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Black Egyptian Revival Deco Blouson Dress with Punched Brass Eyelets - S, 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
-length drop waist dress with square neckline and long sleeves with triple snaps and decorative bows at
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1920s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1960s Does 1920 Red + White Fringe Cotton Drop Waist Flapper 20s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
to this gem! Most of the sewing was done by hand. Intricate drop waist detail with an Avant Garde
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1960s Unknown Sheath Dresses

1970S Silk Crepe De Chine Bow Neck Drop Waist Geometric Printed Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1970S Silk Crepe De Chine Bow Neck Drop Waist Geometric Printed Dress From Paris
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1970s Casual Dresses

CHANEL Size 6 Cream Black Viscose Blend Ribbed Contrast Trim Drop Waist Bow Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL cocktail dress in a cream viscose blend fabric featuring a contrasting black trim with bow
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Traina Norell Black Satin Cocktail Dress, Drop Waist Full Skirt xs
By Traina-Norell, I. Magnin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and has a fitted bodice, drop waist and very full skirt. There is a button front closure
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
mauve base ▪ Cowl neckline ▪ Rolled shoulder straps ▪ Drop waist ▪ Multiple fabric buttons at the
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chartreuse Edwardian Chiffon Robe de Style with Scrolling Embroidery - XS, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
-ornamented gowns of the Victorian era and the slinkier drop-waist dresses of the Jazz Age. This one
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1910s Unknown Cage Dresses

1990s Dolce Gabbana Vintage Black Drop Waist Silk Ball Gown - Evening Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
silhouette, drop waist, accentuated skirt at the hips, with a layered underskirt and scooped collar-line at
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1990s Italian Ball Gowns

BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S Reference: CC/A00465 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1950s Black Jersey Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Poiret-Inspired Printed Silk and Gold Lamé Dress w Drop Rouleau Waist – S, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Clearly inspired by Poiret’s Irudrée gown of 1923 (pictured), this dress features the same dropped
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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950 s 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 length sleeves and full flared skirt. Rear zip closure and
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1950s American Evening Dresses

Bespoke Spanish Blue and Black Lace Mantilla Drop Waist Party Dress – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
plunging front and rear neckline and pleated drop waist; front and rear princess seams. Sweeping full skirt
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1950s French Ballerina Dresses

1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe: Simple, drop
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s 60s Adele Simpson Black Silk Drop Waist Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s Adele Simpson black silk dress! The PERFECT 'little black dress!' Features three
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M Reference: CC
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown
Located in Kingston, NY
neckline and a graceful drop waist, the gown falls into a full, gently flared skirt with godet inserts that
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1930s American Evening Gowns

1990s Gianfranco Ferre Size 44 / 8 Brown Drop Waist Grommet Turtleneck 90s Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
turtleneck evening dress ! Features logo embossed grommets at drop waist. Hidden zipper up the back with hook
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1990s Italian Evening Gowns

1980s Pink Lace Layered Slip Long Sleeve Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
-loving fashion of the '80s. The drop-waist design of the dress is a quintessential '80s style element
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1980s Day Dresses

A Cinnamon and Pumpkin French Flapper Cocktail Dress and Hat
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering a 20's Edwardian Style (dropped waist) 'Flapper Dress', silk with a braid trim. Unmarked
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1920s French Day Dresses

Comme Des Garcons Dark Brown Kimono Sleeve Dress With Elastic 1982
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drop-waist, high v neck, and butterfly sleeves. Collection 1982. Comme Des Garcons Size: Small/Medium
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Diane Fres Ruffled Butterfly Georgette Floral Pink dress 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 1980s Diane Frès Butterfly Georgette Floral Dress. Drop elastic waist, pockets and tassels
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1980s Hong Kong Casual Dresses

Lovely Fan Beaded Velvet 1920s Dress
Located in New York, NY
Drop waist silk velvet dress from the 1920s France. Beaded fan motifs in mother of pearl and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Brown Silk Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Brown silk cocktail dress with black spaghetti strap. Dress drop waist
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening dress. Gunmetal devoree velvet with a medieval
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1980s British Evening Dresses

Black Satin Bias Cut Asymmetrical Hem Flapper Evening Dress, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic slinky 1920's flapper style little black dress. Drop waist silhouette. Bias cut. Scoop neck
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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses

Leather Suede Sequin Black Dress 1980s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1980s Black Leather, lace and sequins. Drop waist-ed Dress. Hand-sewn beading and it zips up the
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1980s American Informal Dresses

Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress - drop waist - low back
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1920s Black White Silk Dot Magenta Pom Pom Draped Dress
Located in Boca Raton, FL
simplicity and freedom, ranging from the somewhat androgynous dropped waist flapper dress to more romantic
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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Louis Feraud Orange Silk Crepe Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
movement. The chiffon layer wraps over at the front where the bottom scallop reaches the drop waist line
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

1960s Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Bow
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black 1960s lace drop waist cocktail dress with the label Anita Modes. The sleeveless dress has a
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de La Renta Black Silk Cocktail dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Oscar de la Renta drop waist black silk cocktail dress . Very timeless black dress remind me of
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Velvet Dress Haute Couture, circa 1990/91
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Silk velvet dress with drop waist, embellished with a jewel made
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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Cathy Hardwick Black Silk Velvet Dress w/ Gold / Bronze Ruffle Hem
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Cathy Hardwick black silk velvet dress! Drop-waist style, with wonderful bronze
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Royal Blue Polka Dot Avant Garde Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Angelo Tarlazzi blue silk taffeta strapless dress! Drop-waist, with ruched detail
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s Purple Eggplant Vintage Roaring 20s Velvet Flapper Dress w/ Lace Collar
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic AND rare 1920s regal dark purple / eggplant silk velvet flapper dress! Chic drop waist, with
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1920s Cocktail Dresses

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini, Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 80s OLEG CASSINI purple beaded silk chiffon drop waist handkerchief hem sequins
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
flapper dress with drop waist and round front and rear neckline; straight skirt with extra back panel
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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Capriccio Gold Sequin Embellished Dress, Shawl Belt Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
, Shawl & Belt Set. The incredible drop-waist midi dress is the centerpiece of the ensemble. Its unique
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1980s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1980s Bellville Sassoon Black Strapless Tulle Gown with Large Shawl
By BELVILLE SASSON
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 80s Bellville Sassoon Black strapless drop waist tulle dress with cream lace at the hem. Dress
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1980s British Evening Gowns

Black Regency Ruched and Scalloped Silk Velvet Pelerine Mantle Cape - S-M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
its own when paired with drop waist flapper dresses or glamorous evening gowns, while the lacquered
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1930s American Pelerines

1920S Hot Pink Burnout Silk Velvet Drop Waist Flapper Cocktail Dress With Crys
Located in New York, NY
1920S Hot Pink Burnout Silk Velvet Drop Waist Flapper Cocktail Dress With Crystal Buckle
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Raffaella Curiel 1980 s Black Strapless Cocktail Dress with Roses
By Raffaella Curiel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fun 1980s Raffaella Curiel strapless, drop waist cocktail dress. Black ruched bodice with scalloped
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Peach Glass Beaded Drop waist Dress, 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Peach Glass Beaded Drop-waist Dress. Peach Drop-waist dress with multicolored glass beading
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1920s Day Dresses

Gianni Versace 1980 s Drop Waist Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace 1980's Black and White Drop Waist Dress
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1980s Shift Dresses

Matsuda Oversized Sheer Black Drop-Waist Dress
By Mitsuhiro Matsuda
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Matsuda oversized, sheer polyester, drop-waist dress with button closure.
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1980s Japanese Informal Dresses

20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s velvet floral printed drop waist dress with beaded embellishment along bust line. Chiffon trim
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1920s Sac Dresses

1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce. Black Silk chiffon dress with drop
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black Crochet Drop Waist Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
The crochet dress is one of the most stylish pieces this summer. This dress features a drop waist
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1960s Day Dresses

Black lace drop waist dress
Located in New York, NY
This vintage lace dress has a drop waist with a sheer lace top.
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Late 19th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Rose Printed Drop-Waist Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s drop waist floral printed cotton day dress with layered gathered ruched bust along the v
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1960s Day Dresses

1990s Vintage Louis Feraud Drop Waist Dress W Faux Patchwork Print Skirt
By Louis Feraud
Located in Portland, OR
This fun vintage 1990s Louis Feraud drop waist dress has a black knit bodice and a full cotton
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1990s European Day Dresses

2000s Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Sleeveless Drop Waist Dress w Pleated Skirt
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Portland, OR
This is a really fun Roberto Cavalli pleated tiger print sleeveless dress. This great drop waist
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

GALANOS Gray Floral Lace Over Print Drop Waist Dress
By James Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Galanos dress has a pleated skirt bottom that sits on the hips. * The top portion has a gray floral
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1970s American Day Dresses

20s Black Velvet Drop Waist Dress with Floral Beadwork
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Black Velvet Dress with Floral Beadwork. Cutout strips along top of shoulders/arms. Snap
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1920s Cocktail Dresses

1920s Floral Printed Chiffon Drop-waist Dress with Lace Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s custom-made Floral printed chiffon evening dress with applied drop waist, black lace and
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Smocked and Embroidered Cotton Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 1920s short-sleeved drop-waisted dress in pale sage green with pale pink, green and
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1920s Philippine Day Dresses

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Drop Waist Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary drop waist dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Red and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect drop waist dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Emilio Pucci are consistently popular. 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 Drop Waist Dress?

Prices for a drop waist dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $105 and can go as high as $14,800, while, on average they fetch $688.

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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 Drop Waist Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist dress is also called a flapper dress. It is characterized by a low waistband, which falls at the hips, and gives the illusion of lengthening the body. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer flapper dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A high-waisted dress is also known as an empire-waist dress. The dress is characterized by its fitted bodice, which ends just below the bust where it gives way to a flowing skirt. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer empire-waist dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist top is a garment worn on the top half of the body. It features a waist seam positioned below the natural waist area and creates the illusion that the wearer has a longer torso. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and designer tops.

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