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VALENTINO Dress Exquisite Black Lace Overlay Strapless Empire 38 / 4
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic VALENTINO strapless empire dress in softest pearl gray with signature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black
White Geometric Silk Virgo Empire Waist Dress Made F
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
from Italy, each dress is as unique as the woman wearing it. MORPHEW COLLECTION Black & White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Vintage 1970’s empire line long maxi dress
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
A super 1970’s vintage long dress in fantastic green floral chiffon with shoestring straps. Fully
Category
1970s Australian Maxi Dresses
1960s Empire Waist Chantilly Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960s Empire Waist Chantilly Lace Dress
Category
1960s Cocktail Dresses
1970s Vintage Tachi Castillo Black Crochet Cotton Mexican Empire Maxi Dress
By Tachi Castillo
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1970s black cotton crochet/cut-out maxi dress, by Mexican designer, Tachi Castillo! Bell
Category
1970s Mexican Evening Gowns
CECILIE BAHNSEN black floral empire string strap babydoll flared dress US6 M
By Cecilie Bahnsen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CECILIE BAHNSEN black floral empire string strap babydoll flared dress US6 M
Reference: LNKO/A02212
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Cocktail Dresses
CHANEL Size 6 Black Wool Nylon Empire Waist Below Knee Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL 97 below knee dress comes in black black wool woven with a empire waist and a zip up closure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Pleated Empire Style Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Pleated Empire Style Gown - 44 This stunning dress is in
Category
1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1985 Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Empire Chiffon&Velvet Evening Gown Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Studio City, CA
A breathtaking late 1985 Yves Saint Laurent haute couture empire style evening gown featuring a
Category
20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970S Black
Gold Poly/Lurex Organza Empire Waist Balloon Sleeve Gown With Vel
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Gold Poly/Lurex Organza Empire Waist Balloon Sleeve Gown With Velvet Bodice
Category
1970s Casual Dresses
Badgley Mischka Black cocktail dress
By Badgley Mischka
Located in New York, NY
Badgley Mischka black cocktail dress is slight empire waisted. The back zipper measures 22", with a
Category
1990s Cocktail Dresses
ADAM LIPPES black plunge illusion lace neckline empire waist layered gown US6 M
By Adam Lippes
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ADAM LIPPES black plunge illusion lace neckline empire waist layered gown US6 M
Reference: YNWG
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Casual Dresses
CECILIE BAHNSEN floral empire waist string strap babydoll flared dress US6 M
By Cecilie Bahnsen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CECILIE BAHNSEN black floral empire waist string strap babydoll flared dress US6 M
Reference: LNKO
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Cocktail Dresses
Chanel Empire Waisted Silk Gown wth Techno Printed Pleated Skirt
By Chanel
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Chanel silk gown with black bodice and pleated skirt with a techno print featuring
Category
1990s French Day Dresses
Elie Saab Black Beaded Lace Off the Shoulder Empire Bodice Crepe Gown
Train 42
By Elie Saab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sleeve black beaded lace empire bodice is lined in nude nylon, the dress itself is black crepe and it
Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses
VERSACE A/W 2005 Brown Empire Waist Raw Edge Layered Open Back Cocktail Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Versace A/W 2005 dark brown empire waist cocktail dress. Runway look #26. Empire waist. Sheath
Category
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960s Emilio Pucci Purple Print Silk Jersey Dress W/ Banded Empire Waist and Hem
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Gresham, OR
This late 1960's Pucci print dress is made of his revolutionary weightless and unlined silk jersey
Category
1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Bottega Veneta Black Empire Strapless Draped Very Long Gown
By Bottega Veneta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bottega Veneta black strapless jersey draped very long gown, there is a long drape scarf that is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Directoire Style Evening Dresses
Pauline Trigere Empire Waist Gown
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
Pauline Trigere, silk crepe, empire waist, A line gown with spaghetti straps, open back with bow
Category
1970s American Evening Gowns
Malcom Starr Red and Black Medallion Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
Malcom Starr, red and black, "indian" inspired, organza, empire waist dress with mandarin collar
Category
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1970
S Rainbow Rayon Blend Burnout Velvet Empire Waist
Sleeved Gown Hand Tie
Located in New York, NY
Custom made and hand finished, lined in acetate. 1970'S Rainbow Rayon Blend Burnout Velvet Empire
Category
1970s Casual Dresses
Chanel Logo Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel black lace chiffon empire dress with slight train and spaghetti straps.
Category
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
$2,200
Geoffrey Beene Fantasy Cocktail Dress With Bolero
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
front and is longer and curved in the back. Sleeves and back are black sequins. Dress bodice is empire
Category
Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
COURREGES
By André Courrèges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black wool column dress with empire waist line. Sequin embellished triangle bust and black vinyl
Category
1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
$2,400
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black
Red Status Print Silk Virgo Empire Waist Dress Made
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
from Italy, each dress is as unique as the woman wearing it. MORPHEW COLLECTION Black & Red Status
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops
Early 19th Century French Oil on Canvas of a Man Dressed in Black
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine example of an antique ovular oil on canvas. The artwork depicts the image of a man dressed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vintage OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM Black Wrap Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
This iconic Black Wrapp Dress by Ossie Clark for Quorum needs no more introduction. Made in heavy
Category
1960s British Empire Waist Dresses
Jean Muir Jersey Maxi Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in New York, NY
Jean Muir, black poly jersey, maxi dress having an empire waist, with wide strapes anchoring the
Category
1980s British Empire Waist Dresses
Junya Watanabe Strapless Parachute Dress 2003
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Junya Watanabe Strapless Parachute Dress 2003
Category
20th Century Japanese Empire Waist Dresses
Fendi Y2K Deep Periwinkle Silk Fairy Dress
By Fendi
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 00's or Y2K textured silk chiffon Fendi dress in a in a beautiful deep periwinkle colors
Category
Early 2000s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
1970
s Biba London Long Cotton Day Dress with Lace Trim
By Biba
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Biba London long cotton/muslin day dress . Original woven Art Nouveau Biba label, the collar
Category
1970s British Empire Waist Dresses
1970’s OSSIE CLARK Celia Birtwell for Radley Moss Crepe Halter Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in New York, NY
1970’s OSSIE CLARK Celia Birtwell for Radley Moss Crepe Halter Dress. Ties at neckline; Printed
Category
1970s British Empire Waist Dresses
Vintage 1970’s Maxi dress with ruched front bodice snd floral print detail
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
A super 1970’s vintage long dress in fantastic cobalt blue colour with chiffon floral Angel
Category
1970s Australian Empire Waist Dresses
C.1970 Saks Fifth Avenue Black Velvet Maxi Dress With Plunging Neckline
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Both simple and dramatic at the same time, this c.1970 black velvet dress from Saks Fifth Avenue's
Category
1970s American Empire Waist Dresses
A Grès Evening Couture Black Jersey Dress Numbered 11931 - Paris Circa 1970
Located in Toulon, FR
bodice. Ivory and black floating panel forming a cape which hooks onto the bodice front, with rope-twist
Category
1970s French Empire Waist Dresses
Leonard vintage 1980s large sleeves black and white print silk dress
By Leonard
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Experience the unmatched joy of adorning yourself in a captivating, bohemian-inspired dress like
Category
1970s French Empire Waist Dresses
Collette Dinnigan Dress Lace Beading and Stones S New
By Collette Dinnigan
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Collette Dinnigan black empire waist jeweled deep V neck dress.
Exquisite lace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Empire Waist Dresses
Dolce
Gabbana SS2018 floral Jumpsuit
Located in Carnate, IT
Dolce & Gabbana Jumpsuit
Spring 2018 RTW collection
In 100% silk with floral pattern.
Italian size 40
Shoulders 42 cm
Waist 30cm
Length 163 cm
Excellent general condition, shows mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Empire Waist Dresses
ROMEO GIGLI black empire waist dress with cowl neckline
By Romeo Gigli
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black empire waist dress with cowl neckline from Romeo Gigli dating to the 1990's. Fits a size 6
Category
Late 20th Century Day Dresses
Etro Empire Waist Graphic Print Sleeveless Dress
By Etro
Located in Oakland, CA
Stretchy Etro printed dress.
Slinky lightweight fabric.
Twisted empire waist.
Deep V neck
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses
Norma Kamali Vintage 1990s Black + Tan Empire Maxi Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1990s maxi dress with a 1940s-inpired design. Empire waist, V-neck, and side zip closure
Category
1990s American Maxi Dresses
Rare Vintage Halston Black Caftan Silk Dress w/ Empire Waist
Billow Sleeves
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Important and rare vintage HALSTON caftan / kaftan silk 1970s / 70s dress! Lovely v-neck Mondrian
Category
1970s Kaftans
Suzy Perette 1960s Vintage Raw Silk Black Empire Bell Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect 1960s SUZY PERETTE vintage little black dress! This Perette number is an easy
Category
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1930s 30s Coral + Black Empire Waist Crepe Maxi Dress with Sash
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage black and coral gown with an empire waist and short sleeves. Classy and elegant
Category
1930s American Evening Gowns
1950s Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Cream Silk Empire Bow Detail
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1950s Neiman Marcus couture quality black silk cocktail dress: Scoop neck, 3/4 sleeves
Category
1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Norman Norell 1960
s Classic Black Wool Crepe Evening Dress with Empire Waist
By Norman Norell
Located in New Hope, PA
This classic black wool crepe evening dress from Norman Norell is as stylish today as it was in the
Category
1960s American Evening Dresses
Sensational 1960s Suzy Perette Black Silk + Tulle Trapeze Empire Babydoll Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 60s SUZY PERETTE black silk and tulle trapeze cocktail dress! Features a black
Category
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s Geoffrey Beene Vintage Black Velvet Empire Waist Trapeze Dress w/ Corsage
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful 60s Geoffrey Beene black velvet trapeze dress, with white silk corsage at sleeve! Black
Category
1960s Cocktail Dresses
DOLCE
GABBANA A/W 1996 Black Lace Bustier Empire Shift Cocktail Dress
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Thiensville, WI
Dolce & Gabbana Autumn/Winter 1996 black knit lace bustier empire cocktail dress. Built-in mesh bra
Category
1990s Italian Shift Cocktail Dresses
Vintage Balenciaga Black Satin Empire Maxi Gown
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere black satin maxi gown with bra and cutout details in back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Adele Simpson 1980s Red Black White Fit n
Flare Empire Bow Lace Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic vintage 1980s / 80s ADELE SIMPSON red, black and white fit n' flare cocktail dress
Category
1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Chanel Lace and Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
laces and exuberant colors, this dress features an elegant black lace bodice with a prominent square
Category
1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Gucci by Tom Ford Iconic 1998 Plunging Neckline Empire Style Dress Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and another of black net. Side zipper closure. Side zipper closure.
Dress featured on the runway
Category
1990s Evening Gowns
Vintage Zandra Rhodes Navy
Purple Empire Waist Dress W/Bat Wing Sleeves
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Zandra Rhodes navy and purple empire waist dress with bat wing sleeves and a wide scoop
Category
1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Stunning Dolce
Gabbana Midnight Blue Velvet Tassle Chain Empire Dress
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Switzerland, CH
Amazing Dolce & Gabbana Dress - a timeless classic
Made of midnight blue velvet
Empire style with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
2000S NAEEM KHAN Black Beaded Nylon Tulle Empire Waist Trained Gown
By Naeem Khan
Located in New York, NY
the train. 2000S NAEEM KHAN Black Beaded Nylon Tulle Empire Waist Trained Gown
Category
Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
Reem Acra Beaded Silk Cream Satin and Black Crepe Empire Gown 12
By Reem Acra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Reem Acra beaded silk cream satin and black crepe empire gown with trained hem. Romantic Empire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Evening Dresses
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You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary black empire dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, White and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a black empire dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Ossie Clark each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Black Empire Dress?
The price for a black empire dress starts at $165 and tops out at $11,911, and on average, selling for $994.
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- What is black tie dress code?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Black tie dress code is a formal dress code typically reserved for special events that take place in the evening. For men, black tie usually requires a tuxedo and a black tie, though in some cases, a black suit may suffice. Women typically wear floor-length gowns, high heels and jewelry and carry clutch handbags. Find a selection of men's and women's formal apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made the little black dress famous. In 1926, Chanel introduced it, reclaiming a color that had once been largely reserved for mourning. When it debuted, Vogue magazine called the dress Chanel's Ford, considering that just as the Model T made automobile ownership attainable for the middle class, the little black dress made high fashion accessible for everyday women. Find a variety of Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The dress code for a black tie event is formal. For women, this typically means full-length gowns, clutch handbags and statement jewelry. Men's black tie attire is usually a tuxedo. As the name suggests, a black bow tie or necktie is the traditional accessory, but today, some men choose to wear ties in other solid colors or even prints. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of men's and women's formal apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What makes the Chanel little black dress so special has everything to do with what the garment symbolized and the era in which it materialized. Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s wear, introducing a more casual, less constricting look for the early 20th century, and debuting uncomplicated skirts and jackets made of a cloth-like fabric called jersey that was considerably unconventional in the world of couture fashion. She set the fashion world alight in 1926 with an elegant but versatile black dress, which was simple and spare compared to other Jazz Age garments (and quite bold, as black was reserved for mourning). Importantly, the dress was affordable during a time of great financial difficulty and aimed at the broadest possible market. Find vintage Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024For ladies, black tie dress code means that there is an expectation to dress formally. This typically involves wearing a full-length gown. Bold statement jewelry and pumps are also commonly worn to black-tie events. For handbags, women usually opt to carry small clutches with black tie attire. Explore a wide variety of gowns, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.
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