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50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch
By I. Magnin
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s I Magnin Drop Waist Silk Taffeta Petal Sleeve Dress with Brooch
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1950s Unknown Evening Dresses
1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
, with a button fastening to each cuff. The dropped waist skirt is made from an emerald green and black
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1980s French Mini Dress
Vintage 1950's 50s Black Ruched Jersey Bodice Party Dress with a Drop Waist
Located in Sparks, NV
bodice, drop waist, sweetheart bustline, 3/4 length sleeves and full flared skirt. Rear zip closure and
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1950s American Evening Dresses
Bespoke Spanish Blue and Black Lace Mantilla Drop Waist Party Dress – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
gathered at drop waist; scalloped lace hem and free-hanging black taffeta underskirt. Left metal zipper
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1950s French Ballerina Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size XS
1950s Taffeta Embroidered Floral Black Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1950s black taffeta embroidered party dress with cross over straps is gamine and
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
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
Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta red silk taffeta dress is sleeveless with a drop waist and pleating at the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta black taffeta dress is strapless with a drop waist and two bottom ruffles
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vicky Tiel Couture Dress Cocktail Embellished Sequins Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
dropped waist and a black draped skirt.
Cut to show off your curves and add just the right amount of
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
Ceil Chapman Black Ribbed Chevron Detail Taffeta Cocktail dress, c. 1950's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture to the fabric. It has a fitted bodice, drop waist and a full skirt, lined in black silk. The metal
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Ivory Lace Drop-Waist Wedding Gown with Bateau Neck - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The unusual combination of a drop waist and fit-and-flare silhouette impart a charm reminiscent of
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1950s American Wedding Dresses
Lanvin Haute Couture Black Velvet & Taffeta Cocktail Dress w/Hanky Hem No.91366
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Studio City, CA
dropped waist with a deep V at bodice back and a silk taffeta skirt featuring a high-low, handkerchief hem
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Bob Mackie 1980s Vintage Black Lace & Sequins Illusion Dress w Paper Bag Waist
By Bob Mackie
Located in Portland, OR
dress has a drop paper bag style waist and the skirt portion of the dress is in black moire taffeta with
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Oscar de la Renta Taupe Silk Taffeta Ball Gown - 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
front bows and a slit and the neckline. The torso is fitted and the gown has a drop waist with pleating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Ball Gowns
Saint Laurent black silk velvet and taffeta high-low hem evening gown, 1988
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
has a black velvet off-the-shoulder long sleeved top with a crêpe lining. The drop-waist results in a
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Couture RobertGoosens 1969-1971 MadameGres RockCrystal Stone HammeredWire Choker
By Robert Goossens
Located in Chicago, IL
couture gowns, such as this handmade hammered brass wire choker necklace with five dropped en-tremblant
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Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass
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Hanae Mori Butterfly Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Alford, MA
embellished with pastel beaded butterflies. Dropped waist, high neck, and long sleeves top a shirred skirt of
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Late 20th Century French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
. The dress has a V shaped drop waist, a stand up collar, and gathered, slightly puffed long sleeves
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1980s American Evening 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
Size: 40 DE / 10 US / 14 UK / 42 FR
1960s Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Bow
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black 1960s lace drop waist cocktail dress with the label Anita Modes. The sleeveless dress has a
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Christian Dior Couture 1987 Magenta Evening Dress w Crystals by Marc Bohan
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Portland, OR
-cut skirts and drop-waist dresses for Dior that redefined the modern silhouette for women. He was the
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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax Strapless Lime Ballerina Dress – Small, 2003
Located in Tucson, AZ
Ideally suited for a gal with a long waist, this zinger of a party dress “poufs” abruptly where the
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Early 2000s American Ballerina Dresses
Size: 5-6; comparable to size small
Emma Domb Black and Pink Ribbon Lace Asymmetrical Peplum Dress – S, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
-shoulder party dress of black taffeta with tulle overlay embellished with pink ribbon lace and embroidered
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1950s American Ballerina Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size small
Black Shoulder Bow Sabrina Dress with Looping Car Wash Skirt - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
party dress with scooping front and rear neckline, spaghetti straps and 4” taffeta cummerbund waist
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1950s Unknown Ballerina Dresses
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Incredible Vintage Angelo Tarlazzi Paris Royal Blue Polka Dot Avant Garde Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage Angelo Tarlazzi blue silk taffeta strapless dress! Drop-waist, with ruched detail
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Werlé Beverly Hills Dove Gray Bib-Front Ballerina Dress - Medium, 1950s
By Daniel Werle, Werle Beverly Hills
Located in Tucson, AZ
exquisite ballerina dress, whose softly draped neckline is brilliantly contrasted with an angular standaway
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1950s American Ballerina Dresses
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Jill Richards
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 80s JILL RICHARDS, for SAKs Fifth Avenue, red silk + taffeta dress!!! Avant Garde feel
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
1980s Oscar de la Renta Miss O Velvet One Shoulder Cocktail Dress With Bows
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Toronto, Ontario
two large hot pink taffeta bows. Fitted through the body with a slightly gathered drop waist. Tulip
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
Lanvin Castello Haute Couture Coral Silk Brocade Coat & Dress Ensemble 1950s
By Lanvin Paris, Antonio del Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an additional mesh net for structure. An attached taffeta lining including corset. The dress has
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1950s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Oleg Cassini Glam Black Beaded Illusion Power Gown with Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
, padded puff shoulders and inverted “V” drop waist; taffeta trumpet skirt from drop waist to hem. Heavily
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Size: vintage 10; comparable to size S
1980s Raffaella Curiel Black Lace and Sequin Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Raffaella Curiel evening gown. Semi-sheer black lace drop waist bodice, embellished with
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1980s Italian Evening Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Navy Silk Lacing-Bodice Elizabethan Revival Gown - Small, 1971
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Tucson, AZ
petticoat.
fabric: silk taffeta, cotton organza
noteworthy: dry clean only
alterations: re-stitched
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1970s American Evening Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size S
Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Black and Red Avant-Garde Gown - XS, 1980s
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Tucson, AZ
sleeves and asymmetrical hemline that exposes the entire left leg. Close-fitting bodice features drop
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1980s French Evening Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Emma Domb Ivory Floor Length Bateau Neck Wedding Gown with Empire Bow - S, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
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neckline opening: 11” across, 10” rear drop
shoulders: 14 ½”
sleeve: 3” from shoulder
bust: 36”
waist
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1950s American Wedding Dresses
Size: illegible; comparable to size S
Sapphire Silk Mother Ginger Halter Ball Gown w Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-dropping changeante
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1950s French Ball Gowns
Size: none; comparable to size XXS
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Taffeta and Velvet Trapeze Peasant Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as drop waist hem. Beveled black buttons adorn the sleeves.
Measurements--
Bust: up to 38 inches
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1980s French Day Dresses
MOLLIE PARNIS Blk Taffeta Flaired Skirt Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fine vintage 1950's Mollie Parnis black silk taffeta cocktail dress.
* The cut of this dress is
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1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Blk Taffeta Strapless Tiered Mini Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sexy dress for any occasion.
* It has a drop waist design with a detachable flower detail
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1970s American Cocktail Dresses
Don Luis de Espana Black and Red Taffeta Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
Luis de Espana. The gown has a solid black top and sleeves with a slightly dropped waist line and a
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1970s Spanish Evening Gowns
1950's SUZY PERETTE Bouffant cocktail dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
dress features a wonderful color combination with a golden taffeta full skirt, and bronze sash detail
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1950's Anonymous couture hand-beaded cocktail dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
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Silk taffeta interior.
*MEASUREMENTS*
There is no size label attached. We estimate the dress to
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
Couture Madame Grés Silk Evening Gown & Cape
By Madame Gres
Located in Dallas, TX
the bust points down through the waist and into the hips to the dropped waistline seam. Slender skirt
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1960s French Evening Gowns
1980s Nina Ricci Haute Couture Striped Black and Multicolore Evening Ensemble
By Gerard Pipart
Located in Paris, FR
pleated taffeta of black, white, red, yellow and green stripes.
The long strap dress is constructed
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1980s French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Geoffrey Beene Taffeta and Wool Jersey Dropped Wasit Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene, wool jersey and taffeta, dropped waist dress.
Bodice is slightly fitted, charcoal
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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Art Deco velvet devore dress, drop waisted
Located in NEWARK, GB
Stunning is the only way to describe this amazing 1920's devoré velvet number.
This dress is
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Early 20th Century British Evening Dresses
Vintage Art Deco 1920s Black taffeta dress, Faytex
Located in NEWARK, GB
dress, made in rich inky black taffeta, it has a slightly dropped waist, pulled in.
It has pretty
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Early 20th Century British Evening Dresses
Louis Feraud Taffeta and Beaded Cocktail Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in New York, NY
Louis Feraud, ballet slipper pink, halter neck, cocktail dress.
Taffeta skirt is gathered and
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Geoffrey Beene Taffeta and Tulle Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in New York, NY
Geoffrey Beene embroidered taffeta and tulle cocktail dress.Bodice is a tulle/net with a lurex and
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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses
1950's Don Miguel Navy Taffeta Strapless Ruffle Full Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Glamorous midnight-navy blue silk-taffeta party dress by the talented California designer "Don
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1950s Wedding Dresses
Escada Couture Dress Vintage Blue & Black Velvet and Silk Taffeta Evening Gown
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Portland, OR
skirt starts at a drop waistline and is gently gathered. The dress closes with a center back metal
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1980s German Evening Gowns
Yves St. Laurent Velvet and Taffeta Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
neckline with long slim sleeves, fitted and ends at the hip. ( dropped waist). Skirt is full and made of a
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1980s French Evening Gowns
1950's Champagne-Pink Taffeta & Tulle Petal-Bust Strapless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. This party dress is so fresh and youthful with its vibrant color and pearl-drop beadwork! This beauty
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1950s Wedding Dresses
1980s Bruce Oldfield Haute Couture Purple Taffeta Gown
By Bruce Oldfield
Located in Toronto, Ontario
ruched drop waist fitted bodice. Skirt features a large rosette that cascades into three tiered layers of
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1980s British Evening Gowns
1980's Purple Taffeta Scaasi Off-The-Shoulder Evening Gown
By Arnold Scassi, Arnold Scaasi
Located in Toronto, Ontario
straps, 3/4 length sleeves and a drop waist. Fitted through the body with a full skirt and a bow detail
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1980s American Evening Gowns
Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Gown with Rose Ruched Front - 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
side. It also has a drop waist. The gown is in excellent condition with very light wear. It retailed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1950s Beaumelle Black Cocktail Dress
By Beaumelle
Located in San Francisco, CA
serves as a modesty panel. The drop-waist is accentuated by a tule overskirt. The entire skirt is lined
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1950s Evening Dresses and Gowns
CHANEL Size 6 Black Silk & Lace Pleated Bubble Skirt Cocktail Dress
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gorgeous CHANEL cocktail dress comes in black silk taffeta with lace piping throughout and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses
A French Taffeta Silk Ball Gown - France Charles X Period Circa 1825
Located in Toulon, FR
with its dropped shoulders and small mutton long sleeves. Light damask pale pink silk fabric with
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1820s French Directoire Style Evening Dresses
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Size: Modeled on 34 French size
1920's Art-Deco Embroidered Beaded Silk-Chiffon Flapper Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
when you realize the art-deco swirl pattern is done by hand. The matching silk-taffeta, drop-waist sash
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses
Vintage Zandra Rhodes Black Strapless 1980s Evening Dress w Gold Stencil Design
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fun vintage Zandra Rhodes evening dress from the 1980's in black taffeta with fully
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1980s British Evening Dresses
Size: vintage 14 - see description
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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary drop waist taffeta dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find gray, beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect drop waist taffeta 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 Oscar De La Renta, Yves Saint Laurent and Geoffrey Beene — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.
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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.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
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.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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