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Empire Beaded Evening Gown

1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress
1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress

1960s Couture Purple Sequin and Beaded Empire Line Dress

Located in London, GB

satin in a darker, deeper purple tone. The chiffon falls from below the gathered bust in an empire-line

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown

1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown

By Guy Laroche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire

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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s
Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s

By Malcolm Starr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown - 8- Circa 70's This Elinor Simmons for

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped
1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist
1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist

1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist

Located in New York, NY

Decade: 1990s. Material: Silk . Vintage condition: Excellent. Measurements Bust: 32-34 in. Waist: 32-36 in. Overall length: 66 in. US: 10.

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Reem Acra Grey Silk Beaded Empire Waist Evening Couture Gown
Reem Acra Grey Silk Beaded Empire Waist Evening Couture Gown

Reem Acra Grey Silk Beaded Empire Waist Evening Couture Gown

By Reem Acra

Located in Toronto, ON

This Reem Acra evening gown is in pristine condition, 100% silk, and size 10, made in USA. The

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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Alfred Bosand Cream Silk Dress and Capelet with Black Bugle Beads
1960s Alfred Bosand Cream Silk Dress and Capelet with Black Bugle Beads

1960s Alfred Bosand Cream Silk Dress and Capelet with Black Bugle Beads

By Alfred Bosand

Located in Houston, TX

beads in striped and floral patterns, this dress gives us an antique vibe especially when worn with the

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

80 Bob Mackie Strapless Beaded Empire Waist Gown
80 Bob Mackie Strapless Beaded Empire Waist Gown

80 Bob Mackie Strapless Beaded Empire Waist Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Simple and elegant Strapless gown by the beloved glam master Bob Mackie. Empired waisted with criss

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1980s American Evening Gowns

George Halley Beaded Chiffon Gown
George Halley Beaded Chiffon Gown

George Halley Beaded Chiffon Gown

By George Halley

Located in New Hope, PA

The bright orange Empire bodice of this stunning George Halley evening dress is smothered in orange

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Gown w/Beaded Bodice
Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Gown w/Beaded Bodice

Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Gown w/Beaded Bodice

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous empire-waist Emilio Pucci black silk jersey gown with a beaded bodice, dating back to the

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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Marty Modell Beaded Brocade Empire Princess Dress
Marty Modell Beaded Brocade Empire Princess Dress

Marty Modell Beaded Brocade Empire Princess Dress

By I. Magnin, Marty Modell

Located in Gresham, OR

A metallic Marty Modell brocade mod 60s empire waist dress sold at I. Magnin. Heavily beaded

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1960s Swiss Empire Waist Dresses

1970s Bill Gibb White Evening Dress with Beaded Art Deco Motive
1970s Bill Gibb White Evening Dress with Beaded Art Deco Motive

1970s Bill Gibb White Evening Dress with Beaded Art Deco Motive

By Bill Gibb

Located in London, GB

and silver toned rocaille beads and pink embroidered trim. There is an empire waistline and a flowing

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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses

Dotted Swiss Beaded Floral Print
Dotted Swiss Beaded Floral Print

Dotted Swiss Beaded Floral Print

Located in New Hope, PA

blue grosgrain ribbon belt at the Empire waistline. It is in excellent condition. Measurements

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New
Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New

Blumarine Dress Rose Flower Print Striking Beaded Bow 42 / 8 New

By Blumarine

Located in Miami, FL

and beads in shades of gray is paled in front toward the edge of the pleating. Falls in a soft

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2010s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

1960's Beaded Empire Gown
1960's Beaded Empire Gown

1960's Beaded Empire Gown

Located in New Hope, PA

Silk chiffon is delicately gathered at the shoulder seams and falls to the beaded Empire waist

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1960s American Ball Gowns

Helen Rose 60s Empire Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Beaded Bodice
Helen Rose 60s Empire Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Beaded Bodice

Helen Rose 60s Empire Silk Chiffon Gown w/ Beaded Bodice

By Helen Rose

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 60s Helen Rose evening gown in two vibrant colors of lilac and apple green silk chiffon

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1960s American Evening Gowns

1960s Grecian Style Chiffon Gown w/ Empire Beaded Cut-Outs
1960s Grecian Style Chiffon Gown w/ Empire Beaded Cut-Outs

1960s Grecian Style Chiffon Gown w/ Empire Beaded Cut-Outs

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1960s Grecian style black silk chiffon gown: Back zipper, Empire waist w/ beaded eyelet

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Bill Blass Beaded Black Lace Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
Bill Blass Beaded Black Lace Empire Waist Cocktail Dress

Bill Blass Beaded Black Lace Empire Waist Cocktail Dress

By Maurice Rentner, Bill Blass

Located in New Hope, PA

full skirt. It is in excellent condition. Measurements; Bust 36" Empire waist 28" Hips Full Length

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Reem Acra Beaded Silk Cream Satin and Black Crepe Empire Gown  12
Reem Acra Beaded Silk Cream Satin and Black Crepe Empire Gown  12

Reem Acra Beaded Silk Cream Satin and Black Crepe Empire Gown 12

By Reem Acra

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reem Acra beaded silk cream satin and black crepe empire gown with trained hem. Romantic Empire

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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Evening Dresses

Lilli Diamond Vintage 1970s Pale Gray Beaded Empire Maxi Dress
Lilli Diamond Vintage 1970s Pale Gray Beaded Empire Maxi Dress

Lilli Diamond Vintage 1970s Pale Gray Beaded Empire Maxi Dress

By Lilli Diamond

Located in Sparks, NV

Pale gray maxi dress in slinky light weight nylon jersey. Empire waist and beaded nude illusion cut

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1970s American Evening Gowns

90s Red Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown
90s Red Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown

90s Red Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

90s Red Chiffon Beaded Evening Gown.

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1990s Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Emma Domb Vintage Dress Blue Beaded Sequins Evening Gown
1960s Emma Domb Vintage Dress Blue Beaded Sequins Evening Gown

1960s Emma Domb Vintage Dress Blue Beaded Sequins Evening Gown

By Emma Domb

Located in Portland, OR

BUST: 36" EMPIRE WAIST LINE: 30" HIPS: 44" LENGTH from top of shoulder strap to Empire waist

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Floral Beaded 1960s Dress
Floral Beaded 1960s Dress

Floral Beaded 1960s Dress

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960’s – Navy silk full length gown covered with solid fuchsia, red, purple beadwork. Short sleeves

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1960s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage 1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk-Chiffon Empire Bridal Dress Gown
Vintage 1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk-Chiffon Empire Bridal Dress Gown

Vintage 1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk-Chiffon Empire Bridal Dress Gown

By Malcolm Starr, Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

evening gown does not disappoint. The substantial weight of the draped silk chiffon fabric whispers high

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1960s American Wedding Dresses

1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk Chiffon Empire Goddess Bridal Dress Gown
1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk Chiffon Empire Goddess Bridal Dress Gown

1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk Chiffon Empire Goddess Bridal Dress Gown

By Malcolm Starr, Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

evening gown does not disappoint! The substantial weight of the draped silk chiffon fabric whispers high

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1960s American Wedding Dresses

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By John Galliano

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...

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1990s French Cardigans

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Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M

Valentino Top One Shoulder Ruffle and Bow Trim M

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Valentino one shoulder top with ruffle and bow trim in silk. Black knit fitted top. Double layer black silk ruffle trims 'neckline'. Signature bow detail at the s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress

By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...

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1990s French Informal Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...

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1990s Italian Ballerina Dresses

1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress

1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...

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1940s Evening Gowns

Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992

Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress

1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress

By Halston

Located in San Diego, CA

Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip with three layers of chiffon and nude...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38
Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38

Chanel Runway Spring 2000 Multi colored Silk Skirt-38

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Multi colored Silk Skirt-38 from the runway of the 2000 Spring/Summer collection. This adorable Chanel skirt is in excellent condition, it has minimal sign of use. It is made ...

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Early 2000s French Pencil Skirts

1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress
1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress

1970s Holly's Harp China Stencil Buttons Hand Painted Cold Shoulder Silk Dress

By Holly Harp

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 70s HOLLY'S HARP purple hand painted boho cold shoulder dress ! Features a beautiful medium shade of purple. Hand painted tress, leaves and rainbows throughout. Vibrant colors o...

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1970s American Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves. This sweater features : - Black knitted fabric with white stripes design. - Turtl...

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20th Century French Sweaters

NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress

NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Gowns

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey + Pleather Sexy Vintage 1990s Dress
Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey + Pleather Sexy Vintage 1990s Dress

Gianfranco Ferre Black Jersey + Pleather Sexy Vintage 1990s Dress

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage Gianfranco Ferre black jersey dress, with pleather details at bust and shoulder straps! Body hugging fit, that is very forgiving, yet extremely flattering! A definite he...

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown
Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Naples, FL

Roberto Cavalli S/S 2003 Bustier Corset Lace Up Chinoiserie Print Evening Dress Gown Size: S Condition: Very good vintage condition

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Empire Beaded Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary empire beaded evening gown you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an empire beaded evening gown may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Malcolm Starr, Alfred Bosand and Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr are consistently popular. 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 Empire Beaded Evening Gown?

The price for an empire beaded evening gown starts at $325 and tops out at $3,500, and on average, selling for $994.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

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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