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Vintage 1970s Purple Butterfly Fortuny Style Empire Line Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1970s purple empire line dress with butterfly motif has a bohemian, summery feel. The
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1970s Unknown Day Dresses

1960s Jean Muir Silk Liberty Floral Print Dress with Scarf
By Jean Muir
Located in London, GB
design with an empire line bust, a low scoop neck and it fastens at the front with 18 fabric buttons and
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1960s British Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage 1970s Empire Waist Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
patchwork at the chest. The empire waist gives way to a full A-line skirt with a flounce at the bottom. The
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1970s Empire Waist Dresses

Black White Monochrome mix-media Lined Silk Print Dress - Flora Kung
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
are lined in 100% nude silk georgette. Dress only. Elsa Peretti for Halston Solid Perfume Pendant
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2010s American Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Joseph Magnin Vintage Tribal Print Ethnic A - Line Trapeze Babydoll Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and Wonderful vintage JOSEPH MAGNIN 60s tribal batik print 'ethnic' A-Line / trapeze dress
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

1990s Liyiz Vintage Early 90s Black Crepe Colorful Sequin Babydoll Empire Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage early 1990s LIYIZ black crepe and sequin babydoll empire dress! Flattering high empire
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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2006 “Widows Of Culloden” Gray Bow Empire Sheath Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
: Empire sheath dress Color(s): Gray Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Content: Shell: “94% Wool, 4% Polyamide, 2
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Early 2000s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Orange Geometric Op Art Signature Print Silk Empire Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Orange Geometric Op Art Signature Print Silk Empire Dress Circa: 1960’s
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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Plus Size Chic Vintage 1960s 60s I. Magnin Hot Pink + White A - Line Knit Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect vintage PLUS SIZE I MAGNIN hot pink A-Line dress! Vibrant hot pink color, with white piping
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

A 1960s Nan Duskin Couture Metallic Brocade Empire Waist Dress
By Nan Duskin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Shoulder to shoulder: 14 inches Top of shoulder to empire waist line: 11 inches Empire waist: 29 inches
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1960s Empire Waist Dresses

Ceil Chapman Stunning Ivory Brocade Jeweled Empire Gown c 1960
By Ceil Chapman
Located in University City, MO
Ceil Chapman Stunning ivory brocade jeweled empire gown c 1960s The exquisite brocade gown is
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2006 "Neptune" Plum Purple Bow Front Empire Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
McQueen Style: Empire waist dress Color(s): Shades of purple Lined: Partially Unmarked Fabric Content
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Early 2000s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Coral Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Surplice Maxi Dress Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Thiensville, WI
LILLIE RUBIN c.1960's Coral Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Surplice Maxi Dress Gown Circa: 1960’s
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1970s Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
satin details. The gathered chest emphasizes the Victorian silhouette. The empire waist has a satin
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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

Cotton Gauze Peasant Maxi Dress with Lace Trim, 1970s
Located in Sparks, NV
empire waist. Sash ties in the back. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip with Hook Closure No Marked
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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

GunneSax By Jessica Tulle Shoulder Angel Sleeve Calico Prairie Dress 1969
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with cream sprigged flowers, v neck empire bodice dress with long bell sleeves and a deep hem ruffle
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Lanvin Printed Shirt Dress
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Geneva, CH
sleeves, a charming Peter Pan collar and an empire waist. Designed for a loose fit under the waist, the
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1960s French Empire Waist Dresses

Mixed Media FLORA KUNG Printed Mini Silk Dress - NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
flared sleeves are in silk jersey, lined skirt in silk georgette. Approximately 36" long, 34" bust, 32
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2010s American Empire Waist Dresses

Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in New York, NY
. High waisted with flared A line skirt. Circa 1970. Small size, 0-2. Excellent Condition.
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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses

Collette Dinnigan Dress Lace Beading and Stones S New
By Collette Dinnigan
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Collette Dinnigan black empire waist jeweled deep V neck dress. Exquisite lace
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2010s Australian Empire Waist Dresses

A Jacques Griffe French Couture Evening Dress in Chiffon and Lace Circa 1958
By Jacques Griffe
Located in Toulon, FR
muslin dating from the late 50s. Silhouette near the line Tonneau Balenciaga with its high waist and
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1960s French Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Flyaway Evening Dress W Gold Trim & Rhinestones
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful yellow silk chiffon empire waist evening gown from the 1960's with pretty gold
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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
matching silk covered decorative stationary buttons The elegant silk gown zippers up the back & is lined
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1970s Indian Empire Waist Dresses

Marni Archival Purple Draped Crepe Dress
By Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni
Located in London, GB
beautiful draping to the front, side pockets, wide straps and flattering empire line bust. Bodice is lined
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Early 2000s Unknown Casual Dresses

NEW Missoni Black Crochet Knit Dress with Multicolor Beaded Crystal Trimming 42
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful multicolor MISSONI dress Classic MISSONI signature crochet-knit Empire-line style
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Hardy Amies Pleated Abstract Print Maxi Dress
By Hardy Amies
Located in London, GB
This 1970s abstract print silk empire line dress by iconic British designer Hardy Amies is in
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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

NEW Missoni Gold Metallic Crochet Knit Floral Kaftan Tunic Dress Cover Up 40
By Missoni
Located in Switzerland, CH
print Self-tie empire line Opens at front Dry Clean only Made in Italy Size 40 New
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Emilio Pucci Graphic Velvet Gown with Choker
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
silk lined A line maxi dress. Faux wrap Empire line with full A line skirt falling below and 3/4
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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

1960's Evelyn Byrnes Evening Silk Chiffon Strapless Gown
By Evelyn Byrnes
Located in Geneva, CH
Extraordinary evening gown, empire-line, with ecru lace feathers covering the bodice with a satin
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1960s American Ball Gowns

Portrait Of A lady Identified As Frances Thomasine, Countess Talbot
By Sir William Beechey
Located in Blackwater, GB
, her hair up and an empire line dress with a landscape beyond the colonnades of her estate. Exceptional
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Valentino Ivory Cocktail Dress with Sequin Embellishments
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
empire line below the bust which becomes a straight skirt that sits just above the knee. The tulle skirt
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20th Century Cocktail Dresses

1930s Grey and Gold Lame Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
lame floral design is in beautiful antique condition. The dress features an empire line bodice and a
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1930s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lemon Yellow Hand Made Striped Satin Maxi Dress with a Velvet Bow circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful lemon yellow hand made empire line dress, in a lovely striped satin material, and
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1960s Evening Dresses

1970s Mr Darren Green Handkerchief Hem Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
that informed evening wear throughout the decade. It has an empire line style and whilst the yoke is
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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s John Neville Turquoise Paisley Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
quality polyester yarn with a lined bodice. It has a V-neck crossover front, wide empire line waistband
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1970s British Maxi Dresses

1970s Frederick Howard Georgette Floral and Chevron Print Dress
Located in London, GB
-shape cross over front. A ruched belt cinches the dress under the bust, creating an empire line
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1970s Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mardi Gras By Levino Verna Red Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
This vivacious 1960s red silk chiffon empire line dress is by American designer Levino Verna and is
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1960s American Evening Dresses

1970s Ossie Clark for Radley Celia Birtwell Bubble Print Smock Dress
Located in London, GB
Empire line waistband. The skirt has 3 x soft pleated tiers and falls to the mid calf. The plunging V
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1960s British Day Dresses

1970s Knitted White Wool Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
home knitter. It has a tighter knitted empire line bodice and a looser patterned ankle length skirt
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1970s British Wedding Dresses

1920s Black and Cream Silk Beaded Long Flapper Dress
Located in London, GB
scoop neckline both front and reverse, the dress is arranged in 3 x tiers of fabric, an empire line
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1920s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Jean Varon Midnight Blue Evening Dress
By Jean Varon
Located in London, GB
, with a classic Empire-Line cut that falls elegantly from below the breast to sweep the floor. The
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1960s British Evening Gowns

1970s David Silverman Peacock Print Angel Sleeve Dress
Located in London, GB
the finest example we have ever seen from this designer who excelled in these breezy empire line
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1970s Maxi Dress

Stella McCartney Grey Gathered Mid-Length Jacket Size L
By Stella McCartney
Located in London, GB
Grey Cotton Jacket Empire line gather Button fastening 2x Side pockets Made in Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary British Jackets

1960s French Couture Simone Mirman Black Dress
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1960s black empire line mini dress is couture by French designer Simone Mirman and
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1960s French Evening Dresses

Frank Usher 1960s Psychedelic Floral Maxi Dress
By Frank Usher London, Frank Usher
Located in London, GB
striking psychedelic floral design in fuchsia, sugar pink, ochre, navy and tangerine orange. The empire
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1960s British Day Dresses

1970s Multi Coloured Polka Dot Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
. The empire line bodice is neatly shaped and darted with the long skirt gathered from the empire
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1970s British Casual Dresses

1950s Frank Usher Black Panne Silk Velvet Dress
By Frank Usher
Located in London, GB
neckline to the empire line bust. The dress has structural boning on the side portions of the waistline and
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1950s British Cocktail Dresses

1960s Harco Orange Cotton Dress with Waistband Applique
Located in London, GB
Princess seamed and panelled waist gives the dress a wonderful fit and flair shape. The empire line bodice
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1960s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Sarmi Silk Chiffon and Beaded Ballerina Dress
By Sarmi
Located in London, GB
York. This utterly magical dress is set off beautifully with an empire line bust in crystal, bugle
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1930s Deco Floral White Cotton Print Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
flattering empire-line cut is complimented by the tailoring of the top of the dress where thick straps travel
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1930s British Evening Dresses

Vintage 1970s floral maxi dress, Boho style
Located in NEWARK, GB
an empire line bust, tie back and lovely bishop sleeves. A gorgeous summer vibe vintage dress
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Mid-20th Century British Maxi Dresses

1960s Jean Allen Organza Abstract Maxi Print Dress
By Jean Allen
Located in London, GB
inverted empire line and scoop neck from which flows a fantastic manmade organza overlay which falls to
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1960s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1969 Rudi Gernreich Red and Purple Wool Maxi Dress
By Rudi Gernreich, Rudi Gerneich
Located in London, GB
late 1960s shape, with high empire line waist and long sleeves, it features a back zip closure and a
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1970s American Maxi Dress

1960s Couture Turquoise and Gold Floral Lamé Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
or a glitzy evening do. Empire-line tailoring means it falls to the floor with generous swathes of
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1960s American 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

1970s Black Green and Orange Paisley Print Kaftan
Located in London, GB
with a keyhole opening and empire bust-line and a series of vertical panels to ensure a fabulous draped
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1970s British Kaftans

Jacques Heim couture finished silk crepe bow details cocktail dress . circa 1960
By Jacques Heim
Located in London, GB
seams that shape and hint of an empire line on the bodice. Contrasting with the pared down front of the
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1920s White Cotton Eyelet Slip Dress
Located in London, GB
empire line, the dress portion is very flared with a wide flounce which echoes the bodice design. There
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1920s British Slips

1940s Norman Young Red Georgette Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
empire line bust and a wide waistband from which the skirt is tightly gathered to accentuate the female
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1940s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

1930s Square Neck Bias Cut Pink Slip Dress
Located in London, GB
openings. It has an inverted empire line seam and is a bias-cut that would reach the floor if the wearer is
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1930s American Slips

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Empire Line For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary empire line you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Purple, Gray and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for an empire line from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dolce & Gabbana, Joseph Magnin Co. and Louis Vuitton 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 Line?

Prices for an empire line can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $5,297, while, on average they fetch $1,054.