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CHADO Ralph Rucci Brown Jersey Dress with Gold Sequin, 2000s
By Chado Ralph Rucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorate panels of the dress. Knotted tie detail at the center of the front empire waist. Midi or knee
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
Chado Ralph Rucci Red Light Weight Wool Dress
By Chado Ralph Rucci, Ralph Rucci
Located in New Hope, PA
A gorgeous shade of red Spring weight wool makes this dress a standout. It has a fitted bodice with
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
1980s BergdorfGoodman Costa Corseted Strapless Quintessential Little Black Dress
By Victor Costa, Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Chicago, IL
peaked high waist, the fitted tucked underlay of the cocktail dress wraps around the back to end as an
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1990
s Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
$695 Sale Price
24% Off
A French Crinoline Changing Taffeta Dress - Napoléon III Period Circa 1855.
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1855. France
French Day dress with bodice and round crinoline skirt in changing and noising
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1850s French Day Dresses
A moiré silk blue-sky Crinoline dress - France Circa 1865
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1865
France Second Empire period
An afternoon dress with train and large projected crinoline
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1860s French Babydoll Dresses
ESCADA Size 4 Navy Orange Wool Blend Textured Sleeveless Dress
By Escada
Located in San Francisco, CA
length, and empire waist with denim bow trim.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.
Marked: 34
Measurements
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
$215 Sale Price
20% Off
1970
s Bronze and Lavender Baby Doll Cocktail Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
combination of rose gold and lavender. Tiny covered buttons up the bodice from the empire waist, amd
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
DOLCE
GABBANA Runway F/W 2006 Green Velvet
Chain Corset Babydoll Dress
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
link-trimmed empire waist with tassel and buckle detail. On the runway, this look was presented with
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960
s Mollie Parnis Black Velvet Dress w Bow
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early 1960's Mollie Parnis black velvet empire waist dress inspired by the Dior look dresses from
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Bottega Veneta Black Leather Yoke Silk Dress, Runway 2008
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Resort 2008 line, this dress is made from an almost weightless black silk fabric. Gathered at an empire
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Morgane Le Fay by Liliana Casabal asymmetric cocktail dress
By Morgane Le Fay designed by Liliana Casabal
Located in New York, NY
Morgane Le Fay by Liliana Casabal asymmetric cocktail dress in gray knit with silk chiffon lining
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Documented Gianni Versace Paneled Leather
Ruched Stretch-Jersey Dress, SS1987
By Gianni Versace
Located in Geneva, CH
-in Empire waist brings an hourglass shape. The stretch-jersey part of the dress is entirely ruched
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
2010 Chloe Ecru Silk Chiffon Maxi-Dress with Silver Rhinestone Detailing
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
below as the dress has no stretch.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 36 in. (91 cm)
WAIST - 32 in. (81 cm)
HIP - 46
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2010s French Wedding Dresses
MARC JACOBS Size 0 Black Silver Silk Blend Jacquard Sleeveless Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS dress
in a black and silver tone silk blend fabric featuring a sleeveless empire style
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
$250 Sale Price
20% Off
MARC JACOBS Size 2 Black Silver Silk Blend Jacquard Sleeveless Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARC JACOBS dress
in a black and silver tone silk blend fabric featuring a sleeveless empire style
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
$250 Sale Price
20% Off
1960 Pink Silk Watercolor Floral Damask Cocktail Dress With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
. Flattering clean and simple empire waisted cut. 1960 Pink Silk Watercolor Floral Damask Cocktail Dress With
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SS2011 Runway yellow gold embellished kaftan dress IT38 XS
By Sarah Burton, Alexander McQueen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
dress designed by Sarah Burton in her debut s/s 2011 collection. Empire style fashioned of silk chiffon
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
$5,880 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Gunne Sax Cream Linen Mini Corset Dress with Wooden Beads
Located in London, GB
dress is tailored to an empire-line silhouette from a medium weight hemp cotton in a natural, unbleached
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1960s American Wedding Dresses
August 1970 Ric McClintock Vintage Couture Pleated Dress with Rhinestones
Located in Sparks, NV
McClintock
Measurements:
Bust: Up To 38"
Empire Waist: 32"
Hips: Free
Shoulders: 17"
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
1960s By Roter Navy Blue Pink and Silver Banded Dress
Located in London, GB
Timeless 1960s occasion wear dress by high quality vintage British brand - Roter. This is their
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1960s British Cocktail Dresses
Chic 1960s Black and Silver Metallic Lace Rayon Crepe Vintage 60s Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black rayon crepe and silver metallic lace vintage sheath dress ! Features an empire
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
MARC JACOBS RUNWAY Size 6 Black Silk Pale Pink Low Back Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
back, shift style, velvet tie belt at empire waist, slit pockets, and a back zip up closure. Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
$752 Sale Price
20% Off
Pat Sandler 1960s Neon Orange Paisley Psychedelic Vintage A - Line 60s Dress
By Pat Sandler
Located in San Diego, CA
waist dress! Features allover paisley prints in vibrant blue, green, yellow, orange, and red throughout
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Cocktail dress in Calais lace by Germaine Lecomte Haute Couture Paris Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950
France
Nice cocktail or dinner dress in black Calais lace, known as Chantilly lace
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1950s French Cocktail Dresses
DOLCE
GABBANA A/W 2011 Black Floral Lace Overlay Cocktail Dress
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Thiensville, WI
overlaid nude stretch lining. Sheath style. Sleeveless, v-neckline. Empire waist. Center back invisible
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Documented Gianni Versace Couture Vintage F/W 1994 Black PVC Boucle 90s Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
, who marries the prim shape of an Empire-waist dress with the funky edge of black-plastic-coated silk
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960s Black Strapless Cocktail Dress with Lace and Floral Applique Skirt
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960s black cocktail dress. Strapless and empire waist with a beautifully folded and ruched bodice
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Early 2000s Marc Jacobs Collection Size 10 Black A - Line Silk Tiered Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Early 2000s MARC JACOBS COLLECTION black silk tiered short sleeve empire waist dress! Features the
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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses
KAT DAUZIG Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress Beaded Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Kat Dauzig design is composed of a black silk crepe with a beaded empire waist detail
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Child
s dress for a boy in taffeta and brocade silks - France Circa 1870
Located in Toulon, FR
case with many Directoire and First Empire dresses. The appliqué collar and pleated falbalas at the
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1870s French Babydoll Dresses
GEOFFREY BEENE c.1960
s Black Wool Three Dimensional Ribbon Chain Cage Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Thiensville, WI
Oval Room. Long sleeves. Mandarin collar. Empire waist. Three dimensional ribbon chain cage in front
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1960
s Silk chiffon Beaded Dress and matching jacket ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
dress and sits perfectly above the notched and pointed empire line cut of the dress. This jacket is
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
Opulent Mint Green Satin Brocade Opera Coat Ensemble for Saks Fifth Avenue
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
exquisite fabric has an Asian style influence
Paired with a matching satin brocade sleeveless empire gown
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Gowns
1960s Arkay Purple
Gold Lame Sharkskin Moroccan Inspired Embroidered Maxi
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Arkay Purple & Gold Lame Sharkskin Moroccan Inspired Embroidered Maxi: Empire waist height
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1960s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Charming Mod Button Decorated Maxi
Located in New York, NY
buttons throughout. Wide set straps with empire waist, and full gathered skirt to floor. Most of the faux
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1960s American Maxi Dress
Black
Brown Roberto Cavalli Leopard Print Rhinestone-Embellished Long Sleeve
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
embellishments at front empire waist. 32" bust, 26" waist, 33" length, 16.5" shoulder width.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
$164 Sale Price
20% Off
1960
s Malcolm Starr Magenta and Metallic Floral Brocade Tea Gown
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1960's Malcolm Starr strapless, empire waist, tea length evening gown. Magenta with
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1960s American Tea Gowns
New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
"
Empire Waste 27"
Hips/Natural Waist: Full
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières
New Badgley Mischka Silk Evening Dress Gown Sz 6
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
"
Empire Waste 28"
Hips/Natural Waist: Full
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières
Lanvin white grecian style washed silk crystal embellished wedding dress gown
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Milano, Lombardia
ivory gown with crystal embellished waist band that would work beautifully as wedding or evening dress
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2010s Wedding Dresses
1960s Nina Ricci Couture Ruby Velvet Gown
Cape Ensemble W/ Heavy Bead Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible and rare 1960s Nina Ricci Couture ruby red evening ensemble: an evening gown with a
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
1960s Haute Couture Pierre Balmain Green Silk Chiffon Dress with Hand Bead Work
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Firenze, IT
I proudly offer for sale this absolutely stunning evening gown with classic empire shape and a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Curtains and Valances
Materials
Silk, Beads
Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir Chiffon Evening Dress circa 2009
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-neckline scoops to bust level where it is met by an inverted U-shaped empire waist line. From here, a
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Saks Fifth Avenue Little Black Dress With Rhinestone Buckles, 1960
s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
reference, the mannequin in the photographs is a size 4.
Bust 34"
Modified Empire Waist 29.5"
Hips 38
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Reem Acra Grey Silk Beaded Empire Waist Evening Couture Gown
By Reem Acra
Located in Toronto, ON
This Reem Acra evening gown is in pristine condition, 100% silk, and size 10, made in USA.
The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Waist Dresses
1960s Mint Green Metallic Lamé Empire Waist Strapless Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous! 1960s strapless, empire-waist gown is made from a whimsical, art deco-inspired metallic
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Carolina Herrera Yellow Evening Couture Gown Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Toronto, ON
A striking Carolina Herrera gown in size 10.
This beautiful gown is very romantic and soft. It
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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Waist Dresses
Albert Capraro Black Velvet Empire Waist Dress with Peasant Sleeves
By Albert Capraro
Located in Henrico, VA
This Albert Capraro dress is made from rich black velvet. The waist is elastic and tapered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Mignon Black Lace Empire-waist Shirt Dress with Satin Flat Chelsea Collar
By Mignon
Located in Henrico, VA
This beautiful piece by Mignon is a lace empire waist shirt dress and is lined with a champagne
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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Waist Dresses
Teal Floral Silk Roberto Cavalli Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning evening gown in a teal silk satin bodice and a flowing floral print skirt. The wrap from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Carolina Herrera D
Alonzo lace and Organza Empire waist
By Carolina Herrera
Located in Henrico, VA
This Carolina Herrera mint green dress has a D'Alonzo lace top, and organza empire waits dress
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1990s American Empire Waist Dresses
Simple Chartreuse Chiffon Empire Gown with Ombre Treatment
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a simple and elegant silk chiffon gown with an empire waist line, spaghetti straps, a long
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Late 20th Century Empire Waist Dresses
1960s Stavropoulos Black Silk Evening Dress
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning black silk maxi length empire waist evening dress by George Stavropoulos! The evening
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Oscar de la Renta Black Velvet Evening Shirt Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Henrico, VA
This fabulous Oscar de la Renta evening shirt dress is made from black silk velvet. This dress is
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1980s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Original HERVE LEGER 1990
s Made in France empire dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Original HERVE LEGER 1990's Made in France empire dress. Signature banded construction at the
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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses
1960s Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Flyaway Evening Dress W Gold Trim
Rhinestones
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful yellow silk chiffon empire waist evening gown from the 1960's with pretty gold
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
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Empire Waist Evening Gown Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary empire waist evening gown dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Red and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for an empire waist evening gown dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, Geoffrey Beene and Oscar De La Renta — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Empire Waist Evening Gown Dress?
On average, an empire waist evening gown dress on 1stDibs sells for $975, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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