Traina Norell Black Satin Cocktail Dress, Drop Waist & Full Skirt xs
By I. Magnin, Traina-Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful vintage dress from designers Traina-Norell. It is made of a heavy black satin and has a fitted bodice, drop waist and very full skirt. There is a button front clo...
BURBERRY Size XS Black Lace Short Sleeve Drop Waist Knee Length Cocktail Dress
By Burberry
Located in San Francisco, CA
BURBERRY cocktail dress in a black polyester blend lace fabric featuring a drop waist style, knee length design, and side zipper closure.
Haute Hippie Sequin Gold Drop Waist Cocktail Dress, 2000s
By Haute Hippie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2000s Haute Hippie Sequin Gold Drop Waist Cocktail Dress. Completely covered with gold sequins, this dress has a drop waist and a side zipper at hip/low waist with three snaps.
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...
Alexander McQueen 2000s Black Drop Waist Dress with Pink Silk Band Detail
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen black sleeveless drop waist dress with deep v back and black and pink silk bands at dropped waist. From the 2008 La Dame Bleue collection created by McQueen as a tr...
1950S Sepia & Purple Silk Abstract Floral Dress With Petaled Drop-Waist Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950S Sepia & Purple Silk Abstract Floral Dress With Petaled Drop-Waist Skirt
Vintage Pierre Cardin 1970s Orange Silk Drop Waist Dress Size 6 Women
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre cardin orange silk dress. Size: 6 Shoulder: 14inches; Bust: 36 inches/ waist: 36" Hip: 36.5"/ length: 52.5 inches. Sleeve length: 22inches.
Vintage 1960s Yellow Drop Waist Dress Eloise Curtis Yellow Chiffon UK 8 US 4
By Eloise Curtis for Happenstance
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most vibrant shade of sunshine yellow, this original vintage 1960's drop waist dress, is the perfect piece to add to your seasonal collection. The elegant rounded n...
2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Roberto Cavalli gold dress embellished in large sequins paillette, drop waist flapper style, and racer back. Marked size 40IT fit size 4/6 Measurement: Bust fit up to 34” Wais...
VICTORIA BECKHMA black & navy wool SEQUIN DROP WAIST Dress 10 S
By Victoria Beckham, Victoria Victoria Beckham
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Victoria Victoria Beckham sleeveless dress in navy blue wool and nylon. Features sequin embellishments and a flared skirt. Opens with a zipper and a button on the fron...
1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely silhouette-a body-skimming silk jersey bodice with a fringed peplum that ties at hip. Lu...
Oscar de la Renta 1960s Black + Burgundy Red Iridescent Sequin Drop Waist Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA black and burgundy red long sleeve drop waist dress! Features a Victorian / Renaissance vibe that was very distinct in the late 60s. Features black...
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. Micro sequins hand applie...
1960s 60s Adele Simpson Black Silk Drop Waist Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s Adele Simpson black silk dress! The PERFECT 'little black dress!' Features three tiers of ruffles at hem, with matching ruffle at neck. Such a chic, classic dress. Lo...
Vintage NIna Ricci Size 14 / 16 Red Black Flapper Style Flower Drop Waist Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage NINA RICCI 1980s red and black flower printed drop waist 1920s style flapper inspired dress! Features red and black floral print throughout. Hidden buttons up the f...
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M
By Phoebe Philo, Celine
Located in Hong Kong, NT
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M Reference: CC/A00471 Brand: Celine Designer: Phoebe Philo Material: Silk, Wool, Blend Color: Cream, T...
Vintage Dusty Pink Lace Cocktail Dress
By MELBRAY of LONDON
Located in London, GB
A pretty dusty pink lace vintage cocktail dress . The has a drop waist , a v backline, central back zip and is fully lined.
1960s Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Bow
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black 1960s lace drop waist cocktail dress with the label Anita Modes.
1920S Hot Pink Burnout Silk Velvet Drop Waist Flapper Cocktail Dress With Crys
Located in New York, NY
1920S Hot Pink Burnout Silk Velvet Drop Waist Flapper Cocktail Dress With Crystal Buckle
Raffaella Curiel 1980's Black Strapless Cocktail Dress with Roses
By Raffaella Curiel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fun 1980s Raffaella Curiel strapless, drop waist cocktail dress. Black ruched bodice with scalloped rose printed layered skirt and bust detail.
Lilli Diamond Yellow Drop-waist Ruffle Cocktail Dress with Lace Overlay, 1960s
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lilli Diamond Yellow Drop-waist Ruffle Cocktail Dress w/ Lace Overlay.
NORMAN NORELL Drop Waist Double Skirt Dress
By Norman Norell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Only American designer Norman Norell could make a deceptively shift like this one. Simple but yet beautiful. * It buttons down the back & has a separate black satin bow belt. * ...
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.
JACQUELINE DE RIBES Black Metallic Drop Waist Silk Dress 4 NWT
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in New York City, NY
This spectacular dress hails from French designer JACQUELINE DE RIBES. Constructed of black crepe silk woven with silver threading. Tiered, ruffle sleeves and drop waist skirt. Parti...
Moschino Black Silk Cocktail Dress with Bow Applique
By Rosella Jardini
Located in Houston, TX
Moschino Cheap and Chic black silk spaghetti strap drop waist cocktail dress. The dress has a black bow applique with sequin and clear rhinestone trim at center front, as well as a ...
A 1980s VIntage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A 1980s black Yves Saint Laurent haute couture cocktail dress with a drop waist fitted skirt and a voluminous top with long sleeves tapered at the cuff.
1960s Lilli Diamond Floral Cocktail Dress w/ Dropped Waist
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Gresham, OR
A charming 1960s Lilli Diamond floral cocktail dress with dropped waist and balloon sleeved styling.
Chanel Fall 2002 Tan Silk Dropped Waist Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience luxury and sophistication with the Chanel Fall 2002 Silk Dropped Waist Dress. Made with high-quality silk, this relaxed dress features a ruffled drop waist and was origina...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 0 Navy & White Boucle Drop Waist Ruffle Skirt Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
OSCAR DE LA RENTA cocktail dress comes in a cream any navy woven boucle material and features a sleeveless sheath body detailed with raw edge silk piping and a drop waist ruffled ski...
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CHANEL Size 6 Cream Black Viscose Blend Ribbed Contrast Trim Drop Waist Bow Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL cocktail dress in a cream viscose blend fabric featuring a contrasting black trim with bow details, ribbed design, and invisible side zipper closure. Made in Italy.Excellent P...
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. The high collar and slightly padded shoulders give this dress great structure. Does up with a long zipp...
1920S Navy Blue Silk Charmeuse & Lace Scalloped Dropped Waist Cocktail Dress W
Located in New York, NY
1920S Navy Blue Silk Charmeuse & Lace Scalloped Dropped Waist Cocktail Dress With White Floral Beading
HERVE LEGER black CLARA LUREX DROP WAIST Short Sleeve Dress S
By Herve Léger
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Herve Leger Clara drop-waist dress in black rayon (75%), nylon (24%) and spandex (1%). Has a round neckline, shimmering black lurex threads and short sleeves. Opens wi...
1990s Chanel Gray Wool Jersey Drop-Waist Dress w "COCO" Logo Print
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Chanel gray wool jersey drop-waist dress in a 1920s-inspired style with gathered drop-waist skirt, deeply draped and banded neckline, gathered shoulders and yoke at ba...
SIMONE ROCHA black gathered ruffle dropped waist flared hem cocktail dress UK6 S
By Simone Rocha
Located in Hong Kong, NT
SIMONE ROCHA black gathered ruffle dropped waist flared hem cocktail dress UK6 S Brand: Simone Rocha Designer: Simone Rocha Model Name / Style: Flared dress Material: Polyester Color...
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 8 Black Silk Drop Waist Layered Ruffle Vintage Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gorgeous vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA cocktail dress comes in a structured black silk and features a square neckline with slim straps, fitted body, and drop waist with layered ruf...
Lillie Rubin black + white print sequined dropped waist dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in New York, NY
Black and white print with clear sequins covering entire surface of dress. Deep "v" neck with full dolman 80's sleeve. Bodice is bias cut.
Dress can be worn at various levels ...
50s Dropped Waist Pink Lace Floral Party Dress w/ Underpinnings
Located in Gresham, OR
A flirty late 50s party dress in pink and white floral sheer lace with a dropped waist, gathered voluminous skirt and dainty bows trimming the waistline. Dior-esque "bell" style inc...
Ralph Lauren Gown - Collection - Cream Beaded Drop Waist Tulle Dress
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION evening gown comes in textured cotton tulle completely beaded and features satin piping and drop waist pleated tulle skirt. Made in USA. New with Tags. Mar...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN red silk GEORGETTE FLORAL DROP WAIST Dress 42 M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen floral-print drop-waist dress in red silk georgette (100%). Has a mandarine collar, button front, cuffed long sleeves. Lined in silk (100%). Has been worn and is in...
Malcolm Charles Silver Brocade Drop Waist Dress Circa 1970
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cute silver, white and gold Malcolm Charles brocade dress from the 1970's. Sleeveless and drop waist with a wide box pleat skirt. Mod style polka dot pattern throughout the brocade. ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black silk LACE-UP DROP WAIST MINI Dress 36
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen 3/4 sleeve dress in black silk (100%) with a round lace-up neck. Has two side pockets and a drawstring waist. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. ...
MINJUKIM black graphic print dropped waist tulle skirt midi dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MINJUKIM black graphic print dropped waist tulle skirt midi dress FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A00063 Brand: Minjukim Material: Polyester Color: Black Pattern: Graphic Closure: Zip Lining:...
ANAIS JOURDEN brown floral cloque jacquard dropped waist flared dress FR38 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ANAIS JOURDEN pink brown floral cloque jacquard dropped waist flared dress FR38 M Reference: BSHW/A00010 Brand: Anais Jourden Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Pink, Brown Pattern: Flo...
ANAIS JOURDEN pink brown floral cloque jacquard dropped waist dress FR38 M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ANAIS JOURDEN pink brown floral cloque jacquard dropped waist dress FR38 M Reference: BSHW/A00010 Brand: Anais Jourden Material: Acetate, Blend Color: Pink, Brown Pattern: Floral Clo...
BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S Reference: CC/A00465 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: 2005 Material: Wool, Blend Co...
ZIMMERMANN Wild Botanica yellow cream linen floral drop waist dress Sz.1 S
By Zimmermann
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ZIMMERMANN Wild Botanica yellow cream linen floral drop waist dress Sz.1 S Reference: LACG/A00414 Brand: Zimmermann Collection: Wild Botanica Material: Linen Color: Yellow, Cream Pat...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c. 2007 Black Ribbon Band Silk Drop Waist Sleeveless Dress 44
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c. 2007 Black Ribbon Band Silk Drop Waist Sleeveless Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Collection: c.2007 Style: Dress Colo...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
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Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
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