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Rag Bone Navy Multicolor Silk Striped Dress
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Navy and multicolor silk striped dress by Rag & Bone. Sleeveless. V-neck. Button
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shift Dresses

Paola Quadretti Firenze silk print afternoon dress
By Paola Quadretti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
elegant and feminine...Hand made, short sleeve printed silk dress in turquoise, ivory white and black with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shift Dresses

Japanese Embroidered Silk Organza over Linen Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
A sheer blue grey silk organza is stitched to a linen/cotton lining in a charming circular pattern
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Late 20th Century Japanese Shift Dresses

Gucci Dress - Painted Floral Print Silk Ruffled Bow Collar A Line Dress
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
GUCCI shift dress comes in a gorgeous floral painting print silk twill and features a tied band
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shift Dresses

1960s Emilio Pucci aqua geometric silk day dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Emilio Pucci aqua geometric silk day dress...V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves, side bust darts
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1960s Italian Shift Dresses

CELINE Size 4 Navy White Silk Abstract Sleeveless Dress
By Celine
Located in San Francisco, CA
CELINE dress comes in a navy & white abstract print silk featuring a shift style, brown velvet trim
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

60s Embellished Silk Organza Shift Dress w/ Liner
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 60s Vegas style shift dress in pale yellow: silk organza beaded, rhinestones and
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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Silk Green Purple Floral Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing 1980s floral printed silk dress! Made of 100% Yves Saint Laurent silk with detailed green
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1980s Italian Shift Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Brown Silk Floral Print Sheath Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown and tan floral print silk shift dress with keyhole detail at chest. Back
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheath Dresses

RONNY KOBO Size S Pink Silk Blend One Shoulder Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
RONNY KOBO dress comes in a pink abstract print silk blend featuring a one shoulder style, self-te
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR black white silk ASYMMETRIC DRAPED Dress 38 S
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior long-sleeve dress in black and off-white silk (100%) with a round neck. Has an
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shift Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR black silk tulle NET Layered Midi Dress XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Christian Dior two layers long net dress in black tulle and silk (missing content
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white silk FLORAL Off The Shoulder Dress M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Alexander McQueen carmen-neckline babydoll dress in off-white, yellow, orange, green and
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

Dries Van Noten Maxi Shirt Silk Dress Brown 1990s Vintage
By Dries van Noten
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Dries Van Noten vintage 90s maxi shirt dress. Long shirt, wide model, transparent. Brown and black
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1990s Belgian Shift Dresses

1970s Ungaro Parallele silk floral print on print tunic dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Traditional French peasant smock design dress from Ungaro Parallele, this style was reinvented by
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1970s French Shift Dresses

Vintage 1970 s Silk Black + White Graphic Print I. Magnin Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning construction! This lined silk dress is phenomenal quality. Every stitch has been carefully
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1970s American Shift Dresses

ESCADA Size 8 Beige Silk Knit Beaded Neckline Boat Neck Dress
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
ESCADA dress comes in silk blend knit with fringe stripes, boat neck, shot sleeves, and beaded
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

ETRO beige ochre silk chiffon 2016 PAISLEY MAXI Dress 40 S
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro SS'16 ruffled paisley maxi dress in beige, tan, ochre, red, sky blue, and green
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Navy Blue Draped Top Silk Pencil Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2009 navy silk dress with asymmetrical draped detailing at bodice and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shift Dresses

PRADA Navy Blue Silk Sleeveless Pleated Shift Cocktail Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Thiensville, WI
Prada navy blue silk sleeveless shift cocktail dress. Designed by Miuccia Prada. Scoop neckline
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shift Cocktail Dresses

ETRO forest green purple silk wool SHORT SLEEVE Dress 46 XL
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro short-sleeve dress in dark forest green, violet, sand, black, and red silk (55
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

ETRO red wool silk 2020 Floral Belted Maxi Dress 40 S
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro floral belted maxi dress in red wool (70%) and silk (30%) with multicolored
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shift Dresses

DOLCE GABBANA brown silk LEOPARD PRINT Midi Shirt Dress 40 S
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dolce & Gabbana midi leopard print shirt dress in brown, beige, black silk (96%) and
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

AKRIS Size 8 Green Silk Canvas High Neck Pleated Back Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
AKRIS shift dress comes in bold green silk canvas and features a high boat neck front, cap sleeves
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Shift Dresses

Oscar de la Renta New Merlot Red Silk Print Fitted Shirt Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta printed silk mikado slim fit shirt dress in red/merlot. Split cuffs, fully lined
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shift Dresses

RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Size M Blue Silk Satin Spaghetti Strap Slip Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION slip dress comes in a stunning glossy navy blue silk satin and
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1990s Italian Shift Dresses

MIU MIU coral black white silk COLORBLOCK Sleeveless Mini Dress 40 S
By Miu Miu
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Miu Miu drop-waist dress in black, coral, and off-white silk (100%). With v neck and
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

ETRO white yellow green silk STRIPED WIDE SLEEVELESS MAXI Dress 42 M
By Etro
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Etro sleeveless maxi-dress in white, indigo, black, mustard, and green silk (100
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

MISSONI Size L Black Multi-Color Chevron Silk Knit Long Sleeve Scrrop Neck Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
MISSONI shift dress comes in a light weight black textured silk knit with multi-color chevron
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shift Dresses

PRADA red grey black blue silk FLORAL LACE TRIM BOW Sheath Dress 44 L
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Prada long sleeve floral-print dress in red, grey, black and navy blue silk (100
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

Vintage 1960s 60s Woven Shift Dress in Creamy Ivory Silk Chiffon
Located in Sparks, NV
A unique and gorgeous piece! This 1960's shift dress in made up entirely of woven silk chiffon and
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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

BILL BLASS c.1990 s Black Two Tone Silk Shift Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: BILL BLASS c.1990's Black Two Tone Silk Shift Cocktail Dress Circa: c.1990’s Label(s
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1990s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Burke-Amey Psychedelic Pattern Dress
By Burke-Amey
Located in New York, NY
Burke-Amey, silk crepe, sleeveless, shift dress with interior elastic waist and button closure
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1960s American Shift Dresses

Oscar De La Renta Gold Silk Brocade Shift Dress-Circa Early 60 s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Oscar De La Renta Gold Silk Brocade Shift Dress. Circa Early 60's. Garment is in Good Pre
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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Galanos Layered Chiffon Dress With Smocking Detail
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, double layered silk georgette, shift dress with a black and white "petite pois" pattern
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1990s American Shift Dresses

Chanel Spring 2001 Multicoloured Patterned Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
A 2001 Chanel silk shift dress, covered in a pattern of overlapping circles and the Chanel
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Frank Usher 1960s Silk Psychedelic Print Shift Dress With Fluted Sleeves
By Frank Usher
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 1960s printed silk shift dress by Frank Usher effortlessly embodies the adventure and
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1960s British Informal Dresses

1960s Sea Green Silk Embellished Dress
Located in London, GB
This sea green shantung silk sleeveless 1960's shift dress has a beautifully ornate collar
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1960s British Shift Cocktail Dresses

1920’s Rust Orange Silk Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
A beautiful long sleeved silk flapper dress with a wrap-around skirt layer tying at the dropped
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Shift Cocktail Dresses

Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pucci silk jersey long sleeve shift dress. This piece has beautiful shades of lavender
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1960s Italian Shift Dresses

Pucci
$1,100
Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Pucci shift dress in silk jersey with a sash tie. It has a boat cut neckline and
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1960s Italian Shift Dresses

Pucci
$1,200
1990 s GALANOS Turquoise Silk Long Sleeve Dress
By Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exquisite Galanos design. The dress is a beautiful turquoise silk. It features back
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20th Century American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Donald Brooks Custom Couture Vintage 1960 s Silk Velvet Dress
By Donald Brooks
Located in Sparks, NV
Iconic 1960's Donald Brooks jet black silk velvet dress with diamond shaped cut outs at the bust
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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1960s Donald Brooks Silk Chiffon Beaded Cocktail Dress in Chevron Pattern
By Donald Brooks
Located in Studio City, CA
Late 1960s Donald Brooks creme-colored silk chiffon cocktail dress embroidered with bugle beads in
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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1960s Lavish Cream Silk Embellished Cocktail or Bridal Dress
Located in London, GB
Extraordinary 1960's pure silk shift dress is perfect in its simplicity and is a fine example of
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1960s American Evening Dresses

Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Pleated Silk Abstract Print Mini Dress c.1968
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
This circa 1968 Pierre Cardin haute couture shift dress is based on the concept of the spiral. Made
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1960s French Shift Cocktail Dresses

COUTURE c.1920s Black Chiffon Silk Beige Lace Pintuck Flapper Dress Slip Set L
Located in Thiensville, WI
: Flapper shift dress + slip Color(s): Black, shades of beige Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Content: Silk
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1920s Shift Cocktail Dresses

runway JIL SANDER RAF black embroidered slash slit back mini dress XS US0 UK4
By Jil Sander
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SIMONS FROM THE SPRING SUMMER 2009 RUNWAY BLACK SILK. SHIFT DRESS. LIGHT BLUE AND WHITE EMBROIDERED PATCH
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Gucci Silk Belted Shift Dress
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Expertly crafted in Italy from pure black silk, this pre-owned, contemporary style dress by Gucci
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Fendi Silk Tiered Tan Shift Dress
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Tan silk tiered shift dress by Fendi. From the Spring/Summer 2009 collection
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Pre-Loved Joseph Women s Sage Silk Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Joseph
Located in London, GB
Sleeveless Shift Dress
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

GUCCI blue silk FLORAL Sleeveless Shift Dress 42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci sleeveless floral shift dress in royal blue, aqua, cyan, baby blue, and white silk (100
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Casual Dresses

Mary Katrantzou Black and White Silk Printed Shift Dress - 14
By Mary Katrantzou
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mary Katrantzou Black and White Silk Printed Shift Dress - 14. This beautiful dress adds a little
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

VALENTINO Size 6 Blue Silk Beaded Shift Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO cocktail dress comes in a blue silk featuring a shift style, beaded embellishments, and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Pierre Balmain numbered Couture navy silk cloque shift dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pierre Balmain Couture...Exquisitely crafted day dress in dark blue cloque silk, with subtle but
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Late 20th Century French Sheath Dresses

JIL SANDER black silk DOLLMAN SLEEVE Shift Dress M
By Jil Sander
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Jil Sander dolman-sleeve shift dress in black silk (missing content tag) with round
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

ALBERTA FERRETTI Size 4 Black Silk Draped Overlay Shift Cocktail Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALBERTA FERRETTI cocktail dress comes in silk satin with raw frayed hems, round neckline, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day 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.

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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. 

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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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