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Richard Tyler Couture Autumn Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
Richard Tyler Couture Autumn Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress

Richard Tyler Couture Autumn Floral Printed Silk Chiffon Dress

By Richard Tyler, Richard Tyler Couture

Located in New Hope, PA

Richard Tyler has chosen an interesting micro pleated autumnal silk chiffon for this chic cocktail dress. This gives the dress enough room to just slip on over your head. It has a ro...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress
1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress

1990s Galanos Couture Madame Gres Inspired Silk Jersey Dress

By Galanos

Located in London, GB

1990s Galanos Couture dress which looks very inspired by the French couturier Madame Gres. The dress has an unusual combination of colours; for the bodice, a deep lime green satin an...

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1990s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Bottega Veneta Black Leather Yoke Silk Dress, Runway 2008
Bottega Veneta Black Leather Yoke Silk Dress, Runway 2008

Bottega Veneta Black Leather Yoke Silk Dress, Runway 2008

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Bottega Veneta has a way of reworking the classic hard-and-soft design. With a specialty in handbags, Bottega Veneta tends to beautifully incorporate detailed leather work into their...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6
Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6

Vintage 1950's Red Floral Silk Pleated Wiggle Dress Cocktail 50s Dress US 2 UK 6

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the most vibrant floral pattern, with blooming red flowers set against green foliage and a cream base, this original 1950's silk cocktail dress, is just the piece for tha...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior S/S 2018 red silk plisse low cut pussy bow midi dress FR 40
Christian Dior S/S 2018 red silk plisse low cut pussy bow midi dress FR 40

Christian Dior S/S 2018 red silk plisse low cut pussy bow midi dress FR 40

By Christian Dior

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Christian Dior S/S 2018 red midi dress in silk Low cut cross over upper Cinched in waist Plisse skirt Pussy bow necktie Concealed side zip FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!! Composition: ...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Balestra Rome Couture Vintage 1960s Ombre Silk Chiffon Dress
Balestra Rome Couture Vintage 1960s Ombre Silk Chiffon Dress

Balestra Rome Couture Vintage 1960s Ombre Silk Chiffon Dress

By BALESTRA, Renato Balestra

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning 1960's Italian Couture sheath dress from the Roman couturier Balestra. Pieces by Renato Balestra are very hard to find, especially examples of his earlier work like this dre...

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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with embroidery collar  CHRISTIAN DIOR
Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with embroidery collar  CHRISTIAN DIOR

Silk printed bustier cocktail dress with embroidery collar CHRISTIAN DIOR

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed bustier cocktail dress on a silk chiffon dress with rhinestone collar embellishment. Silk lining. Invisible zip and hook&eye on the left side. Embroideries are made of glass ...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2
Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2

Vintage 1950's Suzy Perette Black Cocktail Dress 1950s Silk Dress UK 6 US 2

By Suzy Perette

Located in Nashville, TN

This collectible 1950's Suzy Perette faille silk dress, rendered in a deep black silk, is the perfect piece to add to your collection. The bateau cut neckline is framed by mid leng...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Heraldic Print Dress Suit
1960s Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Heraldic Print Dress Suit

1960s Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Heraldic Print Dress Suit

By Guy Laroche

Located in London, GB

This stand-out, early to mid 1960s two-piece haute couture ensemble is by Guy Laroche and the construction is nothing short of superb. Composed of a dress and bolero jacket, it is ha...

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Barbara Tfank 1960s Sand Jersey Trapeze Dress Women's Silk Lined
Barbara Tfank 1960s Sand Jersey Trapeze Dress Women's Silk Lined

Barbara Tfank 1960s Sand Jersey Trapeze Dress Women's Silk Lined

By Barbara Tfank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

When accessorized, this dress can go from day to evening. Fully lined in silk for ease.

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1960s North American Cocktail Dresses

1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress
1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress

1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Made in Italy, this vibrant patterned party dress walked the runway for Valentino’s Spring 1985 collection. At the bust, a frothy chiffon overlay sits over a simple strapless dress ...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10
NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10

NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

NWT Oscar de la Renta Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress Gown This Strapless Gown Embodies the Facets of Timeless Fashion and Grace Effortlessly. S/S 2009 Collection US si...

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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns

1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi  Lo 80s Gown Dress
1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi  Lo 80s Gown Dress

1980s Victor Costa Red + Pink + Purple Silk Taffeta Size 6 Hi Lo 80s Gown Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible Avant Garde 1980s VICTOR COSTA lipstick red, fuchsia pink and purple color block strapless hi-lo flamenco style evening gown! Flattering ruched boned bodice holds everythi...

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1960s Jane Frye Silk Green Dress with 3D Floral Applique
1960s Jane Frye Silk Green Dress with 3D Floral Applique

1960s Jane Frye Silk Green Dress with 3D Floral Applique

Located in London, GB

Designed by Jane Frye, this pretty sleeveless dress is almost certainly an early 1960s piece. It is crafted from soft, lightly textured silk or a silk blend in three complementary hu...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Sublime Thierry Mugler Couture Dark Purple Dévoré Silk Backless Dress
Sublime Thierry Mugler Couture Dark Purple Dévoré Silk Backless Dress

Sublime Thierry Mugler Couture Dark Purple Dévoré Silk Backless Dress

By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Sumptuous, Vintage Thierry Mugler COUTURE dress, crafted by true artisans in a midnight purple shade with a structured, boned silhouette, floral silk dévoré neckline and cross over...

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Wonderful Badgley Mischka Black Silk Cocktail Dress Size Small
Wonderful Badgley Mischka Black Silk Cocktail Dress Size Small

Wonderful Badgley Mischka Black Silk Cocktail Dress Size Small

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing cocktail dress is designed by Badgley Mischka. Accentuated with beading and raw silk detailing it is fashioned from the softest silk. It features an interior boned bust...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

NWT Alexander McQueen S/S 2014 Silk Feather Print Bustier Dress Gown It 46 US 10
NWT Alexander McQueen S/S 2014 Silk Feather Print Bustier Dress Gown It 46 US 10

NWT Alexander McQueen S/S 2014 Silk Feather Print Bustier Dress Gown It 46 US 10

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

NWT Alexander McQueen Silk Feather Print Maxi Dress Gown S/S 2014 Collection Italian size 46 - US 10 (please check measurements). This feather print beautifully exemplifies the triba...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress
DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress

DOLCE & GABBANA 90's Vintage Silk Black Floral Bustier Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Dolce & Gabbana 1990's Vintage Pristine 60% silk blend IT44 (maybe could also fit an IT46) Requires a D or larger breast cup Measurements in inches laying flat: length of dress 3...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

Saint Laurent Black Grain De Poudre Silk Lined Tuxedo Dress
Saint Laurent Black Grain De Poudre Silk Lined Tuxedo Dress

Saint Laurent Black Grain De Poudre Silk Lined Tuxedo Dress

By Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Saint Laurent Black Grain De Poudre Silk Lined Tuxedo Dress is a masterclass in modern tailoring, offering a sophisticated and undeniably chic take on classic evening wear.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Flapper-Inspired Vintage Metallic Silk Beaded + Sequin Cocktail Dress
Flapper-Inspired Vintage Metallic Silk Beaded + Sequin Cocktail Dress

Flapper-Inspired Vintage Metallic Silk Beaded + Sequin Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Flashy vintage flapper-inspired cocktail dress from the 1980s in beaded and sequin-encrusted black silk. Zig Zag design and asymmetric hemline. Details: Fully Lined Shoulder P...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 8
New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 8

New Badgley Mischka New Couture Silk Cocktail Dress Sz 8

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Dress Brand New with Tags Size 8 Soft Silk Dress with a printed abstract flower pattern Poncho style top and black silk layer beneath Black Silk tunnel tie at front ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Technicolor Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown
Technicolor Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown

Technicolor Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Technicolor Silk Chiffon and Sequined Gown from the 1970's. Designer label has been removed but quality is beautiful. Vibrant tropical striped silk chiffon with matching tona...

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1970s American Maxi Dress

Vintage Julian Rose Gown in Dove Grey Silk
Vintage Julian Rose Gown in Dove Grey Silk

Vintage Julian Rose Gown in Dove Grey Silk

By Julian Rose

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage silk gown by British designer Julian Rose. The dress has a layered top area with beautiful beading, is lined and has a central back opening. Measurements: Bust 35'...

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1960s English Maxi Dress

1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress
1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress

1950s Lane Bryant Blue and Green Floral Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

This charming 1950’s floral printed silk dress is by America designer Lane Bryant, who was extolled as one of the pioneers of ready to wear plus size clothing and the first to mass p...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress
Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress

Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Berlin, BE

Stunning extremely rare creation by Fashion Icon Jean-Louis Scherrer. The softest liquid pure silk. Long maxi dress designed in the free spirit of the 1970s: Beautiful long cascadin...

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1970s French Wedding Dresses

UNWORN Chanel Chinoiserie Silk Chiffon CC Logo Print Dress 36
UNWORN Chanel Chinoiserie Silk Chiffon CC Logo Print Dress 36

UNWORN Chanel Chinoiserie Silk Chiffon CC Logo Print Dress 36

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

A classic CHANEL signature piece Finest chiffon silk with chinese motive and CC pattern print Flattering sleeves Simply slips on Fully lined Beautiful semi-open back decolleté with C...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI
Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress OLEG CASSINI

By Oleg Cassini

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk lamé printed and pleated bustier cocktail dress. Fabric composition: 80% silk, 20% lurex. Lining: 100% polyester. Padded bra. Silicone strap inside the bustier on the top edge. ...

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

1920s Silk and Beaded Quatrefoil Flapper Dress - Authentic Flapper Ensemble
1920s Silk and Beaded Quatrefoil Flapper Dress - Authentic Flapper Ensemble

1920s Silk and Beaded Quatrefoil Flapper Dress - Authentic Flapper Ensemble

Located in Kingston, NY

This exceptional late 1920s evening dress exemplifies the refined geometric language of the Art Deco period through its continuous quatrefoil motif, a decorative form drawn from arch...

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1920s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

HALSTON Black Stretch Silk One Shoulder Dress Size 38
HALSTON Black Stretch Silk One Shoulder Dress Size 38

HALSTON Black Stretch Silk One Shoulder Dress Size 38

By Halston

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Halston dress is composed of a black stretch silk and features a one shoulder design with gathers. Pull over style. In excellent condition. **Please cross-reference measu...

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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Black Long Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1990s
Valentino Black Long Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1990s

Valentino Black Long Sleeve Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1990s

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a black long sleeve silk cocktail dress by Valentino, from the 1990's. The cocktail dress has a v-neckline, a knot detail in the center front, shoulder pads, and a zipper dow...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10
Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10

Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly spectacular 1960's silk organza dress, embellished in a striped pattern of pearlescent beads, silver sequins and large pink pearlescent sequins, is a masterpiece to behold...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Ralph Lauren Collection Italian Pearl Gray Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress
Ralph Lauren Collection Italian Pearl Gray Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress

Ralph Lauren Collection Italian Pearl Gray Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in Morristown, NJ

Barbara Walters Provenance Ralph Lauren Collection Pearl Gray Silk Charmeuse Draped Cocktail Dress, Made in Italy An exceptionally elegant Ralph Lauren Collection cocktail dress in ...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

VICTORIA ROYAL Beaded Silk Halter Dress With Jacket, 1960’s
VICTORIA ROYAL Beaded Silk Halter Dress With Jacket, 1960’s

VICTORIA ROYAL Beaded Silk Halter Dress With Jacket, 1960’s

By Victoria Royal

Located in Atlanta, GA

Both pieces are lined in silk. Perfect for a poolside evening soiree or dinner out at your favorite island getaway.

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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

GALANOS Nude Silk Ruched Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 6
GALANOS Nude Silk Ruched Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 6

GALANOS Nude Silk Ruched Chiffon Cocktail Dress Size 6

By Galanos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Galanos cocktail dress is composed of a nude/camel silk chiffon. Features a ruched design with spaghetti straps, and side zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. ...

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano S/S 2003 Exquisite Yellow Silk Layered Dress
John Galliano S/S 2003 Exquisite Yellow Silk Layered Dress

John Galliano S/S 2003 Exquisite Yellow Silk Layered Dress

By John Galliano

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare John Galliano dress from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, crafted in France from 100% silk. This piece features Galliano’s signature bias-cut-inspired drape with a double-laye...

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Halston 1980s Coral Silk Crepe Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress Museum-Owned
Vintage Halston 1980s Coral Silk Crepe Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress Museum-Owned

Vintage Halston 1980s Coral Silk Crepe Asymmetrical Cocktail Dress Museum-Owned

By Halston

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Preowned, vintage 1980 Halston coral silk crepe dress. Effortlessly elegant, this striking dress exemplifies Halston's mastery of clean lines, fluid draping, and sensual simplicity.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

VICKY TIEL Lavender Silk Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 38
VICKY TIEL Lavender Silk Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 38

VICKY TIEL Lavender Silk Iridescent Cocktail Dress Size 38

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Vicky Tiel dress is composed of an iridescent lavender hue silk. Features a large rose and draping with a ruched bodice. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

ARMANI Magenta Drape Silk Cocktail Dress Size 8 10
ARMANI Magenta Drape Silk Cocktail Dress Size 8 10

ARMANI Magenta Drape Silk Cocktail Dress Size 8 10

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Armani cocktail dress is composed of a magenta silk with a side draped design. Features a zipper closure. In excellent pre-owned condition, barely worn, if ever. **Please cro...

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Embellished Red Lace & Silk Dress 38
UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Embellished Red Lace & Silk Dress 38

UNWORN Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Embellished Red Lace & Silk Dress 38

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautifully cut from rich cardinal-red lace, Dolce & Gabbana hit a retro-inspired note with this thigh-grazing mini dress. A sprinkling of ruby crystals at the neckline catch th...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2013 Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Documented Silk Floral Print Dress
2013 Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Documented Silk Floral Print Dress

2013 Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Documented Silk Floral Print Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for the S/S 2013 collection, a slightly longer version of this dress was Look 18 on the runway in a pale blue colourway, the assemblage representing th...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

PRADA orange silk ELEPHANT PRINT Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 44
PRADA orange silk ELEPHANT PRINT Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 44

PRADA orange silk ELEPHANT PRINT Sleeveless Cocktail Dress 44

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

Prada SS'17 elephants tent dress in orange, purple, pink, and white silk (100%). With pleats from the right shoulder, drawstring around the hemline and zipper slits on the sides that...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Powder beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with  embroidery Circa 1960
Powder beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with  embroidery Circa 1960

Powder beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with embroidery Circa 1960

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Powder beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with beads and thread embroidery. Draped on the waist. Hidden zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back + one fabric button and buttonhole ...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Stunning 1950s Adele Ross Silk Floral Watercolor Belted Dress
Stunning 1950s Adele Ross Silk Floral Watercolor Belted Dress

Stunning 1950s Adele Ross Silk Floral Watercolor Belted Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Simply divine vintage 1950s Adele Ross watercolor dress! Features the finest silk fabric, with wonderful vibrant hues. Detachable ribbon belt. Can easily go from day to night. Zips u...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

DONNA KARAN 98/99 Vintage Silk Beaded Black Strapless Voluminous Dress
DONNA KARAN 98/99 Vintage Silk Beaded Black Strapless Voluminous Dress

DONNA KARAN 98/99 Vintage Silk Beaded Black Strapless Voluminous Dress

By Donna Karan

Located in Leonardo, NJ

The perfect cocktail evening dress does exist !!! Donna Karan 1998/1999 Vintage 100% silk Lots of beading Voluminous Jet black, contrast changed to show details in some pictures, thi...

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1990s Cocktail Dresses

KaufmanFranco Rhinestone & Silver Studded "Rockstar" Silk Tank Dress Size 4
KaufmanFranco Rhinestone & Silver Studded "Rockstar" Silk Tank Dress Size 4

KaufmanFranco Rhinestone & Silver Studded "Rockstar" Silk Tank Dress Size 4

By KaufmanFranco

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A dress fit for a rockstar or a super cool Fashionista. Designed by the uber talented duo KaufmanFranco, a sueded silk tank dress with all the emphasis on the bottom of the dress. Ro...

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1950's Original by Rudolf Silk Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Original by Rudolf

Located in Sharon, CT

1950's BallRoom Dress. Designer Max Cory Rudolf NYC Boutique. Tulle Slip attached to skirt. Bow in front below waist. Zipper in back. Appx USA 6

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1998 ATELIER VERSACE haute couture silk floral mini RUNWAY dress
1998 ATELIER VERSACE haute couture silk floral mini RUNWAY dress

1998 ATELIER VERSACE haute couture silk floral mini RUNWAY dress

By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A rare Atelier Versace couture mini dress from the Spring/Summer 1998 runway collection, made of lustrous silk with a sleek, body-skimming silhouette. The piece is cut sleeveless w...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

MARY MCFADDEN Black Silk Organza Dress With Lace, 1980’s
MARY MCFADDEN Black Silk Organza Dress With Lace, 1980’s

MARY MCFADDEN Black Silk Organza Dress With Lace, 1980’s

By Mary McFadden

Located in Atlanta, GA

This precious Mary McFadden Couture dress is fabricated from layered black silk organza with a lattice lace bodice and double tiered skirt.

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Alessandra Rich Floral Print Silk Mini Dress with Sweetheart Neckline
Alessandra Rich Floral Print Silk Mini Dress with Sweetheart Neckline

Alessandra Rich Floral Print Silk Mini Dress with Sweetheart Neckline

By Alessandra Rich

Located in London, GB

Stunning Alessandra Rich floral print silk mini dress. Bought for £1395 and new with tag. Made from emerald green silk crepe with a richly printed lilac and tangerine floral print. I...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown

Located in New York, NY

Austere and Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Beaded Gown from the 1930's, retailed by Saks Fifth Ave. NY. Elaborate hand beading at the neck, cuffs and pocket openings. Strong shouldered...

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1930s American Maxi Dress

Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size
Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size

Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

Verheyen London Flower Kimono dress in Italian Silk Satin - One Size The Verheyen London Kimono is the perfect dress for evening wear or coat dress to wear with a pair of jeans and...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Emerald Silk 50S Cocktail Dress Scarf Neckline
Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Emerald Silk 50S Cocktail Dress Scarf Neckline

Vintage Ceil Chapman 1950s Emerald Silk 50S Cocktail Dress Scarf Neckline

By Ceil Chapman

Located in San Diego, CA

⸻ Ceil Chapman, vintage Ceil Chapman dress, 1950s cocktail dress, 1960s silk dress, emerald green dress, draped neckline dress, scarf neckline dress, mid century designer dress, v...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Cream Silk and Gold Lame Two Piece Dress
Geoffrey Beene Cream Silk and Gold Lame Two Piece Dress

Geoffrey Beene Cream Silk and Gold Lame Two Piece Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New Hope, PA

Geoffrey Beene designed this two piece dress, blouse and skirt, in a casual style using elegant fabric and buttons. The fabric is cream silk with an abundance of metallic gold threa...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Silk chiffon sleeveless cocktail dress with animal print VALENTINO Boutique
Silk chiffon sleeveless cocktail dress with animal print VALENTINO Boutique

Silk chiffon sleeveless cocktail dress with animal print VALENTINO Boutique

By Valentino

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Silk chiffon sleeveless cocktail dress with animal print. Draped on the waist. Zip closure and snap on the left side. SIZE : 8 /M

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Circa 2000 Valentino Black Silk Zip Front 3-D Dress
Circa 2000 Valentino Black Silk Zip Front 3-D Dress

Circa 2000 Valentino Black Silk Zip Front 3-D Dress

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Valentino black silk zip front dress. Amazing workmanship created an overall architectural wave-like effect. Slightly capped sleeve give this pieces a modernist feel as well as the b...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

DSQUARED2 Size 34 Black Wool Silk Flat Front Dress Pants
DSQUARED2 Size 34 Black Wool Silk Flat Front Dress Pants

DSQUARED2 Size 34 Black Wool Silk Flat Front Dress Pants

By Dsquared2

Located in San Francisco, CA

DSQUARED2 TOKYO "Tidy Fit" dress pants in a black wool silk blend fabric featuring a flat front style, straight fit, and button fly closure. Hem has been left unfinished in order to ...

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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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