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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Empire Cut Dresses
Vintage 1960's Jean Varon Neon Pink Frilled Mini Dress Sixties UK 6-8 US 2-4
By Jean Varon
Located in Nashville, TN
empire line cut of the dress is accented by a decorative bow along the left hand side which draws the eye
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1960's Silk chiffon Beaded Dress and matching jacket ensemble UK 10 US 6
$2,579
Size: UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1960's Silk chiffon Beaded Dress and matching jacket ensemble UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
dress and sits perfectly above the notched and pointed empire line cut of the dress. This jacket is
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1960s Cocktail Dresses
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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
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
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
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
1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Tulle Lace Empire Waist
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in New York, NY
1990S ALBERTA FERRETTI Cream Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse & Tulle Lace Empire Waist Bridal Gown With
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1990s Italian Wedding Dresses
1988 CHANEL Camellia flower silk runway dress with black lace bodice
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare camellia flower and stripe printed maxi dress with empire cut lace bodice from Chanel
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1980s French Maxi Dress
Gazar Italy evening dress embroidered with lily of the valley, circa 1965
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Gazar Italy evening dress embroidered with lily of the valley, circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
from Milan in the 60s. High waist inspired by the First Empire. Low-cut neckline, the dress closes in
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses
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
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
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
Vintage 1960's Coral Chiffon Dress Maxi Dress Balloon Sleeve Bead Bow UK 10 US 6
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Size: UK 10-12 US 6-8
Vintage 1960's Coral Chiffon Dress Maxi Dress Balloon Sleeve Bead Bow UK 10 US 6
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Nashville, TN
the empire line cut of the dress. The elegant skirt-line, drapes along the length of the body, joining
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1960s Maxi Dresses
Gazar Italy evening dress embroidered with lily of the valley, circa 1965
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
Gazar Italy evening dress embroidered with lily of the valley, circa 1965
Located in Toulon, FR
from Milan in the 60s. High waist inspired by the First Empire. Low-cut neckline, the dress closes in
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1960s Italian Evening Dresses
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
Traina Festive Low Cut Bold Pattern Dress with Flamingo Ruffle Sleeves
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Wonderful floral low cut dress with ruffle flamingo style sleeves from Traina Boutique. Traina was
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
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$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
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$600
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Teal Traina French Blue Racer Back Mini Apron Dress and Scarf - XS, 1960s
By Teal Traina
Located in Tucson, AZ
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1960s American Babydoll Day Dresses
Rare 1990s Coltrane Conui Couture Pink + Raspberry ' Petal ' Silk Bodycon Dress
$775Sale Price|22% Off
Size: XS - Small Medium
Rare 1990s Coltrane Conui Couture Pink + Raspberry ' Petal ' Silk Bodycon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2003 Vintage Hardcore Red Leather Bondage Blazer Jacket
$3,990
Size: F38 fits Small, or also XS/S S/M
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By Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
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By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
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By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
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By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
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$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
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$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Blouses and Tops
Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Black Runway Lightning Bold Suit Jacket Skirt
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
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1990s French Skirt Suits
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$650
Size: Medium / Large
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By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
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1990s American Cocktail Dresses
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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
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Early 2000s Italian Skirt Suits
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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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