Skip to main content

Silk Evening Dresses

to
387
1
4
1,650
1,385
3
2
42
38
24
150
230
277
312
398
2,878
148
14
107
102
101
96
80
1,891
912
1,533
747
707
701
614
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

Category

1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Dress Sz 2
New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Dress Sz 2

New Vera Wang Lavender Label Silk and Knit Cocktail Dress Sz 2

By Vera Wang

Located in Conroe, TX

Vera Wang Lavender Label Brand New with Tags Shell 1 (Front) 60% Silk/40% Rayon Shell 2 (Back) 100

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6
Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Oscar de la Renta red silk taffeta dress is sleeveless with a drop waist and pleating at the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40

S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Austin, TX

S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40 Condition: very good 100% silk

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Adolfo 1970s Silk Dress with Back Swag
Adolfo 1970s Silk Dress with Back Swag

Adolfo 1970s Silk Dress with Back Swag

By Adolfo

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress from Adolfo. It has a crew neckline with a wrap V back bodice, full

Category

1970s American Day Dresses

MISSONI Silk Rainbow Print Dress with Ruffle Trim Size 8 10
MISSONI Silk Rainbow Print Dress with Ruffle Trim Size 8 10

MISSONI Silk Rainbow Print Dress with Ruffle Trim Size 8 10

By Missoni

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Missoni design is composed of a rainbow printed silk. Features a ruffled neck with a center

Category

20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano S/S 2007 silk cocktail dress
John Galliano S/S 2007 silk cocktail dress

John Galliano S/S 2007 silk cocktail dress

By John Galliano

Located in PARIS, FR

John Galliano Spring/Summer 2007 silk cocktail dress size 38 FR, iconic style John Galliano

Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

VERSACE Size 2 Brown Silk  Wool Strappy Dress
VERSACE Size 2 Brown Silk  Wool Strappy Dress

VERSACE Size 2 Brown Silk Wool Strappy Dress

By Versace

Located in San Francisco, CA

VERSACE dress from the 2008 collection is expertly crafted in Italy. Featuring a sophisticated silk

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Isabel Marant Sequin One-Shoulder Silk Mini Dress
Isabel Marant Sequin One-Shoulder Silk Mini Dress

Isabel Marant Sequin One-Shoulder Silk Mini Dress

By Isabel Marant

Located in London, GB

Isabel Marant Sequin One-Shoulder Silk Mini Dress Black 'Becky' dress fully embellished with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1990s Versace Versus Black Silk  Cocktail Dress
1990s Versace Versus Black Silk  Cocktail Dress

1990s Versace Versus Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sexy 1990s Versus Versace black silk sheer dress with eyelash fringe sheath dress. Bust: 32" / hip

Category

1990s Italian Sheath Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress IT 40 Gucci silk dress featuring scoop

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress

1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

crepe silk, the sleeveless dress features classic scoop neckline and sexy V-back. The dress is fully

Category

1920s American Cocktail Dresses

2012 Saint Laurent Crystal Embellished White Silk Gown Dress 44 - 12 NWT
2012 Saint Laurent Crystal Embellished White Silk Gown Dress 44 - 12 NWT

2012 Saint Laurent Crystal Embellished White Silk Gown Dress 44 - 12 NWT

By Saint Laurent

Located in Montgomery, TX

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy looked stunning in this column dress by Saint Laurent. Kylie Minogue wore the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Gowns

1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress
1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

1950s Hot Pink Silk Strapless Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1950s Hot pink silk strapless cocktail dress with beaded bust and peplum hem. Bust: 34

Category

1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Red strapless bustier bow back silk long dress gown XS-S
Valentino Red strapless bustier bow back silk long dress gown XS-S

Valentino Red strapless bustier bow back silk long dress gown XS-S

By Valentino

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Italy - All pictures are the property of Love Lali Vintage Composition: 100% Silk Size: Marked a size

Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress
Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress

Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress

By Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Gucci F/W 2005 Runway Plunging Neckline Cutout Back Silk Blue Dress IT 42 Look 31 from the Fall

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Atelier Versace Couture Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Mini Dress, ss 2004
Atelier Versace Couture Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Mini Dress, ss 2004

Atelier Versace Couture Pink Pleated Silk and Lace Mini Dress, ss 2004

By Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Versace Evening Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Spring-Summer 2004

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Silk Draped Open Back Black Dress Gown
1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Silk Draped Open Back Black Dress Gown

1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Silk Draped Open Back Black Dress Gown

By Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Silk Draped Open Back Black Dress Gown IT 40 Gucci silk sleeveless draped

Category

1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stella Mc Cartney Silk Tree Print Dress
Stella Mc Cartney Silk Tree Print Dress

Stella Mc Cartney Silk Tree Print Dress

By Stella McCartney

Located in London, GB

A chic shift dress by Stella Mc Cartney . In a silk mix the dress has an attractive tree print on

Category

2010s Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage red silk Dress

Located in Carnate, IT

Yves Saint Laurent dress in intense red silk satin, French size 36, balloon sleeves with

Category

18th Century and Earlier Ball Gowns

NWT Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Black Dress
NWT Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Black Dress

NWT Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Black Dress

By Gucci

Located in Englishtown, NJ

NWT Gucci S/S 2005 Plunging Halter Cutout Back Silk Black Dress IT 44 Gucci cutout midi dress

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Martine Sitbon Red Silk and Velvet Dress
Martine Sitbon Red Silk and Velvet Dress

Martine Sitbon Red Silk and Velvet Dress

By Martine Sitbon

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Black velvet caps off this bright red silk dress from Martine Sitbon. The silk fabric is textured

Category

1990s French Sheath Dresses

Martine Sitbon Red Silk and Velvet Dress
Martine Sitbon Red Silk and Velvet Dress

Martine Sitbon Red Silk and Velvet Dress

By Martine Sitbon

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Black velvet caps off this bright red silk dress from Martine Sitbon. The silk fabric is textured

Category

1990s French Sheath Dresses

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Teal Blue Silk Dress
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Teal Blue Silk Dress

Vintage Geoffrey Beene Teal Blue Silk Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic Geoffrey Beene Blue teal silk dress with front zipper. Size: small - 2/4 Bust: 34”/ Waist

Category

1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Dries Van Noten Ikat Print Silk Dress
Dries Van Noten Ikat Print Silk Dress

Dries Van Noten Ikat Print Silk Dress

By Dries van Noten

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dries Van Noten Ikat print sleeveless Silk Dress in maroon, blue, white, and orange. Marked: 42

Category

Early 2000s Belgian Cocktail Dresses

1920s Cream Silk Apron Embroidered Wedding Dress
1920s Cream Silk Apron Embroidered Wedding Dress

1920s Cream Silk Apron Embroidered Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

This enchanting antique wedding dress is in wonderful condition for a piece of its age and delicacy

Category

1920s American Wedding Dresses

Bicolor mini bustier silk dress draped   Ungaro
Bicolor mini bustier silk dress draped   Ungaro

Bicolor mini bustier silk dress draped Ungaro

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Mini bustier dress draped in 2 pink silk.

Category

Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana silk chiffon Virgin Mary print diamanté shift dress, ss 1998
Dolce & Gabbana silk chiffon Virgin Mary print diamanté shift dress, ss 1998

Dolce & Gabbana silk chiffon Virgin Mary print diamanté shift dress, ss 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana silk chiffon shift dress with Virgin Mary print decorated with diamanté, chiffon

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress, S/S 1997
Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress, S/S 1997

Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress, S/S 1997

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Dolce & Gabbana black and cream silk floral shirt dress Spring-Summer 1997

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Asymmetrical burgundy silk dress with rhinestone ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Asymmetrical burgundy silk dress with rhinestone ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Asymmetrical burgundy silk dress with rhinestone ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Asymmetrical burgundy silk dress with rhinestone. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the left

Category

2010s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Bright Pink Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Bright Pink Raw Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Bright Pink Raw Silk Cocktail Dress

By Harrods

Located in London, GB

A chic cocktail dress in a wonderful pink raw silk. This dress was made for Harrods. It has a deep

Category

1960s Cocktail Dresses

Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress
Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress

Rare Chanel Haute Couture F/W 1995 Green Bianchini Silk Lesage Beaded Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Bianchini silk chiffon dress is entirely hand-embroidered by Maison Lesage in vertical cascades of silver

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Miu Miu F/W 1997 Silk Slip Dress
Miu Miu F/W 1997 Silk Slip Dress

Miu Miu F/W 1997 Silk Slip Dress

By Miu Miu

Located in Paris, FR

Silk slip dress Miu Miu crafted from fluid silk in vibrant red. Features thin adjustable shoulder

Category

1990s Day Dresses

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Video Silk Dress F/W 2011 Sz 38
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Video Silk Dress F/W 2011 Sz 38

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Video Silk Dress F/W 2011 Sz 38

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Stunning Runway Silk Dress Italian Sz 38 Black and White Silk Dress Button & Zip Closure at Back GG

Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Video Silk Dress F/W 2011 Sz 36
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Video Silk Dress F/W 2011 Sz 36

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Video Silk Dress F/W 2011 Sz 36

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Silk Dress Italian Sz 36 Black and White Silk Dress Button & Zip Closure at Back GG Logo Throughout

Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Silk Dress Coat with Blush Mink Collar, SS 1998
Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Silk Dress Coat with Blush Mink Collar, SS 1998

Dolce & Gabbana Black Corset Silk Dress Coat with Blush Mink Collar, SS 1998

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

-Summer 1998 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Lycra, Mink ▪ Size: approx. IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪

Category

1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Vintage Bernard Perris Size 12 Black and White Striped 1990s Silk Dress
Vintage Bernard Perris Size 12 Black and White Striped 1990s Silk Dress

Vintage Bernard Perris Size 12 Black and White Striped 1990s Silk Dress

By Bernard Perris

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage early 90s BERNARD PERRIS black and white striped double breasted silk dress! Buttons

Category

1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Gold & Olive Metallic Silk Dress & Fur, FW 2004
Christian Dior by John Galliano Gold & Olive Metallic Silk Dress & Fur, FW 2004

Christian Dior by John Galliano Gold & Olive Metallic Silk Dress & Fur, FW 2004

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

: Silk, Fox ▪ Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm / 6ft

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Prada by Miuccia Prada Red Brushed Alpaca Silk Cocktail Dress, fw 2017
Prada by Miuccia Prada Red Brushed Alpaca Silk Cocktail Dress, fw 2017

Prada by Miuccia Prada Red Brushed Alpaca Silk Cocktail Dress, fw 2017

By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in London, GB

▪ Runway Prada Red Cocktail Dress ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Fall-Winter 2017 ▪ Crafted

Category

2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano S/S 2005 Cherry Print Tie Up Silk Slip Mini Dress
John Galliano S/S 2005 Cherry Print Tie Up Silk Slip Mini Dress

John Galliano S/S 2005 Cherry Print Tie Up Silk Slip Mini Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Englishtown, NJ

John Galliano S/S 2005 Cherry Print Tie Up Silk Slip Mini Dress FR 40 Excellent Condition, main

Category

Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Silk Evening Dresses", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.

Read More

Barbra Streisand Channeled Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold’ in This Shimmering Dress

Costumer to the stars Ray Aghayan brought the famed painting to life with his spectacular design.

A Chanel Obsessive’s Cache Extends Well beyond Her Walk-In Closet

From handbags and heels to jackets and jewels, Sharon Coplan Hurowitz has a deep admiration for (and collection of) all things Chanel.

Behind the 1970s and ’80s Glam of ‘Halston’ with the Hit Show’s Costume Designer

Jeriana San Juan explains how she undertook the intimidating project of designing costumes for the new Netflix series about the New York fashion legend. (Hint: She found vintage Halston on 1stDibs!)

A Short History of Capri Pants, on the 100th Birthday of Their Inventor

Once considered a controversial item of clothing, fashion designer Sonja de Lennart's creation is now a bona fide classic.

How the Chanel Jacket Forever Changed What Women Wear

The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.

A Pair of Shoes — Heels or Flats — Can Tell an Impactful Story

Amanda Benchley and Bridget Moynahan teamed up to explore the relationship between powerful women and their most significant footwear.

You Saw It at the Met Ball. Here’s What Camp Fashion Is Really About

This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.

The V&A Takes a Fresh Look at the New Look’s Pioneering Progenitor, Christian Dior

Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.