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1960s Pink Drop-Waist Linen Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Pink drop-waist day dress with a fitted bodice adorned with hand-covered buttons and collared
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1960s Day Dresses

Alaia Drop Waist Wool-Blend Dress Size 4
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Alaia Drop Waist Wool-Blend Dress - High V-neckline - Sleeveless - Drop waist with pleating
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1920s Vintage Dress Black Silk Fine Floral Embroidery MOP Belt Buckle 44B
Located in Portland, OR
and inset pale peachy pink silk fabric with tiny black buttons. The skirt of this 20s drop waist
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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses

1960s Mod Drop Waist Nautical Style Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s navy and yellow mod drop waist nautical style dress. Pleated skirt. Yellow trim on collar and
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1960s Casual Dresses

1960s Avocado Green Floral Printed Drop-Waist Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The skirt of the dress is full at the drop-waist. This dress is fully lined, sleeveless, and has a
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1960s Day Dresses

60s Drop Waist Flower Power Dress with Sash
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Drop Waist Flower Power Dress with Sash. Faux wrapped front with decorative ruffle. Dropped
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1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Drop Waist Fringe Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Drop Waist Fringe Cocktail Dress. Fully faced. Back zip closure.
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

Lanvin Drop waist jacquard dress US 6
By Lanvin Paris
Located in London, GB
Lanvin drop waist Jacquard dress - gun metal zippers on both shoulders - side gun metal zipper
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Late 1940 s Dutch Blue White Cotton Drop Waist Summer Dress
Located in London, GB
Summery 1950's drop waist cotton dress. In a blue Dutch tile pattern, this dress features a halter
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1940s Day Dresses

50s Drop Waist Lace Tiered Skirt Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s drop waist lace tiered skirt with fitted bodice. Slightly off shoulder. Chocolate brown lace
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1970s Vintage Dress Loewe Spain Novelty Print Silk Doll Faces Drop Waist
By Loewe
Located in Portland, OR
a pleated skirt and drop shirt waist bodice with a zipper. The novelty print of this pretty vintage
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1970s Spanish Day Dresses

Pink Escada Vintage Dress With Double Breasted Gold Buttons and Drop Waist
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Portland, OR
We think this incredible vintage Margaretha Ley Escada dress would be perfect for a wedding or
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1980s Swiss Day Dresses

Gucci White Floral Printed Silk Drop Waist Shirt Dress M
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fine artistry and the feminine silhouette of this Gucci dress exhibit the label's impeccable
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2010s European Casual Dresses

Ascot Model Vintage 1950s Abstract Circle Print Drop Waist Cotton Dress
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
print on a quality cotton fabric. With a slightly dropped waist and a full skirt. Estimated Size: UK
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1950s Irish Casual Dresses

Arnold Scaasi Vintage Dress Black Wool Knit Drop Waist Pleated Skirt Lined 8
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Portland, OR
This is a classic vintage black dress from Arnold Scaasi. The drop waist black wool knit dress is
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1980s American Informal Dresses

1920 s French Rose-Pink Beaded Sheer Cotton Deco Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vibrant rose-pink cotton that is strong and very wearable today. The simple drop-waist style is a timeless
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Michel Jacques for North Beach Leather Chamois American Indian Inspired Dres
By North Beach Leather
Located in Houston, TX
ends of both. Our staff likes it worn best as a drop waist dress with the belt worn as a necklace
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20th Century American Day Dresses

1920 s French Heavily-Beaded Deco Blue Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
art-deco designs are done completely by hand. The flattering drop-waist silhouette adds another degree
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses

Vintage Escada PinkDress With Double Breasted Gold Buttons and Drop Waist
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Portland, OR
We think this incredible vintage Margaretha Ley Escada dress would be perfect for a wedding or
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1980s Swiss Day Dresses

Vintage 1920 s French Turquoise Blue Beaded Deco Floral Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
which continues down the entire garment. The exacting perfection drop-waist draped swag is beyond
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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Pierre Cardin Numbered Boutique Dress w/ Ruffles in Green Blue Floral Print
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very pretty vintage Pierre Cardin drop waist summer dress with tiered layers of ruffles
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1970s French Informal Dresses

Black Lace Flared Hem Cocktail Dress, 1960s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Black Lace Flared Hem Cocktail Dress . All-over lace dress with dropped waist and horsehair
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Zandra Rhodes Peacock Feather Hand Painted Silk Dress
Located in New York, NY
Just try not to strut in this stunning drop waist Zandra Rhodes dress in cream with hand-painted
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior 2004 Rasta Print Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
art style, Jamaican inspired print. “Dior Mania” at the back of the dress. Drop waisted fit. The
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1990s French Day Dresses

1920 s French Green-Grey Beaded Deco Crepe-Chiffon Tiered Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dresses of the time. The pictures say it all! Measurements Bust:34 inches Drop-Waist:35 inches
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920 s Metallic-Gold Lace Lame Floral Appliqued Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dresses of the time. The pictures say it all! Measurements Bust:36 inches Drop-Waist:38 inches
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920 s Elegant Embroidered Pink-Roses Floral Silk Applique Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, whose sheen creates a dazzling sparkle. The effortless drop-waist shape really allows one to appreciate
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Jil Sander
By Raf Simons
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Rak Simons for Jil Sander tan drop-waist sleeveless dress.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 1920 s Beaded Floral Yellow Chiffon and Black Satin Flapper Deco Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
! Measurements Bust:34 inches Drop-Waist:38 inches Dress Length:42 inches This antique flapper dress is in
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1920s French Art Deco Aesthetic Evening Dresses

60s White Lace Tennis Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s White Lace Tennis Dress. Drop waist, pleated skirt. Back zip closure. Unlined.
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1960s Tennis Apparel

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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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