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OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Erdem Floral Print Silk Drop-Waist Mini Dress Size S
Erdem Floral Print Silk Drop-Waist Mini Dress Size S

Erdem Floral Print Silk Drop-Waist Mini Dress Size S

By Erdem

Located in London, GB

/ 14.5 in Sleeve Length: 34 cm / 13.3 in Bust: 42 cm / 16.5 in Waist: 42 cm / 16.5 in Hip: 45cm / 17.7 in

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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses

VICTORIA BECKHMA black & navy wool SEQUIN DROP WAIST Dress 10 S
VICTORIA BECKHMA black & navy wool SEQUIN DROP WAIST Dress 10 S

VICTORIA BECKHMA black & navy wool SEQUIN DROP WAIST Dress 10 S

By Victoria Beckham, Victoria Victoria Beckham

Located in Zürich, CH

) Waist 80cm (31.2in) to 43cm (16.8in) Hips 102cm (39.8in) to 116cm (45.2in) Length 88cm (34.3in) All our

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

1960s 60s Adele Simpson Black Silk Drop Waist Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress
1960s 60s Adele Simpson Black Silk Drop Waist Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress

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...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress
Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress

Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress

$192Sale Price|20% Off

Size: IT44

Marni Pre-Fall 2013 Jewel Trim Dress

By Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni

Located in London, GB

a 1920s inspired drop waisted cut with flared panel hem. Size IT44/UK12. Approx measurements - bust

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2010s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Floral Drop Dress
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Floral Drop Dress

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Blue Floral Drop Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

dress with a drop waist and knit tie front. The dress features a boat neck, blouson sleeves, and knee

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20th Century French Day Dresses

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Red & Black Floral Print Drop Dress
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Red & Black Floral Print Drop Dress

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

Vintage Richilene Leopard and Zebra Print 1980s does 1920s Flapper Style Dress
Vintage Richilene Leopard and Zebra Print 1980s does 1920s Flapper Style Dress

Vintage Richilene Leopard and Zebra Print 1980s does 1920s Flapper Style Dress

By Richard and Ilene for Richilene, Richilene

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic vintage RICHILENE animal print silk drop waist 80s does 20s flapper style dress! Features

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress
Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Beaded Black Silk Flapper Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

Silk 'Flapper' dress of the period with a drop waist design. Interior attached silk slip.

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1920s American Cocktail Dresses

Lovely Fan Beaded Velvet 1920s Dress
Lovely Fan Beaded Velvet 1920s Dress

Lovely Fan Beaded Velvet 1920s Dress

Located in New York, NY

Drop waist silk velvet dress from the 1920s France. Beaded fan motifs in mother of pearl and

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Black Velvet and Tulle Dress
1980s Black Velvet and Tulle Dress

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

Olive Vivienne Westwood Red Label Long Sleeve Dress Size IT 40
Olive Vivienne Westwood Red Label Long Sleeve Dress Size IT 40

Olive Vivienne Westwood Red Label Long Sleeve Dress Size IT 40

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in New York, NY

Olive long sleeve dress by Vivienne Westwood Red Label. Bateau neckline. Puff sleeves. Drop waist

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dress

1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown

1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Austin, TX

1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown pleating drop waist condition: Excellent 36" bust, 35" waist, 34

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Patrick Kelly S/S RTW White Lace and Cotton Tank Dress, 1986
Patrick Kelly S/S RTW White Lace and Cotton Tank Dress, 1986

Patrick Kelly S/S RTW White Lace and Cotton Tank Dress, 1986

By Patrick Kelly

Located in Los Angeles, CA

an extra touch of whimsy. Drop waist silhouette. Directly from Patrick Kelly's own archives! There's

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20th Century Casual Dresses

Vintage Dusty Pink Lace Cocktail Dress
Vintage Dusty Pink Lace Cocktail Dress

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

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

NEW Multicolor Missoni Silver Metallic Crochet Knit Kaftan Tunic Mini Dress 42
NEW Multicolor Missoni Silver Metallic Crochet Knit Kaftan Tunic Mini Dress 42

NEW Multicolor Missoni Silver Metallic Crochet Knit Kaftan Tunic Mini Dress 42

By Missoni, Missoni Mare

Located in Switzerland, CH

silver Lurex fleck Drop waist Oversized top with a fitted mini skirt Deep V-neck Cropped dolman sleeves

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Kaftans

Norman Norell Wool Boucle Day Dress
Norman Norell Wool Boucle Day Dress

Norman Norell Wool Boucle Day Dress

By Norman Norell

Located in New York, NY

princess line bodice and a slightly dropped waist.

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1960s American Day Dresses

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress
1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening dress. Gunmetal devoree velvet with a medieval

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1980s British Evening Dresses

Sonia Rykiel Paris, Crushed Velvet Dress
Sonia Rykiel Paris, Crushed Velvet Dress

Sonia Rykiel Paris, Crushed Velvet Dress

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Sharon, CT

Of a 'crushed' black velvet. Approx. size 6. Dropped waist in front by design. Padded shoulders

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Jean-Louis Scherrer Paris Boutique Silk Fauvist Floral Dress
Jean-Louis Scherrer Paris Boutique Silk Fauvist Floral Dress

Jean-Louis Scherrer Paris Boutique Silk Fauvist Floral Dress

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Sharon, CT

. Front buttoned, 'drop' waist, partial side zipper, skirt silk lined. Size 42, numbered Paris label.

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1980s French Day Dresses

1980s dress by Christina Strambolia
1980s dress by Christina Strambolia

1980s dress by Christina Strambolia

By Christina Strambolia

Located in London, GB

has a white background, with blue and black circles, drop waist, flared skirt and loose collar.

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1980s Unknown Day Dresses

Chanel Black Silk Dress with Quilted Bodice
Chanel Black Silk Dress with Quilted Bodice

Chanel Black Silk Dress with Quilted Bodice

By Chanel

Located in Oakland, CA

Classic lines on this Chanel dress. All over quilted bodice with darted bust. Dropped waist with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Caroline Charles Gold Lace Dress
Vintage Caroline Charles Gold Lace Dress

Vintage Caroline Charles Gold Lace Dress

By Caroline Charles

Located in London, GB

A chic dress by Caroline Charles.The dress is made of gold lace and lined in black. It has a drop

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1920s Silk Dress with Decorative Belt
Vintage 1920s Silk Dress with Decorative Belt

Vintage 1920s Silk Dress with Decorative Belt

Located in London, GB

A pretty 1920s silk dress with a decorative belt. This 1920s silk dress has a drop waist with

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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Mimminia of Italy Vintage Dress
Mimminia of Italy Vintage Dress

Mimminia of Italy Vintage Dress

Located in London, GB

straps, and a side zip. It has a drop waist , and a skirt in green moire silk.

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oscar de La Renta Black Silk Cocktail dress
Oscar de La Renta Black Silk Cocktail dress

Oscar de La Renta Black Silk Cocktail dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Oscar de la Renta drop waist black silk cocktail dress . Very timeless black dress remind me of

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Early 2000s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Red Silk Evening Gown
Vintage Red Silk Evening Gown

Vintage Red Silk Evening Gown

Located in London, GB

drop waist and a central back zip. It has a built in petticoat. Measurements, Bust 37'' waist 30

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s

Oleg Cassini Black Heavily Beaded Illusion Power Gown w Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s

By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in Tucson, AZ

drop waist in between. It even has beaded fringe that keeps moving long after you stop (even though no

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1980s American Evening Gowns

A Cinnamon and Pumpkin French 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress and Hat
A Cinnamon and Pumpkin French 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress and Hat

A Cinnamon and Pumpkin French 'Flapper' Cocktail Dress and Hat

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering a 20's Edwardian Style (dropped waist) 'Flapper Dress', silk with a braid trim. Unmarked

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1920s French Day Dresses

Green and Black Vintage Summer Dress
Green and Black Vintage Summer Dress

Green and Black Vintage Summer Dress

Located in London, GB

buttons down the front. It has a drop waist, 2 layers of ruffles, and black braid along the neckline and

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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress
Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress

Vintage Chloe Black Silk Dress

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

layer of silk. It has a drop waist and a studded silk belt. Size 38 Measurements: Bust up to 38

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Strapless Zandra Rhodes Party Dress 1980s
Strapless Zandra Rhodes Party Dress 1980s

Strapless Zandra Rhodes Party Dress 1980s

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in London, GB

strapless with gathering and a v neckline with frill. The dress has a drop waist with a gathered skirt with

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Radley Dress in Purple , Gold and Silver
Vintage Radley Dress in Purple , Gold and Silver

Vintage Radley Dress in Purple , Gold and Silver

By Radley

Located in London, GB

decoration . It has elbow length sleaves with tie detail, a v backline, and a drop waist with gathering m

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Raffaella Curiel Black Lace and Sequin Gown
1980s Raffaella Curiel Black Lace and Sequin Gown

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

COMME DES GARCONS Deep Indigo Cropped Harem Pants
COMME DES GARCONS Deep Indigo Cropped Harem Pants

COMME DES GARCONS Deep Indigo Cropped Harem Pants

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary Comme des Garcons GIRL cropped pants. Polyester dropped waisted, dropped crotch. Harem

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Late 20th Century Hot Pants

1980's MISSONI beach scene printed cotton dress
1980's MISSONI beach scene printed cotton dress

1980's MISSONI beach scene printed cotton dress

$245Sale Price|30% Off

Size: IT 40

1980's MISSONI beach scene printed cotton dress

By Missoni

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Italian size 40. Dress best fits a size 2-6. Approximate measurements: bust 33", drop waist 32" and

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage Bill Blass Silk Dress
Vintage Bill Blass Silk Dress

Vintage Bill Blass Silk Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in London, GB

orange with bead decortaion. It has a drop waist and pleats at the hem. It is fully lined with a central

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1980s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Comme Des Garcons Dark Brown Kimono Sleeve Dress With Elastic 1982
Comme Des Garcons Dark Brown Kimono Sleeve Dress With Elastic 1982

Comme Des Garcons Dark Brown Kimono Sleeve Dress With Elastic 1982

By Comme des Garçons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

drop-waist, high v neck, and butterfly sleeves. Collection 1982. Comme Des Garcons Size: Small/Medium

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1980s Japanese Day Dresses

Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s
Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s

Elaborately Beaded French FLapper Dress, c.1920s

Located in New York, NY

scoop neckline and drop-waist design detail of the 1920s era. Fits US Size 4

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1920s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1980s Candice Fraiberger Turquoise Gown
1980s Candice Fraiberger Turquoise Gown

1980s Candice Fraiberger Turquoise Gown

By Candice Fraiberger

Located in Toronto, Ontario

and ruching throughout bodice. Drop waist with floor length skirt featuring draping down centre that

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1980s French Evening Gowns

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Drop Waist For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary drop waist you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Brown and more in stock now. Finding the perfect drop waist 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Emilio Pucci are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Drop Waist?

The price for a drop waist starts at $105 and tops out at $14,800, and on average, selling for $669.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

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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. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

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