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Pucci
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
organic print. It has a square neckline and a dropped waist. This dress will float you away on all your
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1970s Italian Ball Gowns

Pucci
$1,800
Prada Python Green Fur Coat Runway 2011
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
” silhouettes, which was largely comprised of drop waist dresses and coats. "It’s very complex” said Miuccia
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2010s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Pre-Loved Alexander McQueen Women s Love Heart Print Shirt Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
fastening Button cuffs Drop waist Shirt dress Made in Italy Composition 100% (silk) Care instructions
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21st Century and Contemporary British Coats

1920S Black Silk Net Art Deco Embroidered Drop Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Black Silk Net Art Deco Embroidered Drop Waist Dress
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1920s Day Dresses

1950’s Green Cotton Drop Waist Dress
Located in London, GB
neckline, cap sleeves, drop waist with shaped band and two matching bows to the front. The dress fastens at
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1950s British Day Dresses

PIERRE CARDIN c.1960’s Mod Space Age Black Drop Waist Dress Accordion Pleating
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE CARDIN c.1960’s Mod Space Age Black Drop Waist Dress Accordion Pleating Circa: 1960’s Label
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1960s American Casual Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Orange Tan Geometric Signature Print Drop Waist Dress Belt
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Orange Tan Geometric Signature Print Drop Waist Dress Belt Circa: 1960’s
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1960s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Chanel Navy Blue Knit Drop Waist Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chanel sleeveless Navy blue knit dress with blue and white piping tassel on the sleeve and collar
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Vintage Brioni Yellow Gold Large Silk 1920s Style Drop Waist Dress Turban Sash
By Brioni
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage BRIONI Couture 20s flapper style yellow and gold silk drop waist dress and
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

GUCCI 2012 Flora cream silk multicolor floral print drop waist dress IT40 S
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI 2012 Flora cream silk multicolor floral print drop waist dress IT40 S Reference: GEGG/A00087
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1960s Green Dropped Waist Dress With Layered Ruffle Skirt
Located in London, GB
This lovely vintage 1960s green abstract print dress with dropped waist and ruffle skirt is
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1960s British Informal Dresses

Stunning 1970s Pierre Cardin Vintage Brown Silk Pleated Drop Waist Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Sparks, NV
balloon sleeves, a drop waist, and ruffled edges. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure and button
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1970s French Day Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Floral Silk Crepe Drop Waist Dress Late 1960s
By Oscar de la Renta Active
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oscar de la Renta floral silk crepe, drop waist pleated skirt dress from the 1960s. Gorgeous print
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1960s American Chemise Dresses

Emilio Pucci 1960s Vivara Art Déco Print Blue Rose Silk Jersey Drop Waist Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Munich, DE
runs around the dropped waist. The dress fastens on the left shoulder with two buttons and is unlined
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1960s Italian Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Size 42 / 10 Yellow + Red Poppy Print Drop Waist Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful YVES SAINT LAURENT red, yellow, black and white poppy print drop waist cut-out dress
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

GAUGE 81 Size XS Cream Viscose Polyamide Dropped Waist Nojas Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
GAUGE81 'Nojas' dress comes in a cream crepe knit viscose / polyamide featuring long sleeves
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21st Century and Contemporary Empire Waist Dresses

Marc Jacobs Dropped Waist Pale Yellow Dress (4)
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Port Hope, ON
Delicate dropped waist dress made of 81% nylon and 19% elastane, it has two lining one beige and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

CHANEL Boutique c.1980s White Silk Pleated Drop Waist Shift Dress Signature Belt
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Chanel Boutique c.1980's winter white silk pleated drop waist dress with belt. Designed by
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1980s French Informal Dresses

Zandra Rhodes Hand-Painted 100% Silk Chiffon Dress Embellished w/Pearls
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Studio City, CA
Zandra Rhodes navy blue hand-painted drop-waisted dress with decorative panels and embroidered
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Late 20th Century British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Teal Traina Vintage Pineapple Tapestry Dress + Wrap 2-Piece Ensemble
By Teal Traina
Located in Sparks, NV
Navy and off-white tapestry fabric drop waist dress and wrap set by Teal Traina. Gorgeous
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Patricia Lester 1980s Green Velvet Drop Waist Maxi Dress
By Patricia Lester
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into the enchanting world of the Patricia Lester 1980s Green Velvet Drop Waist Maxi Dress – a
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1980s Welsh Day Dresses

1990s Gianfranco Ferre Knit and Velvet Dropped-Waist Maxi Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous, body-conscious 1990s Gianfranco Ferre olive/gold velvet and rib knit maxi dress
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1990 s John Galliano Silk Leopard Print Halter Dress W/Dropped Waist Belt
By John Galliano
Located in Studio City, CA
1990's John Galliano sheer silk chiffon leopard print halter dress with dropped waist and matching
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1990s French Maxi Dress

Vintage 1920s Hand Embroidered Arts and Crafts Linen Day Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sleeves are part of the bodice and are finished in embroidery. The dropped waist dress has little hip
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1920s American Chemise Dresses

The Silk Farm by Icinoo Vintage 1980s Drop Waist Metallic Burnout Flapper Dress
By Icinoo, The Silk Farm
Located in Sparks, NV
fabric with a drop waist and sleeveless sleeves. Details: Fully Lined Half Back Button Closure
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1980s American Day Dresses

early 1980 s COMME DES GARCONS printed dress with pleats and dropped waist
By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, printed rayon dress with sewn front pleats, dolman style sleeves and dropped waist from
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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Vintage 1920s Deco Coral Sheer 3-Layer Silk Drop-Waist Rhinestone Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely stunning coral silk flapper dress with sparkling rhinestone embellishment and a scarf
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Day Dresses

Pierre Cardin Black Velvet Drop Waist Pleated Ruffle Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer this vintage Pierre Cardin black velvet cocktail dress
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920S Floral Silk Chiffon Drop Waist Garden Party Dress With Floaty Handkerchi
Located in New York, NY
1920S Floral Silk Chiffon Drop Waist Garden Party Dress With Floaty Handkerchief Hem
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1920s Casual Dresses

Vintage Jeanne Marc 1980s Drop Waist Boho 80s Dress Colorful Floral Abstracts
By Jeanne Marc
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage JEANNE MARC drop waist boho dress! Raspberry pink background, with blue flowers
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1980s American Maxi Dresses

VINTAGE c.1920’s Drop Waist Belted Black Bow Ivory Lace Sheer Cotton Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
VINTAGE c.1920’s Drop Waist Belted Black Bow Ivory Lace Sheer Cotton Shift Dress Circa: 1920’s
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1920s Day Dresses

LILLY PULITZER c.1970s Blue Orange Abstract Print Drop Waist Plunge Back Dress
By Lilly Pulitzer
Located in Thiensville, WI
fabric, some stretch or give to material. Drop waist silhouette, fitted through bodice. Jewel neckline at
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

GAI MATTIOLO COUTURE Vintage Multicolor Drop Waist Maxi Dress Size 42
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in Rome, Rome
jeweled buttons - Rear zip closure - Drop waist multicolored silky skirt - Size: 42 IT - It should
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20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Embroidered Drop Waist Trumpet Dress with Pintuck Illusion Bodice, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Unlike many 1920s dresses, the embellishment on this piece may not be immediately obvious. Closer
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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Vintage Metallic Gold Cocktail Dress w/ Embellished Rhinestone Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
1920s-Inspired vintage 1960s metallic gold cocktail dress with a drop waist, pleated skirt and
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Signature Op Art Fringe Drop Waist Silk Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Blue Signature Op Art Fringe Drop Waist Silk Maxi Dress Circa: 1960’s Label(s
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1960s Italian Maxi Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960 s Circular Op Art Signature Print Silk Drop Waist Maxi Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Circular Op Art Signature Print Silk Drop Waist Maxi Dress Circa: 1960’s
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1960s Italian Maxi Dresses

COUTURE c.1920s Black Heavily Jet Beaded Drop Waist Tabard Flapper Evening Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
plunging neckline at the front and back. Drop waist. Skirt is open at the sides and comes to a point at the
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1920s Evening Dresses

ETRO Black Soft Yellow Geometric Knit Drop Waist Pleated Cocktail Dress NWT
By Etro
Located in Thiensville, WI
Etro Milano black and soft yellow geometric print knit drop waist pleated cocktail dress; new with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Claire Pearone for Jane Derby Vintage 1960s 60s Drop Waist Cocktail Dress
By Jane Derby
Located in Sparks, NV
Claire Pearone for Jane Derby vintage textured black cocktail dress with a drop waist and flared
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Large Size Black Silk Crepe Drop Waist Sequin Illusion Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1940s larger size black silk crepe sequined drop waist short sleeve dress
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

MADELEINE VIONNET c.1924 “Little Horses” Soft Green Glass Beaded Flapper Dress
By Madeleine Vionnet
Located in Thiensville, WI
Designer: Madeleine Vionnet Style: Flapper drop waist dress Color(s): Shades of green, gray, and white
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1920s Evening Dresses

Ivory Lace Drop-Waist Wedding Gown with Bateau Neck - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of
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1950s American Wedding Dresses

1920S Cream Beaded Silk Chantilly Lace Drop Waist Flapper Bridal Cocktail Dr
Located in New York, NY
1920S Cream Beaded Silk & Chantilly Lace Drop Waist Flapper Bridal Cocktail Dress With A Scalloped
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1920s Wedding Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1970s Multicolor Floral Print Cotton Jersey Drop Waist Sundress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1970s Emilio Pucci cotton jersey drop waist sundress. All over multicolor abstract floral
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1970s Italian Summer Dresses

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

1960s Flapper Inspired Teal Traina Dress
By Teal Traina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Inspired by the 1920s, this Teal Traina drop waist day dress has loads of charm. The ivory and
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1960s American Casual 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

90s Yohji Yamamoto white off shoulder cotton dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 90s Yohji Yamamoto white off shoulder cotton dress. Drop waist, blouson and elastic band
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1990s Japanese Maxi Dresses

1920s Paul Poiret Original Fabric Art Deco Floral Stripe Day Dress
By Paul Poiret
Located in Gresham, OR
with multi-color stylized floral and stripes. Built-in kimono-style jacket and pleated dropped waist
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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Adele Simpson for Neiman Marcus Shocking Pink Silk Crocodile Print Dress
By Adele Simpson, Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
dress! Flattering dropped waist with two tiers on the skirt. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

1986 Patrick Kelly Dress
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Austin, TX
1986 hot pink Patrick Kelly dress with dropped waist and ruffles. Fabric has elastic, can be worn
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

RUDI GERNREICH Harmon Knitwear c.1960’s Red White Geometric Op Art Knit Dress
By Rudi Gernreich for Harmon Knitwear, Rudi Gernreich Design for Harmon Knitwear
Located in Thiensville, WI
white op-art pattern knit drop waist mini dress. Fitted knit dress with slightly curved side seams
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1960s Mini Dresses

Stunning Rochas Sheer Black Silk Dress (42 itl) As New
By Rochas, Alessandro Dell Acqua
Located in Port Hope, ON
Wonderful dropped waist silk dress from the house of Rochas. The sleeveless dress features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Colorful Printed Silk Maxi Dress w/Tiered Skirt
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Studio City, CA
Roberto Cavalli silk maxi dress with dropped waist, spaghetti straps and a tiered skirt. Gown
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Asymmetrical Chestnut Straw Cloche Hat with Pearl Cluster, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
but exposes the left. A perfect foil for the angular drop waist dresses of the Jazz Age. Scalloped
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1920s Unknown Cloche Hats

1990 s AZZEDINE ALAIA black knit dress with pleated skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black knit dress with drop waist and pleated skirt from Azzedine Alaia dating to the 1990's
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1990s Italian Cocktail 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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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 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.
  • 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.

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