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Bob Bugnand Sam Friedlander Aurora Borealis Sequin Paisley Mini Dress 1960s XS
By Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander, Bob Bugnand
Located in North Attleboro, MA
borealis iridescent sequins. The drop waist and short swing skirt adds an element of fun and versatility
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1960s American Mini Dress

1980 s Bill Blass Off the Shoulder Tri-Color Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
body is black jersey. Unique drop waist color blocked satin skirt starts at the hips with a wide purple
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Ceil Chapman Black Ribbed Chevron Detail Taffeta Cocktail dress, c. 1950 s
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture to the fabric. It has a fitted bodice, drop waist and a full skirt, lined in black silk. The metal
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

HERVE LEGER A/W 2012 "Avi" Burgundy Pleated Bandage Knit Cocktail Dress NWT
By Herve Léger, Max Azria
Located in Thiensville, WI
side at front and back. Drop waist. Knife pleated mesh skirt with bandage strips overlaid throughout
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2010s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Midnight Blue Crinkled Silk Suit, Olivier Theyskens
By Nina Ricci
Located in New York, NY
over a rich navy silk base on both the jacket and sleeveless dress. The dress has a drop waist with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

1950s Teena Paige Dancing Man Novelty Print Dress
Located in London, GB
, also featuring on the drop scooped waist. The skirt is gently gathered and there is a little bow that
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
strapless bodice with asymmetrical drop waist; layered lettuce-hem skirt featuring a tonal topstitched
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Anonymous Windowpane Dress and Jacket Set
Located in Toronto, Ontario
two vertical slit pockets at the waist and a box pleated drop waist skirt. Jacket has flap pockets at
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1960s Unknown Dress and Coat Ensembles

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and
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1950s American Day Dresses

SIMONE ROCHA 2019 Runway blush pink sequins dropped seam midi dress UK6 XS
By Simone Rocha
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Details: Sheer tulle trim at neckline and along armhole. Fitted waist. Dropped curved seam flared skirt
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Cocktail 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

Norman Norell Little Black Dress, 1960s
By Norman Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
round neck, drop waisted skirt, and a belt that ties at the natural waist. Lined. Center back zipper
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1960s American Day Dresses

Yohji Yamamoto Black Minimalist Coat Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long sleeved bodice is made of black gabardine. Drop-waisted skirt is made of nylon or other
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Late 20th Century Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Arnold Scaasi 1980s Polka Dot Velveteen Dress
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
textured polka dots. Sleeves are gathered at shoulder and pleated at hem for fullness. Drop-waist skirt is
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

A Glamorous 80s Ted Lapidus Silk Gown
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An extravagant 1980s Ted Lapidus couture silk gown with puffed shoulders and a drop waist skirt
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1980s French 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

Late 1950s/Early 1960s JEANNE LANVIN Couture Silk Dress and Coat Ensemble
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in New York, NY
out the bodice, with a drop waist skirt that is fully pleated. The cowl neckline can also be adjusted
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

Vintage Fiorella Mancini Stenciled Velvet Art to Wear Sheath Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stenciled allover in gold in the style of Gallenga. Squared scoop neck. Drop waist. Skirt is tiered on
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Late 20th Century Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970 s Chloe by Karl Lagerfeld Periwinkle Graphic Print Silk Asymmetric Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
backside. I love the easy-to-wear, flattering drop-waist skirting. The silhouette has the self-confident
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1970s French Aesthetic Day 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

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

Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman Open Back Cocktail Dress with Tule Skirt 1980s
By Victor Costa
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Vintage Victor Costa for Bergdorf Goodman dress with an open back, dropped waist and full tule
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1950s Plaid Print Cotton Strapless Shelf-Bust Bustle Full New Look Dress Shawl
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-bust strapless with full boning. I love the hourglass drop-waist bustle back circle-skirt design which
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1920 s Sadie Nemser Couture Beaded Floral Appliqué Velvet Sheer Lace Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
drop-waist bodice with exaggerated skirting. The fullness in the skirt is so dramatic and was probably
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1920s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Ungaro 1970s printed silk pleated dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
This 1970s Emanuel Ungaro Parallele dress is silk print with a drop waist and a pleated skirt. The
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1870s Italian Day Dresses

1980 s Victor Costa One-Shouldered Gown
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ruched throughout. Drop waist. Full skirt. Center back zipper. Lined. Labeled size 6
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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980 s Mary McFadden Beaded Black Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
has drop waist. Center back zipper. Bodice is lined. Skirt is not. Dress is labeled a size 8
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Balenciaga haute couture brown dress, Spring/Summer 1964
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
flattering v-neckline and drop waist silhouette. The skirt is comprised of layers of crinoline-backed lace
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Gallenga Black Panne Velvet Dress
By Gallenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pattern in beautifully pewter and gold patina. Classic styling of the era with dropped waist with gathered
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1920s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pauline Trigere Black and Gold Silk Faille Ballgown with Jacket, 1980s
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Houston, TX
ensemble. The strapless ballgown has a fitted princess seamed bodice and full skirt. Drop waist. Fully
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1980s American Ball Gowns

1980s LILLIE RUBIN Silver Lame Floral Lace Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
drop waist leads to the full skirt. The tulle lining and asymmetrical hem add volume and movement
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1980s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990 Yohji Yamamoto Avant Garde Open Back Wool Dress
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Houston, TX
has a loose drop waist silhouette with lightly pleated skirt, short sleeves, and a deep V - neckline
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1990s Japanese Shift Dresses

PAULINE TRIGERE Graphic Print Dress with Flutter Sleeve Detail
By Pauline Trigère
Located in New York, NY
creates dimension and the intricacy elevates the design. This PAULINE TRIGERE dress features a drop waist
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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A 1980s VIntage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A 1980s black Yves Saint Laurent haute couture cocktail dress with a drop waist fitted skirt and a
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Watercolour Cabbage Rose Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
secured with a rhinestone broach. Some of the roses are accented with glitter. The waist is dropped and
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1960s American Contemporary Ballerina Day Dresses

1980 Victor Costa Pink/Grn Ruched Puff Dress
By Victor Costa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
shoulders with shoulder straps for added security. * The bottom portion of the dress has a drop waist with
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1980s American Day Dresses

Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
1980s Valentino Couture cocktail dress with a black silk velvet bodice and a slightly dropped waist
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1980s Valentino Couture cocktail dress with a black silk velvet bodice and a slightly dropped waist
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Valentino Couture
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
a black silk velvet bodice and a slightly dropped waist. The full skirt is in three panels of silk
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1980s Cocktail Dresses

Norell Black Silk Crepe Sleeveless Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Topanga, CA
backside. It has a drop waist and a ruffled skirt. Fully lined in silk charmeuse. Norman
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Galanos apricot dress, circa 1970
By Galanos
Located in London, GB
alike. Featuring an exaggerated collar and long sleeves, the dress has a drop-waist silhouette and a
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1970s French Day Dresses

Chanel Rose Gold Metallic Leather Drop Waist Skirt-Size 40
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Rose Gold Metallic Leather Drop Waist Skirt - Size 40- Season 01C. Wrap front, slanted
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21st Century and Contemporary French Skirts

LOUIS VUITTON 2021 Runway dropped waist ruffle tulle logo graphic skirt FR34 XS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2021 Runway dropped waist ruffle tulle logo graphic skirt FR34 XS Brand: Louis
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2010s French A-Line Skirts

LOUIS VUITTON 2021 Runway white ribbed grey wool dropped bubble skirt FR34 XS
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
grosgrain ribbon strap. Grey wool-tweed. 3D bubble cut. Dropped waist skirt silhouette. CONDITION
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21st Century and Contemporary A-Line Skirts

M MISSONI Size 2 Black Jersey Drop Waist Striped Knit Skirt Dress
By M Missoni
Located in San Francisco, CA
and pink sparkle knit stripe drop waist skirt. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2000 Iconic Prada Heart Print Silk Skirt Rare and Collectable
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
mesh tailored together to create a ladylike drop-waisted skirt. The fitted yoke meets a gathered bottom
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21st Century and Contemporary Skirts

1990s Chanel Gray Wool Jersey Drop-Waist Dress w "COCO" Logo Print
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
drop-waist skirt, deeply draped and banded neckline, gathered shoulders and yoke at back. Unlined
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

CELINE black polyamide PLEATED DROP WAIST MIDI Skirt 40 M
By Celine
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Céline flared pleated midi skirt in black polyamide (73%), elastane (27%) and base
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2010s Pencil Skirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Black Mesh Velour Trim Drop Waist Ruffle Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER skirt comes in stretch micro mesh and features a fitted pencil top, drop waist
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Flare Skirts

RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Size M Black Drop Waist Wool Tulle Ruffle Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION pencil skirt comes in a stretch wool jersey and features a drop waist with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ruffled Skirts

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size S Black Mesh Velour Trim Drop Waist Ruffle Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER skirt comes in stretch micro mesh and features a fitted pencil top, drop waist
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pleated Skirts

LOEWE 100% cotton blue whtie stripe belted dropped waist casual midi skirt FR34
By Loewe, J W Anderson
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOEWE 100% cotton blue whtie stripe belted dropped waist casual midi skirt FR34 Brand: Loewe
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2010s Italian A-Line Skirts

REJINA PYO wool silk cream black checkered dropped waist midi skirt UK6 XS
Located in Hong Kong, NT
REJINA PYO wool silk cream black checkered dropped waist midi skirt UK6 XS Reference: AAWC/A00440
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21st Century and Contemporary Korean A-Line Skirts

CHANEL Size 18 Silver Satin Mauve Beige Boucle Tweed Skirt Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
square neckline with a mauve beige tweed drop waist skirt. Note: Mannequin wears a size 2. Made in France
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2010s French Day Dresses

Bill Blass Baroque and Leopard Print Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in New York, NY
Bill Blass, evening gown with leopard print, long sleeve, top and dropped waist skirt with a floral
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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Chanel Cotton Pique Skirt
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel, cotton pique, dropped waist, tiered skirt with "chanel" gold buttons side closure.
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1980s French Skirts

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Drop Waist Skirt For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary drop waist skirt you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect drop waist skirt among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jean Paul Gaultier, Arnold Scaasi and Azzedine Alaïa each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Drop Waist Skirt?

On average, a drop waist skirt on 1stDibs sells for $440, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $5,553 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Skirt
  • 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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