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Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress
Lillie Rubin 1980s Ivory Off White + Gold Lace Sequin Beaded Vintage 80s Dress

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

1990s Donna Karan Black Sequin Hanky Hem Cocktail Dress
1990s Donna Karan Black Sequin Hanky Hem Cocktail Dress

1990s Donna Karan Black Sequin Hanky Hem Cocktail Dress

By Donna Karan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

straps that cross the open the back. Fitted through the body with an asymmetric drop waist and a loose

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1990s Chinese Cocktail Dresses

Custom-Tailored Marigold Lightweight Spring/Summer Wool Crepe Pant Suit
Custom-Tailored Marigold Lightweight Spring/Summer Wool Crepe Pant Suit

Custom-Tailored Marigold Lightweight Spring/Summer Wool Crepe Pant Suit

Located in Gresham, OR

cuffs. Pants are also lined. Tunic US size 6 Shoulders: 15" Bust 32" Length 25" Pants: Dropped-waist

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Early 2000s American Trouser Pant Suits

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Silk Dress with Blue Floral Velvet Trim
Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Silk Dress with Blue Floral Velvet Trim

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Silk Dress with Blue Floral Velvet Trim

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Port Hope, ON

well as a velvet panel on the skirt. The dress also features a dropped waist look and a ruffle. The

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1980s French Day Dresses

CAROLINE CONSTAS Size S Black White Silk Blend Polka Dot Bell Sleeves Dress
CAROLINE CONSTAS Size S Black White Silk Blend Polka Dot Bell Sleeves Dress

CAROLINE CONSTAS Size S Black White Silk Blend Polka Dot Bell Sleeves Dress

By Caroline Constas

Located in San Francisco, CA

CAROLINE CONSTAS NEW YORK dress in a black and white silk stretch blend fabric featuring a drop

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage draped cut out detail scoop neck midi dress M
COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage draped cut out detail scoop neck midi dress M

COMME DES GARCONS 1980s Vintage draped cut out detail scoop neck midi dress M

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Pattern: Solid Extra Details: Scoop neck. Diagonal dropped waist seam. Irregular draped detailing at thigh

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1980s Japanese Casual Dresses

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress
1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress

1980s Oleg Cassini Size 14 / 16 Purple Beaded Silk Chiffon Vintage 80s Dress

By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 80s OLEG CASSINI purple beaded silk chiffon drop waist handkerchief hem sequins

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1980s Cocktail Dresses

SPORTMAX Size XS Grey Black Silk Virgin Wool Blend Two Tone Pleated Dress
SPORTMAX Size XS Grey Black Silk Virgin Wool Blend Two Tone Pleated Dress

SPORTMAX Size XS Grey Black Silk Virgin Wool Blend Two Tone Pleated Dress

By Sportmax

Located in San Francisco, CA

SPORTMAX dress in a grey and black silk virgin wool blend fabric featuring a pleated bodice, drop

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Vintage Christian Lacroix 2000’s Satin Silk Floor Length Maxi Dress
Vintage Christian Lacroix 2000’s Satin Silk Floor Length Maxi Dress

Vintage Christian Lacroix 2000’s Satin Silk Floor Length Maxi Dress

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Sheffield, GB

collar line (this can be styled in various ways), drop waist, buttons at the side, concealed zip closure

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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

1990s Miu Miu Black Virgin Wool Sequin Beaded Vintage 90s Mini Dress
1990s Miu Miu Black Virgin Wool Sequin Beaded Vintage 90s Mini Dress

1990s Miu Miu Black Virgin Wool Sequin Beaded Vintage 90s Mini Dress

By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada

Located in San Diego, CA

-sewn sequins and beads on each shoulder. Drop waist style is both flattering and comfortable. Pockets

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO pastel silk 2016 LANDSCAPE CREPE CAPE Dress 42 M
VALENTINO pastel silk 2016 LANDSCAPE CREPE CAPE Dress 42 M

VALENTINO pastel silk 2016 LANDSCAPE CREPE CAPE Dress 42 M

By Valentino

Located in Zürich, CH

silk (100%). Features cape-inspired sleeves, round neck, dropped waist with a gathered skirt. Closes

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2010s Casual Dresses

Resort 2011 Chanel Dark Magenta Ribbed Knit Dress
Resort 2011 Chanel Dark Magenta Ribbed Knit Dress

Resort 2011 Chanel Dark Magenta Ribbed Knit Dress

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

. Body con to the drop waist with a very slightly flared short skirt. Pockets at hips with gold tone

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Bob Bugnand Sam Friedlander Aurora Borealis Sequin Paisley Mini Dress 1960s XS
Bob Bugnand Sam Friedlander Aurora Borealis Sequin Paisley Mini Dress 1960s XS

Bob Bugnand Sam Friedlander Aurora Borealis Sequin Paisley Mini Dress 1960s XS

By Bob Bugnand, Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander

Located in North Attleboro, MA

borealis iridescent sequins. The drop waist and short swing skirt adds an element of fun and versatility

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1960s American Mini Dress

Dolce & Gabbana New Silk Jumpsuit
Dolce & Gabbana New Silk Jumpsuit

Dolce & Gabbana New Silk Jumpsuit

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

pockets, and a drop waistline. The long full sleeves have a 1 button cuff and the ability folded up above

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2010s Italian Jumpsuits

ALAIA dust grey ribbed V-neck sleeveless fit flared cocktail dress M
ALAIA dust grey ribbed V-neck sleeveless fit flared cocktail dress M

ALAIA dust grey ribbed V-neck sleeveless fit flared cocktail dress M

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Details: V-neck. Ribbed fabrication. Dropped waist. Made in: France CONDITION: Condition: Good, this

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Lace Bridal Gown w Collar & Train
Vintage 1950's Lace Bridal Gown w Collar & Train

Vintage 1950's Lace Bridal Gown w Collar & Train

Located in Los Angeles, CA

:  15" Sleeve:  25" Bust: 32: Waist:  25" Dropped Waist: 26" Hips: 36/38" Length:  61/62" ALL

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1950s Wedding Dresses

CHANEL black wool 2017 17A COSMOPOLITE PANELLED KNIT Dress 40 M
CHANEL black wool 2017 17A COSMOPOLITE PANELLED KNIT Dress 40 M

CHANEL black wool 2017 17A COSMOPOLITE PANELLED KNIT Dress 40 M

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

polyester (9%). Features long sleeves, a rib-knit top and lattice skirt, drop waist with floral trim, V cut

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2010s Casual Dresses

Burberry Prorsum AW11 Cable Knit Trench Coat
Burberry Prorsum AW11 Cable Knit Trench Coat

Burberry Prorsum AW11 Cable Knit Trench Coat

$858Sale Price|34% Off

Size: IT42

Burberry Prorsum AW11 Cable Knit Trench Coat

By Burberry Prorsum, Christopher Bailey

Located in London, GB

knit pattern throughout. It has slim fit through the body with dropped waist and full, puffed skirt

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2010s Unknown Coats

2010s Alexander McQueen Silk Heart Print Dress
2010s Alexander McQueen Silk Heart Print Dress

2010s Alexander McQueen Silk Heart Print Dress

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

to be worn tied or loose at the neckline. Flounce dropped waist hemline. Covered buttons at the cuffs

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2010s Italian Casual Dresses

James Galanos Vintage Canary Yellow Silk + Velvet Burn Out Dress and Blouse
James Galanos Vintage Canary Yellow Silk + Velvet Burn Out Dress and Blouse

James Galanos Vintage Canary Yellow Silk + Velvet Burn Out Dress and Blouse

By Galanos, James 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

1980s Pink Lace Layered Slip & Long Sleeve Dress
1980s Pink Lace Layered Slip & Long Sleeve Dress

1980s Pink Lace Layered Slip & Long Sleeve Dress

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

foundation for the outfit and a statement long-sleeved drop-waist lace overlay. The lace overlay is adorned

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1980s Day Dresses

Leather Suede Sequin Black Dress 1980s
Leather Suede Sequin Black Dress 1980s

Leather Suede Sequin Black Dress 1980s

Located in Wallkill, NY

1980s Black Leather, lace and sequins. Drop waist-ed Dress. Hand-sewn beading and it zips up the

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1980s American Informal Dresses

1920's Filet Lace Dress  Made in France
1920's Filet Lace Dress  Made in France

1920's Filet Lace Dress Made in France

Located in New Hope, PA

has a square neckline with two small hand embroidered panels at the center front. The dropped waist

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1920s French Chemise Dresses

Priscilla of Boston 1986 Lace Long Sleeve Wedding Gown
Priscilla of Boston 1986 Lace Long Sleeve Wedding Gown

Priscilla of Boston 1986 Lace Long Sleeve Wedding Gown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

" Dropped Waist: 26" Hips: 38"/48" Length:  58" Length W/ Train 72" Sleeve: 24" ALL SALES ARE FINAL

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1980s Wedding Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black and Brown Sequin and Leather Applique Dress - M
Oscar de la Renta Black and Brown Sequin and Leather Applique Dress - M

Oscar de la Renta Black and Brown Sequin and Leather Applique Dress - M

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ornate overlay. The top of the dress is fitted and has a drop waist, and the skirt section has two

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress
Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress

Missoni 1970s Silk Harlequin Paint Effect Dress

By Missoni

Located in London, GB

, rose pink, navy and fuchsia and is styled with a drop waist and multi tiered hemline that moves

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1970s Italian Informal Dresses

OLD CELINE 2017 Runway blue colorblock reversed pleated hem shirt dress
OLD CELINE 2017 Runway blue colorblock reversed pleated hem shirt dress

OLD CELINE 2017 Runway blue colorblock reversed pleated hem shirt dress

By Celine, Phoebe Philo

Located in Hong Kong, NT

shirt upper, dark blue pleated skirt, drop waist, button closure at back, exaggerated pointed collar

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1970s Travona Blue Floral Jersey Dress
1970s Travona Blue Floral Jersey Dress

1970s Travona Blue Floral Jersey Dress

Located in London, GB

drop-waist and attaches to the top with a playful zig-zag hem. In excellent vintage condition and looks

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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Nina Ricci Midnight Blue Crinkled Silk Suit, Olivier Theyskens
Nina Ricci Midnight Blue Crinkled Silk Suit, Olivier Theyskens

Nina Ricci Midnight Blue Crinkled Silk Suit, Olivier Theyskens

By Nina Ricci

Located in New York, NY

over a rich navy silk base on both the jacket and sleeveless dress. The dress has a drop waist with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Bonwit Teller Black Velvet Puritan Collar Braided Deco Day Dress - XS, 1930s
Bonwit Teller Black Velvet Puritan Collar Braided Deco Day Dress - XS, 1930s

Bonwit Teller Black Velvet Puritan Collar Braided Deco Day Dress - XS, 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 Sheath Dresses

Mam’selle by Betty Carol Sculptural Petal Puff Dress, 1959
Mam’selle by Betty Carol Sculptural Petal Puff Dress, 1959

Mam’selle by Betty Carol Sculptural Petal Puff Dress, 1959

By Mamselle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fitted silhouette throughout the bodice to the drop waist. The wool skirt has a pencil silhouette with

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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

1980s Capriccio Gold Sequin Embellished Dress, Shawl & Belt Set
1980s Capriccio Gold Sequin Embellished Dress, Shawl & Belt Set

1980s Capriccio Gold Sequin Embellished Dress, Shawl & Belt Set

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

, Shawl & Belt Set. The incredible drop-waist midi dress is the centerpiece of the ensemble. Its unique

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1980s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown
1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown

1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown

By Givenchy

Located in New York, NY

. This silhouette and entire aesthetic is SO Givenchy— this fitted drop-waist bodice is something he

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1980s French Evening Gowns

Vera Wang Silver Sequin Belted Halter Gown, 2000s
Vera Wang Silver Sequin Belted Halter Gown, 2000s

Vera Wang Silver Sequin Belted Halter Gown, 2000s

By Vera Wang

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

, adding a refined sensuality to the otherwise minimalist design. The defining feature is the drop waist

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Early 2000s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

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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

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

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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