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Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons Navy White Cotton Striped Dress SZ S
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
Navy and white cotton knit striped short sleeve drop waist dress from Junya Watanabe Comme des
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Casual Dresses

1970s Vintage Albert Nipon Cream Silk Tonal Circle Print Dress W V- Neck tie
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
This is an Albert Nipon 1970's vintage cream dress in a tonal circle print silk. This 70's drop
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1970s Day Dresses

1960s Thea Porter Drop Waist Silk Dress
By Thea Porter
Located in New York, NY
Sale ! $1500 now $495 Navy blue on beige patterned silk dress with 3/4 sleeves. Four buttons down
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1960s British Day Dresses

Biba Blue Drop Waist Mini Dress
Located in Houston, TX
of toho bugle beads followed by black glass beads. Dress is fully lined. Center back zipper. Drop
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20th Century British Mini Dresses

See by Chloe White Cotton Drop Waist Flared Dress S
By See By Chloe
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Effortlessly made into a chic design, this See by Chloe white dress is easy to wear and easy to
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Vintage Arnold Scaasi Drop Waist Bustier Dress
By Arnold Scaasi Couture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Drop Waist Bustier Dress Legendary fashion designer Arnold Scaasi features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

NORMAN NORELL Drop Waist Double Skirt Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beautiful. * It buttons down the back & has a separate black satin bow belt. * It has a drop waist
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Bill Blass Silk Purple Drop Waist Pleat Skirt Dress 4
By Bill Blass
Located in Houston, TX
minute slashes, giving the dress a sort of faux - marled appearance. The dress has a slight drop waist
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1970s American Casual Dresses

Silk satin drop-waist pleated LBD little black dress FLORA KUNG
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
Little bon-chic-bon-genre LBD with plenty of details: low waist, stiched-pleats, neck shirring and
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Early 2000s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses

JACQUELINE DE RIBES Black Metallic Drop Waist Silk Dress 4 NWT
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in New York City, NY
silk woven with silver threading. Tiered, ruffle sleeves and drop waist skirt. Partially open back with
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Mod Dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
short sleeves. Shaped with beautiful pleatwork, the flattering drop-waist swing adds fullness to the
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Lilli Diamond Yellow Drop-waist Ruffle Cocktail Dress with Lace Overlay, 1960s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lilli Diamond Yellow Drop-waist Ruffle Cocktail Dress w/ Lace Overlay. Yellow base with white
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Dress and Vest with Hand Beading Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Black Silk Chiffon Dress and Vest with Hand Beading Detail. Rare Black silk chiffon drop
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1920s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1960s Adele Simpson Black Crepe Fringe Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in Houston, TX
under slip. Features stand up collar and drop waist. Zips in back. This dress fully speaks for itself
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1950s American Maxi Dress

1960s B.H. Wragge Mustard Raw Silk Dress with Button Accents
By B.H. Wragge
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s B.H. Wragge drop-waist day dress in a mustard yellow raw silk. This piece features enlarged
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1960s Day Dresses

1980s Jean Muir Indigo A-line Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in New York City, NY
1980s Jean Muir indigo drop-waist A-line long dress. Moire pattern along dress.
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1980s English Informal Dresses

80s Silk Red, Black, and White Tiered Fractal Print Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Silk Red, Black, and White Tiered Fractal Print Dress. Drop waist with pleated skirt. Comes
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1980s Unknown Aesthetic Day Dresses

1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress. Drop waist silhouette with two tier
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920 s Mauve Silk Chiffon Dress with Silver Beaded Embellishments
Located in Oradell, NJ
dropped waist line. The dress is lined in mauve silk and must be slipped over one's head to be worn. The
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Moschino Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Applique
By Rosella Jardini
Located in Houston, TX
Moschino Cheap and Chic black silk spaghetti strap drop waist cocktail dress. The dress has a
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

1930`s Indigo Silk Velvet Devore Evening Dress with Blazer
Located in Toronto, ON
wonderful that they still together! Slip over head design, no zippers.Due to the loose fit drop waisted
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1930s Unknown Informal Dresses

VINTAGE 1920 S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH SASH SHEATH DRESS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a sheer black silk 1920's scoop neck full length dropped waist sheath dress. The silk
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheath Dresses

Frank Usher 1970 s Dolman Diva Gown
By Frank Usher
Located in Toronto, ON
, a criss-cross halter-neck illusion, drop waist with sequin applique hip detail at it's blouson drop
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1970s Delphos Gowns

Chanel Ivory Pleated Drop Waist Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Chanel 1920's style ivory button back drop waist dress featuring pleating throughout, two
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1990s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Chanel Quilted Lurex Drop-Waist Dress
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel Recent Collection Lurex Drop-Waist Dress Chanel dress features a textured white shimmer
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Chanel Fall 2002 Tan Silk Dropped Waist Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience luxury and sophistication with the Chanel Fall 2002 Silk Dropped Waist Dress. Made with
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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

1920S Coral Embroidered Silk Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress With Faux Shirt Front
Located in New York, NY
1920S Coral Embroidered Silk Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress With Faux Shirt Front Detail
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1920s Day Dresses

1920 S Yellow Grey Floral Silk Chiffon Pullover Cape Sleeve Drop Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920'S Yellow & Grey Floral Silk Chiffon Pullover Cape Sleeve Drop Waist Dress
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1920s Casual Dresses

1990s Chanel Gray Wool Jersey Drop-Waist Dress w "COCO" Logo Print
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Chanel gray wool jersey drop-waist dress in a 1920s-inspired style with gathered
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Norman Norell Black Silk Rhinestone Drop Waist Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Norman Norell black silk drop waist dress with rhinestone buckle belt and tiered skirt from the
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1960s American Chemises

1960 s Ungaro Parallele-Paris Black and Cream Drop-Waist Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ungaro Parallele black and cream drop-waist dress from the 1960's. The Courrèges inspired piece
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1960s French Informal Dresses

2010s Chanel Silk Drop Waist Dress
By Chanel
Located in Kingston, NY
This timeless Chanel Tweed Dress is made with 100% Silk, ensuring a luxurious and sophisticated
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2010s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

ANAIS JOURDEN pink brown floral cloque jacquard dropped waist dress FR38 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ANAIS JOURDEN pink brown floral cloque jacquard dropped waist dress FR38 M Reference: BSHW/A00010
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses

1920S White Cotton Embroidered Tulle Edwardian Lace Dropped Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
a few sizes. 1920S White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Edwardian Lace Dropped Waist Dress
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1920s Slips

ALEXANDER McQUEEN c. 2007 Red / Navy Check Ribbon Band Silk Drop Waist Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2008 Red / Navy Check Silk Drop Waist Sash Sleeveless Dress Brand
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

ROSIE ASSOULIN white red blue check cotton seersucker drop waist dress US2 S
By Rosie Assoulin
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ROSIE ASSOULIN white red blue check cotton seersucker drop waist dress US2 S Reference: LNKO
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2010s Casual Dresses

Jil Sander Black Virgin Wool Drop Waist Dress
By Jil Sander
Located in Port Hope, ON
Minimalist, well tailored dress with a drop waist and lovely leather belt at hip. The dress has a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Day Dresses

Dior Ecru Embellished Drop Waist Dress Size M
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
sequin embellishment Dropped waist Round neckline Side zip closure with hook and eye Snap buttoned
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

ZIMMERMANN Wild Botanica yellow cream linen floral drop waist dress Sz.1 S
By Zimmermann
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ZIMMERMANN Wild Botanica yellow cream linen floral drop waist dress Sz.1 S Reference: LACG/A00414
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Iro Ecru Laced Accent Drop Waist Dress Size XS
By Iro
Located in London, GB
detail with snap button strap Drop waist 2x Front side pockets Made in Latvia Composition 100
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

KOOS VAN DEN AKKER c.1980 s Black White Red Dot Pop Art Wear Drop Waist Dress
By Koos Van den Akker
Located in Thiensville, WI
KOOS VAN DEN AKKER c.1980's Black White Red Dot Pop Art Wear Drop Waist Dress Circa: 1980’s Label
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1980s Evening Dresses

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Smocked Drop Waist Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
chintz print. Smocked bodice with drop waist and mid length skirt. Smocking creates ruffle at boat
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1970s French Day Dresses

KOOS VAN DEN AKKER c.1980s 2 Piece Tri-Color Polka Dot Drop Waist Dress + Scarf
By Koos Van den Akker
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Koos Van Den Akker c.1980's two piece tri-color polka dot drop waist dress with scarf. Tri
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1980s American Casual Dresses

Lillie Rubin black + white print sequined dropped waist dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
Black and white print with clear sequins covering entire surface of dress. Deep "v" neck with full
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

Malcolm Charles Silver Brocade Drop Waist Dress Circa 1970
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute silver, white and gold Malcolm Charles brocade dress from the 1970's. Sleeveless and drop
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1970s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1980 s Valentino Navy Crepe Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Valentino 1980’s navy drop-waist wool crepe dress with layered flounce skirt. The high collar and
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Victor Costa Puff-Sleeve Pastel Floral Drop Waist Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in New York, NY
voluminous puff sleeves, and a fitted princess-seam bodice with a dropped waist. It subtly creates an
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1980s North American Maxi Dresses

CHANEL Size 8 Navy Glitter Knit Fall 2013 Drop Waist Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
globe button cuffs, and drop waist pleated skirt. Made in France. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

BOTTEGA VENETA forest green suede SLEEVELESS DROP WAIST Dress 42 M
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta drop waist in dress in forest green suede with pleated shoulders
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Early 2000s Casual Dresses

Chanel F/W 2003 Plum Silk Off the Shoulder Ruffle Dropped Waist Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an elegant off-the-shoulder ruffle design and a dropped waist silhouette. The delicate fabric and
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Early 2000s Day Dresses

MISSONI orange white mauve viscose DROP WAIST Short Sleeve Dress 42 M
By Missoni
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Missoni drop waist dress in orange, lilac, off-white, vanilla and mint viscose (100
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2010s Casual Dresses

HERVE LEGER black CLARA LUREX DROP WAIST Short Sleeve Dress S
By Herve Léger
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Herve Leger Clara drop-waist dress in black rayon (75%), nylon (24%) and spandex (1
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Taffeta and Wool Jersey Dropped Wasit Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, wool jersey and taffeta, dropped waist dress. Bodice is slightly fitted, charcoal
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ronaldus Shamask Silk Plisse Dress
By Ronaldus Shamask
Located in New York, NY
Ronaldus Shamask, Chinese red, silk plisse chemise style,dolman sleeve, drop waist dress that can
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1980s American Day Dresses

Dolce Gabbana Red Ruched Silk Dress
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in US
Dolce & Gabbana red dress featured in a ruched/gathered design and a drop waist. Dress is fully
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Jean Patou "Poor Boy Sweater"dress
By Jean Patou
Located in New York, NY
Navy blue wool knit short sleeve ribbed poor boy sweater top and ivory wool dropped waist dress
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1960s French 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.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

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. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

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. 

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 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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