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1920 Drop Waist

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress
1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress

Located in New York, NY

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Linen Dress hand embroidered with floral panels, faggoting and irish crochet open work at neckline.

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1920s American Shift Dresses

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's Ecru Silk 1920's Inspired Drop Waist Dress
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's Ecru Silk 1920's Inspired Drop Waist Dress

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's Ecru Silk 1920's Inspired Drop Waist Dress

By Chloé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sweet silk dress is detailed with delicate early 1920's inspirations such as the drop waist silhouette, the embroidered yolk, the layered net lace collar, and matching cuffs.

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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 1920's beaded drop waist dress. Flapper era. Snaps closure up the side and along the sleeve.

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

1920s White Tulle Drop Waisted Lawn or Wedding Dress
1920s White Tulle Drop Waisted Lawn or Wedding Dress

1920s White Tulle Drop Waisted Lawn or Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

A delicate and true vintage 1920s white lawn dress which is calf length. It is tailored from a lightweight, gossamer-thin striped tulle that is detailed with panels of different flor...

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1920s American Wedding Dresses

1920s Ivory ' Candy Stripe ' Silk Drop Waist Vintage 20s Day Dress
1920s Ivory ' Candy Stripe ' Silk Drop Waist Vintage 20s Day Dress

1920s Ivory ' Candy Stripe ' Silk Drop Waist Vintage 20s Day Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly chic 1920s 20s silk vintage dress! Classic drop waist style with a side bow at the waist. Tie at neck. Ivory silk with pastel blue, pink, yellow and green vertical stripes...

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

Poiret-Inspired Printed Silk and Gold Lamé Dress w Drop Rouleau Waist – S, 1920s
Poiret-Inspired Printed Silk and Gold Lamé Dress w Drop Rouleau Waist – S, 1920s

Poiret-Inspired Printed Silk and Gold Lamé Dress w Drop Rouleau Waist – S, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Clearly inspired by Poiret’s Irudrée gown of 1923 (pictured), this dress features the same dropped rouleau waist and emphasis on metallic lamé, but also incorporates aspects of his o...

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

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Peach Glass Beaded Drop waist Dress, 1920s
Peach Glass Beaded Drop waist Dress, 1920s

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 featuring Peacock design.

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1920s Day Dresses

20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress
20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress

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 along hemline. Unlined

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1920s Sac Dresses

1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce
1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce

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 waist, machine embroidered flounce and peplum.

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

20s Black Velvet Drop Waist Dress with Floral Beadwork
20s Black Velvet Drop Waist Dress with Floral Beadwork

20s Black Velvet Drop Waist Dress with Floral Beadwork

Located in San Francisco, CA

20s Black Velvet Dress with Floral Beadwork. Cutout strips along top of shoulders/arms. Snap closure entry along left side and shoulder. Unlined.

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

1920s Floral Printed Chiffon Drop-waist Dress with Lace Accents
1920s Floral Printed Chiffon Drop-waist Dress with Lace Accents

1920s Floral Printed Chiffon Drop-waist Dress with Lace Accents

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s custom-made Floral printed chiffon evening dress with applied drop waist, black lace and chiffon overskirt, Art Deco bodice with shear panels, and hand rolled edges. The dress ...

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH  SASH SHEATH DRESS
VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH  SASH SHEATH DRESS

VINTAGE 1920'S SILK SHEER BLACK FULL LENGTH SASH SHEATH DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is a sheer black silk 1920's scoop neck full length dropped waist sheath dress.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheath Dresses

1960's EMILIO PUCCI Pastel geometric printed dress
1960's EMILIO PUCCI Pastel geometric printed dress

1960's EMILIO PUCCI Pastel geometric printed dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Dropped waist, 1920's inspired silhouette. 'V' back neck opening with concealed, hook & eye closures, and metal zipper opening.

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1960s Italian Casual Dresses

Original 1920s Lame Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Original 1920s Lame Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Original 1920s Lame Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

Extraordinary and original 1920s unlabeled couture lame flapper dress. This dress has a beautiful simplicity of line juxtaposed with a detailed baroque pattern woven into the lightwe...

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1920s French Sheath Dresses

1920S White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Edwardian Lace Dropped Waist Dress
1920S White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Edwardian Lace Dropped Waist Dress

1920S White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Edwardian Lace Dropped Waist Dress

Located in New York, NY

The net on this dress has a lot of soft stretch to it so there is no closure and it can accommodate a few sizes. 1920S White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Edwardian Lace Dropped Waist ...

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1920s Slips

1920s Rose Printed Lamé Drop Waist Blouse With Tie Detail
1920s Rose Printed Lamé Drop Waist Blouse With Tie Detail

1920s Rose Printed Lamé Drop Waist Blouse With Tie Detail

Located in London, GB

This desirable 1920s gold lamé blouse with a pretty rose print in soft peach, pale blue and grey tones over an abstract black and gold deco background is in excellent vintage conditi...

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1920s Blouses and Tops

1920s Cream Silk Crepe Flapper Dress With Drop Waist and Lace Inlay
1920s Cream Silk Crepe Flapper Dress With Drop Waist and Lace Inlay

1920s Cream Silk Crepe Flapper Dress With Drop Waist and Lace Inlay

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 1920s Flapper style dress is in excellent vintage condition and of remarkable construction. The soft cream silk crepe fabric has been expertly tailored to create an el...

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

1920S Black Silk Crepe De Chine Drop Waist Wrap Coat With Fur Trim
1920S Black Silk Crepe De Chine Drop Waist Wrap Coat With Fur Trim

1920S Black Silk Crepe De Chine Drop Waist Wrap Coat With Fur Trim

Located in New York, NY

The fabric of this lightweight coat is in fantastic wearable condition and there is no damage to the full silk lining either. 1920S Black Silk Crepe De Chine Drop Waist Wrap Coat Wit...

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1920s Coats

VINTAGE c.1920’s Drop Waist Belted Black Bow Ivory Lace Sheer Cotton Shift Dress
VINTAGE c.1920’s Drop Waist Belted Black Bow Ivory Lace Sheer Cotton Shift Dress

VINTAGE c.1920’s Drop Waist Belted Black Bow Ivory Lace Sheer Cotton Shift Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

VINTAGE c.1920’s Drop Waist Belted Black Bow Ivory Lace Sheer Cotton Shift Dress Circa: 1920’s Label(s): None Style: Drop waist shift dress Color(s): Shades of ivory and black Line...

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1920s Day Dresses

Embroidered Drop Waist Trumpet Dress with Pintuck Illusion Bodice, 1920s
Embroidered Drop Waist Trumpet Dress with Pintuck Illusion Bodice, 1920s

Embroidered Drop Waist Trumpet Dress with Pintuck Illusion Bodice, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Unlike many 1920s dresses, the embellishment on this piece may not be immediately obvious. Closer inspection reveals that the dropped bodice is actually entirely horizontally pintuck...

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

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1920 Drop Waist For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary 1920 drop waist you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a 1920 drop waist from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Brioni, Fendi and Jean Patou are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1920 Drop Waist?

The price for a 1920 drop waist starts at $199 and tops out at $6,284, and on average, selling for $988.

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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. 

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