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White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI
White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI

White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress A.J BARI

By A.J. Bari

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

White, gold and silver silk beaded cocktail dress. Rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. SIZE 6 on tag but fit M/L

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1980s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

New Emilio Pucci S/S 2011 Runway Blue Silk High-Low Lace-up Open Back Dress US 8
New Emilio Pucci S/S 2011 Runway Blue Silk High-Low Lace-up Open Back Dress US 8

New Emilio Pucci S/S 2011 Runway Blue Silk High-Low Lace-up Open Back Dress US 8

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Emilio Pucci Blue Silk High-Low Lace-Up Plunging Long Dress Italian size 42 - US 8 Silk Plisse, Deep Plunging with Lace-Up, 3-x Layered Skirt, Open Back. Waist - 30 inches, Heig...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Silk chiffon cocktail dress with peacock embroideries Christian Dior Boutique
Silk chiffon cocktail dress with peacock embroideries Christian Dior Boutique

Silk chiffon cocktail dress with peacock embroideries Christian Dior Boutique

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue silk chiffon cocktail dress with peacock embroideries. Button covered with fabric on the the left side of the waist + one on each cuff and one on the top middle back. Biais and ...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

England DuroOlowu Silk Mixed Print Kimono Sleeve Transparent "Sally" Dress 2004
England DuroOlowu Silk Mixed Print Kimono Sleeve Transparent "Sally" Dress 2004

England DuroOlowu Silk Mixed Print Kimono Sleeve Transparent "Sally" Dress 2004

By Duro Olowu

Located in Chicago, IL

Handmade in England in 2004 by recent-Louvre-museum-exhibited Nigerian-born British Duro Olowu for the debut of his eponymous brand, this mixed-print silk-trimmed kimono-sleeve empir...

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Early 2000s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses

John Galliano 2008 Vintage Long Silk Dress, Flower Pattern, Size 42FR
John Galliano 2008 Vintage Long Silk Dress, Flower Pattern, Size 42FR

John Galliano 2008 Vintage Long Silk Dress, Flower Pattern, Size 42FR

By John Galliano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

JOHN GALLIANO - (made in France) Long silk dress with a flower pattern. Size 42FR indicated. A Collection circa 2008. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 45 cm - Wais...

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Early 2000s European Cocktail Dresses

1990s Scaasi Boutique Navy Silk Off the Shoulder Dress with Belt
1990s Scaasi Boutique Navy Silk Off the Shoulder Dress with Belt

1990s Scaasi Boutique Navy Silk Off the Shoulder Dress with Belt

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in London, GB

His designs were noted for their tailoring and he became synonymous with glamorous evening wear and cocktail dresses. This dress is tailored from dark blue silk taffeta.

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Loris Azzaro Couture 1970s Black Satin & Strass Embellished Silk Jersey Dress
Loris Azzaro Couture 1970s Black Satin & Strass Embellished Silk Jersey Dress

Loris Azzaro Couture 1970s Black Satin & Strass Embellished Silk Jersey Dress

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

We are thrilled to present an exquisite 1970s open-back vintage dress by Loris Azzaro. Crafted from a luxuriously soft black silk and viscose mix jersey fabric, this dress features a...

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Printed Silk Maxi Dress - '10s
Roberto Cavalli Printed Silk Maxi Dress - '10s

Roberto Cavalli Printed Silk Maxi Dress - '10s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Roberto Cavalli long silk maxi dress with feathered print, designed for a refined and contemporary statement look. The deep V-neck bodice is structured with crossed bands that define...

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2010s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Ivory silk crêpe dress with turquoise blue beadwork and belt
Ivory silk crêpe dress with turquoise blue beadwork and belt

Ivory silk crêpe dress with turquoise blue beadwork and belt

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Ivory silk crêpe dress with turquoise blue beadwork and belt. Silk lining. snap ( covered with fabric) in the middle back and zip. Zip on the cuff as well. Shoulder pads. Draped and ...

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves
Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves

Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black asymmetrical silk velvet cocktail dress with oversize taffetas sleeves and rhinestone buttons. Probably Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1993

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress Italian 46
Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress Italian 46

Roberto Cavalli Fully Beaded Black Silk Cocktail Dress Italian 46

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Montgomery, TX

Roberto Cavalli Fully Embellished Black Silk Cocktail Dress Italian size - 46 Fully Embellished Over the Black Silk in Black, Gold, Red and White Beads. A-Line Style, Fully Lined in...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

90s CHANEL blue silk strapless cocktail mini dress with bow
90s CHANEL blue silk strapless cocktail mini dress with bow

90s CHANEL blue silk strapless cocktail mini dress with bow

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel Boutique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic vintage Chanel blue and black silk strapless dress with bow. Perfect for rehearsal dinner, wedding or cocktail party. size: 36 B:30"/ W:28"/ H:34"/ Length: 26.5"

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga Vintage Resort 2008 Floral Strapless Dress, Silk, Size UK10
Balenciaga Vintage Resort 2008 Floral Strapless Dress, Silk, Size UK10

Balenciaga Vintage Resort 2008 Floral Strapless Dress, Silk, Size UK10

By Balenciaga

Located in London, GB

Utterly gorgeous, iconic Balenciaga floral strapless dress - from Nicolas Ghesquiere’s the Resort 2008 collection and a true collectors’ piece. Look 9 on the runway. Made from super ...

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2010s French Babydoll Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Silk Chiffon Midi Dress Size 6
Oscar de la Renta Silk Chiffon Midi Dress Size 6

Oscar de la Renta Silk Chiffon Midi Dress Size 6

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Brossard, QC

Floral tapestry motif Button front Long balloon sleeves Button cuffs A-line silhouette Midi length Lined Composition: 100% Silk Dry clean Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Silk Chiffon Midi Dress Size 4
Oscar de la Renta Silk Chiffon Midi Dress Size 4

Oscar de la Renta Silk Chiffon Midi Dress Size 4

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Brossard, QC

Floral tapestry motif Button front Long balloon sleeves Button cuffs A-line silhouette Midi length Lined Composition: 100% Silk Dry clean Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Muslin Dress Haute Couture 34FR/36FR
Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Muslin Dress Haute Couture 34FR/36FR

Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Muslin Dress Haute Couture 34FR/36FR

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean-Louis Scherrer - (Made in France) Silk muslin dress in a gradation of pink and purple. An ascot tie is included. Bodice with tiny flounces. Haute Couture piece from the 1980s. S...

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage David Hayes LBD Silk Jacquard Tiered Ruffle Cocktail Dress, NWT
Vintage David Hayes LBD Silk Jacquard Tiered Ruffle Cocktail Dress, NWT

Vintage David Hayes LBD Silk Jacquard Tiered Ruffle Cocktail Dress, NWT

By David Hayes

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Design Aesthetic: Hayes was celebrated for his "ladylike suits," dresses, and evening wear, which often featured classic tailoring with touches like peaked lapels, full skirts, and l...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2000’s Black Silk Dress
Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2000’s Black Silk Dress

Roberto Cavalli Vintage F/W 2000’s Black Silk Dress

By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

We are excited to present this 2000’s Just Cavalli Fall Winter black silk dress. Features metallic thread detail, adjustable and removable straps and midi length. In excellent vintag...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

ALEXANDER McQUEEN Resort 2010 Silk Brushed Geometric Cocktail Dress NWT
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Resort 2010 Silk Brushed Geometric Cocktail Dress NWT

ALEXANDER McQUEEN Resort 2010 Silk Brushed Geometric Cocktail Dress NWT

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

ALEXANDER McQUEEN Resort 2010 Silk Brushed Geometric Cocktail Dress NWT Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: Resort 2010 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Dress Color(s):...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Spring/Summer 2015 White Embroidered Silk Jacquard and Chiffon Dress
Spring/Summer 2015 White Embroidered Silk Jacquard and Chiffon Dress

Spring/Summer 2015 White Embroidered Silk Jacquard and Chiffon Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful dress from the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2015 collection by Sarah Burton. The off white silk jacquard features a small square and dot pattern. The sleeves and sides o...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Iconic Leopard Cheetah print Silk Corset fitted Bodycon Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Iconic Leopard Cheetah print Silk Corset fitted Bodycon Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Iconic Leopard Cheetah print Silk Corset fitted Bodycon Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Sheffield, GB

Seductive, Vintage Dolce & Gabbana fitted corset cocktail dress crafted from a stretchy pure silk cheetah print material, with an inbuilt lingerie bra, fully adjustable shoulder ...

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Early 2000s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

New Gucci Ruffled Silk-Georgette Hibiscus Red Dress It. 40
New Gucci Ruffled Silk-Georgette Hibiscus Red Dress It. 40

New Gucci Ruffled Silk-Georgette Hibiscus Red Dress It. 40

By Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Gucci Ruffled Silk-Georgette Hibiscus Red Dress Designer size 40. Gucci's red dress perfectly captures the romantic mood of Alessandro Michele's in his debut collection. It has b...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves
1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves

1986 Runway Chanel Gold Black Silk Dress with Detachable Puff Sleeves

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This runway documented 1980s Chanel dress is an amazing example of how the chic French fashion house adapted to the era of excess. It walked the runway as part of the brand’s fall 19...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 40

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 42
NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 42

NEW Emilio Pucci Silk Jungle Cheetah Animal Floral Botanical Print Dress 42

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A stunning dress by Emilio Pucci that taps into spring's floral trend perfectly Modern Emilio Pucci signature print on fine silk jersey "Emilio" discreetly written all over Draped u...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Cocktail wrap Bustier dress in silk jacquard with printed roses
Cocktail wrap Bustier dress in silk jacquard with printed roses

Cocktail wrap Bustier dress in silk jacquard with printed roses

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cocktail wrap Bustier dress in silk jacquard with printed roses. Double lays bustier with 2 zips on the left side. The underneath bustier is boned and has a black tulle lining. Whi...

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Leopard Print Silk Runway Dress – IT40
Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Leopard Print Silk Runway Dress – IT40

Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2005 Leopard Print Silk Runway Dress – IT40

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Berlin, DE

An iconic runway dress from Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2005, this leopard-print silk design reflects the house’s signature early-2000s aesthetic—sensual yet refined, with flui...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress
1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Demi-Couture Ballet Length Strapless Silk Taffeta & Chantilly Lace Dress w Butter Yellow Silk Taffeta Front Lining; A delicate sequin-embellished overskirt is layered over a p...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

NWT's MANDALAY Vintage Ivory Silk Embellished Babydoll Dress Bridal Wedding
NWT's MANDALAY Vintage Ivory Silk Embellished Babydoll Dress Bridal Wedding

NWT's MANDALAY Vintage Ivory Silk Embellished Babydoll Dress Bridal Wedding

By Mandalay

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Mandalay Vintage Ivory White Creamy colored 100% silk has an ombre effect Heavy embellishments throughout, combined with cut-outs on the front and back, makes this really special Siz...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

JOHN GALLIANO 2018 Show Collection Silk Green Pleated Drape Dress
JOHN GALLIANO 2018 Show Collection Silk Green Pleated Drape Dress

JOHN GALLIANO 2018 Show Collection Silk Green Pleated Drape Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Leonardo, NJ

John Galliano AW18 excellent condition minor feeling of wear F34, not meant for a tight fit Delicate Celery Green color The softest silk Draping and pleats Measurements in inches lay...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress
1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress

1950s Norman Hartnell Couture Black Silk and Pink Floral Print Dress

By Norman Hartnell

Located in London, GB

This 1950s cocktail dress is by the British designer Norman Hartnell and made to the same standard as French Haute Couture. The dress features his late ‘50s to early ‘60s pistachio g...

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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI magenta pink silk PRINTED MINI Dress 38 XS
EMILIO PUCCI magenta pink silk PRINTED MINI Dress 38 XS

EMILIO PUCCI magenta pink silk PRINTED MINI Dress 38 XS

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Emilio Pucci long sleeve printed straight dress in pink, magenta, coral, black and white silk (94%) and elastane (6%). The design features flared sleeves and a buttone...

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2010s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Silk Cocktail Dress
D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Silk Cocktail Dress

D&G by Dolce & Gabbana Black Sheer Silk Cocktail Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- D&G by Dolce & Gabbana black sheer silk cocktail dress. - Featuring a black bow ribbon on the right spaghetti strap. Flesh coloured silk underlining and black sheer silk layere...

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Early 2000s Tunisian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Jane Derby Vintage Black + Nude Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress
1950s Jane Derby Vintage Black + Nude Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

1950s Jane Derby Vintage Black + Nude Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress

By Jane Derby

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage early 1950s cocktail dress in black and nude silk satin and silk chiffon. Full skirt with silk lining and boned bodice. Gorgeous construction. Rear metal zip and hoo...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vionnet "Dahlia" Flowing Silk Chiffon Embroidered Runway Caftan Dress Gown
Vionnet "Dahlia" Flowing Silk Chiffon Embroidered Runway Caftan Dress Gown

Vionnet "Dahlia" Flowing Silk Chiffon Embroidered Runway Caftan Dress Gown

By Vionnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vionnet "Dahlia" soft peach silk "V" neck caftan dress with separate nude spaghetti strap slip. Handkerchief hemline. Multi color hand applied tiny raised pieces create a floral mot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Caftans

SCHIAPARELLI Attributed Pink Silk Damask Couture Cocktail Dress Size 4
SCHIAPARELLI Attributed Pink Silk Damask Couture Cocktail Dress Size 4

SCHIAPARELLI Attributed Pink Silk Damask Couture Cocktail Dress Size 4

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This RARE Schiaparelli attributed cocktail or day dress is composed of a pink silk Damask, with a floral print. The Label is missing from this dress and apparently tradectly lost w...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Judy Hornby Couture Black Silk Floral Burnout Dress c 1990
Judy Hornby Couture Black Silk Floral Burnout Dress c 1990

Judy Hornby Couture Black Silk Floral Burnout Dress c 1990

By Judy Hornby

Located in University City, MO

Judy Hornby Couture black silk floral burnout dress c 1990 The stylish dress is designed with a dramatic ruffled pastel silk collar that emulates flower pedals The sheer black sil...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

A French Printed Chiffon Silk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940
A French Printed Chiffon Silk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940

A French Printed Chiffon Silk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1940/1950. France A nice summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowers,...

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1940s French Summer Dresses

1960 Pink Silk Watercolor Floral Damask Cocktail Dress With Crystals
1960 Pink Silk Watercolor Floral Damask Cocktail Dress With Crystals

1960 Pink Silk Watercolor Floral Damask Cocktail Dress With Crystals

Located in New York, NY

This textile is sensational, ikat printed silk which was then woven on a jacquard loom to add dimension and texture. Then the colors in the print are accented with colorful prong set...

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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Ethereal 2000’s Vintage Floaty Pink & Lime Green Asymmetric Beaded Silk Dress
Ethereal 2000’s Vintage Floaty Pink & Lime Green Asymmetric Beaded Silk Dress

Ethereal 2000’s Vintage Floaty Pink & Lime Green Asymmetric Beaded Silk Dress

Located in Sheffield, GB

An early 2000’s Vintage beaded Silk dress. Crafted in a bias-cut Silk chiffon, in ombré Silk sunset colours. The dress is beautifully hand-beaded and sequinned in neon green and hot...

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Rare Vintage Adam Beall Black + Red Strapless Silk ' Pouf ' Dress
Rare Vintage Adam Beall Black + Red Strapless Silk ' Pouf ' Dress

Rare Vintage Adam Beall Black + Red Strapless Silk ' Pouf ' Dress

By Adam Beall

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing and RARE! Vintage mid 1980s Adam Beall dress! Black silk , with red silk peek-a-boo bits at back skirt, and hem. Avant Garde shape, that is extremely flattering! Beall was a ...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress
1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress

1960s Ceil Chapman Vintage Metallic Gold + Red Silk Cocktail Dress

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage Ceil Chapman dress in metallic gold and red silk. Darling cut with full sleeves and a flared skirt. Details: Partially Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size:...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Magenta Silk Cocktail Dress Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Magenta Silk Cocktail Dress Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Magenta Silk Cocktail Dress Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture silk dupioni strapless dress with silk satin contrast details features a bow at the hip. It has a boned bodice and a center back zipper. Made in Bever...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Paris Silk Ruffled Chiffon Flower Print Baby Doll Mini Dress
Emanuel Ungaro Paris Silk Ruffled Chiffon Flower Print Baby Doll Mini Dress

Emanuel Ungaro Paris Silk Ruffled Chiffon Flower Print Baby Doll Mini Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in Italy, this Emanuel Ungaro Paris double-ruffle-trimmed bright red layered baby-doll-style evening-cocktail mini dress features a handpainted-tulip print that has different ef...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970’s Demi Couture Gold Lace And Navy Silk Slip Dress
1970’s Demi Couture Gold Lace And Navy Silk Slip Dress

1970’s Demi Couture Gold Lace And Navy Silk Slip Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970’s delicate gold lace over navy silk slip dress. Designed and hand made by one of Canada’s legendary designers Maggie Reeves. Her career spanned 50 years delivering hand sewn, ha...

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1970s Canadian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress
Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress

Valentino S/S 1990 Ruched Frilly Tiered Black Silk Chiffon Dress

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Valentino Spring 1990 collection was all about tiers upon tiers of fabulously frilly ruffles. Delicate and feminine, the micro-pleated silk chiffon ruffles and ruching decorate a...

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1990s European Cocktail Dresses

Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress
Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress

Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress

By Jean Dessès

Located in New York, NY

Charming Jean Desses Pret a Porter Silk Point D'esprit Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Fitted bodice with boned corset of dotted tulle over taffeta with silk satin banding at bust an...

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1950s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950s Frank Starr Black Silk Cocktail Dress Lace Bodice Full Skirt
Vintage 1950s Frank Starr Black Silk Cocktail Dress Lace Bodice Full Skirt

Vintage 1950s Frank Starr Black Silk Cocktail Dress Lace Bodice Full Skirt

By Frank Starr

Located in San Diego, CA

⸻ 📏 Measurements Bust: 38 inches Waist: 29–30 inches Hips: 62 inches Length (top back shoulder to hem): 42 inches ⸻ ✨ Key Features • Designer: Frank Starr • Era: Late 1950s ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Jersey Asymmetrical Draped Maxi Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Jersey Asymmetrical Draped Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Jersey Asymmetrical Draped Maxi Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent wonderfully wicked and sexy black asymmetrical draped maxi dress of silk jersey measures 59" in length in front, back is 42". The elastic draped ...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Victor Costa Black and Pink Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980s
Victor Costa Black and Pink Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980s

Victor Costa Black and Pink Silk Cocktail Dress, Circa 1980s

By Victor Costa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is black silk cocktail dress with a hot pink underlay by Victor Costa, from the 1980's. The dress is strapless with a structured bodice, a bow on the side hip, and a zipper up t...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1984 summer Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Printed Silk Dress
1984 summer Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Printed Silk Dress

1984 summer Campaign Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Printed Silk Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent YSL silk printed dress featuring black and blue abstract pattern print, an oversize fitting, plain black neck, short elasticated balloon sleeves, straight hem. Cir...

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Verheyen London Kimono dress in Turquoise Blue Italian Silk Satin - One Size
Verheyen London Kimono dress in Turquoise Blue Italian Silk Satin - One Size

Verheyen London Kimono dress in Turquoise Blue Italian Silk Satin - One Size

By Verheyen London

Located in London, GB

Verheyen London Kimono dress in Turquoise Blue 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 je...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

2010 Vintage Stella McCartney Black Silk Crystal Embellished Dress 42 NWT
2010 Vintage Stella McCartney Black Silk Crystal Embellished Dress 42 NWT

2010 Vintage Stella McCartney Black Silk Crystal Embellished Dress 42 NWT

By Stella McCartney

Located in Montgomery, TX

Stella McCartney Vintage Silk & Crystal Dress, 2010 An exceptionally rare archival piece from Stella McCartney’s 2010 collection, this dress is crafted in 100% pure silk and finish...

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2010s Italian 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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