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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

1990s Fuchsia Silk Halter-Neck Midi Dress
1990s Fuchsia Silk Halter-Neck Midi Dress

1990s Fuchsia Silk Halter-Neck Midi Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1990s cocktail length dress is crafted from the most fabulous shade of fuchsia silk satin

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Carolina Herrera Pistachio Green Silk Cocktail Dress
Carolina Herrera Pistachio Green Silk Cocktail Dress

Carolina Herrera Pistachio Green Silk Cocktail Dress

By Carolina Herrera

Located in London, GB

green silk , the dress has boning at the side and pleat /fold detail on the bodice. It has cap sleaves

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Denim, Silk and Mesh Embellished Hybrid Mini Dress, SS 2006
John Galliano Denim, Silk and Mesh Embellished Hybrid Mini Dress, SS 2006

John Galliano Denim, Silk and Mesh Embellished Hybrid Mini Dress, SS 2006

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2006. Body-conscious hybrid mini dress combining an integrated washed

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Comme Des Garçons Blue Silk and Rayon Draped Dress, FW 1984
Comme Des Garçons Blue Silk and Rayon Draped Dress, FW 1984

Comme Des Garçons Blue Silk and Rayon Draped Dress, FW 1984

By Comme des Garçons

Located in London, GB

Fabric: 65% Rayon, 35% Silk ▪ Details: Large asymmetric drapes and tucks sewn with a white contrast top

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1980s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010 Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Edition Soir Red Silk Dress
2010 Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Edition Soir Red Silk Dress

2010 Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Edition Soir Red Silk Dress

By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

2010 Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Edition Soir Red Silk Dress BRAND: Yves Saint Laurent, by

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

BURBERRY PRORSUM Spring 2011 Size 6 Silk Camouflage Leather Knee-Length Dress
BURBERRY PRORSUM Spring 2011 Size 6 Silk Camouflage Leather Knee-Length Dress

BURBERRY PRORSUM Spring 2011 Size 6 Silk Camouflage Leather Knee-Length Dress

By Burberry Prorsum

Located in San Francisco, CA

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011 Dress by Christopher Bailey. Pale blue and multi color silk sleeveless

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rocco Barocco Couture F/W 1997 Semitransparent Floral Silver Silk Long Dress
Rocco Barocco Couture F/W 1997 Semitransparent Floral Silver Silk Long Dress

Rocco Barocco Couture F/W 1997 Semitransparent Floral Silver Silk Long Dress

$2,841Sale Price|20% Off

Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 8

Rocco Barocco Couture F/W 1997 Semitransparent Floral Silver Silk Long Dress

By Rocco Barocco

Located in Milano, IT

Silk Long Dress - Haute Couture - Floral Silver Applications - Longsleeves - High neckline - Button

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Silk Dress with Studded Leather Straps
Versace Silk Dress with Studded Leather Straps

Versace Silk Dress with Studded Leather Straps

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning white dress from Versace in a fabulous combination of neoprene, silk, leather and studs

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Brunello Cucinelli Bone Tone on Tone Silk Bias Cut & Pieced Strapless Dress
Brunello Cucinelli Bone Tone on Tone Silk Bias Cut & Pieced Strapless Dress

Brunello Cucinelli Bone Tone on Tone Silk Bias Cut & Pieced Strapless Dress

By Brunello Cucinelli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Burnello Cucinelli bone on bone silk chiffon strapless bias cut pieced lightweight silk. Boned

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

BURBERRY PRORSUM Spring 2011 Size 10 Silk Camouflage Leather Knee-Length Dress
BURBERRY PRORSUM Spring 2011 Size 10 Silk Camouflage Leather Knee-Length Dress

BURBERRY PRORSUM Spring 2011 Size 10 Silk Camouflage Leather Knee-Length Dress

By Burberry Prorsum

Located in San Francisco, CA

collection. Look 45. Featuring - Green and multi color silk knee-length dress with print throughout, V-neck

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Ungaro Parallele silk dress, 1980’s
Vintage Ungaro Parallele silk dress, 1980’s

Vintage Ungaro Parallele silk dress, 1980’s

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Ungaro Parallele polka dot silk dress Period – 1980’s Decorated with drapes and ruffles

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000
John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000

John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from orange bias-cut crinkled silk

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior yellow silk dress size fr 34
Christian Dior yellow silk dress size fr 34

Christian Dior yellow silk dress size fr 34

By Christian Dior

Located in Capri, IT

Christian Dior yellow silk dress size fr 34 a yellow silk dress that on the back is see through

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Vintage Bustier Silk Floral Print Midi Dress
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Vintage Bustier Silk Floral Print Midi Dress

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Vintage Bustier Silk Floral Print Midi Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana F/W 1999 Vintage Bustier Silk Floral Print Bodycon Midi Dress Condition: Good

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Cut outs
Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Cut outs

Thierry Mugler Silk Dress with Cut outs

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning brilliant yellow green silk bodycon dress from Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves and

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1990s French Day Dresses

Byblos Plissé silk dress size 44
Byblos Plissé silk dress size 44

Byblos Plissé silk dress size 44

$568Sale Price|20% Off

Byblos Plissé silk dress size 44

By Byblos

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Wonderful work of plissé Purple color 2008 Collection of Byblos

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bellville Sassoon Black Silk Rayon Cocktail Dress
Vintage Bellville Sassoon Black Silk Rayon Cocktail Dress

Vintage Bellville Sassoon Black Silk Rayon Cocktail Dress

By Bellville Sassoon

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

to the 1990s. Crafted in England from a luxurious silk and rayon blend, this elegant evening piece

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1990s British Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Silk Dress with Beaded Straps
Gianni Versace Silk Dress with Beaded Straps

Gianni Versace Silk Dress with Beaded Straps

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black silk dress with beaded straps from Gianni Versace Couture. It is a simple dress

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress Alexander MCQUEEN
Silk printed bustier cocktail dress Alexander MCQUEEN

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress Alexander MCQUEEN

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with inside bustier. Black inlay ribs on the middle back

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2010s Serbian Cocktail Dresses

Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Dress
Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Dress

Badgley Mischka Beaded Black Silk Chiffon Dress

By Badgley Mischka

Located in New Hope, PA

This dress from the masters of evening attire, Badgley Mischka, is inspired by designs from the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown
Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown

Christian Dior by Galliano Grand Sapphire Blue Silk Demi Couture Dress Gown

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare Christian Dior by John Galliano f/w 1999 sapphire blue eyelash silk bias cut gown. Designed

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1990s Evening Gowns

Asceno Blue and White Silk Spot Dress
Asceno Blue and White Silk Spot Dress

Asceno Blue and White Silk Spot Dress

Located in London, GB

A great dress for Summer events . This silk dress by Asceno is in a pretty shade of blue with spot

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA orange pink yellow silk 2021 FLORAL MIDI Dress 42 M
DOLCE & GABBANA orange pink yellow silk 2021 FLORAL MIDI Dress 42 M

DOLCE & GABBANA orange pink yellow silk 2021 FLORAL MIDI Dress 42 M

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana dress in yellow, orange, and pink Daisy-printed charmeuse silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

90s Bill Blass Black Silk Halter Cocktail Dress
90s Bill Blass Black Silk Halter Cocktail Dress

90s Bill Blass Black Silk Halter Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1990s Bill Blass BLack Ruffle Silk cocktail dress Bust 34" Waist 26" Hip 34"

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1970s Cocktail Dresses

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Zebra Print Bias Cut Silk Slip Dress Gown
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Zebra Print Bias Cut Silk Slip Dress Gown

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Zebra Print Bias Cut Silk Slip Dress Gown

$1,690

Size: SIze in description and pictures

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Zebra Print Bias Cut Silk Slip Dress Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

This Roberto Cavalli zebra print dress / gown embodies the brand's signature opulence and flair

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vicky Tiel Couture Color Block Silk Dress
Vicky Tiel Couture Color Block Silk Dress

Vicky Tiel Couture Color Block Silk Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black and white silk dress from Vicky Tiel's Couture collection. It has a ruched

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Versace Bodycon Orange Silk Dress SS 2004
Versace Bodycon Orange Silk Dress SS 2004

Versace Bodycon Orange Silk Dress SS 2004

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous orange fine stretch silk dress from Versace. It has a plunging front neckline attached

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Gucci by Tom Ford c2003 F/W low cut out silk dress
Gucci by Tom Ford c2003 F/W low cut out silk dress

Gucci by Tom Ford c2003 F/W low cut out silk dress

By Gucci

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

Gucci by Tom Ford c2003 F/W low cut out silk dress Gucci by Tom Ford Cutout Plunged Neckline Black

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Python Print Golden Snake Hardware Silk Halter Dress
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Python Print Golden Snake Hardware Silk Halter Dress

ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2007 Python Print Golden Snake Hardware Silk Halter Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

This Roberto Cavalli dress / gown embodies the brand's signature opulence and flair. with a

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005

Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace

Located in London, GB

This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress
1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress

1950s Red Silk Off-The-Shoulder Dress

Located in London, GB

This colour-block red silk cocktail dress was manufactured in America in the mid-1950s. The off-the

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Main Line Grey Silk Cocktail Dress
Valentino Main Line Grey Silk Cocktail Dress

Valentino Main Line Grey Silk Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress by Valentino ( main line). The dress is in a pretty shade of dove grey and

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

New Rare Gucci Runway Ad Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 38 $3499
New Rare Gucci Runway Ad Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 38 $3499

New Rare Gucci Runway Ad Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 38 $3499

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Spring/Summer 2013 New Without Tags Stunning Runway Silk Dress $3499 Italian Sz 38 Pink and

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Catherines Couture Leopard Print Silk Dress
Vintage Catherines Couture Leopard Print Silk Dress

Vintage Catherines Couture Leopard Print Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage frock by Catherine s Couture. The dress is in a leopard print silk with ruffles on

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana
Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana

Silk purple draped cocktail dress Dolce & Gabbana

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk purple draped cocktail dress. Zip and hook& eye in the middle back. Silk lining. SIZE 40

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino black silk dress F/W 2007
Valentino black silk dress F/W 2007

Valentino black silk dress F/W 2007

By Valentino

Located in Rubiera, RE

VALENTINO black silk satin dress Collection Fall/Winter 2007 Strapeless dress, stitching on the

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Green Silk Watercolor Print Cocktail Dress
1960s Green Silk Watercolor Print Cocktail Dress

1960s Green Silk Watercolor Print Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1960s pure silk green and chartreuse yellow abstract watercolor floral ruched waist with

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1970s Black Silk Macrame Fringe Cocktail Dress
1970s Black Silk Macrame Fringe Cocktail Dress

1970s Black Silk Macrame Fringe Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

What a fun vintage Party cocktail dress! 1970s Black Silk dress with macrame silk fringe. Size 4

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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Leonard Paris Silk Floral Floral Print Open Square-Back Maxi Dress, 1970s
Leonard Paris Silk Floral Floral Print Open Square-Back Maxi Dress, 1970s

Leonard Paris Silk Floral Floral Print Open Square-Back Maxi Dress, 1970s

By Leonard, Leonard of Paris

Located in Boca Raton, FL

artwork can be displayed and worn. This early 1970s dress is done in their signature silk jersey. It

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1970s French 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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