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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk LACE-UP DROP WAIST MINI Dress 36
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen 3/4 sleeve dress in black silk (100%) with a round lace-up neck. Has two side
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2004 CHRISTIAN DIOR by Galliano Sheer Drop Waist Slip Dress Unworn
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 2004 CHRISTIAN DIOR by Galliano Slip Dress Unworn Sheer Drop Waist Black Silk Condition
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920S Navy Blue Silk Charmeuse Lace Scalloped Dropped Waist Cocktail Dress W
Located in New York, NY
1920S Navy Blue Silk Charmeuse & Lace Scalloped Dropped Waist Cocktail Dress With White Floral
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1920s Cocktail Dresses

MINJUKIM black graphic print dropped waist tulle skirt midi dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MINJUKIM black graphic print dropped waist tulle skirt midi dress FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A00063
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean Cocktail Dresses

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

SIMONE ROCHA black gathered ruffle dropped waist flared hem cocktail dress UK6 S
By Simone Rocha
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SIMONE ROCHA black gathered ruffle dropped waist flared hem cocktail dress UK6 S Brand: Simone
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 8 Black Silk Drop Waist Layered Ruffle Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
features a square neckline with slim straps, fitted body, and drop waist with layered ruffle skirt. A
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Chanel Silk Polka Dot Drop Waist 42 P116 Chanel Book by Emma Baxter-Wright
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This Chanel dress has a silk lining from the waist down; same fabric stitched bow at neck; a drop
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1980s French Day Dresses

1920S Yellow Green Orange Floral Silk Chiffon Pullover Drop-Waist Flapper Dre
Located in New York, NY
1920S Yellow Green & Orange Floral Silk Chiffon Pullover Drop-Waist Flapper Dress With Ruffled Lace
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1920s Casual Dresses

Adele Simpson Sequined Shirt Waist Maxi Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful Adele Simpson 60s gold sequined maxi dress with dropped waist, cuffed sleeves and
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1920S Multicolor Floral Silk Chiffon Floaty Drop Waist Six Panel Godet Skirt Dre
Located in New York, NY
1920S Multicolor Floral Silk Chiffon Floaty Drop Waist Six Panel Godet Skirt Dress With Matching
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1920s Casual Dresses

1920S Lime Green Orange Floral Silk Mousseline Light As A Feather Drop Waist
Located in New York, NY
1920S Lime Green & Orange Floral Silk Mousseline Light As A Feather Drop Waist Garden Party Dress
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1920s Casual Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI dress drop waist open back 3/4 sleeve 40 / 6 NWT also 42 8
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Miami, FL
dolman 3/4 length sleeved black dress. Blouson drapes beautifully down to a rouched band across hips
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1920s Crimson Panne Velvet Dropped-Waist Gown with Lame and Butterfly Neckline
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1920s crimson panne velvet dropped-waist gown with lame lace underpanel, underslip
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Early 20th Century French Evening Gowns

Mary Mcfadden Ombred Silk Day Dress
By Mary McFadden
Located in New York, NY
Mary Mcfadden, raw silk, ombred, pattern drop waist, long sleeve, day dress with belt. Beautiful
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1970s American Day Dresses

Victoria Beckham Victoria Victoria Beckham Orange Wool Mini Dress Size M
By Victoria Beckham
Located in London, GB
. Details Orange Wool Mini dress Dropped waist Ruffle hem Round neckline Back zip closure with hook and eye
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dress

1970s NORMA KAMALI leopard printed jersey dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very early leopard printed jersey dress with dropped waist from Norma Kamali dating to the 1970's
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1970s American Day Dresses

Marithe Francois Girbaud Black Dress (42 FR)
Located in Port Hope, ON
Such a beautiful dress! Dropped waist; cut-out bottom; exposed zipper on satin border (replicated
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Prada Ivory Silk Pleated Knot Mini Dress
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
drop waist, the dress boasts a unique asymmetric pleated motif that adds depth and dimension to the
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Traina Norell Red and White Silk Day Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in New York, NY
Traina Norell silk twill, red and ivory print, dropped waist day dress with belt and cap sleeves
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1960s American Day Dresses

YSl Chiffon Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
ruffle along the hem line and down the front of the dress.. Dress is dropped waist with a contrasting
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21st Century and Contemporary French Maxi Dresses

YSL Poppy Print Day Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves St. Laurent, dropped waist, silk printed day dress. A 20's inspired silhouette with a flounced
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1980s French Casual Dresses

Galanos Plisse Chiffon Day dress
By James Galanos
Located in New York, NY
James Galanos beige, silk chiffon, dropped waist day dress. Bodice and long sleeves have vertical
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1970s American Chemise Dresses

1969 Pierre Cardin Mod Maxi Dress with Abstract Print Futuristic Circle Motif
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A 1969 Pierre Cardin sleeveless maxi dress with dropped waist. This mod dress is covered with an
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1960s French Day Dresses

2013 Christian Dior by Raf Simons White Sleeveless Day Dress w/High-Low Hem
By Christian Dior
Located in Studio City, CA
2013 Christian Dior by Raf Simons white cotton sleeveless day dress with dropped waist and high-low
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2010s French Day Dresses

1960s Tiziani Couture by Karl Lagerfeld Lemon Silk Print Dress and Vest Set
By Karl Lagerfeld, Tiziani Roma
Located in Boca Raton, FL
closes daintily at the front with a hook-and-eye. The dropped waist on the dress meets an incredible
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1960s Italian Day Dresses

1920s Swiss Dot Organdy Day Dress with Sash
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1920s brown cotton Swiss dot organza, dropped-waist day dress with ivory organza insets
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Casual Dresses

1970 s Sonia Rykiel Blue Striped Peasant Dress
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's Sonia Rykiel boho blue striped peasant dress. Drop waist style dress features pockets at the
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1970s French Kaftans

1980 s Catherine Hipp Light Grey Day Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
American mid 80's designer Catherine Hipp light grey cotton drop waist day dress. The dress
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1980s American Casual Dresses

Pre-Loved Saint Laurent Women s Short Sleeved Little Black Dress
By Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
designer resale item. Details Black Acetate Short sleeves Round neck Little black dress Mini Drop waist
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mini Dresses

Ungaro Green + orange graphic print wool day dress late 60 s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
Emanuel Ungaro Parallelle green + orange graphic print wool dropped waist day dress with box
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1960s Italian Casual Dresses

Charming Drop-Waist Broad Tail Coat Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a charming 1960s coat dress fashioned from fine quality broad tail lamb in a drop-waist
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1960s American Coats

Jean Muir Ink Blue Jersey Maxi Dress
By Jean Muir
Located in New York, NY
shoulders. Dress has long sleeves, a rounded neckline, with a fitted, drop waist bodice. Skirt of the dress
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1960s 60s Nina Ricci Mod 2-Piece Set Linen Dress + Vest Ensemble
By Nina Ricci
Located in Sparks, NV
Bright striped Nina Ricci ensemble from circa 1960. Drop waist shift dress and matching vest
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1960s American Informal Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2008 Black White Polka Dot Plunge Neck Sheath Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2008 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Sheath dress with dropped waist
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Early 2000s Italian Sheath Dresses

Christian Dior Paris Evening Dress, Jacket and Scarf
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
. Comprising a column dress with drop waist , spagetti straps and a side zip. A jacket with decorative vent at
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Victor Edelstein Floral Print Dress
By Victor Edelstein
Located in New York, NY
Victor Edelstein, floral print, dropped waist, silk dress with draped fitted boned bodice.
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1980s English Cocktail Dresses

1980s Party Dress by Quorum
By Quorum
Located in London, GB
,purple ,mauve ,olive and pink. The dress is strapless,with folds of fabric from the bust to a drop waist
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Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Burke - Amey Beaded Mini Dress
By Burke-Amey
Located in New York, NY
Burke-Amey shirt style beaded and sequined, 60's mini dress with "peter pan" collar and dropped
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Geoffrey Beene Lime Green Silk Satin Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic Vintage 1960s Geoffrey Beene lime green silk satin drop waist cocktail dress. Perfect for
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1960s American Evening Dresses

1960 Marguery Bolhagen Silk Faille Cocktail Dress Bolero Ensemble
Located in Studio City, CA
scooped neckline, a structured bra-like dress top, dropped waist, and A-line skirt with 4 inverted pleats
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Cocktail Dress W/ Tiered Tulle Beading Ostrich Feathers
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Gresham, OR
A contemporary Oscar de la Renta ballet-inspired dropped-waist, sleeveless black cocktail dress
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses

Don Loper Silk Satin Dress w/ Capelet
By Don Loper
Located in Gresham, OR
waist, strapless, flaired party dress with an aerodynamic matching capelet the snaps to the back of the
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1950s American Informal Dresses

Alexander McQueen Black Dress with Cut Out Back
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early vintage Alexander McQueen black jersey dress with drop waist, woven loop band at waist, open
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1990s British Cocktail Dresses

Austrian-Made Beaded Chiffon Cocktail / Tea Dress 1916
Located in Gresham, OR
This gorgeous hand-beaded drop-waist silk chemise dress is marked with Eisenstadt, Ostereich 1916
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Day Dresses

50s Brocade Tulip Cocktail Dress with Back Bow
Located in Gresham, OR
50s moss green jacquard ultra-structured cocktail dress with dropped waist, heavily darted bust and
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1920 s Yellow Silk Beaded Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
slightly dropped waist of the dress is decorated with a scalloped beaded border, which sets off the
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

6267 Blouson Silk Dress with Lavishly Embellished Low Back
By 6267 Aquilano and Rimondi
Located in Gresham, OR
Wonderful 1920s inspired dress from the design team 6267, who now are at Ferre! Silk dropped waist
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Informal Dresses

Valentino Night black velvet and gold sequined cocktail dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Night 20's inspired dropped waist velvet cocktail dress. Dress bodice is plain
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Late 20th Century Italian Chemises

20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1920s beaded chiffon dropped-waist tea dress in yellow background and yellow ground
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

1920s Exquisite Gold Lame Lace Tea Dress with Hand Painting
Located in Gresham, OR
An exquisite 1920s tea dress: Dropped waist accented by sequin flowers at side of hip. Beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chemises

1920’s Rust Orange Silk Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
A beautiful long sleeved silk flapper dress with a wrap-around skirt layer tying at the dropped
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Shift Cocktail Dresses

1920 s Art Deco Mint Green Silk Asymmetrical Beaded Tea Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1920's Art Deco mint green silk beaded asymmetrical, dropped waist tea dress. Beaded
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Norman Norell Blue and Grey Floral Print Silk Velvet Cocktail Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Early 60s Fabulous Norman Norell blue, gray and white floral print drop waist cocktail silk dress
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

JEAN MUIR
By Jean Muir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silk chiffon printed drop waist day dress.
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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Emilio Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pucci light weight cotton abstract floral print drop waist maxi dress with layered handkerchief hem
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1970s French Maxi Dresses

Murray Arbeid silk chiffon evening gown
By Murray Arbeid
Located in New York, NY
pattern. Bodice is ruched and slightly dropped at the waist. Dress body is layered chiffon with cut away
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Late 20th Century English Evening Gowns

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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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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. 

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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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