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1970s Alfred Bosand Black Metallic Glitter Maxi Dress
1970s Alfred Bosand Black Metallic Glitter Maxi Dress

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

Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress
Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress

Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress

By Marni, Consuelo Castiglioni

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous Marni archival dress from Pre-Fall 2013 collection. Worn once. Made from super soft

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2010s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses

Marni Spring 2007 Blue & Brown Primrose Floral Dress
Marni Spring 2007 Blue & Brown Primrose Floral Dress

Marni Spring 2007 Blue & Brown Primrose Floral Dress

By Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous archival Marni floral dress from the Spring 2007 collection. New with tags. Made from

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Early 2000s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses

Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress
Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress

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

1970's Laura Ashley Plum Corduroy Full Length Dress
1970's Laura Ashley Plum Corduroy Full Length Dress

1970's Laura Ashley Plum Corduroy Full Length Dress

By Laura Ashley

Located in Toronto, Ontario

corduroy full length dress with zipper back. The label says Laura Ashley Canada which represents a period

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1970s Canadian Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Geoffrey Beene Black Empire Waist Gown
1960s Geoffrey Beene Black Empire Waist Gown

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

Alexander McQueen Leather Dress With Belt S/S 2006
Alexander McQueen Leather Dress With Belt S/S 2006

Alexander McQueen Leather Dress With Belt S/S 2006

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

- Spring / Summer 2006 "Neptune" runway collection by Lee Alexander McQueen - Empire waist

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Early 2000s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Printed evening dress with fringes scarf Gai Mattiolo Love to Love
Printed evening dress with fringes scarf Gai Mattiolo Love to Love

Printed evening dress with fringes scarf Gai Mattiolo Love to Love

By Gai Mattiolo

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Printed evening dress with fringes scarf attached on skirt and tied on the left side of the hips

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2010s Turkish Empire Waist Dresses

1970's Anonymous Simple Black Gown
1970's Anonymous Simple Black Gown

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

Rety Paris Silk Organza Pop Floral
Rety Paris Silk Organza Pop Floral

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

Dolce & Gabbana SS2018 floral Jumpsuit
Dolce & Gabbana SS2018 floral Jumpsuit

Dolce & Gabbana SS2018 floral Jumpsuit

Located in Carnate, IT

Dolce & Gabbana Jumpsuit Spring 2018 RTW collection In 100% silk with floral pattern. Italian size 40 Shoulders 42 cm Waist 30cm Length 163 cm Excellent general condition, shows mi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Empire Waist Dresses

MOSCHINO Size 8 Black Rayon Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
MOSCHINO Size 8 Black Rayon Empire Waist Cocktail Dress

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

MICHAEL KORS Size 4 Black Woven Polyester Blend Empire Waist Dress
MICHAEL KORS Size 4 Black Woven Polyester Blend Empire Waist Dress

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

Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988
Chanel Lace Striped Camellia Empire Dress S/S 1988

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

1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist
1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist

1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist

Located in New York, NY

Decade: 1990s. Material: Silk . Vintage condition: Excellent. Measurements Bust: 32-34 in. Waist: 32-36 in. Overall length: 66 in. US: 10.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress

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

Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey Cocktail Dress
Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey Cocktail Dress

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

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1990s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Spring 1998 Gray Empire Waist Gown With Black Train
Chanel Spring 1998 Gray Empire Waist Gown With Black Train

Chanel Spring 1998 Gray Empire Waist Gown With Black Train

By Chanel Boutique

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sophisticated silhouette. The flowing gray fabric is anchored by a dramatic black train that commands attention

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1990s Evening Gowns

Galanos Empire Waist Gown
Galanos Empire Waist Gown

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

Prada Black Dress With Leather Trim & Fur Sleeves
Prada Black Dress With Leather Trim & Fur Sleeves

Prada Black Dress With Leather Trim & Fur Sleeves

By Prada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Prada black mini dress featuring an empire waist

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4
HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4

HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4

By Helen Rose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Helen Rose design is composed of a black silk chiffon. Features a beautiful draped design with

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

1960's Mollie Parnis Black Velvet Dress w Bow
1960's Mollie Parnis Black Velvet Dress w Bow

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

Black Empire-Style Stretch Lounge Maxi Dress
Black Empire-Style Stretch Lounge Maxi Dress

Black Empire-Style Stretch Lounge Maxi Dress

Located in New York, NY

Black empire-style stretch nylon-blend maxi lounge dress measures 43 1/2" in length in front, 56 3

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1970s Unknown Loungewear

JIL SANDER NAVY Empire Dress
JIL SANDER NAVY Empire Dress

JIL SANDER NAVY Empire Dress

By Jil Sander

Located in Xiamen, Fujian

Sleek lightweight empire dress with fine knife-pleated lower half. Beautiful dart placements on the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Narciso Rodriguez Purple Black Silk Asymmetric Hem Dress
Narciso Rodriguez Purple Black Silk Asymmetric Hem Dress

Narciso Rodriguez Purple Black Silk Asymmetric Hem Dress

By Narciso Rodriguez

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Purple silk high-low hem dress with empire waist and cross back. The bodice and waist of the dress

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2010s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Adolfo Black and White Shirt Dress with Gold Buttons
Adolfo Black and White Shirt Dress with Gold Buttons

Adolfo Black and White Shirt Dress with Gold Buttons

By Adolfo

Located in Henrico, VA

This Adolfo dress is a black and white shirt dress that is made out of 100% silk. There is a

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Black Cocktail Dress with Trim
1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Black Cocktail Dress with Trim

1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Black Cocktail Dress with Trim

By Mr. Blackwell

Located in Houston, TX

1960's Mr. Blackwell Custom black cocktail dress with spaghetti straps and circle skirt. The dress

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Albert Capraro Black Velvet Empire Waist Dress with Peasant Sleeves
Albert Capraro Black Velvet Empire Waist Dress with Peasant Sleeves

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

Black White Monochrome mix-media Lined Silk Print Dress - Flora Kung
Black White Monochrome mix-media Lined Silk Print Dress - Flora Kung

Black White Monochrome mix-media Lined Silk Print Dress - Flora Kung

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

NWT Mix-media all silk dress. Silk Georgette top and puff sleeves, silk crepe faille print long

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2010s American Empire Waist Dresses

Mignon Black Lace Empire-waist Shirt Dress with Satin Flat Chelsea Collar
Mignon Black Lace Empire-waist Shirt Dress with Satin Flat Chelsea Collar

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

Vintage Nina Ricci Silk Embroidered Beaded and Sequin Dress
Vintage Nina Ricci Silk Embroidered Beaded and Sequin Dress

Vintage Nina Ricci Silk Embroidered Beaded and Sequin Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This Nina Ricci dress is completely made from silk. The shell is hand decorated with embroidery

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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses

Herbert Schill Vintage Flower Print Boho Maxi Dress 1970s
Herbert Schill Vintage Flower Print Boho Maxi Dress 1970s

Herbert Schill Vintage Flower Print Boho Maxi Dress 1970s

By Herbert Schill

Located in Vienna, AT

Charming vintage maxi dress with multicolored flower print in pink, lilac, lavender and orange and

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1970s Austrian Empire Waist Dresses

Original HERVE LEGER 1990's Made in France empire dress
Original HERVE LEGER 1990's Made in France empire dress

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

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Black Empire Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

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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Questions About Black Empire Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Black 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, 2024
    The 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel made the little black dress famous. In 1926, Chanel introduced it, reclaiming a color that had once been largely reserved for mourning. When it debuted, Vogue magazine called the dress Chanel's Ford, considering that just as the Model T made automobile ownership attainable for the middle class, the little black dress made high fashion accessible for everyday women. Find a variety of Chanel dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    For 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Coco 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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