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2000s Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Purple Stripe Bustle Skirt
2000s Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Purple Stripe Bustle Skirt

2000s Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Purple Stripe Bustle Skirt

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

A series of matching ties gathers the fabric at the centre back so that the skirt resembles a bustle, allowing the wearer to adjust the shape and drape.

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Early 2000s British Flare Skirts

1980s Claude Montana Navy Blue Wool Bustle Skirt (40 ITL)
1980s Claude Montana Navy Blue Wool Bustle Skirt (40 ITL)

1980s Claude Montana Navy Blue Wool Bustle Skirt (40 ITL)

By Claude Montana

Located in Port Hope, ON

I apologise for the pictures but I could not get it on the mannequin! This is a beautiful skirt. High waisted; opening is by way of three angled snaps on the front, and the front is ...

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1980s Italian Skirts

Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool pleated skirt with bustle, fw 1988
Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool pleated skirt with bustle, fw 1988

Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool pleated skirt with bustle, fw 1988

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood red tartan wool pleated skirt. Inside are the four original safety pin attached padded balls which were used in the show to exaggerated the rear; as a bustle would ...

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1990s British Skirts

John Galliano grey rayon checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988
John Galliano grey rayon checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988

John Galliano grey rayon checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano London; grey rayon Prince of Wales check coat dress. Bustled skirt falling in polonaise drapes, gathering into a band at the hem - can be buttoned up to be made shorter...

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1980s British Day Dresses

John Galliano grey checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988
John Galliano grey checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988

John Galliano grey checked Blanche Dubois bustled coat dress, ss 1988

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

John Galliano London; grey Prince of Wales check coat dress. Bustled skirt falling in polonaise drapes, gathering into a band at the hem, can be buttoned up to be made shorter.

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s CHANEL Black Bustier , Skirt and detachable Sleeves
1990s CHANEL Black Bustier , Skirt and detachable Sleeves

1990s CHANEL Black Bustier , Skirt and detachable Sleeves

By Chanel Boutique, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1998 3 pcs Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Black Crepe Bustier Corset and Creme bustle skirt with detachable sleeves and short sash that you can style it as a strap or scarf.

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1990s French Evening Gowns

A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890
A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890

A Bustle cage silk faille Dress with bodice and skirt - France Circa 1890

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1880-1890 France Day dress with integrated Bustle cage, by petite Bourgoisie, bodice and skirt in aubergine/chocolate silk faille, trimmed with chestnut moiré and dating from t...

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1880s French Formal Gowns

A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875
A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875

A polonaise visiting dress in blue silk taffeta and Falbalas France, circa 1875

Located in Toulon, FR

The flounces are notched and gathered into rosettes in the 18th-century style. Skirt for a bustle frame and a ruffled sack-shaped overskirt with internal ties to create a Polonaise-s...

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1870s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Collector Asymmetric Leather Bondage Dress
Christian Dior by John Galliano Collector Asymmetric Leather Bondage Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano Collector Asymmetric Leather Bondage Dress

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dress features a gathered pulled up bustle style skirt with lace-up bodice and side rubber button closures.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4

Vintage 1950's Pink Satin Embroidered Scalloped Tiered Tulle Dress UK 6-8 US 2-4

Located in Nashville, TN

The full circle cut of the skirt, is accepted by elegant draped pleats along each side, which set off the scalloped edges of the satin top layer of the shirt, which draws in along th...

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1950s Ballerina Day Dresses

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S/S 1988 Vivienne Westwood White Mini Skirt with Removable Bustle
S/S 1988 Vivienne Westwood White Mini Skirt with Removable Bustle

S/S 1988 Vivienne Westwood White Mini Skirt with Removable Bustle

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Size: 0 - 10 depending on desired fit.

S/S 1988 Vivienne Westwood White Mini Skirt with Removable Bustle

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 1988 Vivienne Westwood 'Britain Must Go Pagan' Collection white micro mini skirt with removable built-in bustle. Gathered mini skirt with four large built-in bustle padded balls ...

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1980s Skirts

Moschino 1990s French Garden Floral Bustle Ensemble
Moschino 1990s French Garden Floral Bustle Ensemble

Moschino 1990s French Garden Floral Bustle Ensemble

By Moschino, Moschino Couture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jacket measurements below, skirt measurements as follows: Waist: 26” Hip: 38” Length: 19”

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

Thakoon Red Ruche Strapless Dress with Draped Skirting and Bustle Back
Thakoon Red Ruche Strapless Dress with Draped Skirting and Bustle Back

Thakoon Red Ruche Strapless Dress with Draped Skirting and Bustle Back

By Thakoon

Located in Henrico, VA

This Thakoon dress is a beautiful red stretch cotton, and is strapless. The bodice of the dress has a ruche detailing and the back has a slight bustled look.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

FAIRY TALE  SATIN TULLE SEQUIN BUSTLE WEDDING DRESS
FAIRY TALE  SATIN TULLE SEQUIN BUSTLE WEDDING DRESS

FAIRY TALE SATIN TULLE SEQUIN BUSTLE WEDDING DRESS

Located in San Francisco, CA

The bodice is thick with patterned sequins and the over skirt/bustle is an ivory satin trimmed with patterned sequin over a white tulle.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

1940s Mary Black of London Red Paisley Dress with Bustle
1940s Mary Black of London Red Paisley Dress with Bustle

1940s Mary Black of London Red Paisley Dress with Bustle

Located in Houston, TX

This maxi evening dress features short lightly capped sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with ruched point, a low scoop back, and an amazing bow - like bustle! The skirt is pleated in th...

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1940s American Maxi Dress

John Galliano black and white plaid cotton draped bustled shirt dress, fw 1987
John Galliano black and white plaid cotton draped bustled shirt dress, fw 1987

John Galliano black and white plaid cotton draped bustled shirt dress, fw 1987

By John Galliano

Located in London, London

John Galliano; black and white plaid cotton bustled shirt dress. Wide cut shoulders with padding, button fastenings down centre front, draped skirt simulating a bustle, fitted waist ...

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Moiré cocktail dress . Circa  1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Moiré cocktail dress . Circa  1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Moiré cocktail dress . Circa 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in London, GB

A velvet bow lifts the back of the skirt into a bustle shape. And the fitted bodice drops below the hips .

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana silk Renaissance print bustled skirt, ss 1990
Dolce & Gabbana silk Renaissance print bustled skirt, ss 1990

Dolce & Gabbana silk Renaissance print bustled skirt, ss 1990

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Dolce & Gabbana bustled skirt ▪ Print: Transfiguration by Raphael (1516–1520) ▪ Six waist ties ▪ Black jersey waist band ▪ Sold with matching red scarf styled as a top ▪ IT 44 - ...

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1990s Italian Skirts

vintage JUNYA WATANABE 1996 red floral jacquard contour panel bustle skirt S
vintage JUNYA WATANABE 1996 red floral jacquard contour panel bustle skirt S

vintage JUNYA WATANABE 1996 red floral jacquard contour panel bustle skirt S

By Junya Watanabe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage JUNYA WATANABE 1996 red floral jacquard contour panel bustle skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00309 Brand: Junya Watanabe Designer: Junya Watanabe Collection: 1995 Material: Ace...

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2010s A-Line Skirts

Antony Price white lace bustled skirt suit, ss 1989
Antony Price white lace bustled skirt suit, ss 1989

Antony Price white lace bustled skirt suit, ss 1989

By Antony Price

Located in London, GB

Antony Price white lace bustled skirt suit. Spring-Summer 1989

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1990s British Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

COMME DES GARCONS 2005 Runway Vintage punk plaid deconstructed bustle skirt XS
COMME DES GARCONS 2005 Runway Vintage punk plaid deconstructed bustle skirt XS

COMME DES GARCONS 2005 Runway Vintage punk plaid deconstructed bustle skirt XS

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

COMME DES GARCONS 2005 Runway Vintage punk plaid deconstructed bustle skirt XS Reference: CRTI/A00640 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: 2005 Runway Mat...

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2010s A-Line Skirts

Oscar de la Renta Taffeta Stripe Bustle Skirt
Oscar de la Renta Taffeta Stripe Bustle Skirt

Oscar de la Renta Taffeta Stripe Bustle Skirt

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Oscar de la Renta, Robins egg blue and ivory stripe taffeta bustle style evening skirt with ruffled hem.

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1980s American Skirts

Ralph Lauren distressed denim floor-length bustle skirt with train, ss 2003
Ralph Lauren distressed denim floor-length bustle skirt with train, ss 2003

Ralph Lauren distressed denim floor-length bustle skirt with train, ss 2003

By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in London, GB

▪ Ralph Lauren floor-length denim skirt ▪ Distressed sandwashed denim ▪ Low-rise ▪ 2 pointed trains which can be buttoned to make a bustle ▪ Size Medium ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ 100%...

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Early 2000s Italian Skirts

Vivienne Westwood S/S 1996 Gold Label Toile De Jouy Print Bustle Skirt England
Vivienne Westwood S/S 1996 Gold Label Toile De Jouy Print Bustle Skirt England

Vivienne Westwood S/S 1996 Gold Label Toile De Jouy Print Bustle Skirt England

By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood

Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW

High waisted, this is constructed with a unique & distinct fabric bustle detail at the back - both the Toile de Jouy print & this style of skirt featured on the season's runway.

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1990s French Skirts

Alaïa S/S87 Black Shirt Dress with Bustle Skirt
Alaïa S/S87 Black Shirt Dress with Bustle Skirt

Alaïa S/S87 Black Shirt Dress with Bustle Skirt

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Manchester, GB

Alaïa Spring/Summer 1987 runway black shirt dress with bustle style skirt. Made from rayon cupro with a fitted waist and white contrast stitching.

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1980s European Casual Dresses

Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset and bustle skirt, fw 1996
Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset and bustle skirt, fw 1996

Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset and bustle skirt, fw 1996

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood black velvet evening ensemble. Full length skirt with train and draped bustle at the rear. Boned matching corset designed to chinch the waist and push the breasts u...

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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Vivienne Westwood Vintage 90s Black Velvet White Tulle Bustle Mini Skirt
Rare Vivienne Westwood Vintage 90s Black Velvet White Tulle Bustle Mini Skirt

Rare Vivienne Westwood Vintage 90s Black Velvet White Tulle Bustle Mini Skirt

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This rare Vivienne Westwood mini bustle skirt from the early 90s is a standout piece of the designer's coquettish aesthetic.

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1990s British Puff Skirts

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 2005 beige cotton bow bustle bow raw cut skirt S

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 2005 beige cotton bow bustle bow raw cut skirt S

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage COMME DES GARCONS 2005 beige cotton bow bustle bow raw cut skirt S Brand: Comme Des Garcons Designer: Rei Kawakubo Collection: AD2005 Model Name / Style: Bustle skirt Materia...

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Early 2000s Japanese A-Line Skirts

Vivienne Westwood F/W1988 Time Machine Black Velvet White Bustle Mini Skirt Suit
Vivienne Westwood F/W1988 Time Machine Black Velvet White Bustle Mini Skirt Suit

Vivienne Westwood F/W1988 Time Machine Black Velvet White Bustle Mini Skirt Suit

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in Jersey City, NJ

This rare Vivienne Westwood corset jacket and mini crini bustle skirt from the Fall/Winter 1988 "Time Machine" collection is a stunning example of the designer's dramatic and coquett...

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1990s British Skirt Suits

Vivienne Westwood green tartan bias cut bustled pencil skirt, fw 1993
Vivienne Westwood green tartan bias cut bustled pencil skirt, fw 1993

Vivienne Westwood green tartan bias cut bustled pencil skirt, fw 1993

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Vivienne Westwood green tartan bias cut pencil skirt ▪ 100% Wool ▪ Draped bustled rear ▪ Gold orb etched button ▪ IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4 ▪ Fall-Winter 1993

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1990s Italian Skirts

new JUNYA WATANABE 1999 brown herringbone tweed wrap bustle asymmetric skirt S
new JUNYA WATANABE 1999 brown herringbone tweed wrap bustle asymmetric skirt S

new JUNYA WATANABE 1999 brown herringbone tweed wrap bustle asymmetric skirt S

By Junya Watanabe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new JUNYA WATANABE 1999 brown herringbone tweed wrap bustle asymmetric skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00299 Brand: Junya Watanabe Designer: Junya Watanabe Collection: 1999 Runway Mate...

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2010s A-Line Skirts

JUNYA WATANABE 1996 grey pleated tie bustle contrast hem midi skirt S
JUNYA WATANABE 1996 grey pleated tie bustle contrast hem midi skirt S

JUNYA WATANABE 1996 grey pleated tie bustle contrast hem midi skirt S

By Junya Watanabe

Located in Hong Kong, NT

JUNYA WATANABE 1996 grey pleated tie bustle contrast hem midi skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00490 Brand: Junya Watanabe Collection: 1996 Material: Cotton Color: Grey Pattern: Pinstr...

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2010s A-Line Skirts

YOHJI YAMAMOTO black nylon asymmetric tulle bustle rope belt midi skirt S
YOHJI YAMAMOTO black nylon asymmetric tulle bustle rope belt midi skirt S

YOHJI YAMAMOTO black nylon asymmetric tulle bustle rope belt midi skirt S

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in Hong Kong, NT

YOHJI YAMAMOTO black nylon asymmetric tulle bustle rope belt midi skirt S Reference: CRTI/A00356 Brand: Yohji Yamamoto Material: Rayon Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Butt...

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2010s A-Line Skirts

Thierry Mugler Cutout Bustle Back Dress
Thierry Mugler Cutout Bustle Back Dress

Thierry Mugler Cutout Bustle Back Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

Made of a red cotton blend from Thierry Mugler a great dress belted with a cutout back and bustle skirt. The slightly blouson bodice has square cut armholes, a low cut neck and asym...

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1990s French Day Dresses

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Bustle Skirts For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of bustle skirts available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black bustle skirts, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, blue and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Bustle skirts such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano and Chanel Boutique are consistently popular.

How Much are Bustle Skirts?

Prices for bustle skirts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $288 and can go as high as $35,000, while these items, on average, fetch $2,223.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

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. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

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