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1970s-Style Crochet Halter Dress W/ Daisy Embroidered Linen Handkerchief Hem
1970s-Style Crochet Halter Dress W/ Daisy Embroidered Linen Handkerchief Hem

1970s-Style Crochet Halter Dress W/ Daisy Embroidered Linen Handkerchief Hem

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

1970s-s crochet halter dress with daisy embroidered linen handkerchief hem. Bustline and neck are

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21st Century and Contemporary American Empire Waist Dresses

1970s Purple Butterfly Fortuny Style Empire Line Dress
1970s Purple Butterfly Fortuny Style Empire Line Dress

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 British Maxi Dress

Poiret Directoire Style Raffia Bonnet
Poiret Directoire Style Raffia Bonnet

Poiret Directoire Style Raffia Bonnet

Located in New York, NY

perceived of as a night bonnet, these were usually worn with late afternoon empire styled dresses. Cap is in

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Hats

1960s Multi Color Metallic Silk Brocade Dress with Embellishment
1960s Multi Color Metallic Silk Brocade Dress with Embellishment

1960s Multi Color Metallic Silk Brocade Dress with Embellishment

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, yellow large sequins embellishment on the waist. Dress has empire style waist with belt that attached and

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1960s American Day Dresses

Black Empire-Style Stretch Lounge Maxi Dress
Black Empire-Style Stretch Lounge Maxi Dress

Black Empire-Style Stretch Lounge Maxi Dress

Located in New York, NY

Black empire-style stretch nylon-blend maxi lounge dress measures 43 1/2" in length in front, 56 3

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1970s Unknown Loungewear

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Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Brown Jersey Peasant Style YSL Dress with Black Yoke
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Brown Jersey Peasant Style YSL Dress with Black Yoke

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Brown Jersey Peasant Style YSL Dress with Black Yoke

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Portland, OR

contrasting black yoke. This peasant style dress was a popular theme in YSL's collections and we love that

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1970s European Empire Waist Dresses

Pelush Black Faux Fur Couture Gown Dress in Faux Broadtail and Faux Fox - XS
Pelush Black Faux Fur Couture Gown Dress in Faux Broadtail and Faux Fox - XS

Pelush Black Faux Fur Couture Gown Dress in Faux Broadtail and Faux Fox - XS

By Pelush - Luxury Faux Furs

Located in Greenwich, CT

invisible zipper. Empire style dress. A collector garment to be proud to pass on to generations to come, an

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

Geoffrey Beene Paisley Print Bohemian Style Dress
Geoffrey Beene Paisley Print Bohemian Style Dress

Geoffrey Beene Paisley Print Bohemian Style Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene,paisley pattern, gauze, empire waist , bohemian style dress with flounced hem and

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1960s American 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

Bottega Veneta Black Empire Strapless Draped Very Long Gown
Bottega Veneta Black Empire Strapless Draped Very Long Gown

Bottega Veneta Black Empire Strapless Draped Very Long Gown

By Bottega Veneta

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

amazing gown with a strapless empire bandeau bodice, the gathered skirt is very long, it hasn't been

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Directoire Style Evening Dresses

Late 1960s Moroccan Style Brocade Gown
Late 1960s Moroccan Style Brocade Gown

Late 1960s Moroccan Style Brocade Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Although no label is found I am confident this dress can be attributed to Oscar de la Renta

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1960s American Empire Waist Dresses

Tarquin Ebker Pink Crepe Cocktail Dress w/ Empire Style
Tarquin Ebker Pink Crepe Cocktail Dress w/ Empire Style

Tarquin Ebker Pink Crepe Cocktail Dress w/ Empire Style

By Tarquin Ebker

Located in Gresham, OR

Tarquin Ebker contemporary pink crepe cocktail dress with empire waist style and knotted

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Pleated Empire Style Gown
Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Pleated Empire Style Gown

Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Pleated Empire Style Gown

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gianfranco Ferre Black Silk Chiffon Pleated Empire Style Gown - 44 This stunning dress is in

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

1970's Jean Muir Green Day Dress
1970's Jean Muir Green Day Dress

1970's Jean Muir Green Day Dress

By Jean Muir

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1970's British designer Jean Muir's heathered green knee-length day dress. Empire style waist line

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1970s British Casual Dresses

Edward Abbott Fringed Cocktail Dress
Edward Abbott Fringed Cocktail Dress

Edward Abbott Fringed Cocktail Dress

By Edward Abbott

Located in New York, NY

Edward Abbott black crepe scoop neck dress with empire style waist and straight fitted body. Dress

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

Chanel silk blue cocktail dress
Chanel silk blue cocktail dress

Chanel silk blue cocktail dress

By Chanel

Located in Rubiera, RE

CHANEL Cruise Collection 2002 Multi-layered midnight blue silk voile cocktail dress. Empire style

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Velvet and Lace Dress
Geoffrey Beene Velvet and Lace Dress

Geoffrey Beene Velvet and Lace Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

Geoffrey Beene, black velvet empire waist, baby doll style dress, having a high neck satin collar

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960s Mollie Parnis wool crepe gown with sequin trim
1960s Mollie Parnis wool crepe gown with sequin trim

1960s Mollie Parnis wool crepe gown with sequin trim

By Mollie Parnis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mollie Parnis 1960s empire waist mod style maxi dress in black wool crepe...Open round neckline

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1960s American Evening Gowns

Artisanal Vintage Blue Gold Cocktail Sheath Dress 1980s
Artisanal Vintage Blue Gold Cocktail Sheath Dress 1980s

Artisanal Vintage Blue Gold Cocktail Sheath Dress 1980s

Located in Brindisi, Bt

80s blue cocktail party vintage dress. The empire-style dress fits comfortably and is encircled on

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1980s Italian Sheath Dresses

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 is accented by a sweeping train. There is a zipper closure. In excellent conditio...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Printed Silk Peasant Maxi Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Printed Silk Peasant Maxi Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Printed Silk Peasant Maxi Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

at the lower thigh going down to the hem of the dress. Delicate Empire style stitched belt. Iconic

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1970s French Shift Dresses

1970s Black and White Penguin Prints Cotton Maxi Dress
1970s Black and White Penguin Prints Cotton Maxi Dress

1970s Black and White Penguin Prints Cotton Maxi Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

large 2 pockets. Button in the front and slightly high waist empire style. What a fun party dress! Fit

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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1960s Lilly Pulitzer Cool Column Dress in Pastel Shades
1960s Lilly Pulitzer Cool Column Dress in Pastel Shades

1960s Lilly Pulitzer Cool Column Dress in Pastel Shades

By Lilly Pulitzer

Located in Gresham, OR

This is a wonderful summer dress from Lilly Pulitzer! It's an empire waist style sleeveless full

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1960s American Informal Dresses

1990s Grès White Evening Gown in an Antique Style
1990s Grès White Evening Gown in an Antique Style

1990s Grès White Evening Gown in an Antique Style

Located in Paris, FR

GRES (Made in France) Very vestal evening gown in off-white silk, composed of pleated silk adorned in the back and some parts in the front with white transparent silk muslin. The...

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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses

Francesco Scognamiglio Cotton Fan Inspired Plisse Cocktail Dress 46 EU
Francesco Scognamiglio Cotton Fan Inspired Plisse Cocktail Dress 46 EU

Francesco Scognamiglio Cotton Fan Inspired Plisse Cocktail Dress 46 EU

Located in Palm Beach, FL

empire style dress includes an attached bustier for added support. Rear gold tone exposed zipper closure

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Informal Dresses

Radley of London by Ossie Clark Dress
Radley of London by Ossie Clark Dress

Radley of London by Ossie Clark Dress

By Ossie Clark for Radley, Radley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

jacquard pattern Halter tie neckline Neckline is adjustable with tie Empire waist midi dress style High

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1970s English Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000s John Galliano Silk Wedding Dress
2000s John Galliano Silk Wedding Dress

2000s John Galliano Silk Wedding Dress

By John Galliano

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

The elegant and romantic John Galliano ivory silk layered empire style wedding dress features a

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Early 2000s Wedding Dresses

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By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in Thiensville, WI

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1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Thierry Mugler Red Silver Bullet Blazer Jacket Hiver Buick collection FW 1989
Thierry Mugler Red Silver Bullet Blazer Jacket Hiver Buick collection FW 1989

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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1980s French Jackets

1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit
1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit

1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture 'Lily of the Valley' Satin Evening Dress Suit

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two piece suit consisting of a jacket and mid length skirt of butter black satin trimmed with a velvet and jet fringe. The fitted jacket is constructed on princess lines with raglan ...

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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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Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown

Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003
Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003

Celine Brown Cut out Back Dress with Bead Trim S/S 2003

By Michael Kors, Celine

Located in Water Mill, NY

A very chic brown jersey dress by Michael Kors for Celine. It has rows of brown wooden bead adorned fine straps emanating from the front neckline which extend over the shoulders cros...

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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen brown tweed coat with fur trim, pw 2003
Alexander McQueen brown tweed coat with fur trim, pw 2003

Alexander McQueen brown tweed coat with fur trim, pw 2003

$15,737

Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4

Alexander McQueen brown tweed coat with fur trim, pw 2003

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen brown tweed mid-length coat with cream rabbit fur trim, double ended zip fastening, silk lining and curved back seam with high slit. Pre-Fall 2003

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Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997
Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997

Thierry Mugler Draped & Fringed Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1997

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Geneva, CH

Brilliantly constructed, this late 90s Thierry Mugler is a wonderful example of his work. Cut from soft black viscose, the dress is artfully draped and gathered to produce a wrapping...

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By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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F/W 2001 Azzedine Alaïa Black Knit Backless Strap Bodycon Halter Mini Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Alaïa's Fall/Winter 2001 collection, this sexy, form-fitting halterneck dress wraps around the neck to create a V-neckline. The same style worn by Stephanie Seymour and Naomi Ca...

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Early 2000s French Mini Dresses

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1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim

By Jean Patou

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...

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1960s French Skirt Suits

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1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

Located in New York, NY

1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra

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1950s Bras

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By Alexander McQueen

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By Alexander McQueen

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Agent Provocateur Sexy Red Bow Heels Slides Size 36 / 6 Made in Italy Never Worn

By Agent Provocateur

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Empire Style Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary empire style dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gold and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect empire style dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Geoffrey Beene, Anne Fogarty and Bill Gibb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Empire Style Dress?

The price for an empire style dress starts at $225 and tops out at $2,800, and on average, selling for $850.

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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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