1980s Capriccio Gold Sequin Embellished Dress, Shawl & Belt Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The timeless appeal of sequins and the drop-waist silhouette make this ensemble a versatile addition to your wardrobe.
1980s Capriccio Gold Sequin Embellished Dress, Shawl & Belt Set
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The timeless appeal of sequins and the drop-waist silhouette make this ensemble a versatile addition to your wardrobe.
$575
Size: 5-6; comparable to size small
Jessica McClintock for Gunne Sax Strapless Lime Ballerina Dress – Small, 2003
Located in Tucson, AZ
Strapless prom dress with straight cut bodice and slightly curved dropped waist. Lace princess bodice features flexible boning around full circumference and fixed self rose at left ...
1990 Documented Chanel Black Satin Bow Shoulder Pleated Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
The dress falls to an above-knee length with a drop-waist and a zig-zag hem, under which pleats fall to the bottom hem.
Blumarine S/S 2004 Ecru Hooded Lace And Satin-Ribbon Mini Dress Ensemble
By Blumarine
Located in Paris, FR
The hem of the top sits slightly above the natural waist, creating a cropped effect that meets a separate lace skirt with a dropped hip seam.
1980s Givenchy Couture Velvet Gown
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
It features a long sleeve fitted (silk-blend) velvet bodice, with a dropped basque waist, peplum, and ruffled collar.
Pauline Trigere 1980s Silk Chiffon Ruffle Dress
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This black sheer silk chiffon dress captures the essence of sophistication with its long sleeves and drop waist adorned with ruffles on both the hem and sleeves.
Stella McCartney RunwayFinale Silk Chiffon Plunging Vneck Black Blouse FW 2002
By Stella McCartney
Located in Chicago, IL
Our dark version likewise features a dramatic plunging double-V neckline with airy ruffled and layered cap sleeves that drape below the dropped waist on both sides to flutter in wind...
rare Shamask Original Kaftan Dress Black size S Knitted Bat-wing Cape Sleeves
By Ronaldus Shamask, Shamask
Located in San Diego, CA
Sleeves: Distinctive cape-like or batwing sleeves that create a dramatic, oversized upper profile while allowing for effortless movement. Structure: A dropped waist design that trans...
$523
Size: 38 (German Vintage Size)
Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Munich, DE
Bust: 87 cm – 34.3" (bust darts) Natural Waist: 67 cm – 26.4" Hips: 76 cm – 29.9" – open below Bodice Length: 43,5 cm – 17.13" (from shoulder to dropped waist) Skirt Length: 58 cm – ...
1960s French Couture Emerald Green Chiffon Strapless Dress
Located in London, GB
Made in France and probably from a smaller Parisian couturier, the sheer chiffon overlay is delicately ruched over the sweetheart bodice as far as the waist. There is an asymmetric d...
DOLCE & GABBANA S/s 2003 "Love and Sex" String Red Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Silhouette: Loose, slightly blouson fit at the bodice with a dropped waist that leads into a softly pleated skirt.
1920s Cream Silk Apron Embroidered Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
Designed a century ago, it is crafted from fine cream silk in the laid-back apron style that was the early 1920s vogue. The fluid cut and drop-waist allows for ease of movement; such...
1980s Louis Feraud Orange Silk Crepe Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in London, GB
The chiffon layer wraps over at the front where the bottom scallop reaches the drop waist line. The dress is in superb vintage condition; it looks barely worn with no issues.
1980s Caroline Charles Silk Velvet Polka Dot Dress
By Caroline Charles
Located in London, GB
The dress has a slightly dropped waist (as was common for the styles of the era) and a gathered skirt which creates definition at the hip and falls to around knee length.
1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
Crafted from 100% fine, soft wool, the dress features a rounded neckline and long sleeves, with a button fastening to each cuff. The dropped waist skirt is made from an emerald green...
$700
Size: none; comparable to size M-L
Black *Large Size* Jazz Baby Backless Fringed Wrapping Flapper Dress- M-L, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Sleeveless flapper dress with plunging back, pintuck shoulders and scalloped drop waist; attached draped cummerbund-pleated sash with extra-long front tails. 24” silk fringe from wa...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
1920s House of Adair Floral Black Crepe Beaded Flapper Dress
By House of Adair
Located in London, GB
This dress has a sleeveless, blouson top style v-neck and is fashioned with a lightly gathered drop-waist. This fluid, tubular tailoring was typical of the must-have dresses of this...
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Women's Vintage Gingham Lace Knit Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
The bust is overlaid with blue-and-white gingham panels, evoking a nostalgic, pastoral motif, which continues into the drop-waist skirt. The hemline is richly tiered with alternating...
$3,000
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Paul-Louis Orrier Haute Couture Black Red Leg-o-Mutton Gown - XS, 1980s
By Paul-Louis Orrier
Located in Tucson, AZ
Close-fitting bodice features drop waist with horizontal ruching to hip, and full bias skirt from hip to hem; horizontal ruching is repeated on sleeve from elbow to zippered wrist.
Vicky Tiel Couture Dress Cocktail Embellished Sequins Silk Taffeta Vintage 90s
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Expertly crafted in France, this chic little black dress features a fully sequined bodice in shimmering jewel-toned hues, paired with a sculpted dropped waist that flows into a beaut...
$9,459
Size: S enquire for exact measurments
Paul Daunay Couture silk and wool dress and coat ensemble, c. 1952-57
By Paul Daunay
Located in London, GB
The ensemble is further enhanced by a matching waist belt, adorned with large tassels, and a drop waist skirt in the same alluring art deco print.
Sybil Connelly 1950's Periwinkle Pleated Linen Gown And Stole
By Sybil Connolly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The silhouette features a drop waist, long sleeves, and a scoop neck. Zipper down the center back and at the cuffs of the dress.
Zandra Rhodes London Moon & Stars Printed Silk Bead Sequin Pearl Ruffle Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The zig zag/lighting bolt print is carried throughout the dress. Jewel neck dropped waist, dress with a layered ruffle skirt and full sleeves.
NWT Michael Kors Collection Fall 2006 Runway Size 6-8 Black Crushed Velvet Gown
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
“Gatsby brought long vests and knickers, drop-waist shifts jauntily tied with bows, and a cocktail party's worth of crystals, mostly on flapper dresses, to the relationship.
Azzedine Alaia CurvilinearSeamedButt BiasCut Draping DropWaist Knit Dress, 1990s
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Chicago, IL
Below the bust, the torso and dropped waist are emphasized with the same topstitching as the other seams, while the neckline, arms and flared hem are embroidered with a more textural...
$1,500
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Chartreuse Edwardian Chiffon Robe de Style with Scrolling Embroidery - XS, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
With snug bodices and wired hip panniers, Robes de Style struck a happy medium between the highly-ornamented gowns of the Victorian era and the slinkier drop-waist dresses of the Jaz...
1950s De Pinna Pink Silk Evening Dress with Matching Capelet
Located in London, GB
The bust is boned down each side creating a form-sculpting corset top above a drop waist which gives way to a low-slung box-pleated skirt.
PRADA 2018 blush crepe crystal embellished asymmetric midi dress IT38 XS
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The lower skirt panel is built with an asymmetrical, dropped-waist silhouette that flows into a fluid hemline, featuring an elongated drape extending past the calf on the right side.
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette with a softly bloused bodice and a gently gathered skirt, anchored by a narrow sash that defines the waist wi...
$1,750
Size: none; comparable to size S
Black Egyptian Revival Deco Blouson Dress with Punched Brass Eyelets - S, 1924
Located in Tucson, AZ
An exotic masterpiece worthy of Callot Soeurs or Paquin. Vintage knee-length drop waist dress with square neckline and long sleeves with triple snaps and decorative bows at wrists.
$270Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Navy Blue Silk Blouse or Evening Jacket
Located in New York, NY
The 1920s was a period of liberation in a sense for women, and a full departure from the corsetry of the 19th century: straight dropped waist, flowing silk, oversized sleeves, etc.
2010s Zandra Rhodes Couture Green Sequin Dress and Shawl
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
The dress is in beautiful vintage condition with no stains or flaws to note. Due to its dropped waist, it would fit sizes up to a 10-12 UK, or 6-8 US.
$1,500
Size: none; comparable to size S-M
Black Regency Ruched and Scalloped Silk Velvet Pelerine Mantle Cape - S-M, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Vertical ruching creates drape and texture enough for it to hold its own when paired with drop waist flapper dresses or glamorous evening gowns, while the lacquered satin lining feel...
$790
Size: see item description for sizing
Vintage 1980s Maick Harold Corset Bodice Bubble Dress with Ribbon Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
Sheer mesh insets show glimpses of skin. The drop waist bodice gives way to a true bubble-shape skirt— the crinkle-effect fabric really contributes to the shape in a great way.
Vintage 1920's Lilac Beaded Flapper Dress Roaring twenties flapper dress UK 8
Located in Nashville, TN
Label: None Measurements of the Dress Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches Shoulder to Hem: 42 inches Shoulder to Dropped Waist: 22 inches Waist: up to 34 inches Hips: up to 40 inches...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE SS2022 Lesage gradient sequins paillettes gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The design follows a body-skimming column silhouette with a subtle drop-waist effect, modernized with Vauthier’s characteristic sharp, bold lines.
1940s Black Jersey Dress with Novelty Umbrella Appliqué Studs
Located in London, GB
The ruched, cropped sleeves are finished with thin gold leather trim. There is a classic drop-waist silhouette and the skirt is finished with a gently flared, triple-layered ruffle h...
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fall 1988 Black Rosette Bubble Cocktail Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair it with sheer black tights and heels for a classic Saint Laurent silhouette, or style it with metallic accessories and a bold lip for a contemporary edge. The dropped waist and ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Green Asymmetric Strapless Ruffle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Bodice extends to hip length (drop waist) and is longer on right side of bodice and shorter on left.
1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
The top half is the velvet which has a slight shimmer and features long, elegantly slim sleeves with zip-up cuffs (to allow for the slim shape). It has a drop-waist cut from under wh...
1980s Racine Black and White Checkerboard Silk Jersey Dress
By Racine Paris
Located in London, GB
It has a button-down front adorned with fabric-covered buttons and finished with a small open-collar. The skirt has a drop-waist and falls in box pleats from below that hem-line.
1940s Black Taffeta Evening Gown with Scalloped Lace Hem by Irving
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
The design features a fitted darted bodice, romantic lace insets at the neckline and back, and a dramatic scalloped black lace hem that adds movement and sophistication. A softly gat...
rare ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER COUTURE Runway Lesage gradient sequins paillette gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
The design follows a body-skimming column silhouette with a subtle drop-waist effect, modernized with Vauthier’s characteristic sharp, bold lines.
1987 Zandra Rhodes Grey Denim Ra Ra Dress
By Dame Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
The top forms a bustier with satin straps trimmed with polished silver chains and rhinestones - playful, expected details from the flamboyant designer. The drop-waist is also trimmed...
Giambattista Valli Resort 2008 collection coral silk organza Cocktail Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Neckline: A dense "poof" of ruffles accented by a small white bow. Silhouette: A drop-waist mini style featuring an ornamental white floral or beaded trim that separates the sleek bo...
1920s Off-White Lace Wedding Dress with Rhinestone Belt
Located in London, GB
Designed a century ago and most likely by a couturier of note, it is crafted from sheer antique white silk and lace in a drop-waist, apron style that was the mid 1920s vogue.
Vintage Mary McFadden Purple & Gold Pleated Gown
By Mary McFadden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: silk Sleeve Style: long Neckline: Elegant round neckline Closure: Metal Zipper, Hook and Eye Closures Details: pleated sleeve with g...
Ralph Lauren Black Label "Anna Karenina" Black Cashmere Coat Size 8
By Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Named for it seaming and fit and flare flattering design. AMazing droped waist in back of coat, it is a round shape to give coat it's unique fit and flare.
JUNYA WATANABE 2012 black wool suspender high waisted harem pants M
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JUNYA WATANABE 2012 black wool suspender high waisted harem pants M Reference: CYTY/A00003 Brand: Junya Watanabe Collection: 2012 Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
JUNYA WATANABE 2012 blue wool pinstripe suspender high waisted harem pants M
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JUNYA WATANABE 2012 blue wool pinstripe black suspender high waisted harem pants M Reference: CYTY/A00002 Brand: Junya Watanabe Collection: 2012 Material: Wool Color: Blue Pattern: P...
1940s Chartreuse Rayon Crepe Print Swing Dress w/ Draped Hip & Cummerbund Waist
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1940s Marian McCoy chartreuse and cream abstract print coral/floral rayon crepe dress with draped hip detail, separate cummerbund belted waist, short sleeved drop shoulde...
SUITE 101 Vintage Black Stretch High Waist Sequin Pants Size 8 10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures (Approximately) Length: 40" Drop: 13" Inseam: 30" Waist: 30" - 31" Hip: 38" - 44"
1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
Located in London, GB
Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design!
Rodarte 2011 Runway Embroidered Tulle Wood Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
It falls from an embroidered drop waist to a mini length above the knee, revealing a dainty cream lace underlayer that adds yet another note of elegance.
Rodarte Tie Dye Beaded Embroidered Silk Gown F/W 2013 Runway
By Rodarte
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Size: 0 fits like a 2 Measurements: Bust: 32 inches Waist: 28 - 30 inches Hips: 34 inches Length: 62 inches The layered sheer silk and chiffon skirt falls from an angular drop wais...
Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
The fitted bodice, draws the eye to the central zip fastening, which accents the fitted waistline and dropped waist-sash detail, which sits along the top of the hipline.
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