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1960s Couture Silk Chiffon Check Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic couture dress from the 1960's made of a lemon yellow and black silk chiffon. The pattern is
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

AKRIS Size 8 Black Beige Polka Dot Silk Pleated Sleeveless Shift Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely AKRIS shift dress comes in a soft black and beige polka dot print semi matte silk and
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

PRABAL GURUNG Size 2 Burgundy White Silk / Cotton Shift Dress
By Prabal Gurung
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRABAL GURUNG dress comes in a burgundy & white silk featuring a shift style, sleeveless, single
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

CHLOE black silk TOGGLE BUTTON SHIFT MINI Dress 34 XXS
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chloé long sleeve shirt dress in black silk (100%) with round neck, pleading falling
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2010s Casual Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 14 Black White Floral Stretch Silk Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
OSCAR DE LA RENTA sleeveless shift dress comes in black and white floral print stretch silk jersey
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 14 Black White Floral Stretch Silk Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
OSCAR DE LA RENTA sleeveless shift dress comes in black and white floral print stretch silk jersey
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

1960S PAULINE TRIGERE Aqua Wool Mod Shift Dress Lined With Silk
Located in New York, NY
1960S PAULINE TRIGERE Aqua Wool Mod Shift Dress Lined With Silk
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1960s Casual Dresses

1960s Pauline Trigère Black Silk/Satin Shift Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Simple, sleek and very chic Pauline Trigère black silk/satin shift dress from the 1960s. Very
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI Size 8 Beige Red Silk / Elastane Printed Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
EMILIO PUCCI shift dress comes in beige, red, and burgundy print stretch silk jersey with a wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheath Dresses

Versace Purple Silk Tim Roeloffs Photo Collage Cocktail Shift Dress, 2008
By Versace
Located in San Francisco, CA
Versace Fall 2008 purple silk sleeveless dress printed with a collage of Dutch artist Tim Roeloffs
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

DRIES VAN NOTEN yellow silk 2008 FLORAL SHIFT Dress 36 XS
By Dries van Noten
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Dries van Noten long-sleeve floral dress in lime, orange, pink, indigo, white, and
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

MARC JACOBS Size 4 Gray Black Silk Sequined Shift Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS dress comes in a gray & black sequined silk featuring a shift style, sleeveless, and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

BOTTEGA VENETA Resort 2015 Black Pink Silk Layered Detail Sleeveless Shift Dress
By Tomas Maier, Bottega Veneta
Located in Thiensville, WI
BOTTEGA VENETA Resort 2015 Black Pink Silk Layered Detail Sleeveless Shift Dress Brand
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Day 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

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

SAINT LAURENT brown, red silk PARSLEY PUSSY BOW MIN Shift Dress 38
By Saint Laurent
Located in Zürich, CH
Saint Laurent Resort '15 paisley mini dress in dark brown, red, and mustard silk georgette (100
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Casual Dresses

GUCCI dark brown silk HORSE BIT PUSSY BOW Shift Dress 38 XS
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
printed dress in silk (100%). Has four embossed antique gold-tone metal buttons at front and two side slit
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

DRIES VAN NOTEN Size 8 Silver Silk Sequined Shift Dress
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
DRIES VAN NOTEN dress comes in a silver sequined silk featuring a shift style, sleeveless, chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Vintage 1960 s Green Silk/ Worsted Wool Beaded Shift Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vibrant green 1960's shift dress with flared bell sleeves and beaded eyelet embroidery. Mini length
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960S GALANOS Orange Wool Boucle Mod Shift Dress Fully Lined In Silk With Pocke
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
1960S GALANOS Orange Wool Boucle Mod Shift Dress Fully Lined In Silk With Pockets & Belt
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1960s Casual Dresses

PRADA grey silk SATIN RUFFLED Sleeveless Shift Cocktail Dress 42
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada satin dress in grey silk (100%) with ruffled off-the-shoulder sleeves and gathering at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

PRADA black silk SATIN RUFFLED Sleeveless Shift Cocktail Dress 42
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
Prada satin dress in black silk (100%) with ruffled off-the-shoulder sleeves and gathering at the
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Embellished Silk Gauze Shift
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene silk gauze 3/4 sleeve shift having a vertical lurex stripe and gold metallic crochet
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

ELIE SAAB black silk 3/4 SLEEVE SHIFT DRESS 48 XXL
By Elie Saab
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Ellie Saab 3/4-sleeve dress in black silk (100%) with raglan sleeves
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO red silk wool side pocketed crew neck shift dress IT38 XS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO red silk wool side pocketed crew neck shift dress IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02508 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO 100% silk fuchsia pink keyhole side pleats shift dress IT38 XS
By 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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

PRADA 2007 pink silk blend tafetta pleated fitted shift dress IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA 2007 pink silk blend tafetta pleated fitted shift dress IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00016 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960 s Brown Signature Op Art Print Silk Jersey Shift Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Emilio Pucci for Lord & Taylor c.1960's brown signature op art print silk jersey shift
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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

MOLLIE PARNIS New York c.1960s Black Silk Beaded Sleeveless Shift Cocktail Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Mollie Parnis New York c.1960's black silk heavily beaded sleeveless shift cocktail dress
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

SAINT LAURENT black 100% wool diamante collar silk lined shift dress FR36 S
By Anthony Vaccarello, Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT black 100% wool diamante collar silk lined shift dress FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A00680
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

SAINT LAURENT black 100% wool diamante collar silk lined shift dress FR36 S
By Saint Laurent
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SAINT LAURENT black 100% wool diamante collar silk lined shift dress FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A00680
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail 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

VICTORIA BECKHAM 2014 blue white wool silk pleated hem shift dress UK8 S
By Victoria Beckham
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VICTORIA BECKHAM 2014 blue white wool silk pleated hem shift dress UK8 S Reference: GEGG/A00111
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2010s British Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO dusty pink virgin wool silk floral beads applique shift dress IT40 S
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO dusty pink virgin wool silk floral beads applique shift dress IT40 S Reference: LACG
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Leonard Silk Jersey Paisley Pattern Dress
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
Leonard, silk jersey, paisley pattern shift dress with turtle neck and draped detail at the
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1980s French Day Dresses

Leonard Silk Knit Dress
By Leonard
Located in New York, NY
Leonard of Paris, floral print, silk knit, long sleeved shift dress in subtle tones of soft gray
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1970s French Sheath Dresses

Stella McCartney Printed Silk Dress
By Stella McCartney
Located in London, GB
Stella McCartney Printed Silk Dress Tri-colour 'Mika' shift dress designed with dark green, black
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yolanda Lorente Hand Painted Silk Dress with Fish. Black silk hand painted shift dress with a happy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Day Dresses

1960s I. Magnin Burnt Orange Lamé Brocade Shift Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1960s I. Magnin burnt orange silk lamé brocade shift dress. Fully lined with side slit
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1960s Unknown Informal Dresses

Christian Dior Paisley Print Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior Paisley Print Silk Dress Black shift dress designed with all-over paisley print in
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Silk Crepe Black and White Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene heavy ply silk, fitted shift dress with jewel neckline and a cap sleeve. Half of the
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Gabrielle Chanel couture black silk beaded flapper dress, c. 1924 - 1926
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gabrielle Chanel couture black silk flapper dress comprising two shifts with glass beaded hanging
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1920s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquière 2 Navy Cheetah Jacquard Cocktail Dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning navy cheetah jacquared silk blend shift dress by BALENCIAGA. Featuring ruffled sleeves
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Comme des Garcons Grey Cutout Dress 1998
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Comme des Garcons sleeveless grey floral silk damask shift dress featuring exposed darts at
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1990s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Versace Black slit medallion dress
By Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Versace black textured wool silk crepe sleeveless shift dress with slits across waist and
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Galanos Satin and Lurex Dress with Pussy Cat Bow
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos, Prussian blue, silk charmesue, shift dress with a gold lurex, horizontal stripe
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YSL black silk demask shift dress with a matching sash & polished off with fringe detail.
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1970s French Day Dresses

CHLOE
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black silk shift cocktail dress with ruffle and metallic panel insets at side seams
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

CHLOE
CHLOE
$950
Geoffrey Beene
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, Ivory silk crepe, shift dress, with a multicolored, stitched, stripe side panel on
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1990s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Missoni
By Missoni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft silk jersey print shift dress with rows of ruching detail and a low draped neckline.
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Missoni
Missoni
$1,800
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

Emilio Pucci Blue Multicolor Geometric Signature Print Silk Shift Dress, 1960s
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Emilio Pucci c.1960's geometric signature print silk jersey knit shift dress. Multicolor
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1960s Italian Shift Dresses

Uli Richter Cream Raw Silk Shift Dress With Beaded Button Detailing, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
This sleeveless shift dress is made from a rich champagne raw silk. It features a simple
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1960s German Shift Dresses

Vintage Multicolour Silk Shift Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress for Summer, a multicolour shift dress in blue, yellow and green. The dress is fully
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1960s Unknown Day Dresses

Emilio Pucci Pink and Multi Print Sleeveless Silk Shift Dress - 6
By Emilio Pucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Emilio Pucci Pink and Multi Print Sleeveless Silk Shift Dress - 6 This beautiful creation is
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Valentino 1980s Floral Print Silk Shift Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This vibrant 1980s silk dress with matching belt by Valentino is in superb vintage condition and is
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Chic 1960s Pat Sandler Light Pink Vintage 60s Silk Shift Dress and Jacket Suit
By Pat Sandler for Highlight, Pat Sandler
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s PAT SANDLER light pink silk shift dress and jacket ensemble!!! Dress is sleeveless with
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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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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. 

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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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