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2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown
2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown

2003 Alexander McQueen Silk Printed Strapless Draped Column Evening Gown

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Studio City, CA

2003 Alexander McQueen creme with yellow "batik-like" printed silk strapless, draped column gown

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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stewart Parvin London Designer Strapless Beaded Dark Blue Silk Evening Gown
Stewart Parvin London Designer Strapless Beaded Dark Blue Silk Evening Gown

Stewart Parvin London Designer Strapless Beaded Dark Blue Silk Evening Gown

Located in New Hope, PA

lightly gathered below the jewels. The dress and the full lining are 100% silk. The bodice is boned and

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21st Century and Contemporary English Evening Dresses

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

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

Vintage Amanda Wakeley Black Silk Cocktail Dress
Vintage Amanda Wakeley Black Silk Cocktail Dress

Vintage Amanda Wakeley Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Amanda Wakeley

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage cocktail / dinner dress by Amanda Wakeley main line. The outerfabric and lining are

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Antique purple silk dress
Antique purple silk dress

Antique purple silk dress

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Vintage transparent silk muslin dress with long sleeves, and patches entirely embroidered

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Strapless Black Silk Dress
1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Strapless Black Silk Dress

1980s Vicky Tiel Couture Strapless Black Silk Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in London, GB

This elegant black couture evening gown by Vicky Tiel with gathered silk jersey bodice and silk

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Silk Dress Embroidered with Sequins, 1960s-1970s
Silk Dress Embroidered with Sequins, 1960s-1970s

Silk Dress Embroidered with Sequins, 1960s-1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Silk dress embroidered with sequins and beads. Circa 1960s-1970s. No signature. No composition or

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20th Century Evening Gowns

1974 COURREGES abstract printed silk dress with ruffles
1974 COURREGES abstract printed silk dress with ruffles

1974 COURREGES abstract printed silk dress with ruffles

By André Courrèges

Located in San Fransisco, CA

1974 silk dress by Courrèges in an ivory tone with a scattered green abstract print. The cut is

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Tony Armstrong Raw Silk Turquoise Dress
1960s Tony Armstrong Raw Silk Turquoise Dress

1960s Tony Armstrong Raw Silk Turquoise Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1960s Tony Armstrong evening dress is cut in a classic and flattering column silhouette with a

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1960s British Evening Dresses

1950s Black Strapless Silk Tafetta Cocktail Dress
1950s Black Strapless Silk Tafetta Cocktail Dress

1950s Black Strapless Silk Tafetta Cocktail Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950s Black silk taffeta strapless cocktail dress with white graffiti print. Perfect for wedding or

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1950s American Evening Gowns

Vintage 1920s Silk Dress with Decorative Belt
Vintage 1920s Silk Dress with Decorative Belt

Vintage 1920s Silk Dress with Decorative Belt

Located in London, GB

A pretty 1920s silk dress with a decorative belt. This 1920s silk dress has a drop waist with

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2003 Silk Animal Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2003 Silk Animal Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2003 Silk Animal Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

Vintage Roberto Cavalli 2003 animal print midi dress. Features bustier style with cross back

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Azzaro Silk Chiffon Sequined Dress, Size 36FR
Azzaro Silk Chiffon Sequined Dress, Size 36FR

Azzaro Silk Chiffon Sequined Dress, Size 36FR

By Loris Azzaro Paris, Loris Azzaro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Azzaro (Made in France) Dress in silk chiffon embroidered with sequins. No composition or size tag

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1980s French Evening Dresses

Versace Silk Bustier Dress with Leather Straps
Versace Silk Bustier Dress with Leather Straps

Versace Silk Bustier Dress with Leather Straps

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous black silk dress with laser cut patent leather trim from Versace. It has intricate

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli silk dress
Roberto Cavalli silk dress

Roberto Cavalli silk dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CAVALLI - (Made in Italy) Black silk caftan dress embroidered with pearls. No size indicated, it

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2010s Italian Caftans

1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress
1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress

1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress

By Frank Usher

Located in London, GB

An original vintage 1950s evening dress from renowned British occasion wear designer Frank Usher

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1950s British Evening Dresses

Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Silk Cut Out Dress Dress, 1970s
Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Silk Cut Out Dress Dress, 1970s

Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Silk Cut Out Dress Dress, 1970s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

silk, this Saz by Surjit & Adarsh Gill Dress is whimsical and seductive at once. The dress derives

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ematite Silk Dress - '00s
Ematite Silk Dress - '00s

Ematite Silk Dress - '00s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Introducing the Ematite Silk Dress. Made with soft chiffon silk and featuring a wrap style, this

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Early 2000s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

2006 Zac Posen Runway Documented Yellow Silk Dress
2006 Zac Posen Runway Documented Yellow Silk Dress

2006 Zac Posen Runway Documented Yellow Silk Dress

By Zac Posen

Located in London, GB

couture-level craftsmanship to the contemporary fashion scene. This buttercup-yellow dress walked the

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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses

Lela Rose Red Silk Dress with Appliques
Lela Rose Red Silk Dress with Appliques

Lela Rose Red Silk Dress with Appliques

By Lela Rose

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lela Rose Red Silk Dress w/ Appliques - 4 This stunning nylon and silk dress is in excellent

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Silk Velvet and Lace Dress
Vintage 1920s Silk Velvet and Lace Dress

Vintage 1920s Silk Velvet and Lace Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty dress from the 1920s in a rust /gold colour silk velvet and biscuit colour lace. The

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Halston Silk Chiffon Jersey Grecian Goddess Dress
Halston Silk Chiffon Jersey Grecian Goddess Dress

Halston Silk Chiffon Jersey Grecian Goddess Dress

By Halston

Located in New York, NY

Halston's iconic ivory cream fine silk jersey two piece Grecian goddess dress. The separate

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1970s American Evening Gowns

1980's Oscar de la Renta Lavender Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress
1980's Oscar de la Renta Lavender Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress

1980's Oscar de la Renta Lavender Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Lavender silk chiffon beaded evening dress by Oscar de la Renta. Fabric has an all over devoree

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1980s American Evening Dresses

1980s Louis Feraud Silk Orange Pleated Chiffon Dress
1980s Louis Feraud Silk Orange Pleated Chiffon Dress

1980s Louis Feraud Silk Orange Pleated Chiffon Dress

By Louis Feraud

Located in London, GB

This is mid to late1980s midi dress by Louis Feraud is perfect for an occasion or summer party. It

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1980s German Evening Dresses

Valentino Black Floral Print Silk Dress 1970s
Valentino Black Floral Print Silk Dress 1970s

Valentino Black Floral Print Silk Dress 1970s

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Carnate, IT

Valentino Boutique Night Dress. Circa 1979. The composition label is missing. This Valentino dress

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses

Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress
Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress

Dauphin, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress

Located in New York, NY

Chic and glamourous Dauphin, Saint Tropez, France Silk Hand Painted Batik Dress on fine silk

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Louis Feraud Vintage 1990s Pink Silk Evening Gown Draped Back Size 10
Louis Feraud Vintage 1990s Pink Silk Evening Gown Draped Back Size 10

Louis Feraud Vintage 1990s Pink Silk Evening Gown Draped Back Size 10

By Louis Feraud, Louis Feraud Paris

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

beautifully crafted from fluid pink silk and designed with a striking draped back for added movement and

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1990s Croatian Evening Gowns

1960s Helena Barbieri Black Silk Chiffon Dress
1960s Helena Barbieri Black Silk Chiffon Dress

1960s Helena Barbieri Black Silk Chiffon Dress

By Helena Barbieri

Located in London, GB

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri. This piece

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Hooded Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Hooded Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Hooded Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Studio City, CA

1990s Yves Saint Laurent dramatic black silk dress with hood that can be worn up or down. Features

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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Tom Ford Dusty Pink Silk Evening Gown
Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Tom Ford Dusty Pink Silk Evening Gown

Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Tom Ford Dusty Pink Silk Evening Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Oakland, CA

YSL dusty pink silk floor-length dress, very much in the style of 1930s glamour. Back zipper

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chloé by Stella McCartney Dandelion Print Silk Strapless Maxi Dress, SS 1998
Chloé by Stella McCartney Dandelion Print Silk Strapless Maxi Dress, SS 1998

Chloé by Stella McCartney Dandelion Print Silk Strapless Maxi Dress, SS 1998

By Chloé, Stella McCartney

Located in London, GB

: Silk ▪ Size: approx. FR40/42 - UK12/14 - US8/10 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Mannequin

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1990s French Maxi Dress

1980s  Valentino Red Silk Jersey Open Back Dress
1980s  Valentino Red Silk Jersey Open Back Dress

1980s Valentino Red Silk Jersey Open Back Dress

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1983 VALENTINO boutique silk jersey red ( more berry tone) long sleeve dress with open back ( drape

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Floral Silk Long Sleeve Mini Dress YSL, 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Floral Silk Long Sleeve Mini Dress YSL, 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Floral Silk Long Sleeve Mini Dress YSL, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

motif mini dress. Done in a luminous silk jacquard, this dress features a print of white, red, and

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1980s French Mini Dress

Vintage Japanese Kimono Silk Brocade Ceremonial Dress
Vintage Japanese Kimono Silk Brocade Ceremonial Dress

Vintage Japanese Kimono Silk Brocade Ceremonial Dress

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a

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20th Century Japanese Evening Gowns

Romeo Gigli Black Silk Chiffon Dress or Skirt
Romeo Gigli Black Silk Chiffon Dress or Skirt

Romeo Gigli Black Silk Chiffon Dress or Skirt

By Romeo Gigli

Located in New Hope, PA

Romeo Gigli has designed a very clever strapless silk blend dress that can be worn in so many

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Fall/Winter 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk dress Tie-Dye
Fall/Winter 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk dress Tie-Dye

Fall/Winter 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk dress Tie-Dye

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Fall/Winter 2000 Christian Dior by John Galliano Iconic!

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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

Saint Laurent  Black Silk Gold Dot Cut Out Back Mini Dress YSL
Saint Laurent  Black Silk Gold Dot Cut Out Back Mini Dress YSL

Saint Laurent Black Silk Gold Dot Cut Out Back Mini Dress YSL

By Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

defined Hips: 36 inches Length: 36 inches This dress is half-lined in a solid black silk from the waist

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2010s French Mini Dress

A Vintage 1970s grey printed silk evening gown by Gina Fratini
A Vintage 1970s grey printed silk evening gown by Gina Fratini

A Vintage 1970s grey printed silk evening gown by Gina Fratini

By Gina Fratini

Located in London, GB

A stunning silk gown by Gina Fratini. The dress is made of silk in a black, grey and white print

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress
2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress

2006 Runway Christian Lacroix Silk Patchwork Floral Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in London, GB

renowned for his maximalist designs. An identical, longer version of this dress was presented on the

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Early 2000s French Evening 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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