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S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress
S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress

S/S2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapeless silk dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S 2001 Gucci by Tom Ford runway strapless silk dress This Gucci strapless dress from the Spring

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Early 2000s Mini Dress

Karl Lagerfeld Silk Slip Dress 1990s
Karl Lagerfeld Silk Slip Dress 1990s

Karl Lagerfeld Silk Slip Dress 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk slip style dress by Karl Lagerfeld. It consists of 3 layers- the top of lace

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

AnnaCat 1960's Japonesque Silk Dress
AnnaCat 1960's Japonesque Silk Dress

AnnaCat 1960's Japonesque Silk Dress

By AnnaCat

Located in Sharon, CT

A swinging London 60's Maxi Dress with a Japonesque nod by the important Bromton Road London

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1960s English Evening Dresses

Mary McFadden Couture Silk Dress 1980s
Mary McFadden Couture Silk Dress 1980s

Mary McFadden Couture Silk Dress 1980s

By Mary McFadden

Located in Water Mill, NY

A pretty rose pink silk dress with her signature micro pleating from Mary McFadden's Couture line

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Vintage 1989 Spring/Summer Brown Silk Chiffon Evening Set
Valentino Vintage 1989 Spring/Summer Brown Silk Chiffon Evening Set

Valentino Vintage 1989 Spring/Summer Brown Silk Chiffon Evening Set

By Valentino

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

An exceptionally rare documented two-piece evening ensemble from Valentino, designed for the Spring

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Leonard silk dress
Leonard silk dress

Leonard silk dress

By Leonard

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LÉONARD - (Made in Italy) Flower silk dress. Size 40IT. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape
Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape

Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous deep red silk dress with an attached cape from Valentino. It has an elaborately

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Gina Fratini 1970's Angel Sleeve Silk Dress
Vintage Gina Fratini 1970's Angel Sleeve Silk Dress

Vintage Gina Fratini 1970's Angel Sleeve Silk Dress

By Gina Fratini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

major effect on the wearability of this beautiful dress. Material: 100% Silk, Crepe Fabric, Black Nylon

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1970s Maxi Dress

Vintage silk dress
Vintage silk dress

Vintage silk dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Black silk muslin dress edged with feathers. Composition and size labels missing, it fits

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Emilio Pucci Fall 2009 Silk Dress / IT 40 / Excellent Condition
Emilio Pucci Fall 2009 Silk Dress / IT 40 / Excellent Condition

Emilio Pucci Fall 2009 Silk Dress / IT 40 / Excellent Condition

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Vintage Emilio Pucci silk dress, Fall 2009. Perfect proportions and Italian chic! 🇮🇹✨ I present

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

Gucci Ruffle Neck Silk Halter Dress
Gucci Ruffle Neck Silk Halter Dress

Gucci Ruffle Neck Silk Halter Dress

By Frida Giannini, Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black silk halter dress from Gucci. It is body skimming with a fabulous silk organza

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Etro silk dress
Etro silk dress

Etro silk dress

By Etro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ETRO - (Made in Italy) Long flowing silk dress with arabesque pattern on a turquoise background

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2010s Italian Chemises

Janice Wainwright Dress - 1980s Vintage - Printed Silk - Split Detail
Janice Wainwright Dress - 1980s Vintage - Printed Silk - Split Detail

Janice Wainwright Dress - 1980s Vintage - Printed Silk - Split Detail

By Janice Wainwright

Located in KENT, GB

Product Details: Janice Wainwright Printed Panel Silk Dress - Turn Up Sleeve Detail - Front &

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1980s British Maxi Dress

Jean Varon Silk Maxi Dress 1970s
Jean Varon Silk Maxi Dress 1970s

Jean Varon Silk Maxi Dress 1970s

By Jean Varon

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful Jean Varon silk maxi dress in an abstract grey, coral and off-white pattern. The bodice

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1970s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pucci silk dress
Pucci silk dress

Pucci silk dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PUCCI - (Made in Italy) Long stretch viscose and silk dress with a leaf and insect pattern. Collar

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Leather and Silk Strapless Dress
Valentino Leather and Silk Strapless Dress

Valentino Leather and Silk Strapless Dress

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous leather and silk dress from Valentino. It is strapless with alternating curved

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Cavalli silk dress
Cavalli silk dress

Cavalli silk dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CAVALLI - Mini silk dress printed with pink and blue flowers, and with a cheetah-print edging. The

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Early 2000s European Cocktail Dresses

Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993
Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993

Jean-Louis Scherrer Ivory Silk Dress Haute Couture, 1993

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jean-Louis Scherrer - (Made in France) Ivory silk dress with gold and pink big flower appliqués

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20th Century French Maxi Dress

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress
Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress

Jean Louis 1960s Silk Tiered Dress

By Jean Louis, JEAN LOUIS COUTURE

Located in Water Mill, NY

A black silk micro pleated gown from Jean Louis. The dress has a fitted bodice with a boned inner

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2012 Saint Laurent Silk Long Dress
2012 Saint Laurent Silk Long Dress

2012 Saint Laurent Silk Long Dress

By Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

2012 Saint Laurent silk dress From the 2012 Collection by Stefano Pilati Pink; Pleated Accents

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress
Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress

Prada S/S 2005 Majestic Silk Embelished Mini Dress

By Miuccia Prada, Prada

Located in Boca Raton, FL

favorite colors – a rich brown-ochre rust– this shantung silk dress is alluring and elegant at once. The A

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

Vintage Christian Dior Silk Maxi Dress with Rhinestones, Size 38
Vintage Christian Dior Silk Maxi Dress with Rhinestones, Size 38

Vintage Christian Dior Silk Maxi Dress with Rhinestones, Size 38

By Christian Dior

Located in CACHAN, FR

Magnificent long maxi Dior dress. made of silk. Buttons on the side of the dress. worn once. En

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21st Century and Contemporary French Maxi Dress

Black Isabel Marant Silk Ruched Mini Dress Size FR 34
Black Isabel Marant Silk Ruched Mini Dress Size FR 34

Black Isabel Marant Silk Ruched Mini Dress Size FR 34

By Isabel Marant

Located in New York, NY

Black silk ruched mini dress by Isabel Marant. V-neck. Long sleeves. Zip closure at back. 33" bust

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mini Dress

Maison Margiela Black Silk Dress 2010s
Maison Margiela Black Silk Dress 2010s

Maison Margiela Black Silk Dress 2010s

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in London, GB

Maison Martin Margiela - MM6 label - Black silk dress with pockets - Bow detail - 100% Silk

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2010s Evening Dresses

Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets
Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets

Valentino Silk Dress with Lace Insets

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible black silk dress by Valentino. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a solid silk skirt

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress

Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress

By Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pamella Roland Silk Leopard Print Strapless Evening Gown and Jacket
Pamella Roland Silk Leopard Print Strapless Evening Gown and Jacket

Pamella Roland Silk Leopard Print Strapless Evening Gown and Jacket

By Pamella Roland

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Halle Berry, and Angelina Jolie. Intriguingly made from a leopard printed silk, this evening gown

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Museum quality Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown
Museum quality Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown

Museum quality Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel black silk taffeta one shoulder evening gown from circa late 80s collection

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1980s French Evening Gowns

1950s Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1950s Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress

1950s Vintage Black Silk Cocktail Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1950s black raw silk cocktail dress with origami flower detail at the waist. Classic 1950s

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress
Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress

Krizia Vintage Braided Silk Bodice Black Formal Maxi Dress

By Krizia

Located in Sparks, NV

Simple but chic black maxi dress by Krizia featuring a braided silk bodice, sweetheart bustline

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Late 20th Century Italian Maxi Dress

1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress
1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress

1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in London, GB

This Guy Laroche cocktail dress really epitomises the fun spirit and dynamic silhouette trends of

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1980s French Mini Dress

1960s CARDINALI silk brocade jacquard dress
1960s CARDINALI silk brocade jacquard dress

1960s CARDINALI silk brocade jacquard dress

By Marilyn Lewis, Cardinali

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 1970 Cardinali silk brocade dress. 3/4 sleeve. Bust: 32"/ Waist: 30"/ Hip:34" / length

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1960s American Evening Dresses

New Gucci Silk Crepe de Chine Floral Print Dress IT42
New Gucci Silk Crepe de Chine Floral Print Dress IT42

New Gucci Silk Crepe de Chine Floral Print Dress IT42

By Gucci

Located in Brossard, QC

Gucci Silk Crepe de Chine Floral Print Dress The Gucci Silk Crepe de Chine Floral Print Dress

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Maxi Dress

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Couture Silk Skirt and Evening Top
Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Couture Silk Skirt and Evening Top

Vintage Tomasz Starzewski Couture Silk Skirt and Evening Top

By Tomasz Starzewski

Located in London, GB

A head turning vintage outfit from Tomasz Starzewski Couture. In a crimson red silk , the top is

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lilac silk asymmetrical backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
Lilac silk asymmetrical backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

Lilac silk asymmetrical backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER

By Alexandre Vauthier

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Lilac silk backless dress. Body inside the dress with snap closure. Invisible zip and hook&eye

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2010s Evening Dresses

Black silk side drape evening gown Carolina Herrera New-York
Black silk side drape evening gown Carolina Herrera New-York

Black silk side drape evening gown Carolina Herrera New-York

By Carolina Herrera

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black silk side drape evening gown. Padded bra and boned bustier inside the dress. NEW with tag

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2010s American Evening Dresses

Just Cavalli Red & Gold Silk Oriental Japanese Print Maxi Dress
Just Cavalli Red & Gold Silk Oriental Japanese Print Maxi Dress

Just Cavalli Red & Gold Silk Oriental Japanese Print Maxi Dress

By Just Cavalli

Located in Jersey City, NJ

A striking and sensual piece by Just Cavalli, this red and gold printed dress channels bold, exotic

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Early 2000s Maxi Dress

Roberto Cavalli Turquoise Silk Rhinestone Bodice Strapless Evening Gown  42
Roberto Cavalli Turquoise Silk Rhinestone Bodice Strapless Evening Gown  42

Roberto Cavalli Turquoise Silk Rhinestone Bodice Strapless Evening Gown 42

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Roberto Cavalli strapless turquoise silk evening gown with a with crystal rhinestone bodice 42

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

J Mendel silk chiffon print dress
J Mendel silk chiffon print dress

J Mendel silk chiffon print dress

By J Mendel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful J Mendel silk chiffon print dress. Bust: 32"/ Waist: 32"/ Hip: 34"? Lengh: 48"

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christopher Kane US 6 Silk Net Panel Mini Dress
Christopher Kane US 6 Silk Net Panel Mini Dress

Christopher Kane US 6 Silk Net Panel Mini Dress

By Christopher Kane

Located in Amman, JO

Bold, modern, and undeniably chic—this Christopher Kane black sheer panel mini dress is a show

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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Mini Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Dress
Vintage Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Dress

Vintage Bruce Oldfield Couture Silk Dress

By Bruce Oldfield

Located in London, GB

A lovely vintage silk dress by Bruce Oldfield Couture. The dress is in a black, white and grey

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jacques Fath Silk Taffeta Maxi Dress
Jacques Fath Silk Taffeta Maxi Dress

Jacques Fath Silk Taffeta Maxi Dress

By Jacques Fath

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jacques Fath - Silk taffeta maxi dress with midnight blue velvet and gold metal buttons with

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1970s French Evening Gowns

Valentino Cotton and Silk Butterfly Dress
Valentino Cotton and Silk Butterfly Dress

Valentino Cotton and Silk Butterfly Dress

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Valentino -(Made in Italy) Cotton and silk dress featuring multicolored butterflies. Size indicated

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Balmain Wool and Silk Black Dress
Balmain Wool and Silk Black Dress

Balmain Wool and Silk Black Dress

By Balmain

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Balmain - Dress composed of wool and silk. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 36FR/38FR

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Sonia Rykiel Silk Dress, Size 38FR
Sonia Rykiel Silk Dress, Size 38FR

Sonia Rykiel Silk Dress, Size 38FR

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Sonia Rykiel (Made in France) Dress composed of silk chiffon. No composition or size tag, it fits a

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Halter Dress
Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Halter Dress

Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Halter Dress

By Leonard

Located in New York, NY

Sexy Leonard Paris Silk Jersey Halter Dress in black with iconic Leonard pattern placements. Floral

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1970s French Evening Dresses

1960's EISA BALENCIAGA haute couture vibrant pink silk dress
1960's EISA BALENCIAGA haute couture vibrant pink silk dress

1960's EISA BALENCIAGA haute couture vibrant pink silk dress

By Eisa, Balenciaga

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Stunning silk dress designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for Spanish atelier EISA. This dress is a

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1960s Spanish Mini Dress

Vintage MOSCHINO Neckties Bustier Silk Dress
Vintage MOSCHINO Neckties Bustier Silk Dress

Vintage MOSCHINO Neckties Bustier Silk Dress

By Moschino Couture

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage MOSCHINO Neckties Bustier Silk Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Christian Lacroix 2000’s Satin Silk Floor Length Maxi Dress
Vintage Christian Lacroix 2000’s Satin Silk Floor Length Maxi Dress

Vintage Christian Lacroix 2000’s Satin Silk Floor Length Maxi Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Sheffield, GB

A colourful abstract 2000’s satin silk maxi dress by Christian Lacroix. Featuring a scarf tie

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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

Colourful Caroline Charles Silk Shift Dress
Colourful Caroline Charles Silk Shift Dress

Colourful Caroline Charles Silk Shift Dress

By Caroline Charles

Located in London, GB

A stunning dress by Caroline Charles , in a wonderful colour combination. The dress is silk inside

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Early 2000s 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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