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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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Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown
Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown

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By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 1970s Loris Azzaro pink silk jersey gown! Beautiful bodice, with a draped, Grecian/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In...

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1970s French Evening Gowns

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37

New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...

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2010s Italian Shoes

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

Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

$175Sale Price|30% Off

Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)

Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

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

Robert Morton Halter Maxi Dress and Jacket 1970s
Robert Morton Halter Maxi Dress and Jacket 1970s

Robert Morton Halter Maxi Dress and Jacket 1970s

$375Sale Price|44% Off

Size: S, M

Robert Morton Halter Maxi Dress and Jacket 1970s

By Robert David Morton

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great jersey halter dress in a turquoise, red, pink and white optical illusion print from Robert Morton.. It is semi fitted with a halter neck and a band of red around the necklin...

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

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 Tom Ford for Gucci, 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

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk Off-Shoulder Bougainvillea Color Top Blouse

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Off-Shoulder Top Blouse Designer size - French 38 ( US 6 ) 100% Silk, Amazing Hot Bougainvillea Color, Off-Shoulder Style, Ruffled, Keyhole at ...

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Late 20th Century French Blouses

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

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim
1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim

1987 Chanel Spring Summer Black and White Wool Jacket with Herringbone Trim

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Chanel 1987 Spring/Summer RTW collection wool jacket by Karl Lagerfeld. All the bells and whistles you want in a vintage Chanel classic piece; black wool boucle, graphic black and wh...

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1980s French Blazers

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990

By Bill Blass

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...

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1990s American 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 Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley

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

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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.

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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