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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Empire Beaded Evening 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
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
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
Vintage 1960's Yellow Silk Chiffon Beaded Evening Dress Mike Benet UK 8 US 4
By Mike Benet Formals
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly breathtaking 1960's lemon silk chiffon Mike Benet gown, embellished with trailing silver
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1960s Empire Waist Dresses
1960S Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Evening Bolero
Located in New York, NY
1960S Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Evening Bolero
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1960s Chinese Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown Wi
By Alfred Bosand
Located in New York, NY
. 1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown With Cape
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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily
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1950s American Evening Gowns
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
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Go
Located in New York, NY
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Gown
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1970s American Evening Gowns
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Wais
Located in New York, NY
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Waist Gown
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1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
$600
Size: Up to Modern 8
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Empire Mod Cocktail Dress in Black
By Victoria Royal
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Victoria Royale Ltd. Beaded Sequined Mod Cocktail Dress in Black: Empire waistline. Bodice
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1960s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1960S MALCOLM STARR Hot Pink Wool Empire Waist Gown Beaded With Golden Crystal
By Malcolm Starr
Located in New York, NY
1960S MALCOLM STARR Hot Pink Wool Empire Waist Gown Beaded With Golden Crystal Flowers
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1960s Evening Gowns
Elie Saab Black Beaded Lace Off the Shoulder Empire Bodice Crepe Gown & Train 42
By Elie Saab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elie Saab black beaded lace off the shoulder empire bodice crepe gown with a short train. Cap
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses
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
2000S NAEEM KHAN Black Beaded Nylon Tulle Empire Waist Trained Gown
By Naeem Khan
Located in New York, NY
the train. 2000S NAEEM KHAN Black Beaded Nylon Tulle Empire Waist Trained Gown
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Early 2000s American Evening Gowns
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
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
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Wais
Located in New York, NY
1970S RETY OF PARIS Black Haute Couture Silk Chiffon Crystal Beaded Empire Waist Gown
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960S Off White Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal Beaded Jackie O Style Mod Empire Wa
Located in New York, NY
1960S Off White Silk Blend Radzimir Crystal Beaded Jackie O Style Mod Empire Waist Gown
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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
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
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
1970's Heavily-Beaded Sequin Pink Silk Chiffon Empire Bohemian Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1970's custom-made rose pink gown, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1970s Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1960's Malcolm Starr Beaded Ivory Silk-Chiffon Empire Bridal Dress Gown
By Elinor Simmons for Malcolm Starr, 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
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
Vintage 1960s Malcolm Starr Metallic Gold Colorful Beaded Silk Empire Maxi Dress
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
evening maxi dress does not disappoint. The vibrant psychedelic paisley print netted metallic silk fabric
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1970s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Halston for Martha Park Ave 1970's Beaded Chiffon Empire Dress with Collar Cape
By Halston
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Halston for Martha Park Ave 1970's Beaded Chiffon Empire Dress with Collar Cape. Bugle bead details
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1970s American Evening Dresses
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Located in Nice, FR
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Located in San Diego, CA
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By Bob Mackie
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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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