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Pucci Silk Jersey "Plume" Pattern Dress
Pucci Silk Jersey "Plume" Pattern Dress

Pucci Silk Jersey "Plume" Pattern Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in New York, NY

Emilio Pucci, silk jersey, raglan sleeve, scoop neck with tie, dress, having a blue, purple and

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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825
An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825

An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825

$2,124

Size: Equivalent French size 36-38.

An early Grey silk Redingote dress - France Circa 1820-1825

Located in Toulon, FR

Costumes Parisiens from the First Empire and Restoration french periods. Mouse-grey silk twill double

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1820s French Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Jean Muir Silk Liberty Floral Print Dress with Scarf
1960s Jean Muir Silk Liberty Floral Print Dress with Scarf

1960s Jean Muir Silk Liberty Floral Print Dress with Scarf

By Jean Muir

Located in London, GB

This is a fine Jean Muir 1960s dress and matching tassel scarf and is without question, the best

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1960s British Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage John Galliano Silk Floral Print Pleated Dress French 36 - US 4
Vintage John Galliano Silk Floral Print Pleated Dress French 36 - US 4

Vintage John Galliano Silk Floral Print Pleated Dress French 36 - US 4

By John Galliano

Located in Montgomery, TX

% Silk dress and lining, Floral print, Pleated details, Empire waist, Fabric-covered button closure

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Early 2000s French Empire Waist Dresses

Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress
Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress

Rare Teal Traina Printed Silk Gauze Summer Evening Dress

By Teal Traina

Located in New York, NY

Teal Traina Anglo Indian inspired silk gauze print dress in magenta, yellow, lavender on white

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

Rety Paris Silk Organza Pop Floral
Rety Paris Silk Organza Pop Floral

Rety Paris Silk Organza Pop Floral

Located in New York, NY

Lovely silk Organza floral dress from Rety, Paris. Beautiful dressmaker quality with vivid

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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses

1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown

1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown

By Guy Laroche

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire

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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s
Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s

By Malcolm Starr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown - 8- Circa 70's This Elinor Simmons for

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress

By Jerry Silverman, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Canary Yellow Silk Shantung Empire-Waist Sleeveless Cocktail Dress: With a banded open

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1960s American Day Dresses

Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress
Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress

Edwardian Cream Silk Antique Lace Empire Waist Dress

Located in New York, NY

are very minor. The dress is wearable and beautifully hand detailed. Edwardian Cream Silk Antique

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Early 1800s Casual Dresses

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008
Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008

Alexander McQueen red silk chiffon empire evening dress with train, fw 2008

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen red crinkled silk chiffon empire evening dress with long train, structured bust

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist
1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist

1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist

Located in New York, NY

Decade: 1990s. Material: Silk . Vintage condition: Excellent. Measurements Bust: 32-34 in

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4
HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4

HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4

By Helen Rose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Helen Rose design is composed of a black silk chiffon. Features a beautiful draped design with

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large

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1990s American Cocktail Dresses

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

Loris Azzaro 1970s Silk Jersey Vintage Pink Empire Dress Gown

By Loris Azzaro

Located in San Diego, CA

/Empire feel to the body. Zipper works great, just could not fit the dress form. In great condition. Made

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1970s French Evening Gowns

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1960 Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Dress
1960 Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Dress

1960 Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A lovely 1960s Emilio Pucci white sleeveless silk jersey dress with an abstract print in bright

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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Narciso Rodriguez Purple Black Silk Asymmetric Hem Dress
Narciso Rodriguez Purple Black Silk Asymmetric Hem Dress

Narciso Rodriguez Purple Black Silk Asymmetric Hem Dress

By Narciso Rodriguez

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Purple silk high-low hem dress with empire waist and cross back. The bodice and waist of the dress

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2010s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Vintage Nina Ricci Silk Embroidered Beaded and Sequin Dress
Vintage Nina Ricci Silk Embroidered Beaded and Sequin Dress

Vintage Nina Ricci Silk Embroidered Beaded and Sequin Dress

By Nina Ricci

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This Nina Ricci dress is completely made from silk. The shell is hand decorated with embroidery

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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses

Mixed Media FLORA KUNG Printed Mini Silk Dress - NWT
Mixed Media FLORA KUNG Printed Mini Silk Dress - NWT

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

Black White Monochrome mix-media Lined Silk Print Dress - Flora Kung
Black White Monochrome mix-media Lined Silk Print Dress - Flora Kung

Black White Monochrome mix-media Lined Silk Print Dress - Flora Kung

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

NWT Mix-media all silk dress. Silk Georgette top and puff sleeves, silk crepe faille print long

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2010s American Empire Waist Dresses

1990's Gianni Versace Couture Tan Leather Multi Color Silk Dress IT 46/ US 6 8
1990's Gianni Versace Couture Tan Leather Multi Color Silk Dress IT 46/ US 6 8

1990's Gianni Versace Couture Tan Leather Multi Color Silk Dress IT 46/ US 6 8

By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace

Located in Ormond Beach, FL

Fabulous, vintage "Gianni Versace Couture" tan leather trim & multi color abstract silk dress size

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1990s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Stavropoulos Black Silk Evening Dress
1960s Stavropoulos Black Silk Evening Dress

1960s Stavropoulos Black Silk Evening Dress

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1960s Stavropoulos Black Silk Evening Dress

By George Stavropoulos

Located in Houston, TX

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

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Reem Acra Grey Silk Beaded Empire Waist Evening Couture Gown
Reem Acra Grey Silk Beaded Empire Waist Evening Couture Gown

Reem Acra Grey Silk Beaded Empire Waist Evening Couture Gown

By Reem Acra

Located in Toronto, ON

This Reem Acra evening gown is in pristine condition, 100% silk, and size 10, made in USA. The

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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Waist Dresses

Valentino Silk Floral Print Halter Top Long Dress
Valentino Silk Floral Print Halter Top Long Dress

Valentino Silk Floral Print Halter Top Long Dress

By Valentino

Located in Milan, Italy

This stunning Valentino Long dress is made of lime green organdy silk fabric with floral print

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Pink Leopard Printed Silk Jersey Dress  - NWT Flora Kung
Pink Leopard Printed Silk Jersey Dress  - NWT Flora Kung

Pink Leopard Printed Silk Jersey Dress - NWT Flora Kung

By Flora Kung

Located in Boston, MA

Easy and flattering silhouette. Gently flared elbow-cover sleeves. FLORA KUNG silk dresses are made

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Early 2000s American Empire Waist Dresses

1970s Chanel Black Strapless Wool Crepe & Silk Satin Dress 16
1970s Chanel Black Strapless Wool Crepe & Silk Satin Dress 16

1970s Chanel Black Strapless Wool Crepe & Silk Satin Dress 16

By Chanel

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant black Chanel evening dress. Constructed to flatter a full figured woman. The empire waist

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1970s French Empire Waist Dresses

1960s Estevez Emerald Green Embroidered Silk Brocade Gown
1960s Estevez Emerald Green Embroidered Silk Brocade Gown

1960s Estevez Emerald Green Embroidered Silk Brocade Gown

By Luis Estévez

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning dress from Cuban designer Luis Estevez offers a glimpse into his glamorous Hollywood

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Teal Floral Silk Roberto Cavalli Evening Gown
Teal Floral Silk Roberto Cavalli Evening Gown

Teal Floral Silk Roberto Cavalli Evening Gown

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning evening gown in a teal silk satin bodice and a flowing floral print skirt. The wrap from

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses

White Silk Edwardian Gown with Napoleonic Revival Influences
White Silk Edwardian Gown with Napoleonic Revival Influences

White Silk Edwardian Gown with Napoleonic Revival Influences

Located in Oradell, NJ

opposed to altering one's shape, a high empire waistline that defines the silhouette, asymmetrical draping

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Empire Waist Dresses

Sportmax Black Lace Trim Silk Pleated Midi Empire Dress L
Sportmax Black Lace Trim Silk Pleated Midi Empire Dress L

Sportmax Black Lace Trim Silk Pleated Midi Empire Dress L

By Sportmax

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The fine artistry and the feminine silhouette of this designer dress exhibit the labels impeccable

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2010s Day Dresses

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

Vintage Escada Soft Peach Silk Bow Empire Waisted Dress
Vintage Escada Soft Peach Silk Bow Empire Waisted Dress

Vintage Escada Soft Peach Silk Bow Empire Waisted Dress

By Escada

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage Escada Soft Peach Silk Bow Empire Waist Dress is a show stopper at any event! With the

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1990s German Cocktail Dresses

2000s Prada Black Silk  Empire Gown
2000s Prada Black Silk  Empire Gown

2000s Prada Black Silk Empire Gown

By Prada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shades of Jane Austen come to mind with this simple yet seductive gown by Prada. Black 100% silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Pucci 1960s Psychedelic Floral Silk Dress
Pucci 1960s Psychedelic Floral Silk Dress

Pucci 1960s Psychedelic Floral Silk Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic, printed silk empire waist dress from Pucci features a geometric psychedelic floral print in

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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta velvet empire waist green silk gown
Oscar de la Renta velvet empire waist green silk gown

Oscar de la Renta velvet empire waist green silk gown

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

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

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ossie Clark Black Silk Empire Feather Print Gown, 2008
Ossie Clark Black Silk Empire Feather Print Gown, 2008

Ossie Clark Black Silk Empire Feather Print Gown, 2008

By Ossie Clark

Located in Houston, TX

Celia Birdwell print. This romantic extreme length black silk dress features delicate feather and

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21st Century and Contemporary British Informal Dresses

1960's Beaded silk dress & marabou evening cape
1960's Beaded silk dress & marabou evening cape

1960's Beaded silk dress & marabou evening cape

Located in Newport Beach, CA

1960's MALCOLM STARR attributed silk empire dress & evening cape set in apricot color, silk chiffon

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1960s American Evening Dresses

Riccardo Tisci For Givenchy Party Dress
Riccardo Tisci For Givenchy Party Dress

Riccardo Tisci For Givenchy Party Dress

By Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy

Located in Xiamen, Fujian

Sleeveless, empire waist dress with crushed silk jaquard skirt and cotton bodice with cut out back

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 1970s Bergdorf Goodman India Silk Maxi Dress
Vintage 1970s Bergdorf Goodman India Silk Maxi Dress

Vintage 1970s Bergdorf Goodman India Silk Maxi Dress

By Bergdorf Goodman

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A 1970s India silk maxi dress from Bergdorf Goodman Excellent condition Size estimate: M

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1970s Indian Empire Waist Dresses

Geoffrey Beene silk "bohemian" style long 70's dress
Geoffrey Beene silk "bohemian" style long 70's dress

Geoffrey Beene silk "bohemian" style long 70's dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Red-orange scoop neckline, bold "fern" + "fauna" print empire waist long dress with front lacing

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

1970S SARMI Red Silk Bold Floral Print Maxi Dress
1970S SARMI Red Silk Bold Floral Print Maxi Dress

1970S SARMI Red Silk Bold Floral Print Maxi Dress

By Sarmi

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s SARMI red and black silk organza floral print maxi dress with satin bow. 3/4 sleeves. Medium

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

Art Deco Orientalist Jewel Silk Dress with turquoises beaded Circa 1960
Art Deco Orientalist Jewel Silk Dress with turquoises beaded Circa 1960

Art Deco Orientalist Jewel Silk Dress with turquoises beaded Circa 1960

Located in Toulon, FR

-dress in chamois silk crepe. Excellent condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: Equivalent

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1960s French Empire Waist Dresses

Pucci Dress
Pucci Dress

Pucci Dress

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Pucci Dress

By Emilio Pucci

Located in New York, NY

Emilio Pucci black and taupe print v neck long sleeve silk knit dress. Empire waist. Beautiful

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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Thea Porter Couture Embroidered Silk Chiffon Long Dress
Thea Porter Couture Embroidered Silk Chiffon Long Dress

Thea Porter Couture Embroidered Silk Chiffon Long Dress

By Thea Porter

Located in Geneva, CH

Collectible 70's Thea Porter Couture metallic threaded print-silk chiffon gown. Empire waistline

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1970s English Empire Waist Dresses

1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress
1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress

1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress

By Gideon Oberson

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This lovely rare 1980's Gideon Oberson silk off the shoulder dress with a 3 tiered ruffle is such a

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1980s Israeli Empire Waist Dresses

1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress
1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress

1980s Silk Gideon Oberson Off the Shoulder Navy and Gold Ruffle Dress

By Gideon Oberson

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This lovely rare 1980's Gideon Oberson silk off the shoulder dress with a 3 tiered ruffle is such a

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1980s Israeli Empire Waist Dresses

Silk Taffeta Halter Neck Gown
Silk Taffeta Halter Neck Gown

Silk Taffeta Halter Neck Gown

Located in New York, NY

Black silk taffeta, halter neck gown, having an empire waist, an A line shape and an open back with

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1980s Unknown Empire Waist Dresses

Dolce and Gabanna silk tye-dye gown
Dolce and Gabanna silk tye-dye gown

Dolce and Gabanna silk tye-dye gown

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dolce and Gabanna multi colored tye-dye empire waist gown with wide elastic band and light pleating

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1990s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

30s Silk Chiffon Gown in Autumnal Shades
30s Silk Chiffon Gown in Autumnal Shades

30s Silk Chiffon Gown in Autumnal Shades

Located in Gresham, OR

The colors in this beautifully crafted 1930s silk chiffon gown are absolutely beautiful as well as

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Empire Waist Dresses

Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Gown w/Beaded Bodice
Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Gown w/Beaded Bodice

Emilio Pucci Silk Jersey Gown w/Beaded Bodice

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous empire-waist Emilio Pucci black silk jersey gown with a beaded bodice, dating back to the

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1960s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Mackie Gorgeous Turquoise Silk Crepe Strapless Gown with Beading
Mackie Gorgeous Turquoise Silk Crepe Strapless Gown with Beading

Mackie Gorgeous Turquoise Silk Crepe Strapless Gown with Beading

Located in Gresham, OR

This gorgeous 1970's Bob Mackie strapless Empire gown in turquoise silk crepe with white beaded and

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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses

Deep blue brocaded silk crinoline ball-gown – Circa 1850
Deep blue brocaded silk crinoline ball-gown – Circa 1850

Deep blue brocaded silk crinoline ball-gown – Circa 1850

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1850 England A crinoline ball-gown in a rich deep blue façonné striped silk, adorned with

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1850s British Empire Waist Dresses

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2012 White Tiger Stripe Silk Chiffon Evening Gown NWT
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2012 White Tiger Stripe Silk Chiffon Evening Gown NWT

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2012 White Tiger Stripe Silk Chiffon Evening Gown NWT

By Alexander McQueen, Sarah Burton

Located in Thiensville, WI

Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 white tiger stripe silk chiffon evening gown; New with tags

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2010s Italian Empire Waist Dresses

CHANEL
CHANEL

CHANEL

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CHANEL

By Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black silk dress with empire waist line and accordion pleat detailing. 4 CC gold buttons at back

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Late 20th Century French Empire Waist Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA yellow silk GATHERED SLEEVELESS EMPIRE Dress 40
DOLCE & GABBANA yellow silk GATHERED SLEEVELESS EMPIRE Dress 40

DOLCE & GABBANA yellow silk GATHERED SLEEVELESS EMPIRE Dress 40

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Zürich, CH

Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless summer dress in yellow silk (100%) with a scoop neck. Has a front bow

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Casual Dresses

DOLCE & GABBANA blue & red silk CARRETTO PRINT EMPIRE Dress 38
DOLCE & GABBANA blue & red silk CARRETTO PRINT EMPIRE Dress 38

DOLCE & GABBANA blue & red silk CARRETTO PRINT EMPIRE Dress 38

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Zürich, CH

Dolce & Gabbana 'Teatro Dei Pupi' pleated-empire dress in red, royal blue, navy blue, yellow

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Casual Dresses

GUCCI red blue black silk GRAPHIC Sleeveless EMPIRE Dress 42
GUCCI red blue black silk GRAPHIC Sleeveless EMPIRE Dress 42

GUCCI red blue black silk GRAPHIC Sleeveless EMPIRE Dress 42

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

Gucci graphic print empire-waist dress in black, dusty blue, and dark red silk (100%). With cap

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Casual Dresses

GUCCI pigeon blue silk MESH EMPIRE GOWN Dress 42 M
GUCCI pigeon blue silk MESH EMPIRE GOWN Dress 42 M

GUCCI pigeon blue silk MESH EMPIRE GOWN Dress 42 M

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Zürich, CH

Gucci flared empire maxi dress in pigeon blue silk (75%) and nylon (25%) with a v-neck and is

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Gowns

Oscar de La Renta silk faille empire waist cocktail dress
Oscar de La Renta silk faille empire waist cocktail dress

Oscar de La Renta silk faille empire waist cocktail dress

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New York, NY

Coffee colored silk faille "baby doll" empire waist cocktail dress with box pleating and sculpted

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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CHANEL PARIS-BYZANCE 11A Black Wool Short Sleeve Gripoix Button Dress Sz 36
CHANEL PARIS-BYZANCE 11A Black Wool Short Sleeve Gripoix Button Dress Sz 36

CHANEL PARIS-BYZANCE 11A Black Wool Short Sleeve Gripoix Button Dress Sz 36

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Thiensville, WI

CHANEL black wool short sleeve dress. Draped open panels at front center and back. Front of dress is embellished with six gold-tone metal Byzatine-inspired Gripoix details. Black sil...

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2010s French Informal Dresses

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT
Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT

Roberto Cavalli Runway Sequin Sun Evening Gown and Cape F/W 2004 Size 40IT

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Roberto Cavalli - Sequin runway evening gown with Swarovski crystal embellished sun cape. Neckline presents a sharp daring plunge to the navel. The back of the dress is held by jewe...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

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