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Mr. Blackwell Cream Natural Silk Pencil Sheath Dress, Late 1950s
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1950s or early 60s Mr. Blackwell silk shift dress in a dark cream/natural color. Square neck
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1950s Casual Dresses

1960’s Haute Couture Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Geneva, CH
pastel green silk crepe. The flattering 60’s shift silhouette is enhanced with a band of light silver
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1960s Unknown Shift Cocktail Dresses

Prada by Miuccia Prada Black Silk Chiffon Box Pleated Shift Dress, ss 2000
By Prada
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Prada Silk Shift Dress ▪ Creative Director: Miuccia Prada ▪ Spring-Summer 2000 ▪
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Prada Early 2000s Deconstructed Striped Silk Dress with Bustier
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Kingston, NY
This Prada early 2000s dress epitomizes Miuccia Prada’s deconstructed approach to modern femininity
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Early 2000s Italian Shift Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Off Shoulder Blue Ruffles Silk Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 80s Yves Saint Laurent off shoulder blue silk organza, with ruffles and sequins cocktail
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1980s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

1980 Galanos Silk Chiffon Print Bold Shoulder Cocktail Dress W/ Crystal Beading
By Galanos, James Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
James Galanos 1980s silk devore cocktail dress embellished with a universe of crystals, beads and
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1980s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

CLASSY JEAN c.1910’s Edwardian Satouche Shell Silk Bishop Sleeve Midi Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
CLASSY JEAN c.1910’s Edwardian Satouche Embroidered Shell Silk Bishop Sleeve Midi Dress Brand
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1910s Shift Cocktail Dresses

SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Cubist Flapper Couture Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Thiensville, WI
SADIE NEMSER c.1920’s Art Deco Silk Beaded Embroidered Cubist Flapper Couture Dress Circa: 1920’s
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1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

Cobalt Plaid Thai Silk Pixie Cocktail Dress with Panel Bow, Saigon - S-M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
neckline to its smart 1960s cut. A head-turner. Sleeveless scoop neck shift dress with oversized flat bow
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1960s Vietnamese Shift Cocktail Dresses

1992 S/S Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Striped Silk Gown No.67074
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
1992 S/S Yves Saint Laurent haute couture no.67074 silk strapless evening gown with vertical
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1990s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

Silk Houndstooth Shift Dress Size M
By Mary Katrantzou
Located in London, GB
Silk Round neck Sleeveless Mini Shift Houndstooth embroidery Button fastening at back of neck
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Louis Feraud Multi Silk Print Shift Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Feraud Multi Silk Print Shift Dress - 12 This vintage silk multi-colored printed dress is in
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1980s German Day Dresses

Mary Katrantzou Silk Houndstooth Shift Dress Size M
By Mary Katrantzou
Located in London, GB
Multicolour Silk Round neck Sleeveless Knee-Length Shift Houndstooth embroidery
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Akris Ink Blue Shift Dress with Silk Lining
Located in London, GB
A chic shit dress by Akris. The dress is in a dark ink blue wool and lined in silk. The dress has
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2010s Swiss Day Dresses

DRIES VAN NOTEN Size 2 Multi-Color Print Silk Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
DRIES VAN NOTEN dress comes in a multi-color patchwork silk with a slip liner featuring a shift
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Emilio Pucci Black/Multi Abstract Silk Blend Sleeveless Shift Dress-US Size 10
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci Black/Multi Abstract Silk Blend Sleeveless Shift Dress-US Size 10 This beautiful
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

MSGM baby blue silk blend portrait print embellished shift dress L
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MSGM baby blue silk blend portrait print embellished shift dress L Reference: WECN/A00066 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Casual Dresses

1970 S Peach Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Straight Shift Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Beaded Straight Shift Cocktail Dress
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

FENDI black silk FLORAL CUT-OUT LAYERED Shift Dress 38 XS
By Fendi
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Fendi cap sleeve shift dress in black silk (100%) with floral cut-outs on the front
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

ERDEM blue pink silk 2020 FINNETTA FLORAL Shift Dress 8 XS
By Erdem
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Erdem 'Finnetta' belted floral print dress in black, pink, dusty rose, navy, blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MARC JACOBS Size 0 Silver Grey Silk Sequined Shift Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS dress comes in a gray and black sequined silk featuring a shift style, sleeveless, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

STELLA MCCARTNEY navy blue silk PAISLEY Sleeveless Shift Dress 40 S
By Stella McCartney
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Stella McCartney 2012 sleeveless dress in navy, blue, gray and black silk (100
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2010s Casual Dresses

CELINE Phoebe Philo nude black asymmetric layered silk sleeve shift dress FR38
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CELINE Phoebe Philo nude black asymmetric layered silk sleeve shift dress FR38 Reference: CC
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21st Century and Contemporary French Casual Dresses

Vintage GUCCI 2011 Pure Silk Copper Gold Chain Print Kaftan Shift Dress
By Gucci
Located in Sheffield, GB
Sublime 2011 GUCCI pure silk dress with coordinated twilly. An Elegant halter neck style, with a
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

1920S Blue Gold Silk Burnout Velvet Ruffled Shift Cocktail Dress With Floral
Located in New York, NY
1920S Blue & Gold Silk Burnout Velvet Ruffled Shift Cocktail Dress With Floral Beaded Appliqué
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1920s Casual Dresses

MARNI yellow silk linen TEXTURED 3/4 SLEEVE SHIFT Dress 40 S
By Marni
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Marni textured shift dress in lemon yellow silk (58%) and linen (42%). With 3/4
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

VALENTINO red black silk 2019 RUFFLED FLORAL CREPE SHIFT Dress 38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino 3/4 sleeve shift dress in red and black floral print silk crepe de chine
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2010s Casual Dresses

MARNI lime green 100% virgin wool overstitch silk lined shift dress IT36 XXS
By Marni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARNI lime green 100% virgin wool overstitch silk lined shift dress IT36 XXS Reference: MECG/A00173
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

RED VALENTINO blue silk BANDANA PRINT SHORT SLEEVE SHIFT Dress 44 L
By REDValentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic RED by Valentino short sleeve bandana print dress in midnight blue, black and taupe
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Casual Dresses

BURBERRY PRORSUM Size 4 Gunmetal Silk Blend Metallic Shift Dress
By Burberry Prorsum
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY PRORSUM dress comes in a gunmetal silk blend featuring a shift style, mesh panel, single
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

MARC JACOBS Size 12 Grey Black Silk Beaded Shift Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS dress comes in a grey & black beaded silk with a slip liner featuring a shift style
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1950s Silk Purple Floral Shift Midi Dress and Jacket
Located in London, GB
This late 1950s to early 1960s floral dress has a matching open-collar jacket - a timeless pairing
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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

BURBERRY PRORSUM Size 10 Beige Silk Shift Knee-Length Dress
By Burberry Prorsum
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY PRORSUM dress comes in a beige silk woven material featuring a piping detail neck and
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Beautiful 1960s Light Blue Silk Crepe Lace Bow Vintage 60s Shift Mini Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic beautiful 1960s pale blue lace + crepe + silk mini shift dress. Features a fitted bodice, with
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

HERMES black silk 2020 PROJECTS CARRE AU CRAYON Belted Shift Dress 34 XS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Projects Carre au Crayon belted dress in black and gray silk (100%) and the
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

HERMES red silk EPERON D OR BANDANA BOAT NECK Shift Dress 36 XS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Eperon d'Or Bandana dress in red silk (100%). Features a boat neck and long
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2010s Casual Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI Multicolor Signature Print Silk Hollywood Shift Tunic Dress 44
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Rare EMILIO PUCCI print tunic / shift style dress Signature piece with the timeless EMILIO PUCCI
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2010s Italian Tunics and Wrap Dresses

Dolce Gabbana silk chiffon Virgin Mary print diamanté shift dress, ss 1998
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana silk chiffon shift dress with Virgin Mary print decorated with diamanté, chiffon
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Dynasty Paisley Bright Colorful Silk Vintage 60s Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Dynasty
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s DYNASTY paisley bright colorful silk sleeveless shift dress ! Features a tailored bodice
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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses

ESCADA Size 6 Off White Silk Lace Boat Neck Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
ESCADA shift dress in an off white silk lace featuring a boat neck, geometric pattern, and back
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960 s Mod Op Art Signature Print Silk Jersey Knit Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Mod Op Art Signature Print Silk Jersey Knit Shift Dress Circa
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1960s Italian Casual Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Multi-color Op Art Signature Print Silk Jersey Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Multi-color Op Art Signature Print Silk Jersey Shift Dress Circa: 1960’s
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1960s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

CHLOE black crepe cream silk trim asymmetric ruffle shift dress FR36 S
By Chloé
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHLOE black crepe cream silk trim asymmetric ruffle shift dress FR36 S Reference: NKLL/A00524 Brand
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO 100% silk fuchsia pink keyhole side pleats shift dress IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 100% silk fuchsia pink keyhole side pleats shift dress IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02313
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

STELLA MCCARTNEY 2008 navy 100% silk bow neck shift dress IT38 XS
By Stella McCartney
Located in Hong Kong, NT
STELLA MCCARTNEY 2008 navy 100% silk bow neck shift dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00026 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI Vintage Size 8 Taupe Print Silk Long Sleeve Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage EMILIO PUCCI shift dress comes in taupe print silk jersey with a round neckline, tied belt
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

VERSACE purple silk blend silver studs colorblock mod shift dress IT42 M
By Versace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VERSACE purple silk blend silver studs colorblock mod shift dress IT42 M Reference: CC/A00390 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Size S Red Burgundy Silk Stripe Tank Shift Dress
By 3.1 Phillip Lim
Located in San Francisco, CA
3.1 PHILLIP LIM dress in a black silk featuring a tank style, all over sequined red and burgundy
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

CHANEL 08P black 100% silk ruched front boned waist shift dress FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 08P black 100% silk ruched front boned waist shift dress FR34 XS Reference: LNKO/A02271
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Joseph Magnin 1960s Navy Blue + Red Linen Silk Nautical Vintage 60s Shift Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s JOSEPH MAGNIN navy blue and red linen and silk blend nautical shift dress! A dead ringer
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Chic 1960s I Magnin Yellow Silk Shantung Rhinestone Bow Vintage 60s Shift Dress
By I Magnin and Co
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s I MAGNIN pale yellow silk shantung 60s shift dress! Features a bow at center collar
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Jerry Silverman Black Silk Bow Neck Shift Dress w Geometric Seams – M, 1960s
By Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman
Located in Tucson, AZ
dress is a minimalist sheath that appears simple but cleverly incorporates geometric seams that traverse
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe: Simple, drop
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Etro 1990s Black Silk Size 40 Floral Print Short Sleeve 90s Shift Dress
By Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1990s ETRO short bell sleeve textured silk shift sac dress with POCKETS! Features a jet black
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s Gold + Taupe + Brown Silk Brocade Regal Vintage 60s Mod Shift A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s gold, brown metallic and taupe silk brocade demi couture shift dress! Features a
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

DIOR Raf Simons red silk wool drape side crew neck mini shift dress FR38 M
By Raf Simons, Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
DIOR Raf Simons red silk wool drape side crew neck mini shift dress FR38 M Reference: NKLL/A00259
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mardi Gras Gold Silk Lame Colorful Shift Dress and Jacket, Vintage 60s Set
By Mardi Gras
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s MARDI GRAS gold lame silk colorful shift dress and jacket ensemble! Features a gold
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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

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Silk Shift Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary silk shift dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a silk shift dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Emilio Pucci, Flora Kung and Gucci 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 is a Silk Shift Dress?

The price for a silk shift dress starts at $116 and tops out at $8,294, and on average, selling for $610.

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Questions About Silk Shift Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    No single designer made the shift dress. Instead, the style evolved over time. Many fashion historians credit Coco Chanel's little black dress as an important precursor to the modern-day shift dress and Mary Quant for popularizing the style in the 1960s. Designer Lilly Pulitzer reinvented it with colorful, bold prints, while Yves Saint Laurent elevated it with a color block motif inspired by the painting Composition with Yellow, Red, Black, Blue, and Gray by Piet Mondrian. Explore a diverse assortment of shift dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 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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