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Empire Cut Dresses

1960s Malcolm Starr White Brocade Empire-Line Wedding Dress
1960s Malcolm Starr White Brocade Empire-Line Wedding Dress

1960s Malcolm Starr White Brocade Empire-Line Wedding Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in London, GB

shift-dresses, empire line cuts and sculptural forms, were the designer's signature, often finished with

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1960s American Wedding Dresses

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Pucci vintage blue print empire cut  wool and silk dress, 1970
Pucci vintage blue print empire cut  wool and silk dress, 1970

Pucci vintage blue print empire cut wool and silk dress, 1970

By Emilio Pucci

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful vintage PUCCI blue print empire cut wool and silk dress 1970. Very light blend of wool

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1970s Italian Casual Dresses

Emilio Pucci V Neck Ruffle Chiffon Sleeve Bias Cut Asymmetrical Hem Dress US 6
Emilio Pucci V Neck Ruffle Chiffon Sleeve Bias Cut Asymmetrical Hem Dress US 6

Emilio Pucci V Neck Ruffle Chiffon Sleeve Bias Cut Asymmetrical Hem Dress US 6

By Emilio Pucci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Emilio Pucci V neck ruffle chiffon sleeve bias cut asymmetrical hem skirt dress marked size 6US

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses

DOLCE&GABBANA dress empire lace and embroidery ethereal  38 4
DOLCE&GABBANA dress empire lace and embroidery ethereal  38 4

DOLCE&GABBANA dress empire lace and embroidery ethereal 38 4

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic DOLCE&GABBANA gorgeous ivory and white empire dress. Intricate ivory cut

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses

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

1930s SHEER MAUVE PRINT GOWN
1930s SHEER MAUVE PRINT GOWN

1930s SHEER MAUVE PRINT GOWN

Located in Alford, MA

condition. Bias-cut and empire, this dress is fashioned of a sheer organza-type fabric in a burgundy and

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1930s Evening Gowns

Vintage 1970's Mike Benet Chiffon Beaded Gown UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1970's Mike Benet Chiffon Beaded Gown UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1970's Mike Benet Chiffon Beaded Gown UK 10 US 6

By MIKE BENET

Located in Nashville, TN

, that drape along the skirt line. The empire line cut of the dress is accented by gathered pleats below

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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

MONIQUE LHUILLIER BLISS Ivory Silk Empire Style Bias Cut Gown Size 4
MONIQUE LHUILLIER BLISS Ivory Silk Empire Style Bias Cut Gown Size 4

MONIQUE LHUILLIER BLISS Ivory Silk Empire Style Bias Cut Gown Size 4

By Monique Ihuillier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Monique Lhuillier gown is composed of an off-white silk with a bias cut. The striking neckline

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

1960s Malcolm Starr Diamante White and Silver Weave Dress
1960s Malcolm Starr Diamante White and Silver Weave Dress

1960s Malcolm Starr Diamante White and Silver Weave Dress

By Malcolm Starr

Located in London, GB

, such as shift-dresses, empire line cuts and sculptural forms, were his signature, often finished with

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

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1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown

1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress
Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress

Thierry Mugler Green Wrap Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...

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1990s French Day Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents

Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pencil Skirts

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...

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1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

Adorable 1960s Lime Green and Pink Polka Dot Vintage A - Line 60s Cotton Dress
Adorable 1960s Lime Green and Pink Polka Dot Vintage A - Line 60s Cotton Dress

Adorable 1960s Lime Green and Pink Polka Dot Vintage A - Line 60s Cotton Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Adorable 1960s chartreuse / lime green and hot pink polka dot cotton mini A - Line dress! Soft cotton, with a fitted bodice and an amazing A-Line fit and flare fit. Full metal zipp...

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1960s Cocktail Dresses

THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40
THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This THIERRY MUGLER skirt suit is composed of a black polyester and lace fabric. Features a classic Mugler silhouette with nipped waist and curved bust-line to neckline design. The j...

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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits

Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40

Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress

1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress

By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy

Located in Sparks, NV

Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...

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1980s German Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002

Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

$475Sale Price|45% Off

Size: L

Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...

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2010s Japanese Trench Coats

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown

XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown

Located in San Diego, CA

Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered throughout the skirt. The tulle on the bust ...

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1950s American Evening Dresses

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem
1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem

1980's Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Lace Dress with Hanky Hem

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unique YSL hanky hem cocktail/evening dress from the early 1980's. The lace trim along the hem and all over the bodice has a touch of sparkle with jet black beading. Full flare to th...

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1980s French Ballerina Dresses

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Empire Cut Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of empire cut dresses. For empire cut dresses, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, gray, beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many classic iterations of empire cut dresses over the years, but those made by Jean Varon, Ossie Clark and Emilio Pucci are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much are Empire Cut Dresses?

Prices for empire cut dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $200,000, while these items, on average, fetch $1,629.

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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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