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Vintage Donald Campbell Green Silk Dress
Vintage Donald Campbell Green Silk Dress

Vintage Donald Campbell Green Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A chic silk dinner dress by Donald Campbell. The dress has a v neckline with pleats under the

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Boutique Silk Dress 1960s
Geoffrey Beene Boutique Silk Dress 1960s

Geoffrey Beene Boutique Silk Dress 1960s

By Geoffrey Beene, Geoffrey Beene Boutique

Located in Water Mill, NY

A charming silk dress in a pink/black check from Geoffrey Beene. It has a black Peter pan collar

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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress and Jacket
Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress and Jacket

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress and Jacket

Located in London, GB

A great silk cocktail dress and jacket in an interesting and unusual garlic print . The dress has

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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress

1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche purple silk floral RUNWAY dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare. 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche purple floral silk dress exactly as seen on the

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1970s French Maxi Dress

Byblos Orange Silk Ruffle Dress 1992
Byblos Orange Silk Ruffle Dress 1992

Byblos Orange Silk Ruffle Dress 1992

By Byblos

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Byblos bright orange silk dress with flat front

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

COLLETTE DINNIGAN 100% silk bronze embellished neckline mini dress S
COLLETTE DINNIGAN 100% silk bronze embellished neckline mini dress S

COLLETTE DINNIGAN 100% silk bronze embellished neckline mini dress S

By Collette Dinnigan

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COLLETTE DINNIGAN 100% silk bronze embellished neckline mini dress S Reference: WECN/A00060 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Mini Dress

Mallinson's Satin Silk Belle Epoque Dress
Mallinson's Satin Silk Belle Epoque Dress

Mallinson's Satin Silk Belle Epoque Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Of basically an indescribable golden yellow, and constructed of the finest Satin/Silk, a beautiful

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Early 1900s American Evening Dresses

Zac Posen Z Spoke Abstract Silk Print Mini Dress Size XS
Zac Posen Z Spoke Abstract Silk Print Mini Dress Size XS

Zac Posen Z Spoke Abstract Silk Print Mini Dress Size XS

By Zac Posen

Located in London, GB

designer resale item. Details Multicolour- yellow, black Silk Dress Abstract print Mini

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dress

1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress
1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress

1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

'Jewel Colored' print, silk crepe long -nearly floor length evening dress. V yoke in front. Dress

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1940s Evening Dresses

1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress
1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress

1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress

Located in Alford, MA

Hard-to-find 1930s cocktail dress in excellent condition with a scoop-neck, sleeveless bodice of

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1930s American Evening Dresses

Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress
Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress

Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci A/W 2005 Teal Silk Dress. This dress Features a silk ruched front with panelled cuffs that

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zimmerman Silk Floral Dress
Zimmerman Silk Floral Dress

Zimmerman Silk Floral Dress

By Zimmermann

Located in London, GB

A pretty silk floral dress by Zimmerman. In black silk with a sophisticated floral print, the dress

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown
1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown

1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown

Located in Kingston, NY

An exquisite example of early 1930s craftsmanship, this vintage peach lace and silk chiffon gown

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Louis Féraud Black Silk Dress Embroidered with Beads and Sequins
Louis Féraud Black Silk Dress Embroidered with Beads and Sequins

Louis Féraud Black Silk Dress Embroidered with Beads and Sequins

By Louis Feraud

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Louis Féraud - (Made in Germany) Black silk dress embroidered with beads and sequins. Size 42FR

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1990s German Mini Dress

Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown
Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown

Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Francisco, CA

Geoffrey Beene textured silk strapless empire waist long evening dress. Amazing warm apricot color

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1970s Andrè Laug Taupe and Brown Silk Print Maxi Dress
1970s Andrè Laug Taupe and Brown Silk Print Maxi Dress

1970s Andrè Laug Taupe and Brown Silk Print Maxi Dress

By André Laug

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

70s Andrè Laug mocha and creme silk print maxi dress with beads. Size: 8/10 Bust: 40"/ Waist: 32

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1970s French Maxi Dress

Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress

Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures

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1990s French Evening Dresses

James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s
James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s

James Galanos Vintage Black Silk Velvet Evening Gown Circa 1970s-80s

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Elegant and understated, this vintage Galanos black velvet evening gown dates to the late 1970s to

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Christian Dior Couture Blue Silk Dress
1980s Christian Dior Couture Blue Silk Dress

1980s Christian Dior Couture Blue Silk Dress

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This 1980s French demi couture column dress is composed of swathes of blue chiffon silk, brought

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1980s French Evening Dresses

BURBERRY PRORSUM Pre-Fall 2013 Size XS Brown Camel Silk Evening Gown Long Dress
BURBERRY PRORSUM Pre-Fall 2013 Size XS Brown Camel Silk Evening Gown Long Dress

BURBERRY PRORSUM Pre-Fall 2013 Size XS Brown Camel Silk Evening Gown Long Dress

By Burberry Prorsum

Located in San Francisco, CA

BURBERRY PRORSUM Pre-Fall 2013 evening gown comes in a brown camel silk woven material featuring an

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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Black & White Chanel Cotton & Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size FR 44
Black & White Chanel Cotton & Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size FR 44

Black & White Chanel Cotton & Silk Long Sleeve Dress Size FR 44

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Black and white cotton and silk color block long sleeve dress by Chanel. Pussy bow tie at neck

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mini Dress

Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Tiered Silk Chiffon Strapless Evening Gown
Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Tiered Silk Chiffon Strapless Evening Gown

Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Tiered Silk Chiffon Strapless Evening Gown

By Lillie Rubin

Located in Sparks, NV

Fabric: Silk Dress Measurements: Bust: 32" Waist: 26" Hips: 34" Total Length: 50" Scarf Measurements

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Rick Owens S/S 2006 Tungsten Black Silk Evening Mermaid Gown
Rick Owens S/S 2006 Tungsten Black Silk Evening Mermaid Gown

Rick Owens S/S 2006 Tungsten Black Silk Evening Mermaid Gown

By Rick Owens

Located in Paris, FR

Rick Owens S/S 2006 Tungsten Black Silk Evening Mermaid Gown Perfect condition Executed in black

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Navy Giorgio Armani Velvet & Silk Strapless Evening Gown Size IT 40
Navy Giorgio Armani Velvet & Silk Strapless Evening Gown Size IT 40

Navy Giorgio Armani Velvet & Silk Strapless Evening Gown Size IT 40

By Giorgio Armani

Located in New York, NY

Navy velvet and silk strapless evening gown by Giorgio Armani. Geometric neckline. Back zip closure

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

1960s Hardy Amies Couture Silk Organza Dress
1960s Hardy Amies Couture Silk Organza Dress

1960s Hardy Amies Couture Silk Organza Dress

By Hardy Amies

Located in London, GB

This magnificent late 1950s or early 1960s Hardy Aimes couture silk organza occasion dress is a

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1950s British Evening Dresses

1960s French Batik Rainbow Silk Sleeveless Dress
1960s French Batik Rainbow Silk Sleeveless Dress

1960s French Batik Rainbow Silk Sleeveless Dress

Located in London, GB

printed silk chiffon using a batik technique. The dress has a fitted top with tiny cap-sleeves. The nipped

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1960s French Evening Dresses

Flirty Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress
Flirty Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress

Flirty Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress

Located in New York, NY

Charming Bias Silk Chiffon Beaded Dance Dress from the 1980's. Retailed by Mary Jane Denzer, a well

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1980s North American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Stavropoulos Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Floral Evening Gown
1970's Stavropoulos Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Floral Evening Gown

1970's Stavropoulos Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Floral Evening Gown

By George Stavropoulos

Located in Studio City, CA

1970's Stavropoulos bias cut white silk chiffon evening gown with floral pattern in yellow, pink

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Floral Lace Maxi Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Silk Floral Lace Maxi Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Floral Lace Maxi Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Dolce & Gabbana Silk Floral Lace Maxi Dress, a breathtaking and luxurious piece

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown
Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown

Ungaro archival embroidery and silk evening gown

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Archival Ungaro evening gown, amazing details embroidery, shorter on the front longer on the

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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Forte Forte Black Silk Maxi Dress
Forte Forte Black Silk Maxi Dress

Forte Forte Black Silk Maxi Dress

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Forte Forte Black Silk Maxi Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

- Sleeveless with shoulder straps - Open back - Rear bow tie detail - Floor length - Light fabric - Loose fit - Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Leonard Angel Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress 1970s
Leonard Angel Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress 1970s

Leonard Angel Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress 1970s

By Leonard

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous angel sleeve long dress from Leonard in a bold pattern of bright pink, tan, black an

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

John Galliano Gazette / Newspaper Butterfly Silk Dress
John Galliano Gazette / Newspaper Butterfly Silk Dress

John Galliano Gazette / Newspaper Butterfly Silk Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige

John Galliano Gazette Butterfly Silk Dress, size FR 40. Condition: Good.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Drape silk Dress Floral Pattern
Dolce & Gabbana Drape silk Dress Floral Pattern

Dolce & Gabbana Drape silk Dress Floral Pattern

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Dolce & Gabbana Drape silk Dress Floral Pattern Made in Italy Fits size 40 the condition is

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci New Silk Backless Dress SS 2013
Gucci New Silk Backless Dress SS 2013

Gucci New Silk Backless Dress SS 2013

By Frida Giannini, Gucci

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible black silk brocade dress with a blue, beige and gold petal pattern trim strategically

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Stavropoulos Couture  Burgundy Draped Silk Dress
1970s Stavropoulos Couture  Burgundy Draped Silk Dress

1970s Stavropoulos Couture Burgundy Draped Silk Dress

By George Stavropoulos

Located in Boca Raton, FL

this dress on a ballerina. Done in a luxurious couture quality burgundy silk that has a nice sheen

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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress
Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Art Deco Silk Velvet Dance Dress from the 1920's. Pull over tank top style with 2 tiers of

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1920s American Evening Dresses

Black evening dress with organza ruffles and tulle with drag ALBERTA FERRETTI
Black evening dress with organza ruffles and tulle with drag ALBERTA FERRETTI

Black evening dress with organza ruffles and tulle with drag ALBERTA FERRETTI

By Alberta Ferretti

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Long black bustier evening dress with silk organza ruffles on stretch polyester tulle body suit

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Lolita Lempicka S/S 1996 Runway Sheer Python Print Silk Maxi Dress
Lolita Lempicka S/S 1996 Runway Sheer Python Print Silk Maxi Dress

Lolita Lempicka S/S 1996 Runway Sheer Python Print Silk Maxi Dress

By Lolita Lempicka

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

floor-length maxi dress is masterfully crafted in France from 100% sheer silk, featuring an exquisite

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1990s French Maxi Dress

1960s Turquoise Linen and Silk Formal Dress
1960s Turquoise Linen and Silk Formal Dress

1960s Turquoise Linen and Silk Formal Dress

Located in London, GB

This late 1960s to early 1970s maxi dress is tailored from a vibrant turquoise linen and silk mix

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Pierre Cardin Silk Cape Back Dress 1960s
Pierre Cardin Silk Cape Back Dress 1960s

Pierre Cardin Silk Cape Back Dress 1960s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible dress from Pierre Cardin in off white silk with abstract navy shapes. The neckline

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Trim Silk Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Trim Silk Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Trim Silk Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk velvet dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has incredible topstitched leather

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Lacroix silk dress
Christian Lacroix silk dress

Christian Lacroix silk dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Wrap dress in black, white, and brown silk. Size M. Circa 2000

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Bill Blass Silk Cut Velvet Dress 1990s
Bill Blass Silk Cut Velvet Dress 1990s

Bill Blass Silk Cut Velvet Dress 1990s

By Bill Blass

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black semi sheer silk dress by Bill Blass covered with black velvet dots with grey

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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress
1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress

1950s Ben Reig Black Silk Ribbon Dress

By Ben Reig

Located in London, GB

This beautiful early 1950s black silk dress is likely to be by Omar Kiam for designer Ben Reig, a

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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Leather Straps
Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Leather Straps

Karl Lagerfeld Silk Dress with Leather Straps

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress by Karl Lagerfeld. It has functional, adjustable buckle black patent

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1995 Vintage Runway Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown
RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1995 Vintage Runway Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown

RICHARD TYLER COUTURE 1995 Vintage Runway Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown

By Richard Tyler Couture

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Richard Tyler Couture Vintage Runway SS95 Jet black liquid silk Sexy gathered/darted deep v neck

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1990s Evening Gowns

1990s Guy Laroche Couture Pink Silk Crepe Dress
1990s Guy Laroche Couture Pink Silk Crepe Dress

1990s Guy Laroche Couture Pink Silk Crepe Dress

By Guy Laroche

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Guy Laroche couture colour block evening gown which dates to between 1985 and 1991 and

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1990s French Evening Gowns

S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana lace-up bondage ruched silk midi dress
S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana lace-up bondage ruched silk midi dress

S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana lace-up bondage ruched silk midi dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Milano, Lombardia

S/S 2003 Dolce & Gabbana lace-up bondage ruched silk midi dress This runway midi dress from Dolce

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Early 2000s Mini Dress

Pauline Trigere 1980s Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress
Pauline Trigere 1980s Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress

Pauline Trigere 1980s Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress

By Pauline Trigère

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Chiffon Ruffle Dress. This black sheer silk chiffon dress captures the essence of sophistication with its

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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Grey Reem Acra Silk Embellished Sleeveless Evening Gown Size US S
Grey Reem Acra Silk Embellished Sleeveless Evening Gown Size US S

Grey Reem Acra Silk Embellished Sleeveless Evening Gown Size US S

By Reem Acra

Located in New York, NY

Grey silk sleeveless evening gown by Reem Acra. Scoop neckline. Bead and crystal-embellished

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21st Century and Contemporary European 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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