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1980s Drop Waist Dress

Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress
Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress

Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress

$528Sale Price|29% Off

Alaïa 1980s Drop Waist Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Piece Description: Vintage Alaïa white drop-waist dress from the 1980s. This mid-length piece features a deep neckline and a relaxed, drop-waist silhouette that reflects Alaïa’s sign...

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1980s Krizia Blue Silk Printed Drop Waist Dress
1980s Krizia Blue Silk Printed Drop Waist Dress

1980s Krizia Blue Silk Printed Drop Waist Dress

By Krizia

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Loose through the body with a drop waist and a pleated skirt. Unlined and very light weight.

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

1980s Zandra Rhodes Abstract Motif Drop Waist Silk Dress
1980s Zandra Rhodes Abstract Motif Drop Waist Silk Dress

1980s Zandra Rhodes Abstract Motif Drop Waist Silk Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Looking For The Perfect 80s Dress? Well It's Arrived! Circa 1980s, this Zandra Rhodes asymmetrical drop waist dress features a cream and black pattern of flowers, swirls and tribal i...

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1980s English Evening Dresses

1980s Ungaro Black & Cream Rayon Drop Waist Dress W/ Velvet Collar & Heart Print
1980s Ungaro Black & Cream Rayon Drop Waist Dress W/ Velvet Collar & Heart Print

1980s Ungaro Black & Cream Rayon Drop Waist Dress W/ Velvet Collar & Heart Print

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Gresham, OR

A 1980s Ungaro black and cream "distressed heart" print rayon dress: Dropped-waist style with button-down front, pleated skirt and velvet buckled collar.

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1980s French Informal Dresses

RENEE HELGA HOWIE c.1980s Multicolor Floral Print Drop Waist Short Sleeve Dress
RENEE HELGA HOWIE c.1980s Multicolor Floral Print Drop Waist Short Sleeve Dress

RENEE HELGA HOWIE c.1980s Multicolor Floral Print Drop Waist Short Sleeve Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

Brand / Manufacturer: Renee Helga Howie Circa: 1980s Style: Drop waist knee-length dress Color(s): Shades of black, white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink Lined: No M...

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1980s American Casual Dresses

1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe
1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe

1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Sequin Drop-Waisted Shift Dress w Deco-Style Graphic Motif on Silk Crepe: Simple, drop-shoulder, straight silhouetee with deep side slit on left side.

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1980s Black Velvet and Tulle Dress
1980s Black Velvet and Tulle Dress

1980s Black Velvet and Tulle Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Anonymous 1980s black velvet drop waist dress with tulle skirt.

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Gianni Versace 1980's Drop Waist Dress
Gianni Versace 1980's Drop Waist Dress

Gianni Versace 1980's Drop Waist Dress

By Gianni Versace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gianni Versace 1980's Black and White Drop Waist Dress

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1980's Valentino Navy Crepe Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress
1980's Valentino Navy Crepe Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress

1980's Valentino Navy Crepe Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Valentino 1980’s navy drop-waist wool crepe dress with layered flounce skirt.

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Romeo Gigli 1980s Black Drop Waist Maxi Dress
Romeo Gigli 1980s Black Drop Waist Maxi Dress

Romeo Gigli 1980s Black Drop Waist Maxi Dress

By Romeo Gigli

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your wardrobe with the Romeo Gigli 1980s Black Drop Waist Maxi Dress, a timeless piece that exudes vintage charm and versatility.

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1980s European Day Dresses

1980s Victor Costa Puff-Sleeve Pastel Floral Drop Waist Dress
1980s Victor Costa Puff-Sleeve Pastel Floral Drop Waist Dress

1980s Victor Costa Puff-Sleeve Pastel Floral Drop Waist Dress

By Victor Costa

Located in New York, NY

This dreamy vintage 1980s Victor Costa pastel floral dress features the most 1980s shape, including voluminous puff sleeves, and a fitted princess-seam bodice with a dropped waist.

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1980s North American Maxi Dresses

1980s Leonard Tropical Print Knitted Dress With Drop Waist And Batwing Sleeves
1980s Leonard Tropical Print Knitted Dress With Drop Waist And Batwing Sleeves

1980s Leonard Tropical Print Knitted Dress With Drop Waist And Batwing Sleeves

By Leonard

Located in London, GB

This colourful 1980s tropical print knitted dress is from Leonard studios and is in beautiful vintage condition having retained all of its original vibrancy. Featuring a Bardot neckl...

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1980s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

KOOS VAN DEN AKKER c.1980's Black White Red Dot Pop Art Wear Drop Waist Dress
KOOS VAN DEN AKKER c.1980's Black White Red Dot Pop Art Wear Drop Waist Dress

KOOS VAN DEN AKKER c.1980's Black White Red Dot Pop Art Wear Drop Waist Dress

By Koos Van den Akker

Located in Thiensville, WI

KOOS VAN DEN AKKER c.1980's Black White Red Dot Pop Art Wear Drop Waist Dress Circa: 1980’s Label(s): “KOOS”, Koos Van Den Akker New York Designer: Koos Van Den Akker Style: Drop w...

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1980s Evening Dresses

1980s Chanel Silk Polka Dot Drop Waist 42 P116 Chanel Book by Emma Baxter-Wright
1980s Chanel Silk Polka Dot Drop Waist 42 P116 Chanel Book by Emma Baxter-Wright

1980s Chanel Silk Polka Dot Drop Waist 42 P116 Chanel Book by Emma Baxter-Wright

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Port Hope, ON

This Chanel dress has a silk lining from the waist down; same fabric stitched bow at neck; a drop waist with defined band; short sleeves; front permanent pleats to the waist, and ful...

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1980s French Day Dresses

early 1980's COMME DES GARCONS printed dress with pleats and dropped waist
early 1980's COMME DES GARCONS printed dress with pleats and dropped waist

early 1980's COMME DES GARCONS printed dress with pleats and dropped waist

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, printed rayon dress with sewn front pleats, dolman style sleeves and dropped waist from Comme Des Garcons dating to the early 1980's.

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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Patricia Lester 1980s Green Velvet Drop Waist Maxi Dress
Patricia Lester 1980s Green Velvet Drop Waist Maxi Dress

Patricia Lester 1980s Green Velvet Drop Waist Maxi Dress

By Patricia Lester

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into the enchanting world of the Patricia Lester 1980s Green Velvet Drop Waist Maxi Dress – a stunning embodiment of 80s fashion with a touch of whimsical elegance.

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1980s Welsh Day Dresses

Vintage Jeanne Marc 1980s Drop Waist Boho 80s Dress Colorful Floral Abstracts
Vintage Jeanne Marc 1980s Drop Waist Boho 80s Dress Colorful Floral Abstracts

Vintage Jeanne Marc 1980s Drop Waist Boho 80s Dress Colorful Floral Abstracts

By Jeanne Marc

Located in San Diego, CA

Amazing vintage JEANNE MARC drop waist boho dress! Raspberry pink background, with blue flowers, and paintbrush-like strokes throughout. Denim colored elastic waistband, with matchin...

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1980s American Maxi Dresses

Scaasi Chiffon Drop Waist Dress circa 1980s
Scaasi Chiffon Drop Waist Dress circa 1980s

Scaasi Chiffon Drop Waist Dress circa 1980s

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a red chiffon dress by Scaasi c. 1980s. It features a drop waist using a horizontal zig zag seam.

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1980s Evening Dresses

Chanel circa 1980s Print Drop Waist Chiffon Dress
Chanel circa 1980s Print Drop Waist Chiffon Dress

Chanel circa 1980s Print Drop Waist Chiffon Dress

By Chanel

Located in US

Chanel dress features a unique print throughout with a drop-waist. There is a back zipper and hook-and-eye closure, marked a size 38, and is made in France. Measurements: Bust -...

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Late 20th Century French Casual Dresses

Valentino Vintage White Silk Drop Waist Dress, 1980s
Valentino Vintage White Silk Drop Waist Dress, 1980s

Valentino Vintage White Silk Drop Waist Dress, 1980s

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A fabulous 1980s Valentino drop-waist silk dress with a fitted pleated panel across the hip, a pleated skirt and a loose fitting blouse with long sleeves, shoulder-pads and graphic p...

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Sleeveless Silk Drop-waist Dress
A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Sleeveless Silk Drop-waist Dress

A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Graphic Sleeveless Silk Drop-waist Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche silk dress with a round neckline, pleated skirt and drop waist with bow detail.

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Diane Freis 1980s Dress

Diane Freis 1980s Dress

By Diane Freis

Located in New York, NY

VINTAGE GRACE NY 1980s Diane Freis Drop Waist Tiered Printed Dress with Bishop Sleeves and Ruffled Neckline.

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1980s Escada Drop Waist Pleated Dress
1980s Escada Drop Waist Pleated Dress

1980s Escada Drop Waist Pleated Dress

By Escada

Located in San Francisco, CA

1980s Escada Drop Waist Pleated Dress. Wool blend fabric.

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1980s Chloe Olive Green Drop Waist Dress
1980s Chloe Olive Green Drop Waist Dress

1980s Chloe Olive Green Drop Waist Dress

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe, Chloé

Located in Houston, TX

Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe magnificent olive green silk and lace dress! Light silk with Fall color and long sleeve allows for wear any season. Detail and fabric allow for both day an...

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Located in Sparks, NV

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By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...

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1980s Drop Waist Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1980s drop waist dress for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Pink and more. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Arnold Scaasi and Escada are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1980s Drop Waist Dress?

The price for a 1980s drop waist dress starts at $259 and tops out at $2,200, and on average, selling for $602.

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