Silk dresses at Coveti: more than 150 designer silk dresses in stock, from printed silk twill to crepe de chine midis and silk satin slips, by Alessandra Rich, Isabel Marant, Gabriela Hearst, Max Mara, Oscar de la Renta, Marmar Halim, Scanlan Theodore and Alemais. Every dress on this page is in stock and made in silk. Shop more in slip dresses, evening gowns and midi dresses.
Shop designer silk dresses
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Sarah Cotton and Silk Voile Maxi Dress in Khaki
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Samira Cotton and Silk Voile Flared Dress in Midnight Blue
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Vin Panelled Picot Silk Long Sleeve Dress in Targa Yellow Black
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Abetaia Short Printed Silk Wrap Dress in Ultramarine
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Vigile Printed Silk Shirt Dress in Black and White
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Blocco Silk Crepe de Chine Maxi Dress in Brown
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Gambero Silk Crepe de Chine Polo Dress in Stone Grey
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Costone Sleeveless Plisse Taffeta Dress in Mud
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Acino Slim-Fit Silk Crepe de Chine Dress in Ultramarine
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Tappeto Long Silk Bustier Dress in Black
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See glossier fabrics on the satin dresses page, and every length in designer dresses.
Silk slip dresses
A silk slip is light, fluid and endlessly useful, from a summer evening to a layered winter look. Gabriela Hearst makes silk knit slips, and Magda Butrym silk satin slips.
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Neville Embroidered Slip Dress in Black Multi Silk Organza
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Silk satin slip dress in Black Asymmetric Hem
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Silk maxi dresses and gowns
Floor-length silk moves beautifully. Max Mara and Marmar Halim make silk maxis and gowns, and Oscar de la Renta embroiders silk chiffon gowns.
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Sarah Cotton and Silk Voile Maxi Dress in Khaki
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Samira Cotton and Silk Voile Flared Dress in Midnight Blue
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Vin Panelled Picot Silk Long Sleeve Dress in Targa Yellow Black
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Blocco Silk Crepe de Chine Maxi Dress in Brown
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Gambero Silk Crepe de Chine Polo Dress in Stone Grey
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Costone Sleeveless Plisse Taffeta Dress in Mud
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Acino Slim-Fit Silk Crepe de Chine Dress in Ultramarine
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Tappeto Long Silk Bustier Dress in Black
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Gambero Silk Crepe de Chine Polo Dress in Ultramarine
$1,840Silk midi and mini dresses
A silk midi works from the office to dinner, and Alessandra Rich’s polka dot silk midis are a house signature.
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Abetaia Short Printed Silk Wrap Dress in Ultramarine
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Vasto Silk Crepe de Chine One-Shoulder Dress in Mud
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How to style a silk dress
Let the fabric lead: fine jewellery, a structured bag and simple heels and flats. A fine knit over the shoulders and a trench make a silk dress work for the day.
Frequently asked questions
How do you care for a silk dress?
Follow the care label: most silk dresses should be dry cleaned. Store silk on a padded hanger away from direct sunlight, and steam it on a low setting instead of ironing.
What is crepe de chine?
Crepe de chine is a light, matte silk with a fine crinkled texture. It drapes softly and creases less than silk satin.
Is a silk dress good for a wedding guest?
Yes. A silk midi suits a daytime wedding, and a silk gown suits an evening reception. Avoid white and ivory silk.
What shoes go with a silk dress?
Strappy sandals and slingbacks for evening, ballet flats and loafers for day, and knee boots with a silk midi in winter.
How can you tell if a dress is real silk?
Check the composition label for silk and mulberry silk; real silk feels cool, has a soft sheen rather than a shine, and creases lightly when crushed.
Is a silk dress warm enough for winter?
Silk insulates well for its weight; layer a fine knit, opaque tights and a long coat over a silk midi.
What is silk twill?
Silk twill has a fine diagonal weave, so it drapes softly and holds a printed pattern crisply; it is the classic scarf fabric.
Do silk dresses shrink?
Silk can shrink slightly in warm water, so dry clean it and steam out creases on a low setting.