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What is a dress with a high waist called?
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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.
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Peach Glass Beaded Drop waist Dress, 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Peach Glass Beaded Drop-waist Dress. Peach Drop-waist dress with multicolored glass beading
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1920s Day Dresses
$960 Sale Price
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20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s velvet floral printed drop waist dress with beaded embellishment along bust line. Chiffon trim
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1920s Sac Dresses
$1,425 Sale Price
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Roberto Cavalli Floral Drop Waist Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the stunning Roberto Cavalli Floral Drop Waist Dress, a playful and elegant piece that
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2010s Italian Day Dresses
1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce. Black Silk chiffon dress with drop
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1920S Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Tropical Floral Drop Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Tropical Floral Drop Waist Dress
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1920s Casual Dresses
Oscar de la Renta Red Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Red long sleeve drop waist dress by Oscar de la Renta. Crew neck. Zip closure at
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2010s American Day Dresses
$500 Sale Price
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