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Drop Waist Chiffon Dress

Vintage 1960s Yellow Drop Waist Dress Eloise Curtis Yellow Chiffon UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1960s Yellow Drop Waist Dress Eloise Curtis Yellow Chiffon UK 8 US 4

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.

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008
John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008

John Galliano floral print silk chiffon drop-waist floor-length dress, fw 2008

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

▪ John Galliano silk chiffon dress ▪ A sample made for Vogue ▪ Ivory and pink floral print with mauve base ▪ Cowl neckline ▪ Rolled shoulder straps ▪ Drop waist ▪ Multiple fabric ...

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1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown
1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown

1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown

Located in Kingston, NY

An exquisite example of early 1930s craftsmanship, this vintage peach lace and silk chiffon gown captures the ethereal elegance and fluid silhouette of the Art Deco era. Designed wit...

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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.

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1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress
1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress

1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress. Drop waist silhouette with two tier skirt.

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Dress and Vest with Hand Beading Detail
1920s Black Silk Chiffon Dress and Vest with Hand Beading Detail

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Dress and Vest with Hand Beading Detail

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s Black Silk Chiffon Dress and Vest with Hand Beading Detail. Rare Black silk chiffon drop-waist dress with matching short vest.

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Fuchsia Print Dropped Waist Chiffon Day Dress
Fuchsia Print Dropped Waist Chiffon Day Dress

Fuchsia Print Dropped Waist Chiffon Day Dress

Located in New York, NY

Fuchsia and ivory floral print dropped waist "chemise" 20's inspired chiffon day dress.

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1970s Chemise Dresses

1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist
1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist

1920s Silk Chiffon Floral Print Tea Dress w/ Dropped Waist

Located in Gresham, OR

1920s beige silk chiffon tea dress with dropped waist: pink and green floral sprays adorn this pretty summer dress with long cuffed balloon sleeves and gathered skirt.

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Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely sheer black silk chiffon and lace flapper dress from the late 1920s. Flutter sleeves and a draped neckline. This dress has no closure and pulls on over the head. In excell...

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Galanos Plisse Chiffon Day dress
Galanos Plisse Chiffon Day dress

Galanos Plisse Chiffon Day dress

By James Galanos

Located in New York, NY

James Galanos beige, silk chiffon, dropped waist day dress. Bodice and long sleeves have vertical tiny, fine, pin tucking detail.

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Zhandra Rhodes Stenciled Print Chiffon Dress
Zhandra Rhodes Stenciled Print Chiffon Dress

Zhandra Rhodes Stenciled Print Chiffon Dress

By Dame Zandra Rhodes

Located in New York, NY

Zhandra Rhodes, ivory and pale blue, stenciled print, chiffon, drop waist dress, with pearl detail at the neckline.

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals
20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals

20s Gorgeous Beaded Chiffon Tea Dress in Yellow with Florals

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1920s beaded chiffon dropped-waist tea dress in yellow background and yellow ground beading and multi-color floral print.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Spring 2007 Midnight Blue Crepe Chiffon Pleated Drop Waist Mini Dress
Chanel Spring 2007 Midnight Blue Crepe Chiffon Pleated Drop Waist Mini Dress

Chanel Spring 2007 Midnight Blue Crepe Chiffon Pleated Drop Waist Mini Dress

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lagerfeld channels the roots of the house with the 1920s-style drop-waist and blouson dress silhouette. This dress feels like a modern (and very mini!)

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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

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

1920s Chiffon Drop Waist "Flapper" Dress with Black Lace
1920s Chiffon Drop Waist "Flapper" Dress with Black Lace

1920s Chiffon Drop Waist "Flapper" Dress with Black Lace

Located in Houston, TX

Delicate and wonderful, this sheer almost antique dress from the 1920's is a pure dream. Dress has stitching running from neck and shoulder to mid dress, mimicking pleats. One se...

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20th Century Unknown Maxi Dresses

Givenchy Black Chiffon Cross Tie Detail Drop Waist Sleeveless Dress M
Givenchy Black Chiffon Cross Tie Detail Drop Waist Sleeveless Dress M

Givenchy Black Chiffon Cross Tie Detail Drop Waist Sleeveless Dress M

By Givenchy

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Another gorgeous creation by Givenchy, this dress is crafted from chiffon fabric. It flaunts a timeless black hue and comes with a tie fastening at the back. It has a drop waistline ...

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1920's French Floral Beaded Black Chiffon Deco Pleated Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
1920's French Floral Beaded Black Chiffon Deco Pleated Drop-Waist Flapper Dress

1920's French Floral Beaded Black Chiffon Deco Pleated Drop-Waist Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking 1920's museum quality silk-chiffon evening dance dress. The ethereal colorful floral pattern touches a deep chord in our collective aesthetic consciousness.

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1920's French Heavily-Beaded Deco Blue Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Flapper Dress
1920's French Heavily-Beaded Deco Blue Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Flapper Dress

1920's French Heavily-Beaded Deco Blue Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Breathtaking 1920's museum quality silk-chiffon evening dance dress. The ethereal blue color palette touches a deep chord in our collective aesthetic consciousness.

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Vintage 1920's Mint-Green Chiffon & Floral Motif Beaded Lace Drop-Waist Dress
Vintage 1920's Mint-Green Chiffon & Floral Motif Beaded Lace Drop-Waist Dress

Vintage 1920's Mint-Green Chiffon & Floral Motif Beaded Lace Drop-Waist Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements (due to style, your measurements should be at least one inches smaller than garment) Bust:36 inches Drop Waist:29 inches Hips: 40 inches Total Length:45 inches This 192...

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Located in Geneva, CH

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Drop Waist Chiffon Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary drop waist chiffon dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in beige, gray and more. Finding the perfect drop waist chiffon dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions 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. An accessory like this designed by Zandra Rhodes, Chanel and Alessandra Rich — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

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On average, a drop waist chiffon dress on 1stDibs sells for $1,145, while they’re typically $72 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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