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1970s Anonymous Red and Black Leaf Print Gown
1970s Anonymous Red and Black Leaf Print Gown

1970s Anonymous Red and Black Leaf Print Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

, romantic sleeves, tie at nape of neck, slight drop waist and tiered skirt. Black under skirt shows at

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1970s Evening Gowns

Torso Creations Crimson Silk Taffeta Mini Skirt & Corset-Style Blouse Ensemble
Torso Creations Crimson Silk Taffeta Mini Skirt & Corset-Style Blouse Ensemble

Torso Creations Crimson Silk Taffeta Mini Skirt & Corset-Style Blouse Ensemble

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

. Skirt hooks on side to close with a wide dropped waist and voluminous skirt. US size 6-8.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Norell Linen Day Dress
Norell Linen Day Dress

Norell Linen Day Dress

Located in New York, NY

rounded banded neckline, dropped waist with gathering at the hip with hidden pockets. Bodice is fitted

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1960s American Day Dresses

1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress
1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress

1920s Adair - France Bohemian Brown Silk Beaded Bohemian Tunic Dress

By House of Adair

Located in Gresham, OR

. Interior wide grograin drop-waist belt sits at hip for a blouson silhouette. Fits up to a modern US size 8.

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1920s French Day Dresses

Chanel Pink Velvet Burnout Dress w/Self Belt ca. 1970's
Chanel Pink Velvet Burnout Dress w/Self Belt ca. 1970's

Chanel Pink Velvet Burnout Dress w/Self Belt ca. 1970's

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

dropped waist, a self-belt and nude fabric lining at the interior. In excellent condition, size tag 6

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1970s French Day Dresses

2000's Alexander McQueen Lace and Printed Cocktail Dress
2000's Alexander McQueen Lace and Printed Cocktail Dress

2000's Alexander McQueen Lace and Printed Cocktail Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

. Drop waist cascades into flounces of layered chiffon. Zipper up centre back. Excellent vintage

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress
1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress

1930s Black Silk and Lace Dress

Located in Alford, MA

dropped waist that tapers to a V in front. Snaps on the left side provide access.

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1930s American Evening Dresses

1960s Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Bow
1960s Black Lace Cocktail Dress with Bow

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

Hanae Mori Butterfly Dress
Hanae Mori Butterfly Dress

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

1980's Mila Schon Linen Day Dress
1980's Mila Schon Linen Day Dress

1980's Mila Schon Linen Day Dress

By Mila Schon

Located in Toronto, Ontario

stripes. Drop waist with a slightly gathered skirt with a green, yellow, blue, pink and orange wood

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1980s American Day Dresses

1990s Chanel Navy Blue Silk Blouson Top
1990s Chanel Navy Blue Silk Blouson Top

1990s Chanel Navy Blue Silk Blouson Top

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

cuffs, 3 each at drop waist and 1 at nape of neck. Excellent vintage condition. Chanel size 36, fits

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Azzedine Alaïa Fall 2010 Textured Wool Skater Dress
Azzedine Alaïa Fall 2010 Textured Wool Skater Dress

Azzedine Alaïa Fall 2010 Textured Wool Skater Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

silhouette with fitted bodice, ribbed dropped waist and ultra flared pleated skirt. Has back zip. Size IT40

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2010s Unknown Sheath Dresses

Black Chiffon Flapper Dress Studded with Rhinestones, 1920s
Black Chiffon Flapper Dress Studded with Rhinestones, 1920s

Black Chiffon Flapper Dress Studded with Rhinestones, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920s flapper dress in black silk chiffon with built in silk crepe slip. Drop waisted and sheer

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Early 20th Century Evening Dresses

1960s Sydney North Vintage Car Wash "Fringe" Flapper Cocktail Dress
1960s Sydney North Vintage Car Wash "Fringe" Flapper Cocktail Dress

1960s Sydney North Vintage Car Wash "Fringe" Flapper Cocktail Dress

By SYDNEY NORTH

Located in Sparks, NV

drop waist. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: Not Marked Estimated Size

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Knit Dress, c.1970
Geoffrey Beene Knit Dress, c.1970

Geoffrey Beene Knit Dress, c.1970

$325

Size: 10, equivalent to contemporary 6

Geoffrey Beene Knit Dress, c.1970

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Alford, MA

Geoffrey Beene dress in sienna knit wool features a dropped waist with inset hip band and a faux

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1970s American Day Dresses

ADOLFO Black Knit Gown with Rhinestones, Circa 1990's
ADOLFO Black Knit Gown with Rhinestones, Circa 1990's

ADOLFO Black Knit Gown with Rhinestones, Circa 1990's

By Adolfo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, from the 1990's. The gown has a slit in the front, a drop waist, and a zipper up the back

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1990s American Evening Gowns

1980's Bill Blass Off the Shoulder Tri-Color Gown
1980's Bill Blass Off the Shoulder Tri-Color Gown

1980's Bill Blass Off the Shoulder Tri-Color Gown

By Bill Blass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

body is black jersey. Unique drop waist color blocked satin skirt starts at the hips with a wide purple

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls
1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls

1980's Zandra Rhodes Pink Silk Chiffon Dress with Pearls

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Toronto, Ontario

the decolletage with short sleeves. Pearl detailing along the neckline, sleeves and hem. Drop waist

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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress

By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

2008 MIUMIU Vintage Pastel Pink BonBon Candy Print Silk Shift Dress
2008 MIUMIU Vintage Pastel Pink BonBon Candy Print Silk Shift Dress

2008 MIUMIU Vintage Pastel Pink BonBon Candy Print Silk Shift Dress

By Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu

Located in Sheffield, GB

Size; UK 8 Measurements are provided in inches (‘’) Pit to Pit; 17’’ Nape to Hem; 35’’ Drop Waist; 30

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Early 2000s Italian Shift Dresses

80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress
80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress

80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress

$416Sale Price|20% Off

Size: XS

80s Ungaro Jersey Ruched Strapless Dress

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in Miami, FL

. It has a drop waist ruched bodice to below the hips and then a flowy skirt. The upper portion is

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1980s Italian Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Velvet Dress Haute Couture, circa 1990/91
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Velvet Dress Haute Couture, circa 1990/91

Yves Saint Laurent Silk Velvet Dress Haute Couture, circa 1990/91

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Silk velvet dress with drop waist, embellished with a jewel made

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20th Century French Cocktail Dresses

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size L Purple Cotton / Lycra Sleeveless Dress
BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size L Purple Cotton / Lycra Sleeveless Dress

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI Size L Purple Cotton / Lycra Sleeveless Dress

By Brunello Cucinelli

Located in San Francisco, CA

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI dress comes in a purple cotton / lycra featuring a dropped waist, drawstring

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Christian Dior Red Boutique Paris Dress and Evening Top
Christian Dior Red Boutique Paris Dress and Evening Top

Christian Dior Red Boutique Paris Dress and Evening Top

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

A lovely evening dress and top by Christian Dior. The red dress has spaghetti straps and a drop

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Nina Ricci Navy & White Dress and Coat Ensemble
1960's Nina Ricci Navy & White Dress and Coat Ensemble

1960's Nina Ricci Navy & White Dress and Coat Ensemble

By Nina Ricci

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1960's horizontal textured cotton dress and coat ensemble. White sleeveless drop waist, zip-back

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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1980s Tori Richard Floral Stripe Dress
1980s Tori Richard Floral Stripe Dress

1980s Tori Richard Floral Stripe Dress

By Tori Richard

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

flared cuffs. Buttons up the front with matching pink cloth covered buttons. Flattering drop waist

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1980s American Day Dresses

Valentino Multicolor Floral Landscape Silk Cape Mini Dress
Valentino Multicolor Floral Landscape Silk Cape Mini Dress

Valentino Multicolor Floral Landscape Silk Cape Mini Dress

By Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

print in crepe de chine silk (100%). Features cape-inspired sleeves, round neck, dropped waist with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6
Oscar de la Renta Red Silk Taffeta Dress with Rose Detail - 6

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

1970s Roberta di Camerino Brown Wool Herringbone Coat
1970s Roberta di Camerino Brown Wool Herringbone Coat

1970s Roberta di Camerino Brown Wool Herringbone Coat

By Roberto Di Camerino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

. Made to fit slightly oversized with a drop waist tie belt. Large horizontal belt loops sit above the

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1970s Italian Coats

Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress
Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress

Vintage Jill Richards 1980s For Saks Fifth Avenue Red Avant Garde Silk Dress

By Jill Richards, Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in San Diego, CA

drop waist. Couture quality, with hand finished work. Looks absolutely amazing on!!! In great, unworn

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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s CSandra Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress
1980s CSandra Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress

1980s CSandra Gold Lamé Cocktail Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

contrasting black velvet bodice with a drop waist. Long sleeves with strong shoulder pads and a v neckline

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1980s French Chinese Dresses

Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap
Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap

Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in Water Mill, NY

boned, horizontally ruched and has a drop waist. The skirt is layered in three lengths creating a full

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10
Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Dress and Jacket with Sable Trim - 10

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

Alexander McQueen A-line Mini Dress - '10s
Alexander McQueen A-line Mini Dress - '10s

Alexander McQueen A-line Mini Dress - '10s

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

features a notched square neckline, thin shoulder straps, and a scoop back. The dropped waist and flared A

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2010s Mini Dress

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Size XXS Raspberry Linen Blend Woven Sleeveless Dress
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Size XXS Raspberry Linen Blend Woven Sleeveless Dress

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Size XXS Raspberry Linen Blend Woven Sleeveless Dress

By Giambattista Valli

Located in San Francisco, CA

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI tunic dress in a raspberry linen blend fabric featuring a drop waist with ruffle

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt
1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt

1920s Vintage Black Silk Chiffon Flapper Dress with Rhinestone Belt

Located in Sparks, NV

buckle. Classic 1920s silhouette with a drop waist and sleeveless sleeves. Details: Fully Lined in

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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Fuschia Velvet  and Wool Jersey Ensemble
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Fuschia Velvet  and Wool Jersey Ensemble

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Fuschia Velvet and Wool Jersey Ensemble

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Toronto, Ontario

, and contrasting velvet drop waist. Excellent vintage condition. Fits like a US 6-8. Relaxed fit

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress
Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress

Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

cuffs, and a drop waist. It has an attached belt that ties at the back to give shape and a gathered

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1940s Tea Gowns

Red Maggy Reeves Flamenco Gown
Red Maggy Reeves Flamenco Gown

Red Maggy Reeves Flamenco Gown

By Maggie Reeves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with a rouched detailing and it contrasts with the bodice's drop waist. This piece has wonderful

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Late 20th Century 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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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