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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

Helmut Lang SS00 Silk Organza Balloon Dress
By Helmut Lang
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
This iconic and very rare vintage Helmut Lang silk organza balloon shift dress from the Spring
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Blue Raw Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage sky blue raw silk cocktail dress. This shift style vintage cocktail dress has pretty
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
Oscar De La Renta Rose Print Lace Embellished Silk Blend Dress Magenta pink shift dress adorned
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

MARNI Size 2 Black Burgundy White Silk Abstract Long Sleeve Dress
By Marni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARNI dress comes in a black burgundy abstract silk woven material featuring a shift dress design
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1960s Beige Linen Geometric Design Dress Suit
Located in London, GB
quality silk blend which has been textured to give the appearance of shot-silk. The dress has a shift cut
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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Lanvin Alber Elbaz Turquoise Red Crocodile Effect Woven Chain Bag Spring 2009
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
glamorous femininity and featured an array of beautifully draped one shoulder tops and a shift-dresses in
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Ermanno Scervino Sleeveless Pink Silk Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
Ermanno Scervino Sleeveless Pink Silk Shift Dress
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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

Pierre Cardin ethnic printed silk shift dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
This Pierre Cardin ethnic print couture dress is from the 1960s. It has a shift body shape with a
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1960s American Shift Dresses

Bill Bass Leopard Silk Shift Dress
Located in Henrico, VA
This intricate dress by Bill Bass is to die for! It is made from 100% silk and is a beige and black
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Late 20th Century Chinese Shift Cocktail Dresses

FLORA KUNG Emerald Green Floral Print Silk Shift Dress - NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Condition: NEW WITH TAG. Flattering shift dress with self-belt and gentle bell sleeve. Exclusive
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Joseph Blue Snake Printed Silk Shift Dress S
By Joseph
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Effortlessly made into a chic design, this Joseph dress is easy to wear and easy to accessorize
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Diane Von Furstenberg Multicolor Printed Silk Shift Dress M
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

See by Chloe Black Cotton Knit Silk Shift Dress L
By See By Chloe
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your everyday elegance with this gorgeous dress. Impeccably tailored for a great fit, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Primavera 2016 "Taormina" Jeweled Silk Shift Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Dolce & Gabbana Primavera 2016 "Taormina" Jeweled Shift Dress. The big jeweled buttons in the back
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Kenzo Multicolor Abstract Polka Dot Print Silk Shift Dress M
By Kenzo
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
will remain a timeless classic in your wardrobe. A fine balance of comfort and style, this silk dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Pink Yellow Art Deco Print Silk Shift Dress Flora Kung NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Boat neck easy shift dress with 3/4 sleeves. Original Deco print from Flora Kung. Approximately 39
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2010s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Pink Yellow Deco twin print Silk Shift Dress by Flora Kung NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Boat neck easy shift dress with 3/4 sleeves. Original Deco print from Flora Kung. Photos were taken
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2010s American Tunics and Wrap Dresses

1970s Adolfo Pink and Cream Silk Spring Shift Dress
By Adolfo, Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Houston, TX
Check out this adorable light pink silk print dress from Adolfo! It is an iconic 70s look with
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1970s American Shift Dresses

Flora Kung Coral Stylized Floral silk jersey shift dress NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Easy and flattering tunic shift dress with belt in original signed stylized chrysanthemum floral
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Red Aqua mix print silk jersey shift dress NWT Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Easy and flattering tunic shift dress with belt in original red and aqua mint signed print
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Coral Orange FLORA KUNG Twin Print Floral silk jersey shift dress NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Easy and flattering tunic shift dress with belt in original signed Chrysanthemum print from New
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Hirshleifer Beaded Flowy Rainbow Shift Dress, 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Psychedelic paisley-esque rainbow print silk dress. Flowy shift with high beaded neckline and arm
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1970s Unknown Shift Dresses

Red Aqua Print Silk Jersey Twin Print Shift - NWT Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Flora Kung's Ella shift dress in red/aqua/oxblood/alabaster silk jersey twin print. 3/4 sleeves
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Puff Sleeve Silk Jersey Shift in Orange Pink Print - Flora Kung NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Easy slight-A-shape shift with puff sleeves and scoop neckline. Name: Flora Kung Nadine dress
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Floral Silk Jacquard Shift with Puff Sleeves - FLORA KUNG new but with FLAW
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
dress makes it flow beautifully. Wear it with a belt or enjoy it as a shift. Removable sleeve pads
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1980s American Shift Dresses

Amir Taghi Atelier Silk Lace Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Step into spring in this timeless Amir Taghi Atelier cream lace shift dress and matching shawl
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Givenchy Pink Silk Vintage Dress 1980s Paris
By Givenchy
Located in Vienna, AT
, easy to wear from size 38 till 42, with the belt you are able to size the dress Materials: 75 % silk 25
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1980s French Shift Dresses

Vintage Flora Kung NWT Vibrant Silk Sailor Dress
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
. Name: Flora Kung Tama dress. Entry: Back keyhole with self-button. Fabric: 100% silk jacquard. Print
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1990s American Shift Dresses

Flora Kung self-tie Plunge-V Printed Silk Dress
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
KUNG silk dresses are made in premiere quality, long-filament silk yarn which gives a natural simmering
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Matthew Williamson Peach Silk Dress with Silver Beading Accents
By Matthew Williamson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Pretty...Matthew Williamson Peach Silk Tunic Dress with Silver, White and Crystal Beading!
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shift Dresses

Orchid Print Silk Kimono Tee Dress - NWT Vintage Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Never used. Fresh from FLORA KUNG design library archive. Name: Flora Kung Orchid dress. Fabric
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1980s American Shift Dresses

Airbrush Print Puff Sleeve Silk Dress - NWT Vintage Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Style: Flora Kung Fiona dress. Fabric: 100% silk petal jacquard. Print: Airbrushed splash paint in
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1980s American Shift Dresses

Ecru Black Flora Kung Silk Print Tank Mini Dress NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Chic little easy four-season mini dress can be dressed up or down, paired with flats, stilettos or
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2010s American Shift Dresses

Green on green wave dots silk jersey polo dress FLORA KUNG
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Cool chic polo dress with 3/4 sleeves in green buttery silk jersey. Authentic FLORA KUNG silk
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Early 2000s American Shift Dresses

1990s Emilio Pucci Haute Couture Wool Silk Mod Dress with Belt Detail
By Emilio Pucci
Located in London, UK
A wonderful Emilio Pucci wool, cashmere and silk runway dress designed in 1997. Size Small to
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1990s Italian Shift Dresses

Colorful Silk Tee Dress in Modern Art Print - Flora Kung design library NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Flora Kung silk crepe Giza tee dress keyhole back. Easy to wear, easy to accessorize. Condition
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1980s American Shift Dresses

Gucci Ivory Silk Sheath Dress with Diamante Embellishments, c. 2000 s, Size M
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Dress is ivory with unique ruffle sleeves -100% silk satin, lined -Made in Italy Approximate
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Early 2000s Italian Shift Dresses

Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Silk Beaded Python Print Shift Dress, Spring 2000
By Tom Ford
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Tom Ford for Gucci, Spring-Summer 2000, silk sleeveless shift dress with keyhole at bust, bead
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Early 2000s Italian Shift Cocktail Dresses

1970s Adolfo Black and Purple Knit and Silk Ensemble
By Adolfo at Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Houston, TX
buttons and a beautiful purple and red plaid silk detachable collar. The sleeves taper then flare out at
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1970s American Shift Dresses

Comme des Garcons Silk Moiré Dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist sheath dress from Comme des Garcons is made out of black silk moiré. It has a round
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1990s Japanese Shift Cocktail Dresses

Albert Nipon Silk Pencil Dress with Multicolour Dots 1980s
By Albert Nipon
Located in Amsterdam, NH
ITEM DESCRIPTION Vintage silk pencil dress with multicolour dots by Albert Nipon from the 1980s
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1980s Hong Kong Shift Cocktail Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Runway Virgin Mary Silk Chiffon Print Dress, Spring 1998
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Dolce & Gabbana, Stromboli Collection, Spring-Summer 1998 silk chiffon sleeveless shift dress with
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1990s Italian Shift Cocktail Dresses

Hanae Mori for Neiman Marcus 80s floral silk dress size 8.
By Hanae Mori
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanae Mori for Neiman Marcus 1980s silk jacquard shift dress pleated angel flutter sleeves size 8
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1980s Shift Cocktail Dresses

1960s Silk Handmade Olive Green Shift Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Silk Handmade Olive Green Shift Dress. Fully lined. Back zip closure.
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1960s Day Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Purple Silk Satin Shift Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This easy to wear shift dress has unique gathers at the sleeves and a deep inverted pleat in the
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Green Silk Satin Sleeveless Shift Dress M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. This versatile green dress offers you the utmost comfort blended with sophistication. Flawlessly
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

90s Valentino Raw Silk Linen Shift Dress with Bow
By Valentino
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lovely little linen dress! Simple and classically chic with a little bow in front. Heathered shades
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Flora Kung black white rice print INDE shift silk dress
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Original rice print from Flora Kung. FLORA KUNG silk dresses are made in premiere quality, long
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Early 2000s American Casual Dresses

CHLOE Black Silk Dress Shift V-Neck Sleeveless Slip On Pockets Sz 34
By Chloé
Located in Hollywood, FL
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC CHLOE BLACK SLEEVELESS SILK DRESS Design: - Black silk sleeveless dress. - V
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2010s Day Dresses

Pink Yellow Deco Mix Print Silk Shift FLORA KUNG Dress NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Boat neck easy shift dress with 3/4 sleeves. Original Deco print from Flora Kung. Photos were taken
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2010s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Pink Yellow Deco Mix Print Silk Shift FLORA KUNG Dress NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Boat neck easy shift dress with 3/4 sleeves. Original Deco print from Flora Kung. Photos were taken
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2010s American Tunics and Wrap Dresses

Carrolyne Roehm Teal Silk Raised Paisley Print Long Sleeved Shift Dress
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful dress by Carrolyne Roehm is made from 100% silk and is fully lined. The dress has a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Turquoise silk jersey printed shirred shift LENA by Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
stylized rose print from Flora Kung. FLORA KUNG silk dresses are made in premiere quality, long-filament
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Early 2000s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Chloe Navy Blue Black Printed Silk Shift Dress
By Chloé
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Navy blue and black animal-printed silk shift dress by Chloe. Draped neck. Long
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shift Dresses

Chloe Vintage Black Silk Shift Dress with Red Piping, 1980s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980s CHLOE Black Silk Shift Dress with Red Piping. Button at the back and sleeve has red
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1980s French Shift Dresses

Henri Bendel Red Silk Shift Dress w/ Crystal Beading
By Henri Bendel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Henri Bendel Red Silk Shift Dress with Crystal Beading at Collar and Cuffs. Circa 90-91
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1990s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

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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.

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. 

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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 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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