Empire Evening Gowns

Gorgeous! 1960s strapless, empire-waist gown is made from a whimsical, art deco-inspired metallic lamé in pastel mermaid-inspired shades. The print is an organic fish-scale motif don...

Gorgeous strapless gown from Vicky Tiel Couture has pastel-colored floral embroidered lace at bust that is enhanced by its black satin border. Skirt is made of black netting that is...

1990s Alexander McQueen viscose jersey high waisted wrap style goddess gown. Slinky and sexy with high slit by the iconic designer. Great summer weight effortless formal piece. Side ...

Stunning black silk maxi length empire waist evening dress by George Stavropoulos!

This is a stunning, one-of-a kind, masterpiece of Edwardian handiwork refelcting Napoleonic revival influences of that period. The gown has a high mandarin collar of fine dotted Swis...

This stunning dress from Cuban designer Luis Estevez offers a glimpse into his glamorous Hollywood ambitions as well as the design influences from his past under the French house Pat...

This is a simple, sensual, and elegant floor length gown of black chiffon with an empire waist line, spaghetti straps, black satin accents, and a back zipper for closure designed by ...

This crêpe Georgette halter gown designed by Bill Tice for Malcolm Starr embodies a classical Grecian influence and the thrill of garments that move with the body in the 1970s. Featu...

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This fabulous Oscar de la Renta evening shirt dress is made from black silk velvet. This dress is fully lined and has white taffeta ruffled collar and sleeve cuffs. Tasseled and knit...

This Carolina Herrera mint green dress has a D'Alonzo lace top, and organza empire waits dress with side ruffle detail and back zip.

Original HERVE LEGER 1990's Made in France empire dress. Signature banded construction at the empire bust with draped box pleat down the center front. Center back zipper entry. Kn...

This Albert Capraro dress is made from rich black velvet. The waist is elastic and tapered in creating the empire waist look. The back is a zipped closure and the sleeves are peasant...

This is a beautiful yellow silk chiffon empire waist evening gown from the 1960's with pretty gold metallic trim and prong set rhinestones.

Gorgeous unknown designer 1960s chocolate brown tulle layered empire waist dress with velvet flowers maxi dress is a size 8 / 10. The waist on this maxi dress is 32" so ladies pleas...

This beautiful piece by Mignon is a lace empire waist shirt dress and is lined with a champagne silk creating a two toned effect. The collar is an ivory satin and is a flat chelsea ...

Bill Blass for Maurice Renter from Bonwit Teller 1960s black lace cocktail empire waist dress. Original vintage size is 8 but fits more like a size 6 ( Please see & use the measurem...

Beautiful vintage Oscar de La Renta pink evening gown with metallic gold embroidery bodice and brocade skirt.

Jay Korbin for Maisonette 1960's Black Matte Jersey Long Dress with Gold Chain Neckline and Empire Waistline Measurements : *ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN FLAT* Shoulders : 13.5" Sleeves :...

Elegant black Chanel evening dress. Constructed to flatter a full figured woman. The empire waist bodice has boning, soft wire cups, a spandex inner side back panel and a spandex inn...

Beautiful cream dress with lace appliqués from the esteemed Alfred Bosand. Covered in bugle beads in striped and floral patterns, this dress gives us an antique vibe especially wh...

Maxi evening dress; well made and light. Border is lame jacquard in a big swirling paisley motif.

This stunning Valentino Long dress is made of lime green organdy silk fabric with floral print. It's backless, with side zip and hook closure and has tie up straps at neck. It has a...

Joseph Magnin 1960s black jersey maxi long sleeve dress is labeled a vintage size 10 but fits like a size 4. The waist on this dress is 28" so ladies please grab your tape measure s...

Pierre Cardin 1970s gorgeous white jersey empire waist, with pockets, dress is a size 4. Ladies please grab your trusted friend, Mr Tape Measure, so you can properly measure your bu...

Easy and flattering silhouette. Gently flared elbow-cover sleeves. FLORA KUNG silk dresses are made in premiere quality, long-filament silk yarn which gives a natural simmering glow ...

Black velvet long sleeve dress with v cut bodice. Three hook and eye closures above embellished double snap button closure at waist. Decorative rhinestone embellished buttons at each...

Breathtaking 1990's Oscar de la Renta Dress is meticulously constructed of Black Silk Faille. Ruffles and rosettes create wonderful texture and interest on the high low skirt accente...

Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman 1960s long flowing empire waist evening gown is a vintage size 8 but fits like a size 4.

Shades of Jane Austen come to mind with this simple yet seductive gown by Prada. Black 100% silk chiffon with empire waist, flounced skirt with uneven and unfinished hem. Satin band...

A modern take on grecian gown, with beautiful gold embroidery and trim. Layered chiffon skirt.

Simple and elegant Strapless gown by the beloved glam master Bob Mackie. Empired waisted with criss cross bustline. Boned bodice. Easy, wearable glamour.

Simply Sublime and Beautiful empire waist gown by Guy Laroche! The black maxi dress is sleeveless with a high scoop neck. The dress features a beautiful cluster of black rhinestones ...

This empire waist black velvet and emerald silk gown is from the 1980s. it has a beaded waistline and exaggerated shoulders and ruched sleeves.

Unlabeled but beautifully made 1960s gown of heavy gold brocade matelasse embellished with gold bullion braiding and cording, gold beads and amber colored gems. Fully lined. Great fo...

Beautiful cream and silver evening dress by Lisa Meril. The dress is maxi length, with an empire waist silhouette, full skirt, and fitted bodice. The sleeves are long, with bell slee...

During its brief 1 year comeback comes this 2008 NWT fantastic unworn Ossie Clark revival gown with Celia Birdwell print. This romantic extreme length black silk dress features deli...

This incredible vintage early 1970's André Laug silk chiffon dress is in a pleated multi layered, tiered sheer pale grey silk chiffon with abstract pink and green dots. The bodice ha...

1960's GALANOS yellow, knit crepe empire dress, originally purchased at Amelia Gray, Beverly Hills. This wonderful knit crepe dress features square cut front and back neckline wit...

This Carolina Herrera dress is tapered in at the waist with a fabricated band for sliming features. Made from dyed red wool and is fully lined. Zipped back. Darted side panelling. Ab...

Vintage Escada Soft Peach Silk Bow Empire Waist Dress is a show stopper at any event! With the delicate bow details at the shoulders and waist, as well as beautifully cut neckline th...

60s era mod style cocktail dress - baby doll style with high neck, empire waist studded with faceted clear crystals. Black rayon silk blend bodice with gathered wrap style taffeta sk...

Anne Fogarty,evening gown with a matte jersey empire waist bodice with gold rope trim that end in tassels.

Geoffrey Beene black metallic evening gown. 30" bust, 26" waist,26" sleeve,57" length. Condition: Excellent. Size 0

Gorgeous 1960s fuchsia gown with short sleeves, square neckline and a bow with raw edge at the empire bust. Zips up the back half way and snaps secure the rest. Faux buttons, in exce...

Galanos black wool crepe evening gown. Body of gown is a wool crepe with a high neck halter bodice.

A fantastic black wool Enid Morris 60s Empire waist gown with bolero jacket to match. Gown is trimmed at waist to silk velvet waist bands emphasizing a very low dipping back. Boler...

A gorgeous 1960s Maria Wohl Empire silhouette gown of marigold silk shantung, pleated in the bust and back drape panel. Empire waistline is heavily jeweled with aurora borealis rhin...

A striking 1960s evening gown by Evelyn Byrnes, exemplifying the era’s refined approach to evening wear and sculptural femininity.

This vintage Lillie Rubin gown features an empire-waist bodice fully blanketed in sequins and embellishment. At the empire waist, the jersey fabric is gathered and falls in a column ...

Oscar de la Renta silk crepe halter style evening gown with large faceted brilliant rhinestone embellishment. Rhinestones are placed along the deep neckline and trim the midriff. Bac...

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 white tiger stripe silk chiffon evening gown; New with tags. Designed by Sarah Burton.

SAINT LAURENT 2022 Runway Bridal ivory silk satin draped back empire column gown FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/F00527 Brand: Saint Laurent Designer: Anthony Vaccarello Collection: Pre Fall...

An ivory crepe top is covered with an unusual lattice work of black sequins. The pointed hem of the top ties in perfectly with the gathered sections of the ivory silk chiffon skirt. ...

Attributed to designer, George Halley, sequined and tulle ball gown. Gown has an empire waist with a sapphire blue sequined, long sleeve bodice and satin ribbon under the bust. Skirt...

Black silk taffeta, halter neck gown, having an empire waist, an A line shape and an open back with straps that crisscross across. Designer Unknown. Attributed to Jean Louis Scherrer.

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...

MORPHEW ATELIER Cream Silk Charmeuse & Chiffon Beaded Lace Bias Cut Gown Measurements Overall length: 55 in. Bust : 33 in. Waist : 25 in. Hip : 35 in.

Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple. Elegant and figure-flattering Marilyn Monroe-esque  fit and flare ...

Anna Molinari cream colored double-layer chiffon spagetti strap gown is cut on the bias for a form-fitting fit. The embellishment is of micro-coral seed beading and also micro pink s...

Vintage cream and brown micro mini dress. fit & flare silhouette. ruffle bib collar along the bodice. trumpet sleeves. ties at back waist + back zip closure. 🥀 An amazing piece...

WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...

LOVE LALI Vintage An incredibly rare black embellished gown from Valentino Spring/Summer 1998 Beautiful fine silk crepe that is cut on the bias, means that the dress drapes and moul...

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...

Early 2010's Azzedine Alaia sleeveless knit dress in a deep Bordeaux stretch viscose blend. Designed with a wide bateau neckline and a close-fitting bodice worked in a textured knit ...

Rare Spring/Summer 1997 Dolce & Gabbana silk dress in a romantic black floral print. Designed with a beautifully structured bustier bodice, delicate spaghetti straps, and a small...

Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...

This original 1950s turquoise and net prom dress is a real show-stopping, fairy tale piece. It reminds us of the Disney Princess dress worn by Cinderella at the ball. There are thr...