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Tomas Starzewski Couture Silk Evening Outfit
Tomas Starzewski Couture Silk Evening Outfit

Tomas Starzewski Couture Silk Evening Outfit

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Tomas Starzewski Couture Silk Evening Outfit

By Tomasz Starzewski

Located in London, GB

A wonderful evening outfit by Tomasz Starzewski Couture. The outift comprises a skirt, top and

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress
Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Dress

By Georges Rech

Located in Eivissa, ES

Georges Rech 1980s Black Silk Taffeta Dress with Oversized Collar Striking and sculptural, this

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1980s Maxi Dress

THIERRY MUGLER Silk midi dress vintage
THIERRY MUGLER Silk midi dress vintage

THIERRY MUGLER Silk midi dress vintage

By Thierry Mugler

Located in CACHAN, FR

Beige silk belted midi dress by Thierry Mugler. The dress features a shirt collar, a cross closure

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1990s French Mini Dress

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Pale Mauve Silk Strapless Evening Dress, SS 2003
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Pale Mauve Silk Strapless Evening Dress, SS 2003

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Pale Mauve Silk Strapless Evening Dress, SS 2003

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

Strapless evening dress in pale mauve silk, constructed with diagonally placed inverted darts that

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk and Lace Evening Dress, FW 2003
Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk and Lace Evening Dress, FW 2003

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Black Silk and Lace Evening Dress, FW 2003

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

: Silk, Lace ▪ Details: This black sheer evening dress is made of silk and lace. It features a fitted

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline
Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline

Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in New Hope, PA

Black silk crepe is used for this classically elegant long sleeved dress with a square neckline

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Gucci by Tom Ford black silk ruched evening dress with tired skirt, ss 2003
Gucci by Tom Ford black silk ruched evening dress with tired skirt, ss 2003

Gucci by Tom Ford black silk ruched evening dress with tired skirt, ss 2003

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in London, GB

▪ Gucci evening dress ▪ Creative Director: Tom Ford ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from black

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline
Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline

Galanos Black Silk Crepe Evening Dress with Unusual Diamante Neckline

By Galanos, James Galanos

Located in New Hope, PA

Black silk crepe is used for this classically elegant long sleeved dress with a square neckline

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Print Draped Silk Cocktail Evening Dress 42
NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Print Draped Silk Cocktail Evening Dress 42

NEW Emilio Pucci Signature Print Draped Silk Cocktail Evening Dress 42

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful Emilio Pucci Silk Dress In the famous signature print A special limited edition in the

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

UNWORN Valentino Silk Tropical Birds Print Cape Evening Cocktail Dress 8
UNWORN Valentino Silk Tropical Birds Print Cape Evening Cocktail Dress 8

UNWORN Valentino Silk Tropical Birds Print Cape Evening Cocktail Dress 8

By Valentino

Located in Switzerland, CH

This Valentino dress has been crafted in Italy from featherweight navy silk crepe de chine and is

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Dior Silk Dress Cruise Collection, 2015
Dior Silk Dress Cruise Collection, 2015

Dior Silk Dress Cruise Collection, 2015

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Silk twill dress.2015 Cruise Collection. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR

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21st Century and Contemporary Maxi Dress

Antonino Valenti Silk Dress
Antonino Valenti Silk Dress

Antonino Valenti Silk Dress

Located in New York, NY

Antonino Valenti silk dress with a fitted top and voluminous skirt. The first layer is a flesh

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Gianni Versace studded evening dress, c. 1990s
Gianni Versace studded evening dress, c. 1990s

Gianni Versace studded evening dress, c. 1990s

By Gianni Versace

Located in London, GB

A Gianni Versace studded silk jersey evening dress from the 1990s. It 42 - Fr 38

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Purple Silk Single Shoulder Silk Evening Gown 1970's
Halston Purple Silk Single Shoulder Silk Evening Gown 1970's

Halston Purple Silk Single Shoulder Silk Evening Gown 1970's

By Halston

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Halston purple silk evening gown with a single shoulder strap and wrap skirt featuring a

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Blue Silk Velvet Dress by Annoushka Hempel
Blue Silk Velvet Dress by Annoushka Hempel

Blue Silk Velvet Dress by Annoushka Hempel

Located in London, GB

A chic and luxurious silk velvet dress by Annoushka Hempel. In a wonderful soft fabric, the dress

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Early 2000s English Maxi Dress

Tom Ford silk organza evening dress in a lattice of blue glass beads, ss 2013
Tom Ford silk organza evening dress in a lattice of blue glass beads, ss 2013

Tom Ford silk organza evening dress in a lattice of blue glass beads, ss 2013

By Tom Ford

Located in London, GB

▪ Evening dress comprising; skirt and top ▪ Constructed with black silk organza and a lattice of

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Silk Dress - '90s
Valentino Silk Dress - '90s

Valentino Silk Dress - '90s

By Valentino

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Crafted from soft chiffon silk in black, this vintage dress features a flowy midi silhouette, tie

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1990s Evening Dresses

Gucci by Tom Ford black bias cut silk crepe chiffon evening slip dress, ss 1997
Gucci by Tom Ford black bias cut silk crepe chiffon evening slip dress, ss 1997

Gucci by Tom Ford black bias cut silk crepe chiffon evening slip dress, ss 1997

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

▪ Gucci black evening slip dress ▪ Designed by Tom Ford ▪ Spring-Summer 1997 ▪ Constructed from

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Ribbon Cut-Out Evening Dress with Train, FW 2002
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Ribbon Cut-Out Evening Dress with Train, FW 2002

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Silk Ribbon Cut-Out Evening Dress with Train, FW 2002

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 2002: A black silk evening gown with a halter neckline and a floor

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress — Fall/Winter 2003
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress — Fall/Winter 2003

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress — Fall/Winter 2003

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Chiffon Evening Dress — Fall/Winter 2003 An exceptionally elegant

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8
NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8

NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Switzerland, CH

INCREDIBLE VALENTINO GRECIAN GODDESS IVORY SILK EVENING GOWN Gorgeous off-white evening gown

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2010s Italian Wedding Dresses

Vintage Bellville Sassoon Silk Velvet Evening Gown
Vintage Bellville Sassoon Silk Velvet Evening Gown

Vintage Bellville Sassoon Silk Velvet Evening Gown

By Bellville Sassoon

Located in London, GB

A great vintage gown by Bellville Sassoon. In a silk velvet paisley like print, the colours include

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Chloe Silk Dress
Vintage Chloe Silk Dress

Vintage Chloe Silk Dress

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

A very pretty vintage silk dress by Chloe. The dress has a light caramel background, with a

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2006 Vintage John Galliano Black Silk Embellished Bias Cut Flapper Evening Dress
2006 Vintage John Galliano Black Silk Embellished Bias Cut Flapper Evening Dress

2006 Vintage John Galliano Black Silk Embellished Bias Cut Flapper Evening Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Sheffield, GB

A Beautiful 2006 John Galliano flapper style dress. Crafted in a matt black pure silk with pale

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42

UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42

By Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Silk V-Neck Evening Gown
Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Silk V-Neck Evening Gown

Gucci by Tom Ford 1999 Black Silk V-Neck Evening Gown

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Kingston, NY

-defining tenure at Gucci, this rare black evening gown hails from the house’s 1999 collection. Crafted from

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Elizabeth Arden 1960s Silk Sequined Paisley Evening Gown
Elizabeth Arden 1960s Silk Sequined Paisley Evening Gown

Elizabeth Arden 1960s Silk Sequined Paisley Evening Gown

By Elizabeth Arden

Located in Kingston, NY

Late 1960s Elizabeth Arden silk evening gown in a richly saturated paisley print of coral, saffron

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1960s American Evening Dresses

UNWORN Versace by Tim Roeloff Art Print Silk Cocktail Evening Dress 38
UNWORN Versace by Tim Roeloff Art Print Silk Cocktail Evening Dress 38

UNWORN Versace by Tim Roeloff Art Print Silk Cocktail Evening Dress 38

By Versace, Versace & Tim Roeloffs

Located in Switzerland, CH

GORGEOUS VERSACE SILK DRESS WITH AMAZING ART PRINT BY FAMOUS TIM ROELOFF Roeloffs fused images

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior evening dress 2008
Christian Dior evening dress 2008

Christian Dior evening dress 2008

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Plum silk muslin evening dress with a cut in bias. A shoulder with drapery

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Spring 2008 CC Silk Halter Dress
Chanel Spring 2008 CC Silk Halter Dress

Chanel Spring 2008 CC Silk Halter Dress

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Whimsical Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld 'CC' Silk Halter Dress! Circa Chanel's Spring 2008 collection

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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL
Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL

Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL

By Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Black Stretch Silk Cloque Wiggle Dress, Studio VL from the 1980's. Off the shoulder banded neckline

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1980s American Mini Dress

New Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress IT40
New Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress IT40

New Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress IT40

By Gucci

Located in Brossard, QC

Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress The Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress is a stunning

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

New Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress IT42
New Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress IT42

New Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress IT42

By Gucci

Located in Brossard, QC

Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress The Gucci Fuchsia Silk Maxi Shirt Dress is a stunning

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage Silk Mini Dress
Vintage Silk Mini Dress

Vintage Silk Mini Dress

Located in London, GB

A great vintage mini dress/summer cover up.. The dress is in an orange , black and red print with

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and 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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