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Silk Tent Dress

Miu Miu Silk Tent Dress - '00s
Miu Miu Silk Tent Dress - '00s

Miu Miu Silk Tent Dress - '00s

By Miu Miu

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The dress is cut in a characteristic “tent” shape, softly structured yet architectural, allowing the fabric to fall naturally while maintaining a sculptural presence.

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Schiaparelli Hot Pink Silk Dress & Coat Set Ensemble
Schiaparelli Hot Pink Silk Dress & Coat Set Ensemble

Schiaparelli Hot Pink Silk Dress & Coat Set Ensemble

By Schiaparelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A new Schiaparelli ensemble inspired by Schiaparelli's prediliction for the shade of hot pink. Silk tent dress with matching long sleeve coat.

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21st Century and Contemporary Dress and Coat Ensembles

DOLCE GABBANA 100% silk  black white floral sheer tie dress IT40 S
DOLCE GABBANA 100% silk  black white floral sheer tie dress IT40 S

DOLCE GABBANA 100% silk black white floral sheer tie dress IT40 S

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Hong Kong, NT

DOLCE GABBANA 100% silk black white floral sheer tie dress IT40 S Reference: GEGG/A00120 Brand: Dolce Gabbana Designer: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Material: Silk Color: Blac...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

FENDI white pink black silk blend cloque babydoll tent dress IT38 XS
FENDI white pink black silk blend cloque babydoll tent dress IT38 XS

FENDI white pink black silk blend cloque babydoll tent dress IT38 XS

By Fendi

Located in Hong Kong, NT

FENDI white pink black silk blend cloque babydoll tent dress IT38 XS Reference: NKLL/A00262 Brand: Fendi Material: Silk, Blend Color: Cream, Pink Pattern: Solid Closure: Slip On Lini...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

STELLA MCCARTNEY 2009  100% silk black zebra stripe print tent dress IT38 XS
STELLA MCCARTNEY 2009  100% silk black zebra stripe print tent dress IT38 XS

STELLA MCCARTNEY 2009 100% silk black zebra stripe print tent dress IT38 XS

By Stella McCartney

Located in Hong Kong, NT

STELLA MCCARTNEY 2009 100% silk black zebra stripe print tent dress IT38 XS Reference: DYTG/A00128 Brand: Stella McCartney Designer: Stella McCartney Collection: Pre-Fall 2009 Mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Casual Dresses

MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS
MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS

MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MELITTA BAUMEISTER 2019 cream silk cotton bow back midi tent dress US0 XS Reference: LNKO/A02340 Brand: Melitta Baumeister Collection: FW 2019 - Runway Material: Silk, Cotton Color: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

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David Hayes Black + White Silk Tuxedo Tent Dress
David Hayes Black + White Silk Tuxedo Tent Dress

David Hayes Black + White Silk Tuxedo Tent Dress

By David Hayes

Located in Yucca Valley, CA

Bustown Modern is absolutely in love with this monochrome vintage 1980's tent dress by David Hayes. Absolutely classic with a definite, on trend, modern feel.

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1980s American Day Dresses

Y2k Stephen Burrows Incredible Neon Green Silk Chiffon Tent Dress with Ruffles
Y2k Stephen Burrows Incredible Neon Green Silk Chiffon Tent Dress with Ruffles

Y2k Stephen Burrows Incredible Neon Green Silk Chiffon Tent Dress with Ruffles

By Stephen Burrows

Located in Greenport, NY

Y2k Stephen Burrows Incredible Neon Green Silk Chiffon Tent Dress with Ruffles with Sexy Straps 34” bust 33” front length 36” side length Stephen Burrows is an American fashion ...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Crochet Silk Versace Tent Dress
Crochet Silk Versace Tent Dress

Crochet Silk Versace Tent Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Versace black crushed silk tent dress with crochet lace with gold Versace safety pins.

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Silk Two Tone Tent Dress
Geoffrey Beene Silk Two Tone Tent Dress

Geoffrey Beene Silk Two Tone Tent Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, silver, grey, silk two tone, tent dress having long sleeves and no collar.Upper half of the dress is a silvery grey with flap breast pocket detail. lower half of the ...

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1980s American Day Dresses

Missoni Abstract Print Silk Knit Dress
Missoni Abstract Print Silk Knit Dress

Missoni Abstract Print Silk Knit Dress

By Missoni

Located in New York, NY

Missoni, terra cotta and black abstract print, silk knit tent dress with sash and dolman sleeve detail.

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Jacques Heim Silk Organza Cocktail Dress
Jacques Heim Silk Organza Cocktail Dress

Jacques Heim Silk Organza Cocktail Dress

By Jacques Heim

Located in New York, NY

Jacques Heim, 1960's, silk organza,dolman sleeve, "tent" shape dress with large graphic, abstract, floral print.

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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Geoffrey Beene Silk Chiné Warp-Printed Taffeta Tent Dress
1980s Geoffrey Beene Silk Chiné Warp-Printed Taffeta Tent Dress

1980s Geoffrey Beene Silk Chiné Warp-Printed Taffeta Tent Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Gresham, OR

A stunning 1980s Geoffrey Beene (unlabeled) silk chiné warp-printed taffeta tent dress or caftan with Watteau draped back front button neckline, silk charmeuse collar and front plack...

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1980s American Caftans

Chloe Dress Phoebe Philo Collection  Runway 2002   SZ 40FR
Chloe Dress Phoebe Philo Collection  Runway 2002   SZ 40FR

Chloe Dress Phoebe Philo Collection Runway 2002 SZ 40FR

By Chloé

Located in New York, NY

Chloé Silk Tent Dress From the Fall/Winter 2002 Collection by Phoebe Philo Black color.Beaded & Crystal Accents.

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1980s Saint Laurent Red and Purple Striped Silk Dress With Oversized Sleeves
1980s Saint Laurent Red and Purple Striped Silk Dress With Oversized Sleeves

1980s Saint Laurent Red and Purple Striped Silk Dress With Oversized Sleeves

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Dramatic and Vibrant vintage late 80s Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche red, purple and blue striped silk tent dress with 4 bows ( 2 front and 2 back).

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1980s French Evening Dresses

A 1980s Versace Istante Silk Tent Dress
A 1980s Versace Istante Silk Tent Dress

A 1980s Versace Istante Silk Tent Dress

By Versace

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A stunning 1980s Versace Istante silk shirt dress with an all over abstract and bold flower print, a hidden front button closure and red & silver detailed buttons on the collar and c...

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Vintage Blue and White Silk Polka Dot Tent Dress Size 6
Geoffrey Beene Vintage Blue and White Silk Polka Dot Tent Dress Size 6

Geoffrey Beene Vintage Blue and White Silk Polka Dot Tent Dress Size 6

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Portland, OR

The dress is similar to a tent dress, but not quite as full, and it has buttons in the front and side slit pockets.

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1980s American Informal Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Vintage Blue & White Silk Polka Dot Semi Tent Dress Size 6
Geoffrey Beene Vintage Blue & White Silk Polka Dot Semi Tent Dress Size 6

Geoffrey Beene Vintage Blue & White Silk Polka Dot Semi Tent Dress Size 6

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Portland, OR

The dress is similar to a tent dress, but not quite as full, and it has buttons in the front and side slit pockets.

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1980s American Informal Dresses

1970's Geoffrey Beene Black & Ivory Embroidered Silk Mod Babydoll Tent Dress
1970's Geoffrey Beene Black & Ivory Embroidered Silk Mod Babydoll Tent Dress

1970's Geoffrey Beene Black & Ivory Embroidered Silk Mod Babydoll Tent Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Geoffrey Beene made strong impressions with his courteous manner as well as his highly original style. He was a champion of minimalist design. His body-contoured dresses were marvels...

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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

S/S 1986 Stavropoulos Haute Couture Teal Tent Gown
S/S 1986 Stavropoulos Haute Couture Teal Tent Gown

S/S 1986 Stavropoulos Haute Couture Teal Tent Gown

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S/S 1986 Stavropoulos Haute Couture Teal Tent Gown

By George Stavropoulos

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 1986 Stavropoulos Haute Couture silk chiffon teal tent dress. Three-quarter bell sleeve with V-neck and concealed back zip closure.

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1980s Maxi Dresses

S/S 2005 Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Patterned Midi Dress
S/S 2005 Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Patterned Midi Dress

S/S 2005 Jean Paul Gaultier Silk Patterned Midi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 2005 Jean Paul Gaultier silk patterned tent dress. Pleated midi dress with green, turquoise and brown pattern throughout.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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By Ralph Lauren

Located in London, GB

This Y2K Ralph Lauren silk maxi dress is just about the closest design we have ever seen to the brand's custom made gown for Gwyneth Paltrow to attend the 71st Academy Awards where s...

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Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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By Bill Blass

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By Jacques Heim

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

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By Issey Miyake

Located in Munich, DE

Important and rare documented Spring/Summer 1991 black 'Dinosaur' silk jacket by Issey Miyake as presented on the runway. The twin of this jacket walked the runway in several colou...

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By Junya Watanabe

Located in Austin, TX

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By Valentino

Located in London, GB

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Located in University City, MO

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Located in Nashville, TN

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By Pierre Balmain

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Silk Tent Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary silk tent dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Purple, Blue and more. Finding the perfect silk tent dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Geoffrey Beene, Gianni Versace and David Hayes are consistently popular.

How Much is a Silk Tent Dress?

On average, a silk tent dress on 1stDibs sells for $595, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $3,200 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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 Tent Dress
  • 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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