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Peach Glass Beaded Drop waist Dress, 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Peach Glass Beaded Drop-waist Dress. Peach Drop-waist dress with multicolored glass beading
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1920s Day Dresses

20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s velvet floral printed drop waist dress with beaded embellishment along bust line. Chiffon trim
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1920s Sac Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Floral Drop Waist Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the stunning Roberto Cavalli Floral Drop Waist Dress, a playful and elegant piece that
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce. Black Silk chiffon dress with drop
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920S Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Tropical Floral Drop Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Silk Chiffon Long Sleeve Tropical Floral Drop Waist Dress
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1920s Casual Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Red Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Product Details: Red long sleeve drop waist dress by Oscar de la Renta. Crew neck. Zip closure at
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2010s American Day Dresses

20s Black Silk Drop Waist Dress with Gold & Green Beading
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Black Silk Drop Waist Dress with Gold & Green Beading. Beaded trim along collar, short sleeves
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1920s Sac Dresses

1920S Coral Embroidered Silk Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress With Faux Shirt Front
Located in New York, NY
1920S Coral Embroidered Silk Long Sleeve Drop Waist Dress With Faux Shirt Front Detail
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1920s Day Dresses

1920'S Yellow & Grey Floral Silk Chiffon Pullover Cape Sleeve Drop Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920'S Yellow & Grey Floral Silk Chiffon Pullover Cape Sleeve Drop Waist Dress
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1920s Casual Dresses

1920s Silk Black Multi Colored Beaded Drop Waisted Dress
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1920's beaded drop waist dress. Flapper era. Snaps closure up the side and along the
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1960s Rose Printed Drop-Waist Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s drop waist floral printed cotton day dress with layered gathered ruched bust along the v
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1960s Day Dresses

Missoni Brown Label Drop Waist Dress
By Missoni, Missoni Brown label
Located in London, GB
A chic and easy to wear dress by Missoni, brown label/main line. The dress is in a wonderful colour
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

1990s Vintage Louis Feraud Drop Waist Dress W Faux Patchwork Print Skirt
By Louis Feraud
Located in Portland, OR
This fun vintage 1990s Louis Feraud drop waist dress has a black knit bodice and a full cotton
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1990s European Day Dresses

Black French Lace Drop Waist Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a black French lace and features a drop waist design. A great piece
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20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Alexander McQueen 2008 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
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1920S White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Edwardian Lace Dropped Waist Dress
Located in New York, NY
a few sizes. 1920S White Cotton Embroidered Tulle & Edwardian Lace Dropped Waist Dress
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1920s Slips

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
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

PIERRE CARDIN c.1960’s Mod Space Age Black Drop Waist Dress Accordion Pleating
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
PIERRE CARDIN c.1960’s Mod Space Age Black Drop Waist Dress Accordion Pleating Circa: 1960’s Label
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1960s American Casual Dresses

Dior Ecru Embellished Drop Waist Dress Size M
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
sequin embellishment Dropped waist Round neckline Side zip closure with hook and eye Snap buttoned
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

Azzedine Alaia Paris, Dove Grey Drop Waist Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
A pretty and chic dress by Alaia , Paris . In a silk mix the dress has a drop waist, round
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Lace Drop-Waist Dress with Soft Rose Lining
Located in San Francisco, CA
drop waist silhouette accentuates the lace-tiered skirt and the lace trim around the neck and sleeves.
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1920s Day Dresses

1970s Swiss Dot and Chantilly Lace Dropped Waist Dress
Located in London, GB
drop waist design. The 1920s revival began in 1974 with the film The Great Gatsby and sparked a
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1970s British Wedding Dresses

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
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1920s Cocktail Dresses

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
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

CACHAREL Size 14 Black Nylon Blend Sleeveless Drop Waist Dress
By Cacharel
Located in San Francisco, CA
details, drop waist, two pockets, and side zipper closure.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Mark at hem
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

CHANEL blue cotton 2015 CORD EMBELLISHED DROP WAIST Dress 38 S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel 2015 drop waist knit dress in navy cotton (100%). Features a cord embellished
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2010s Casual Dresses

Vintage Norma Walters Size 8 Black + White + Yellow Abstract Drop Waist Dress
By Norma Walters
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1980s NORMA WALTERS black, white and yellow abstract drop waist silk maxi dress
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1980s Hong Kong Maxi Dress

Jean-Louis Scherrer Couture Black Organza Drop Waist Dress with Floral Applique
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
. The dress also features a drop waist, where the sheer skirt is sewn under the applique in small pleats
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20th Century French Day Dresses

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
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Red Cotton Drop Waist Dress with Floral Motif Size 36
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Measures (Approximately) Dress Length: 39.5" Sleeve: 19.5 Shoulder to shoulder: 15" Bust: 44" Waist
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1980s French Day Dresses

Vintage 1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Dress
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
short sleeves. Shaped with beautiful pleatwork, the flattering drop-waist swing adds fullness to the
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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
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1980s French Informal Dresses

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
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Late 20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Zandra Rhodes Abstract Motif Drop Waist Silk Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
drop waist dress features a cream and black pattern of flowers, swirls and tribal inspired designs at
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1980s English Evening Dresses

CHANEL beige cotton 2013 13P DROP WAIST KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel short sleeve knitted drop-waist dress in sand cotton (100%) with a round neck
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2010s Casual Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Red & Black Floral Print Drop Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drop waist dress with velvet detailing. The dress features an open neck, straight sleeves, and knee
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Late 20th Century French Day Dresses

Moschino Cheap n Chic Black Lace Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in London, GB
A chic black drop waist dress by Mochino Cheap n Chic. The dress has a v neckline with ribbon
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fiorella Manici Black Silk Velvet Dress with Hand-Stenciled Novelty print, 1980
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980's Black Silk Velvet Dress with Hand-Stenciled Novelty print. Black silk velvet drop waist
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1980s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Black Velvet and Tulle Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Anonymous 1980s black velvet drop waist dress with tulle skirt. The bodice has black shoulder
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

MIU MIU coral black white silk COLORBLOCK Sleeveless Mini Dress 40 S
By Miu Miu
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Miu Miu drop-waist dress in black, coral, and off-white silk (100%). With v neck and
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21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses

Louis Féraud Navy Silk Cocktail Dress With Bubble Skirt And Bow Detailing, 1980s
By Louis Feraud
Located in Munich, DE
This drop waist dress features a crinkled bodice and a taffeta bubble skirt with white edged bow
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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 80s LILLIE RUBIN ivory and gold rayon lace drop waist dress ! Features an ivory lace
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1980s Indian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Vintage Albert Nipon Cream Silk Tonal Circle Print Dress W V- Neck & tie
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
This is an Albert Nipon 1970's vintage cream dress in a tonal circle print silk. This 70's drop
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1970s Day Dresses

Amazing Vintage Barboglio Cristina + Jan Green Orange Black Color Block Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
waist dress! Luxurious soft rayon and cotton blend, with two black velvet panels on the bodice. This
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960
By Ceil Chapman
Located in University City, MO
baroque tear drop resin pearls, coral lucite egg shaped cabochons, accented with intricate gold
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage Matelassé White Cotton Ruffle Sun Dress 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, princess seam dress in lightweight quilt texture white cotton. Drop waist dress with a bow tie at the hip
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1960s American Princess Cut Dresses

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
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1980s European Day Dresses

James Galanos Vintage Canary Yellow Silk + Velvet Burn Out Dress and Blouse
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in San Diego, CA
burn out throughout. Drop waist dress, with a fitted bodice, and two layers of Ruffles at the hem. Long
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1980s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

60s Teal Drop Waist Knife Pleat Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s Teal Drop Waist Knife Pleat Dress (belt included but not original)
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1960s Unknown Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Avocado Green Floral Printed Drop-Waist Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The skirt of the dress is full at the drop-waist. This dress is fully lined, sleeveless, and has a
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1960s Day Dresses

1950s Du-Rite Floral Cotton Dress With Dropped Waist
Located in London, GB
pink, blue, green and grey is a lovely piece for summer. It features a dropped waist with piping and V
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1950s Canadian Day Dresses

1920's Drop Waist Decorated Edwardian Linen Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920's Drop Waist Decorated Linen Dress hand embroidered with floral panels, faggoting and irish
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1920s American Shift Dresses

Sacai Camel Colored Sleeveless Drop Waist Day Dress SS 23
By Sacai
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA
Brand New Sacai dress. Camel / Nude in color, sleeveless with a drop waist and flaring at the
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2010s Japanese Day Dresses

1920S Brown Silk Burnout Velvet Devoré Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Brown Silk Burnout Velvet Devoré Drop Waist Flapper Dress
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1920s Day Dresses

Vintage Brown Velvet Party Dress with Drop Waist
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage party dress in an attractive brown velvet. The dress has a drop waist, and frill
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dior White Cotton Sleeveless Drop Waist Shirt Dress M
By Christian Dior
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made, it
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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

1920S Navy Blue Silk & Velvet Pintucked Drop Waist Day Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920S Navy Blue Silk & Velvet Pintucked Drop Waist Day Dress
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1920s Casual Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN red wool blend DROP WAIST SCUBA Dress M
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alexander McQueen drop-waist short sleeve dress in red wool (52%), polyamide (37
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2010s Casual Dresses

Black Velvet Bonwit Teller Modesty Ladies' Maid Art Deco Day Dress - S, 1930s
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Tucson, AZ
cuffs and sash waist elevate the style even further. Crisp, clean and masterfully made. Drop waist
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1930s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

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Drop Waist Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of drop waist dresses for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for black drop waist dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in gray, brown and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 18th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of drop waist dresses over the years, but those made by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Emilio Pucci are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Drop Waist Dresses?

The prices for drop waist dresses start at $72 and top out at $65,402 with these items, on average, selling for $853.

Finding the Right clothing for You

From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available 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 Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino 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 Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

Build your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.

Questions About Drop Waist Dresses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist dress is also called a flapper dress. It is characterized by a low waistband, which falls at the hips, and gives the illusion of lengthening the body. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer flapper dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist top is a garment worn on the top half of the body. It features a waist seam positioned below the natural waist area and creates the illusion that the wearer has a longer torso. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and designer tops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A high-waisted dress is also known as an empire-waist dress. The dress is characterized by its fitted bodice, which ends just below the bust where it gives way to a flowing skirt. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer empire-waist dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.

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