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1970s Ossie Clark Ivory Silk Jacquard Maxi Dress
1970s Ossie Clark Ivory Silk Jacquard Maxi Dress

1970s Ossie Clark Ivory Silk Jacquard Maxi Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage 1970s Bohemian Ossie Clark ivory rayon jacquard maxi dress is exceptional. The rayon

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1970s British Maxi Dresses

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

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

1970s Pink Floral Print Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
1970s Pink Floral Print Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

1970s Pink Floral Print Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful Vintage 1970s Pastel pink, peach and light green floral print silk chiffon long sleeve

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Chanel Black Spaghetti Strap Backless Silk Maxi Dress
Chanel Black Spaghetti Strap Backless Silk Maxi Dress

Chanel Black Spaghetti Strap Backless Silk Maxi Dress

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage Chanel black silk maxi dress from 1995 A/W collection. - Slim spaghetti strap. - Slim

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1990s French Maxi Dress

Vintage Diane Freis Silk Patterned Dress
Vintage Diane Freis Silk Patterned Dress

Vintage Diane Freis Silk Patterned Dress

By Diane Freis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Diane Freis silk patterned dress captures the designer’s signature blend of bold color

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Late 20th Century Maxi Dresses

1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress
1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress

1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

A very special runway documented Valentino maxi dress from the spring 1978 collection and designed

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1970s Italian Maxi Dress

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

Make a timeless statement in this exclusive vintage Gina Fratini dress from the 1970s. Crafted from

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1970s Maxi Dress

2008 Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Evening Dress
2008 Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Evening Dress

2008 Roberto Cavalli Black Silk Evening Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Roberto Cavalli — Silk Evening Dress, 2008 Collection (Italy) Size: 40 (EUR) Material: 100% silk

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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress

Chanel Spring 2008 CC Silk Halter Dress
Chanel Spring 2008 CC Silk Halter Dress

Chanel Spring 2008 CC Silk Halter Dress

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

, Karl Lagerfeld presents this stunning vibrant multicolor maxi dress! 100% silk jersey is adorned in an

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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

Hanae Mori Haute Couture Printed Silk Chiffon Dress
Hanae Mori Haute Couture Printed Silk Chiffon Dress

Hanae Mori Haute Couture Printed Silk Chiffon Dress

By Hanae Mori

Located in London, GB

sleeves. The dress has generous amounts of the lightest tissue silk chiffon and can be worn loose and

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1970s Japanese Maxi Dress

Vintage Julian Rose Gown in Dove Grey Silk
Vintage Julian Rose Gown in Dove Grey Silk

Vintage Julian Rose Gown in Dove Grey Silk

By Julian Rose

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage silk gown by British designer Julian Rose. The dress has a layered top area with

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1960s English Maxi Dress

Vintage Gina Fratini Silk Maxi Dress
Vintage Gina Fratini Silk Maxi Dress

Vintage Gina Fratini Silk Maxi Dress

By Gina Fratini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace ethereal elegance with this exquisite vintage Gina Fratini silk maxi dress—a true

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Mid-20th Century European Evening Dresses and Gowns

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Black Slip Maxi Dress
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Black Slip Maxi Dress

LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Silk Black Slip Maxi Dress

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black 100% silk Pullover Has some stretch Has buttons on the

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1990s Evening Gowns

Valentino Vintage Silk Chiffon Abstract Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, 1970s
Valentino Vintage Silk Chiffon Abstract Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, 1970s

Valentino Vintage Silk Chiffon Abstract Long Sleeve Maxi Dress, 1970s

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

wonderful maxi style with center front rhinestone buttons and belt. In excellent vintage condition, some

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1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHADO RALPH RUCCI 2000's Vintage Silk Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
CHADO RALPH RUCCI 2000's Vintage Silk Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

CHADO RALPH RUCCI 2000's Vintage Silk Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress

By Chado Ralph Rucci

Located in Leonardo, NJ

% wool 40% silk but does not feel or look like wool at all, looks like silk Strapless with bustier inside

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt
1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt

1950s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Maxi Dress with Belt

Located in London, GB

A vibrant original 1950s silk chiffon couture made maxi-dress. The fabric is summery and playful

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1970s Rainbow Silk Chiffon Tiered Haute Couture Maxi Dress
1970s Rainbow Silk Chiffon Tiered Haute Couture Maxi Dress

1970s Rainbow Silk Chiffon Tiered Haute Couture Maxi Dress

Located in London, GB

This vivacious 1970s pure silk chiffon haute couture dress with rainbow hemline is of excellent

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1970s American Evening Gowns

2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress
2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

2009 Yves Saint Laurent Black Silk Strapless Maxi-Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

metal hook-and-eyes. The dress is lined with black silk-satin and it fastens at the rear with a hidden

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

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Vintage Silk Maxi Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary vintage silk maxi dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Beige and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a vintage silk maxi dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Oscar De La Renta, Emilio Pucci and Givenchy are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Silk Maxi Dress?

Prices for a vintage silk maxi dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $240 and can go as high as $12,750, while, on average they fetch $900.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses 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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