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1990s Liyiz Vintage Early 90s Black Crepe Colorful Sequin Babydoll Empire Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage early 1990s LIYIZ black crepe and sequin babydoll empire dress! Flattering high empire
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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses
Size: Small - Small Medium
1970s Alfred Bosand Black Metallic Glitter Maxi Dress
By Alfred Bosand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Alfred Bosand black empire dress in colorful Silver and Green sparkles sequins.
Size
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1970s American Maxi Dress
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Orange Geometric Op Art Signature Print Silk Empire Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Orange Geometric Op Art Signature Print Silk Empire Dress
Circa: 1960’s
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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Brown Jersey Peasant Style YSL Dress with Black Yoke
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
contrasting black yoke. This peasant style dress was a popular theme in YSL's collections and we love that
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1970s European Empire Waist Dresses
Size: See Description
Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Ossie Clark for Radley black moss crepe day dress, with a red and black Art deco inspired
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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses
Lanvin Printed Shirt Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Geneva, CH
dress fastens down the front with buttons. Fully lined in black silk (from shoulders to high waist) and
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1960s French Empire Waist Dresses
Pucci Silk Jersey "Plume" Pattern Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Pucci, silk jersey, raglan sleeve, scoop neck with tie, dress, having a blue, purple and
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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
1960s Geoffrey Beene Black Empire Waist Gown
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This Geoffrey Been black gown from the 1960's is feminine and demure with its empire waist and
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Dress c. 1970s Worn by Julia Roberts
Located in New York, NY
; Empire dress with self ties at neckline and zipper back; Printed abstract floral motif in red, black and
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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2006 "Neptune" Plum Purple Bow Front Empire Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2006 "Neptune" Plum Purple Bow Front Empire Cocktail Dress
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Early 2000s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Rudi Gernreich Vintage Black & White L/S Maxi Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measurements:
Bust: 32
Length: 54"
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Jay Kobrin 1960's Black Matte Jersey Long Dress with Gold Chain Neckline
By Maisonette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jay Korbin for Maisonette 1960's Black Matte Jersey Long Dress with Gold Chain Neckline and Empire
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1960s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses
Collette Dinnigan Dress Lace Beading and Stones S New
By Collette Dinnigan
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Collette Dinnigan black empire waist jeweled deep V neck dress.
Exquisite lace
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2010s Australian Empire Waist Dresses
1970's Anonymous Simple Black Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Anonymous black silk empire waist sleeveless gown from the 1970's. The simple dress has a unique
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1970s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses
A Jacques Griffe French Couture Evening Dress in Chiffon and Lace Circa 1958
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Toulon, FR
dress on the left side by zip and hooks. Label white background black graphics Jacques Griffe Evolution
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1960s French Empire Waist Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
Black Multi Floral High-Waisted Satin Gown
By Barbara Tfank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lovely square neckline trimmed in black lace with wide, pleated straps.
Great for entertaining at home
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1960s North American Empire Waist Dresses
Rety Paris Silk Organza Pop Floral
Located in New York, NY
pop florals in an empire waist dress with full sweep and ruffled collar.
Back zipper. Excellent
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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses
MOSCHINO Size 8 Black Rayon Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
By Moschino
Located in San Francisco, CA
MOSCHINO cocktail dress comes in a black rayon / acetate featuring a empire waist style, braided
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
Mod Graphic Empire waist Yellow Black Midi Dress Mam'selle Betty Carol 1960s
By Betty Carol
Located in Wallkill, NY
Blast of color on this stunning 60s Mini Dress. Has a Large wide belt Approx 2.5 in. wide. Great
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1960s American Mini Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black & White Geometric Silk Virgo Empire Waist Dress Made F
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
from Italy, each dress is as unique as the woman wearing it. MORPHEW COLLECTION Black & White
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
ALBERTA FERRETTI ivory grey black silk BEADED EMPIRE WAIST Dress 40 S
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alberta Ferretti babydoll dress in cream, grey, and black silk (100%). With large
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2010s Casual Dresses
NINA RICCI, "Mademoiselle Ricci", Silk Lined Black Dress, circa 1960s
By Nina Ricci
Located in Kingston, NY
NINA RICCI, "Mademoiselle Ricci", Silk Lined, Black, Wool Crepe, Empire Waist, Dress, circa 1960s
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1960s French Mini Dress
Prada Black Cutout Patent Trim Dress, 1990s
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
gauzy sexuality.
From that decade, this black cut out dress is quintessential Prada at its best. Done
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
BLACK WOOL JERSEY DRESS W/FOX CUFFS
Located in Alford, MA
1960s dress features a flattering sweetheart neckline and long narrow sleeves trimmed with dark
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1960s Day Dresses
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice
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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
CHANEL Size 6 Black Wool Nylon Empire Waist Below Knee Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL 97 below knee dress comes in black black wool woven with a empire waist and a zip up closure
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
MICHAEL KORS Size 4 Black Woven Polyester Blend Empire Waist Dress
By Michael Kors
Located in San Francisco, CA
MICHAEL KORS dress comes in a black woven polyester blend with metallic thread details featuring a
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses
Romeo Gigli 1990s Empire Trapeze Waist Vintage 90s Chic Little Black Dress
By Romeo Gigli
Located in San Diego, CA
Talk about the perfect little black dress! This 1990s ROMEO GIGLI is the ultimate of LTBs! Features
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Black Rayon Jersey Dress Square Moroccan Braid Trim
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1970s Yves Saint Laurent black matte rayon jersey maxi dress with Moroccan-inspired
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1970s French Maxi Dress
Lanvin 1980s Vintage Strapless Little Black Dress with Peplum
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage 1980s strapless little black dress by Lanvin. Asymmetric button detail and flouncy
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1980s French Day Dresses
Vintage Adele Simpson 1980s Red Black White Fit n' Flare Empire Bow Lace Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic vintage 1980s / 80s ADELE SIMPSON red, black and white fit n' flare cocktail dress
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1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Anne Fogarty Print Maxi Dress
By Anne Fogarty
Located in Alford, MA
Anne Fogarty maxi dress featuring a scooped and ruffled neckline, cap sleeves, and empire waist
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1960s American Maxi Dress
1980s Lily Rubin Carwash Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
long strips of black carwash style fabric. Flattering empire waistline with sexy notched neckline. Maxi
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1980s American Maxi Dress
Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
laces and exuberant colors, this dress features an elegant black lace bodice with a prominent square
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute and chic 1960's Geoffrey Beene black silk crepe cocktail dress. Empire waist and cap sleeve
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
A black Lace & white FrenchCouture Cocktail Dress Circa 1990
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980/1990
France
Black and white cocktail dress with bustier, unidentified Haute Couture
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1980s French Babydoll Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent french size 38
Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey Cocktail Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Oakland, CA
Classic Gianfranco Ferre long black dress.
Empire waist with open back and criss cross straps
Category
1990s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Black & White Evening Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Francisco, CA
1990s Gianfranco Ferre Black & White Evening Dress. White silk taffeta sweetheart neckline bodice
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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns
ADAM LIPPES black plunge illusion lace neckline empire waist layered gown US6 M
By Adam Lippes
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ADAM LIPPES black plunge illusion lace neckline empire waist layered gown US6 M
Reference: YNWG
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21st Century and Contemporary American Casual Dresses
Geoffrey Beene Black Leather & Wool Strapless Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Geoffrey Beene black cocktail dress featuring a
Category
20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s French Couture Simone Mirman Black Dress
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1960s black empire line mini dress is couture by French designer Simone Mirman and
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1960s French Evening Dresses
1970's RADLEY black gauze maxi dress with pink stitching
By Radley
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Soft-black, lightweight, cotton gauze maxi dress with pink stitching made by Radley dating to the
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1970s British Maxi Dresses
Morphew Collection Black Silk Charmeuse 4-Scarf Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made with an Empire elasticated wiast ad kimono sleeves, this dress is size inclusive and looks
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
CECILIE BAHNSEN floral empire waist string strap babydoll flared dress US6 M
By Cecilie Bahnsen
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CECILIE BAHNSEN black floral empire waist string strap babydoll flared dress US6 M
Reference: LNKO
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Cocktail Dresses
Yves Saint Laurent Blue & Black Cotton Poplin Peasant Style Dress W Puff Sleeves
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This iconic late 1970s or early 1980s Yves Saint Laurent vintage peasant style dress is in a rich
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20th Century French Day Dresses
Size: see description
Chloé vintage circa 2007 embellished black silk dress
By Chloé
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Chloé Paris vintage circa 2007 embellished bodice black silk empire waist dress.
Up for auction
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Balenciaga by Ghesquiere Black Cocktail Mini Dress 2007
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cocktail dress featuring an empire waistline, drape skirt, bubble hem, and side zipper.
Balenciaga Paris
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Alexander McQueen Black Leather Fortuny Crinkle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen black leather "Fortuny crinkle" dress with empire waist, plunging
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns
GIVENCHY black viscose jersey RUFFLED COLD SHOULDER MINI COCKTAIL Dress 38 S
By Givenchy
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Givenchy jersey mini dress in black viscose (81%) and silk (19%). With cutout
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2010s Casual Dresses
1930s Black Silk Dress with Embossed Gold Bodice
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls
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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns
Black Lace Over Nude Dress, 1960s
Located in Alford, MA
Vintage cocktail dress of black lace featuring a wide, square neckline, empire waist, and long
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Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
1970 Roberto Capucci Black Silk Empire Gown w Multi-Layered Structured Bodice
By Roberto Capucci
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Roberto Capucci Demi-Couture black Empire waist gown with draped silk crepe Grecian style
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1970s Italian Evening Gowns
GIANNI VERSACE VERSUS Spring/Summer 1993 black mini dress size 28/42
By Versus
Located in Rubiera, RE
GIANNI VERSACE - VERSUS Spring / summer 1993 collection
Black mini dress with tulle underskirt
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1990s Cocktail Dresses
Galanos Empire Waist Gown
By Galanos
Located in New York, NY
Galanos, wool, matelasse, A line, empire waist gown with square neckline, front and back. Dress is
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1970s American Evening Gowns
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Wais
Located in New York, NY
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Waist Gown
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Saint Laurent 2014 Slimane Black silk mini dress fr34/36
By Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane
Located in PARIS, FR
fine silk (crepe and chiffon), empire waist, mini balconette draped with spie (and lined with a black
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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
This incredible original 1920s black silk beaded flapper dress is in impeccable condition for piece
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1920s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Black Matelassé *Large Size* Cowl Neck Lampshade Skirt Pocket Day Dress-L, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
day dress with exaggerated cowl neckline, sculpted empire waist and full, 2-layer lampshade skirt with
Category
1950s American Casual Dresses
Size: vintage 16; comparable to size L
Vintage 1930s Black Silk Dress with Embossed Gold Bodice
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1930s evening gown is fashioned from a soft black bias cut crepe fabric and falls
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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns
Escada Black Silk Rhinestone Strap Evening Dress with Ruffle Bodice
By Escada
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Black matte silk in am empire bodice falls in an A line to the hem. The dress is fully lined and closes
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21st Century and Contemporary German Evening Dresses
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You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary black empire dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, White and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a black empire dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Ossie Clark each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 Black Empire Dress?
The price for a black empire dress starts at $165 and tops out at $11,911, and on average, selling for $994.
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- What is black tie dress code?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Black tie dress code is a formal dress code typically reserved for special events that take place in the evening. For men, black tie usually requires a tuxedo and a black tie, though in some cases, a black suit may suffice. Women typically wear floor-length gowns, high heels and jewelry and carry clutch handbags. Find a selection of men's and women's formal apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The dress code for a black tie event is formal. For women, this typically means full-length gowns, clutch handbags and statement jewelry. Men's black tie attire is usually a tuxedo. As the name suggests, a black bow tie or necktie is the traditional accessory, but today, some men choose to wear ties in other solid colors or even prints. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of men's and women's formal apparel.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What makes the Chanel little black dress so special has everything to do with what the garment symbolized and the era in which it materialized. Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel revolutionized women’s wear, introducing a more casual, less constricting look for the early 20th century, and debuting uncomplicated skirts and jackets made of a cloth-like fabric called jersey that was considerably unconventional in the world of couture fashion. She set the fashion world alight in 1926 with an elegant but versatile black dress, which was simple and spare compared to other Jazz Age garments (and quite bold, as black was reserved for mourning). Importantly, the dress was affordable during a time of great financial difficulty and aimed at the broadest possible market. Find vintage Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024For ladies, black tie dress code means that there is an expectation to dress formally. This typically involves wearing a full-length gown. Bold statement jewelry and pumps are also commonly worn to black-tie events. For handbags, women usually opt to carry small clutches with black tie attire. Explore a wide variety of gowns, shoes, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Coco Chanel first made the little black dress popular in 1926. That year, Vogue magazine referred to the dress as Chanel’s Model T as a way to describe how the approachable design was something the average woman could wear, just as Ford’s Model T automobile made it possible for more everyday people to own a car. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chanel dresses.
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