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A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942
A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942

A Long dress in black and salmon silk crepe - Germany Circa 1938-1942

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1938 - 1942. Germany Elegant long dress in black and salmon artificial silk crepe, collected in Berlin, dating from the late 1930s. Straight cut, long sleeves with geometric tr...

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1930s German Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1950s Eleanor Green / Mary Norton Silk Crepe Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
1950s Eleanor Green / Mary Norton Silk Crepe Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress

1950s Eleanor Green / Mary Norton Silk Crepe Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and flattering late 1950s ELEANOR GREEN for MARY NORTON pink silk crepe short sleeve dress! Features the perfect shade pink with a tailored bodice with intricate draping at the ...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen 2008 Pre-Death Draped Silk Organza Party Pouf Dress - New
Alexander McQueen 2008 Pre-Death Draped Silk Organza Party Pouf Dress - New

Alexander McQueen 2008 Pre-Death Draped Silk Organza Party Pouf Dress - New

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alexander McQueen's pre death 2008 Collection strapless bustier pouf dress. Fashioned of ivory silk organza draped in soft cascading folds creating high styled pouf skirt. Corset i...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Emilio Pucci 1970s Peach with Yellow print silk jersey empire gown
Emilio Pucci 1970s Peach with Yellow print silk jersey empire gown

Emilio Pucci 1970s Peach with Yellow print silk jersey empire gown

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful peach silk jersey gown with a slight boat neck, long sleeves, and an empire bodice. The print is of golden and light orange feathers with seamed strips of the same fabric a...

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1970s Italian Maxi Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Floral Print Silk Chiffon Metallic Plunge Dress
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Floral Print Silk Chiffon Metallic Plunge Dress

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Runway Floral Print Silk Chiffon Metallic Plunge Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

Dating to the S/S 2003 collection, this extraordinary Roberto Cavalli mainline dress is crafted in stretchy spandex with a double-layered silk chiffon plunge bodice, secured with gol...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 30 Black Navy Dots Virgin Wool Silk Tapered Dress Pants
DOLCE & GABBANA Size 30 Black Navy Dots Virgin Wool Silk Tapered Dress Pants

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 30 Black Navy Dots Virgin Wool Silk Tapered Dress Pants

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

DOLCE & GABBANA dress pants in a black and navy virgin wool silk blend fabric featuring an all over dots pattern, tapered leg, and zip fly closure. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Blush Silk Jersey Halter Cocktail Dress Made To Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Blush Silk Jersey Halter Cocktail Dress Made To Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Blush Silk Jersey Halter Cocktail Dress Made To Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture gown is composed of a pink mauve silk jersey ('Blush' hue) and features a draped design. This halter style dress has a waist wrap. This effortlessly chi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Bergdorf Goodman Cocoa Silk Cocktail Dress w Lace Applique and Feathers
1950s Bergdorf Goodman Cocoa Silk Cocktail Dress w Lace Applique and Feathers

1950s Bergdorf Goodman Cocoa Silk Cocktail Dress w Lace Applique and Feathers

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Bergdorf Goodman couture-quality cocoa silk taffeta cocktail dress: Strapless with structured, and boned bodice. French lace applique work throughout and trimmed at the bust wi...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 Runway Velvet & Silk Mini Dress, Look 37 (IT 38)
Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 Runway Velvet & Silk Mini Dress, Look 37 (IT 38)

Bottega Veneta Spring 2012 Runway Velvet & Silk Mini Dress, Look 37 (IT 38)

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Kingston, NY

From Tomas Maier’s lauded Spring 2012 runway for Bottega Veneta, this archival mini dress exemplifies the house’s quiet mastery of construction and texture. The asymmetric silhouette...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NWT Versace Patent Leather Embellished Silk Black Cocktail Strapless Dress It 40
NWT Versace Patent Leather Embellished Silk Black Cocktail Strapless Dress It 40

NWT Versace Patent Leather Embellished Silk Black Cocktail Strapless Dress It 40

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

New Versace Embellished Cocktail Dress Italian size - 40 Black patent leather embellishment around the top, Strapless style, Corset insert, Fully lined in silk, Back zip closure. Mea...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Diane Freis Silk Blue + Pink Flowers and Plaid Stripes Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Diane Freis Silk Blue + Pink Flowers and Plaid Stripes Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Diane Freis Silk Blue + Pink Flowers and Plaid Stripes Vintage 80s Dress

By Diane Freis

Located in San Diego, CA

Pretty vintage 80s DIANE FREIS light blue and pink flowers and plaid silk dress ! As a vintage collector, I have always appreciated Diane Freis, as I always know it is a Freis piece ...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Black and purple jacquard silk draped cocktail dress Ungaro Parallèle Circa 1980
Black and purple jacquard silk draped cocktail dress Ungaro Parallèle Circa 1980

Black and purple jacquard silk draped cocktail dress Ungaro Parallèle Circa 1980

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black and purple jacquard silk draped and pleated. No fabric composition tag but main fabric probably silk jacquard and acetate or rayon lining. Shoulder pad. Boned. Draped on the w...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress
Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress

Incredible Vintage Bill Blass Black Silk Chiffon Ruffled Sequin Boho 70s Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutely insanely gorgeous vintage 1970s BILL BLASS black silk chiffon long sleeve dress! Features intricately detailed silk lace ruffles down the front of the dress, sleeves and c...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Leonard, Paris Strapless Silk Floral Print Gown with Silk Flower Corsage Bodice
Leonard, Paris Strapless Silk Floral Print Gown with Silk Flower Corsage Bodice

Leonard, Paris Strapless Silk Floral Print Gown with Silk Flower Corsage Bodice

By Leonard

Located in New Hope, PA

This strapless dress from Leonard, Paris is just so cheerful and feminine. The floral print seems to have every shade of every color under the rainbow set against a black background...

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Monique Lhuillier F/W17 strapless silk lace mermaid white wedding dress gown 10
Monique Lhuillier F/W17 strapless silk lace mermaid white wedding dress gown 10

Monique Lhuillier F/W17 strapless silk lace mermaid white wedding dress gown 10

By Monique Ihuillier

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE Please note that exact shipping rates will be calculated upon purchase depending on where you are based From Monique Lhuillier Fall 2017 bridal collection. This i...

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2010s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 80s Victor Costa Neiman Marcus Purple Metallic Silk Taffeta Dress + Belt
Vintage 80s Victor Costa Neiman Marcus Purple Metallic Silk Taffeta Dress + Belt

Vintage 80s Victor Costa Neiman Marcus Purple Metallic Silk Taffeta Dress + Belt

By Victor Costa

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible vintage 1980s / 80s VICTOR COSTA for NEIMAN MARCUS purple silk taffeta strapless dress and sash belt! Features accordian pleated ruffle along the bodice, down the front si...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress
1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress

1990s Couture Black Silk Hi - Lo Beaded Sleeveless 50s Style Cocktail Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1990s does 1950s demi couture black silk dress! Features a fitted bodice, with a flared high-low skirt. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and beads mixed with lave throughout. ...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Blush Silk Jersey Ruffled Cocktail Dress Made to Order
ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Blush Silk Jersey Ruffled Cocktail Dress Made to Order

ELIZABETH MASON COUTURE Blush Silk Jersey Ruffled Cocktail Dress Made to Order

By Elizabeth Mason Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Elizabeth Mason Couture This gown is composed of a pink mauve silk jersey ('Blush' hue) and features a draped ruffle design. This cocktail dress has a waist wrap. This effortl...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Jeannene Booher Black + Nude Silk Lace 1970s Short Sleeve Flirty Dress
Vintage Jeannene Booher Black + Nude Silk Lace 1970s Short Sleeve Flirty Dress

Vintage Jeannene Booher Black + Nude Silk Lace 1970s Short Sleeve Flirty Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage late 70s JEANNENE BOOHER black and nude silk lace dress! Features black French chantilly lace over a nude silk lace underlay. Slight puff sleeves with elastic cuffs...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

2000s Versace Blue Silk Gown
2000s Versace Blue Silk Gown

2000s Versace Blue Silk Gown

By Donatella Versace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Versace Blue silk bustier gown with straps and long hem. Size : 40 fit size 6) **small stains

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Jill Richards Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Layered Silk Skirt Size 6
Jill Richards Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Layered Silk Skirt Size 6

Jill Richards Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Layered Silk Skirt Size 6

By Jill Richards

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Jill Richards cocktail dress is composed of black lace and features a lovely layered black silk skirt, comes with velvet bow. There is a center back zipper. In excellent conditi...

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Kamal Couture Pink & Green Silk Bustier & Skirt Dress Set with Wrap/Sash
1980s Kamal Couture Pink & Green Silk Bustier & Skirt Dress Set with Wrap/Sash

1980s Kamal Couture Pink & Green Silk Bustier & Skirt Dress Set with Wrap/Sash

Located in Munich, DE

Amazing 1980s three-piece dress set by Kamal Haute Couture Munich. It consists of a bustier top, a skirt and a wrap or sash made from a wonderful shocking pink and emerald green dupi...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

BILL BLASS Black Silk Cocktail Draped Dress with Rose Detail Size 2
BILL BLASS Black Silk Cocktail Draped Dress with Rose Detail Size 2

BILL BLASS Black Silk Cocktail Draped Dress with Rose Detail Size 2

By Bill Blass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Bill Blass dress is composed of a black silk. Features a wrap style with side drape and rose accent. There are hook and closures with snaps. In great vintage condition. ...

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20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Mollie Parnis Silk Chiffon Maxi Gown with Velvet Dot Design, 1960s
Mollie Parnis Silk Chiffon Maxi Gown with Velvet Dot Design, 1960s

Mollie Parnis Silk Chiffon Maxi Gown with Velvet Dot Design, 1960s

By Mollie Parnis

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous 1960s Mollie Parnis sheer silk chiffon gown with velvet dot design and black slip underneath. Mollie Parnis label circa 1960s before Mollie Parnis started Boutique label in ...

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1960s American Maxi Dress

LEONARD Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Fruit Pattern & Bows Size 4-6
LEONARD Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Fruit Pattern & Bows Size 4-6

LEONARD Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Fruit Pattern & Bows Size 4-6

By Leonard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Leonard dress is composed of a black printed silk and features bow accents. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-referen...

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress
Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress

Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Larry Aldrich Black Silk Crepe Mini Cocktail Dress Covered in Rhinestones
1960s Larry Aldrich Black Silk Crepe Mini Cocktail Dress Covered in Rhinestones

1960s Larry Aldrich Black Silk Crepe Mini Cocktail Dress Covered in Rhinestones

By Larry Aldrich, Marie McCarthy

Located in Gresham, OR

A fabulous 1960s Marie McCarthy for Larry Aldrich black rayon crepe cocktail mini dress: banded neckline, sleeve gathered into cuff, darted with back zipper. Fully lined. Complete...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Holly's Harp Size Large Navy Blue Sequin Flapper Inispired Silk Dress
Vintage Holly's Harp Size Large Navy Blue Sequin Flapper Inispired Silk Dress

Vintage Holly's Harp Size Large Navy Blue Sequin Flapper Inispired Silk Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage HOLLY'S HARP for BERGDORF GOODMAN navy blue flapper inspired dress! Features signature layers of luxurious navy blue silk and black sequins throughout. Button closu...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

UNGARO Black Silk Gathered Cocktail Dress with Ruffle Detail Size 4-6
UNGARO Black Silk Gathered Cocktail Dress with Ruffle Detail Size 4-6

UNGARO Black Silk Gathered Cocktail Dress with Ruffle Detail Size 4-6

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Ungaro dress is composed of a fine black silk with a gathered detail throughout the bodice and a dramatic ruffle detail. There is a center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Jill Richards Black + Nude Silk Chiffon French Lace Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Jill Richards Black + Nude Silk Chiffon French Lace Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Jill Richards Black + Nude Silk Chiffon French Lace Vintage 80s Dress

By Jill Richards

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful Avant Garde 1980s JILL RICHARDS black and nude French lace and silk chiffon long sleeve cocktail dress ! Features a nude underlay on the bodice, with black French lace over...

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO Pink and White Silk Cocktail Dress with Floral Pattern Size 4
VALENTINO Pink and White Silk Cocktail Dress with Floral Pattern Size 4

VALENTINO Pink and White Silk Cocktail Dress with Floral Pattern Size 4

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Valentino dress is composed of a pink and white silk combination with floral print. Features a mock neck with ruched waist. There is a side zipper closure. In excellent vintag...

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Liancarlo Couture Size 12 90s Black Silk One Shoulder 1990s Sequin Dress
Vintage Liancarlo Couture Size 12 90s Black Silk One Shoulder 1990s Sequin Dress

Vintage Liancarlo Couture Size 12 90s Black Silk One Shoulder 1990s Sequin Dress

By Liancarlo, Liancarlo Couture

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1990s LIANCARLO COUTURE black silk sequined one shoulder dress! Features a black silk backdrop, with thousands of black hand-sewn sequins throughout. Layers of mesh...

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

MARTIER RAYMOND Ivory Silk Dress with Silver Metallic Floral Applique Size M
MARTIER RAYMOND Ivory Silk Dress with Silver Metallic Floral Applique Size M

MARTIER RAYMOND Ivory Silk Dress with Silver Metallic Floral Applique Size M

By Martier Raymond

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Martier Raymond dress is composed of an ivory hied silk and features silver floral metallic applique. There is a zipper closure and princess darts. In excellent vintage conditi...

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20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1960s Susan Small of London Black Pink Watercolor Rose Print 60s Silk Dress
1960s Susan Small of London Black Pink Watercolor Rose Print 60s Silk Dress

1960s Susan Small of London Black Pink Watercolor Rose Print 60s Silk Dress

By Susan Small

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 60s SUSAN SMALL of London black and pink watercolor rose print silk dress. Features a tailored bodice with a slightly fuller skirt.

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1960s English Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano Pink Silk Gown
John Galliano Pink Silk Gown

John Galliano Pink Silk Gown

By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A spectacular John Galliano silk gown in ombre shades of pink. The bodice has spaghetti straps and gathers onto 2 angled bands crossing at the waist. It has a 2 tier skirt, the sho...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Versace Silk Floral Print Pop Art Medusa Coin Strap Bustier Bodycon Dress
Versace Silk Floral Print Pop Art Medusa Coin Strap Bustier Bodycon Dress

Versace Silk Floral Print Pop Art Medusa Coin Strap Bustier Bodycon Dress

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Donatella Versace circa early 2000's. Vibrant color palette of overlapping green and orange tones. Graphic floral print is collaged as visual art and includes larger gree...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1990s Michael Kors Collection Size 2 Black Silk Shantung Strapless Vintage Dress
1990s Michael Kors Collection Size 2 Black Silk Shantung Strapless Vintage Dress

1990s Michael Kors Collection Size 2 Black Silk Shantung Strapless Vintage Dress

By Michael Kors

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy 90s MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION raw silk shantung strapless bodycon mini dress! Features a boned tailored bodice with a body hugging body. Super flattering fit with heavy attention ...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Black Gray White Leopard Animal Print Silk YSL Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Black Gray White Leopard Animal Print Silk YSL Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1990s Black Gray White Leopard Animal Print Silk YSL Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage early 90s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gache YSL leopard cheetah animal print black, grey and white silk dress ! Wrap style that buttons up the front.

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1970s Nikos-Takis Black Wool & Silk Chiffon Folkloric Maxi Dress w Embroidery
1970s Nikos-Takis Black Wool & Silk Chiffon Folkloric Maxi Dress w Embroidery

1970s Nikos-Takis Black Wool & Silk Chiffon Folkloric Maxi Dress w Embroidery

By Nikos and Takis

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s full length black wool couture dress is by Greek couture dress is by celebrated Greek designer Nikos-Takis.. This unusual piece features stylised gold embroidery on the hem and...

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1970s Greek Caftans

BALENCIAGA 2008  Ghesquiere Black Dress cotton silk crepe A-line belted FR36 S
BALENCIAGA 2008  Ghesquiere Black Dress cotton silk crepe A-line belted FR36 S

BALENCIAGA 2008 Ghesquiere Black Dress cotton silk crepe A-line belted FR36 S

By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA 2008 Ghesquiere Black Dress cotton silk crepe A-line belted FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00045 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: Black Dress Collection: 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN Vintage purple silk black lace trim ruched waist sheer dress FR38 M
LANVIN Vintage purple silk black lace trim ruched waist sheer dress FR38 M

LANVIN Vintage purple silk black lace trim ruched waist sheer dress FR38 M

By Alber Elbaz

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN Vintage purple silk black lace trim ruched waist sheer dress FR38 M Reference: CC/A00500 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Material: Silk Color: Purple, Black Pattern: Lace ...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

VERA WANG Vintage black one shoulder ruched waist silk lined dress US2 S
VERA WANG Vintage black one shoulder ruched waist silk lined dress US2 S

VERA WANG Vintage black one shoulder ruched waist silk lined dress US2 S

By Vera Wang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VERA WANG Vintage black one shoulder ruched waist silk lined dress US2 S Reference: CC/A00481 Brand: Vera Wang Material: Polyester, Blend Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Lin...

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2010s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

SPORTMAX Size XS Grey Black Silk Virgin Wool Blend Two Tone Pleated Dress
SPORTMAX Size XS Grey Black Silk Virgin Wool Blend Two Tone Pleated Dress

SPORTMAX Size XS Grey Black Silk Virgin Wool Blend Two Tone Pleated Dress

By Sportmax

Located in San Francisco, CA

SPORTMAX dress in a grey and black silk virgin wool blend fabric featuring a pleated bodice, drop waist, and contrasting pleated skirt. Made in Italy. Note: this garment has been pro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

LIAN CARLO Silk Purple Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Sleeves Size 2-4
LIAN CARLO Silk Purple Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Sleeves Size 2-4

LIAN CARLO Silk Purple Cocktail Dress with Ruffled Sleeves Size 2-4

By LIAN CARLO

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Lian Carlo cocktail dress is composed of a purple silk with yellow accents in a floral print. Features a ruched bodice. There are ruffled sleeves and a center back zipper. In e...

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Vintage Red Silk Wrap Style Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Vintage Red Silk Wrap Style Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Vintage Red Silk Wrap Style Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage red silk wrap style dress with black lace trim. This dress features : - Red silk with black lace trim. - Plunging bust. - Wrapped waist (wrap ...

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Black with Pink Roses Ruched Silk Jersey Dress Size 40
Gianni Versace Black with Pink Roses Ruched Silk Jersey Dress Size 40

Gianni Versace Black with Pink Roses Ruched Silk Jersey Dress Size 40

By Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a great vintage piece by Gianni Versace Couture. It is composed of a semi-sheer lined silk jersey blend floral print fabric. The dress is beautifully draped and ruched. There...

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

CAROLINA HERRERA teal green cream black silk fully beaded crystal dress US2 S
CAROLINA HERRERA teal green cream black silk fully beaded crystal dress US2 S

CAROLINA HERRERA teal green cream black silk fully beaded crystal dress US2 S

By Carolina Herrera

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CAROLINA HERRERA teal green cream black silk fully beaded crystal dress US2 S Reference: NKLL/A00528 Brand: Carolina Herrera Material: Silk Color: Cream, Green Pattern: Crystals Clos...

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2010s American Cocktail Dresses

Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40
Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40

Gianni Versace Couture FW 2001 Red Silk Tulle Feather Printed Cocktail Dress 40

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Montgomery, TX

An exquisite example of early 2000s couture, this dress is ideal for collectors, red carpet moments, or those seeking a wearable work of art. Crafted from layers of silk and tulle, t...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L
MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L

MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L

By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MIU MIU 2009 black silk satin bow top pleated mini dress IT44 L Reference: CC/A00494 Brand: Miu Miu Designer: Miuccia Prada Collection: 2009 Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Soli...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

LANVIN 2007  Alber Elbaz  midnight blue silk gathered ruched draped dress FR38 M
LANVIN 2007  Alber Elbaz  midnight blue silk gathered ruched draped dress FR38 M

LANVIN 2007 Alber Elbaz midnight blue silk gathered ruched draped dress FR38 M

By Alber Elbaz

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LANVIN 2007 Alber Elbaz midnight blue silk gathered ruched draped dress FR38 M Reference: CC/A00446 Brand: Lanvin Designer: Alber Elbaz Collection: 2007 Material: Silk Color: Blue ...

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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

ANDREA ODICINI Black Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress with Peplum Size 42
ANDREA ODICINI Black Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress with Peplum Size 42

ANDREA ODICINI Black Silk Floral Print Cocktail Dress with Peplum Size 42

By Andrea Odicini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Andrea Odicini cocktail dress is composed of a black floral print silk with a bias cut edge (piping). The off the shoulder style design is accented by a structured peplum deta...

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20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Amazing Fully Beaded Sequined Pearl Silk Fringe Dress
Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Amazing Fully Beaded Sequined Pearl Silk Fringe Dress

Vintage Lillie Rubin 1990s Amazing Fully Beaded Sequined Pearl Silk Fringe Dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage early 90s LILLIE RUBIN black beaded, sequined, and pearled silk cocktail flapper dress! Heavily hand beaded black seed beads throughout the skirt. Gold and silver seq...

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1990s American 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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