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Cotton and silk summer dress with branded fabric Thierry Mugler
Cotton and silk summer dress with branded fabric Thierry Mugler

Cotton and silk summer dress with branded fabric Thierry Mugler

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Cotton and silk summer dress with branded fabric . Main fabric composition: 78% cotton, 22% silk

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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Summer Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Summer Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Summer Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

Summer mood with this vintage YSL flower print dress ! This wrap-style piece is crafted in a

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Unbleached wild silk summer dress - France Circa 1930-1940
Unbleached wild silk summer dress - France Circa 1930-1940

Unbleached wild silk summer dress - France Circa 1930-1940

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1930-1940 France Elegant summer dress in unbleached raw silk from the 1930s-1940s, inspired

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1930s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Dress
Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Dress

Bill Blass Floral Print Silk Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in New Hope, PA

Bill Blass designed this gorgeous silk dress in the 1980's using a beautiful floral silk in shades

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Late 20th Century American Summer Dresses

1990s Perry Ellis Silk Rose Print Slip Dress
1990s Perry Ellis Silk Rose Print Slip Dress

1990s Perry Ellis Silk Rose Print Slip Dress

By Perry Ellis

Located in London, GB

a deeper lavender hue. Inside, there is a lilac silk-satin slip. The dress fastens at the left hip

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1990s Chinese Summer Dresses

1960s Mustard Paisley Silk Short-Sleeve Pleated Dress
1960s Mustard Paisley Silk Short-Sleeve Pleated Dress

1960s Mustard Paisley Silk Short-Sleeve Pleated Dress

Located in London, GB

This timeless 1960s silk dress is crafted from a smooth silk and printed all-over with a classic

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1960s American Summer Dresses

1970s Harry Algo Printed Green & White Silk Chiffon Dress
1970s Harry Algo Printed Green & White Silk Chiffon Dress

1970s Harry Algo Printed Green & White Silk Chiffon Dress

By Harry Algo

Located in London, GB

white, printed silk chiffon, the dress is cut to a simple shift silhouette, with darting below the bust

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1970s French Summer Dresses

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Metallic Silk Jacquard Dress with Jacket
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Metallic Silk Jacquard Dress with Jacket

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Metallic Silk Jacquard Dress with Jacket

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

90s Jean Paul Gaultier metallic light brown bias cut silk jacquard slip dress with chain strap and

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1990s French Summer Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Abstract Keyhole Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Abstract Keyhole Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Abstract Keyhole Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent silk summer dress with

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20th Century French Day Dresses

Gucci Silk Chiffon Two Piece Ensemble
Gucci Silk Chiffon Two Piece Ensemble

Gucci Silk Chiffon Two Piece Ensemble

By Gucci

Located in Geneva, CH

A 70's silk chiffon summer ensemble in a Madras print by Gucci. The top features an elastic waist

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1970s Italian Summer Dresses

Claude Montana Black Silk Cut Out Gown, 1990s
Claude Montana Black Silk Cut Out Gown, 1990s

Claude Montana Black Silk Cut Out Gown, 1990s

By Claude Montana, Claude Montana Paris

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage Claude montana black silk and jersey cut out gown. Small - Medium Bust 36 inches

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1990s French Summer Dresses

90s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple Silk Blouse and Maxi Skirt Ensemble
90s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple Silk Blouse and Maxi Skirt Ensemble

90s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Purple Silk Blouse and Maxi Skirt Ensemble

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Classic 1990s Yves Saint Laurent aubergine ruffle silk blouse and maxi skirt set. Skirt has silk

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1990s French Summer Dresses

Black Chanel Spring/Summer 2008 Silk Dress
Black Chanel Spring/Summer 2008 Silk Dress

Black Chanel Spring/Summer 2008 Silk Dress

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Black silk cap sleeve dress by Chanel. From the Spring/Summer 2008 Collection. Crew neck. Keyhole

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21st Century and Contemporary European Day Dresses

Paule Ka silk dress Summer 2018
Paule Ka silk dress Summer 2018

Paule Ka silk dress Summer 2018

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

PAULE KA - Long dress in golden wild silk. Marked size 38FR, it is best suited to a 36FR. Summer

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2010s Maxi Dresses

A Vintage 1970s Silk abstract printed summer beach Dress
A Vintage 1970s Silk abstract printed summer beach Dress

A Vintage 1970s Silk abstract printed summer beach Dress

Located in London, GB

A lovely silk dress for summer in a mixture of green, black, blues and yellows. The dress has black

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1970s Unknown Day Dresses

Martin Margiela Spring Summer 1996 Vintage Trompe L'oeil Silk Dress
Martin Margiela Spring Summer 1996 Vintage Trompe L'oeil Silk Dress

Martin Margiela Spring Summer 1996 Vintage Trompe L'oeil Silk Dress

By Maison Martin Margiela

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Maison Martin Margiela’s Spring–Summer 1996 collection is known for its playful use of trompe-l’œil

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Chloé Spring/Summer 2022 Leather Patchwork Silk Maxi Dress FR36
Chloé Spring/Summer 2022 Leather Patchwork Silk Maxi Dress FR36

Chloé Spring/Summer 2022 Leather Patchwork Silk Maxi Dress FR36

By Chloé

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

From the Spring/Summer 2022 collection of Chloé, this remarkable dress exemplifies the maison’s

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2010s French Maxi Dresses

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Silk Dress, Spring/Summer 2004
Emanuel Ungaro Draped Silk Dress, Spring/Summer 2004

Emanuel Ungaro Draped Silk Dress, Spring/Summer 2004

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

An elegant variation of a runway standout, this black silk dress from Emanuel Ungaro’s Spring

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2003 Floral Silk Ruffled Dress IT42
Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2003 Floral Silk Ruffled Dress IT42

Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2003 Floral Silk Ruffled Dress IT42

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Berlin, DE

silk dress is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of early-2000s runway fashion. Crafted in

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2003 Pink Silk Pheasant Print Dress
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2003 Pink Silk Pheasant Print Dress

Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2003 Pink Silk Pheasant Print Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

A breathtaking silk slip-style dress from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection, crafted

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Dress, Spring-Summer 1967
Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Dress, Spring-Summer 1967

Guy Laroche Haute Couture Silk Dress, Spring-Summer 1967

By Guy Laroche

Located in Geneva, CH

colors chevron-patterned “Ziberline” silk, this short sleeves dress features a round collar and provides

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress
Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

Paco Rabanne Spring/Summer 1990 Rare Iconic Silk Dress

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Berlin, BE

whisper-thin silk and aerospace-grade silk mesh, the asymmetrical mini dress floats like a mirage across

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lolita Lempicka Red Silk Beaded Halter Dress, Spring/Summer 2001
Lolita Lempicka Red Silk Beaded Halter Dress, Spring/Summer 2001

Lolita Lempicka Red Silk Beaded Halter Dress, Spring/Summer 2001

By Lolita Lempicka

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

A rare and romantic piece from Lolita Lempicka’s Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this red silk

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

DDDominick Silk Seersucker Dress
DDDominick Silk Seersucker Dress

DDDominick Silk Seersucker Dress

Located in New York, NY

Lovely DDDominick Black Silk Seersucker versatile summer dress, simply cut with ruffled trim on

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1980s Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2008 Silk Floral Chiffon Gown IT 40
Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2008 Silk Floral Chiffon Gown IT 40

Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer 2008 Silk Floral Chiffon Gown IT 40

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

An exceptional silk chiffon gown from Dolce & Gabbana’s celebrated Spring Summer 2008

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

Hayley Menzies Portobello Silk Dress
Hayley Menzies Portobello Silk Dress

Hayley Menzies Portobello Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun silk dress for Spring /Summer by Hayley Menzies. In an interesting, green , black and white

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2010s Day Dresses

ZIMMERMANN 100% silk blush pink floral print ruffle trim summer dress Sz.1 S
ZIMMERMANN 100% silk blush pink floral print ruffle trim summer dress Sz.1 S

ZIMMERMANN 100% silk blush pink floral print ruffle trim summer dress Sz.1 S

By Zimmermann

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ZIMMERMANN 100% silk blush pink floral print ruffle trim summer dress Sz.1 S Reference: KNLM/A00157

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

Spring/Summer 2015 White Embroidered Silk Jacquard and Chiffon Dress
Spring/Summer 2015 White Embroidered Silk Jacquard and Chiffon Dress

Spring/Summer 2015 White Embroidered Silk Jacquard and Chiffon Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful dress from the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2015 collection by Sarah Burton. The off

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress
Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress

Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress

By Teal Traina

Located in New York, NY

Teal Traina Anglo Indian inspired silk gauze print dress in magenta, yellow, lavender on white

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

Silk Polka dot dress by Marilyn Moore
Silk Polka dot dress by Marilyn Moore

Silk Polka dot dress by Marilyn Moore

Located in London, GB

A wonderful Summer silk dress by Marilyn Moore. With a brown ( the new black) background and cream

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2010s British Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Yellow Silk Cheetah Print Ensemble, Spring/Summer 2004
Roberto Cavalli Yellow Silk Cheetah Print Ensemble, Spring/Summer 2004

Roberto Cavalli Yellow Silk Cheetah Print Ensemble, Spring/Summer 2004

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

A striking two-piece ensemble from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection, featuring a

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli, Purple Leopard Print Silk Ensemble, Spring/Summer 2000
Roberto Cavalli, Purple Leopard Print Silk Ensemble, Spring/Summer 2000

Roberto Cavalli, Purple Leopard Print Silk Ensemble, Spring/Summer 2000

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

This ethereal silk two-piece ensemble from Roberto Cavalli’s iconic Spring/Summer 2000 collection

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s CHLOE Abstract Print Multi Color Print Silk  Dress
1970s CHLOE Abstract Print Multi Color Print Silk  Dress

1970s CHLOE Abstract Print Multi Color Print Silk Dress

By Chloé

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s CHLOE Abstract Print Multi Color Print Silk Vintage summer day dress . Dress is inspired by

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1970s French Casual Dresses

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Silk Summer Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of silk summer dresses available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black silk summer dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in beige, brown and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 18th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Silk summer dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Christian Dior, John Galliano and Chanel are consistently popular. 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 Summer Dresses?

Prices for silk summer dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $95,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,996.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Silk Summer Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The symbolism of a silk dress is really a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate silk dresses with wealth and status because silk is a luxury material, while others merely appreciate its enveloping texture and link it with softness and sensuality. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silk dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.

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