and Robe Ensemble, FW 2005

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

▪ Fabric: Silk Velvet, Fur ▪ Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Givenchy by Hubert de Givenchy  1970s  Rainbow Stripe Silk Maxi Dress & Shawl
Givenchy by Hubert de Givenchy  1970s  Rainbow Stripe Silk Maxi Dress & Shawl

Givenchy by Hubert de Givenchy 1970s Rainbow Stripe Silk Maxi Dress & Shawl

By Givenchy Nouvelle Boutique, Givenchy

Located in Boca Raton, FL

ensemble is a radiant celebration of color, movement, and 1970s glamour. Crafted from feather-light silk

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size XL Grey Charcoal Silk Sleeveless Long Evening Gown
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size XL Grey Charcoal Silk Sleeveless Long Evening Gown

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size XL Grey Charcoal Silk Sleeveless Long Evening Gown

By Brunello Cucinelli

Located in San Francisco, CA

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI evening gown in a charcoal grey silk featuring a sleeveless style, open back

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999
Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999

Vivienne Westwood cow print nude silk corseted off shoulder dress, ss 1999

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and

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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta long silk dress
Oscar de la Renta long silk dress

Oscar de la Renta long silk dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

OSCAR DE LA RENTA - Long black silk dress embroidered with silvery sequins on the front. Long wide

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk and Rhinestone Dress
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk and Rhinestone Dress

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Silk and Rhinestone Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

YSL 1980's slinky black silk crepe V-neck cocktail dress with front zip trimmed in single row of

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Prada Silk Heart Print Dress, SS 2000
Prada Silk Heart Print Dress, SS 2000

Prada Silk Heart Print Dress, SS 2000

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Marlborough, GB

Prada silk heart print dress, Spring Summer 2000 The most romantic, fun print from the collection

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920
A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920

A French Patriotic Navy Dress In Satin And Silk Crepe- Circa 1920

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920/1925 France A nice Navy dress in cherry red Duchesse satin in the patriotic spirit of

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1920s French Evening Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Swiss Silk Frontline Maker of Hermes Scarves Vintage Button-front Shirt Dress
Swiss Silk Frontline Maker of Hermes Scarves Vintage Button-front Shirt Dress

Swiss Silk Frontline Maker of Hermes Scarves Vintage Button-front Shirt Dress

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

100% Swiss silk, a fun striped vintage shirt dress in black and gold is a luxurious, unique find. A

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2004 Black Gold Embroidery Fishtail Silk Slip Dress Gown
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2004 Black Gold Embroidery Fishtail Silk Slip Dress Gown

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2004 Black Gold Embroidery Fishtail Silk Slip Dress Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

Elegant black evening gown with intricate gold-tone beaded embroidery along the neckline, straps

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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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