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Christopher Kane Lame Silk Concertina-Pleated Evening Dress New!
Christopher Kane Lame Silk Concertina-Pleated Evening Dress New!

Christopher Kane Lame Silk Concertina-Pleated Evening Dress New!

By Christopher Kane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christopher Kane raspberry pink silk lame gown. Features dropped arm holes, slight racer back, concertina-pleated skirt, dipped hem. Partially lined. Concealed back zipper. Impressiv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Green and off-white silk asymmetrical evening dress Christian Dior
Green and off-white silk asymmetrical evening dress Christian Dior

Green and off-white silk asymmetrical evening dress Christian Dior

By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Green and off-white silk asymmetrical evening dress. Raw silk on the bust , chiffon and crêpe silk in the bottom part.

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1970s French Evening Dresses

Nina Ricci Evening Dress Haute Couture with Black Gauffering Silk
Nina Ricci Evening Dress Haute Couture with Black Gauffering Silk

Nina Ricci Evening Dress Haute Couture with Black Gauffering Silk

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Nina Ricci - (Made in France) Haute Couture evening dress made of black gauffering silk embroidered with feathers.

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1990s French Evening Dresses

New Badgley Mischka Silk Beaded Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6
New Badgley Mischka Silk Beaded Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6

New Badgley Mischka Silk Beaded Evening Cocktail Dress Size 6

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Cocktail Dress Brand New with Tags Size: 6 * 100% Silk • Black silk dress with bead and ruching detail • Approximately 40in from shoulder to hem • One-shoulder with s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Couture Silk Lace & Tulle Transparent Red & Black Evening Dress 1990s
Couture Silk Lace & Tulle Transparent Red & Black Evening Dress 1990s

Couture Silk Lace & Tulle Transparent Red & Black Evening Dress 1990s

Located in Chicago, IL

This couture silk Chantilly lace transparent colorblocked red-and-black sleeveless evening midi dress, with an eyelash-edged scalloped boatneck and hem, is constructed with torso tuc...

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1990s American Evening Dresses

Erdem Black Silk and Floral Pattern Evening Dress Size 8
Erdem Black Silk and Floral Pattern Evening Dress Size 8

Erdem Black Silk and Floral Pattern Evening Dress Size 8

By Erdem

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Edem Black Silk and Floral Pattern Evening Dress Size 8 Product details: Size US8, UK12 Strapless neck line cut Midi length Pink and green flowers embroidery detail Size zipper and...

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Late 20th Century English Evening Dresses and Gowns

Escada Black Silk Heavily Silver Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36
Escada Black Silk Heavily Silver Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36

Escada Black Silk Heavily Silver Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36

By Escada

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Escada Black Silk Heavily Beaded Sleeveless Evening Dress - 36 This dress looks more like a Naeem Khan than an Escada.

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2010s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Evening Silk Dress -'00s
Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Evening Silk Dress -'00s

Yves Saint Laurent Ruched Evening Silk Dress -'00s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Ruched Evening Silk Dress by Yves Saint Laurent is an iconic evening piece that embodies refinement, elegance, and couture luxury.

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Early 2000s Peplos

VALENTINO Vintage Silk Crystal Embellished Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
VALENTINO Vintage Silk Crystal Embellished Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

VALENTINO Vintage Silk Crystal Embellished Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Valentino Vintage Pewter silver color 100% silk Strap can be worn off the shoulder, too Clear crystal accents (one strap can be re-glued/taped/etc) Invisible side zip Size USA 8 fits...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown
Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Silk Siren Dress Evening Gown

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

From the moment it glided down the runway, this look distilled the sensual precision that defines Thierry Mugler’s early-’90s mastery: a vision of sculpted femininity rendered in liq...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada 1997 Cheongsam Silk Brocade Evening Dress Miuccia Prada Floral Print
Prada 1997 Cheongsam Silk Brocade Evening Dress Miuccia Prada Floral Print

Prada 1997 Cheongsam Silk Brocade Evening Dress Miuccia Prada Floral Print

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Prada Spring Summer 1997 by Miuccia Prada. Cheongsam-style evening dress in champagne silk brocade with all over floral spray print.

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves
1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves

1970s Vintage Metallic Paper Thin Indian Print Silk Dress with Batwing Sleeves

By The Silk Farm, Icinoo

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous paper thin metallic printed silk dress with batwing sleeves by The Silk Farm. Unlined with rear button closure. 100% silk. The marked size is 6 and the dress fits like a siz...

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1970s American Caftans

Pierre Cardin "Car Wash" Evening Dress in Orange Silk Crepe
Pierre Cardin "Car Wash" Evening Dress in Orange Silk Crepe

Pierre Cardin "Car Wash" Evening Dress in Orange Silk Crepe

By Pierre Cardin

Located in New Hope, PA

This is a fabulous 1960's dress designed by Pierre Cardin in bright orange silk crepe. The dress has a round neckline, long sleeves with an open seam at the wrist, a dropped waistli...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 2
New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 2

New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 2

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 2 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's
Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's

Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow Circa 1930's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back.

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1930s Evening Dresses

Loris Azzaro Vintage Purple + Green Silk Taffeta Evening Gown or Dress
Loris Azzaro Vintage Purple + Green Silk Taffeta Evening Gown or Dress

Loris Azzaro Vintage Purple + Green Silk Taffeta Evening Gown or Dress

By Loris Azzaro, Giorgio Beverly Hills

Located in Sparks, NV

Beautiful vintage evening gown by Loris Azzaro in a deep purple silk taffeta fabric with a green silk taffeta empire waist detail. Partially lined with rear zip and hook closure. Bui...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown
Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown

Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown

Located in London, GB

Ralph & Russo Silk Chiffon Off-The-Shoulder Cape Evening Dress/Gown Vibrant red evening dress fully crafted from soft silk chiffon with sweetheart off-the-shoulder neckline and cape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s
Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s

Isabell Gerhart Black Silk Chrystal Rhinestone Gold Beaded Evening Dress 1970s

By Isabell Gerhart

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Isabell Gerhart of Houston, Texas, black silk chiffon crepe evening dress set with prong set crystal rhinestones, gold beads and silver glitter.

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1970s American Evening Dresses

Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture
Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture

Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin Fontana Couture

By Fontana

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black evening dress in silk velvet, lace and satin. Draped on the bust with black silk satin fabric and attached behind the neck.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Versace White Silk Satin & Chiffon Evening Dress with Crystals, FW 2004
Versace White Silk Satin & Chiffon Evening Dress with Crystals, FW 2004

Versace White Silk Satin & Chiffon Evening Dress with Crystals, FW 2004

By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Versace ▪ Creative Director: Donatella Versace ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk Satin, Silk Chiffon ▪ Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Conditio...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace 1995 Silk Women's Evening Dress Look 54 Antique Vintage
Gianni Versace 1995 Silk Women's Evening Dress Look 54 Antique Vintage

Gianni Versace 1995 Silk Women's Evening Dress Look 54 Antique Vintage

By Atelier Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

Versace by Gianni Versace Spring/Summer 1995 (Look 54) Dress material is in great condition with no wear and tear however the hardware shows obvious signs of age and missing logo em...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

John Anthony Couture Level Green Lace and Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
John Anthony Couture Level Green Lace and Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

John Anthony Couture Level Green Lace and Silk Chiffon Evening Dress

By John Anthony

Located in New Hope, PA

John Anthony has designed an elegant and feminine evening dress combining a hip length pale green lace bodice with a matching green skirt made from four layers of silk chiffon.

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Black drape evening dress in silk chiffon with bow Christian Lacroix
Black drape evening dress in silk chiffon with bow Christian Lacroix

Black drape evening dress in silk chiffon with bow Christian Lacroix

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black drape evening dress in silk chiffon with bow in the middle front.Black satin ribbon under the bust.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress, 1990s
Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress, 1990s

Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress, 1990s

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

Gianni Versace red silk jersey pleated full length evening dress with internal bodysuit and pleated bodice at the back circa 1990s

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress

Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress - drop waist - low back - black lace skirt, yoke and collar

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Black Deconstructed Silk and Lace Evening Dress, ss 2002
John Galliano Black Deconstructed Silk and Lace Evening Dress, ss 2002

John Galliano Black Deconstructed Silk and Lace Evening Dress, ss 2002

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Runway John Galliano Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Crafted from an array of fabrics including lace, silk, crepe, ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined.

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress
Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress

Andre Laug Numbered Couture Vintage Ombre Silk Polka Dots Evening Gown/ Dress

By André Laug

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning vintage couture maxi dress by Andre Laug with handwritten details on the inside of the dress. This piece is numbered and was likely a custom couture piece for a client. Hand...

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 4
New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 4

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 4

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 4 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 6
New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 6

New Badgley Mischka New Silk Evening Jumpsuit Dress Gown Sz 6

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Conroe, TX

Badgley Mischka Jumpsuit Stunning! Size: 6 * 100% Silk * Rhinestone jewel details on shoulders * Banded waist with horizontal pleats * Center back zipper closure * Flowy loose fit t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

NWT's ARMANI COLLEZIONI 2011 Vintage Silk Embellished Evening Gown Maxi Dress
NWT's ARMANI COLLEZIONI 2011 Vintage Silk Embellished Evening Gown Maxi Dress

NWT's ARMANI COLLEZIONI 2011 Vintage Silk Embellished Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Armani Collezioni

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Armani Collezioni Vintage 2011 100% silk Jet black, I changed the contrast to better see details Black onyx crystals Invisible zip at back Knot front cut-out Size IT44 Pristine with ...

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2010s Evening Gowns

EMILIO PUCCI S/S 2008 Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kimono Dress 42
EMILIO PUCCI S/S 2008 Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kimono Dress 42

EMILIO PUCCI S/S 2008 Embroidered Silk Sequin Evening Kimono Dress 42

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Matthew Williamson has infused the house of Pucci with his vivacious approach to fashion. Leaving behind the brand's more traditional prints he has adopted the use of sequins, color ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche
Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche

Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black velvet and purple silk taffetas evening dress with taffetas belt. Acetate lining.

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Arnold Scaasi Vintage Colorful Metallic Lamé Silk Evening Gown Dress, 1980s
Arnold Scaasi Vintage Colorful Metallic Lamé Silk Evening Gown Dress, 1980s

Arnold Scaasi Vintage Colorful Metallic Lamé Silk Evening Gown Dress, 1980s

By Scaasi Boutique, Arnold Scaasi

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible vintage metallic lame dress by Arnold Scaasi with a high low hemline and open back with chain detail. Petal shaped flap sleeves and tropical-inspired floral printed colorf...

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1970s American Evening 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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