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Edwardian Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Appliqué Empire Waist Top
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Appliqué Empire Waist Top
Category
Early 1800s Blouses and Tops
1990s Oscar de la Renta Boho Empire Waist Vintage Empire Waist Babydoll Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Go boho chic in this 90s OSCAR DE LA RENTA flower print empire waist spaghetti strap dress! Chic
Category
1990s American Empire Waist Dresses
Size: Small - Small Medium
Proenza Schouler Size 2 Purple Hawaiian Flower Print Cotton Empire Waist Dress
By Proenza Schouler
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic PROENZA SCHOULER sleeveless purple floral tropical print empire waist cotton dress! Features a
Category
2010s American Empire Waist Dresses
1990s Liyiz Vintage Early 90s Black Crepe Colorful Sequin Babydoll Empire Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Measurements:
34 inch bust
Up to 32 inch waist (Empire waist)
Up to 40 inch hips
37 inches from top shoulder to
Category
1990s French Empire Waist Dresses
Size: Small - Small Medium
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
Category
1960s Empire Waist Dresses
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in
Category
1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops
1960s Joseph Magnin Vintage Tribal Print Ethnic A - Line Trapeze Babydoll Dress
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
or heels. In great condition.
Approximately Size Medium (stretch, and empire waist)
Measurements:
36
Category
1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Vintage Gunne Sax Long Sleeve Floral Maxidress
Located in New York, NY
elastic at top of neckline
Empire Waist/Underbust: 30"
Bottom of waistband: 27"
Sleeves: 23"
Length: 55
Category
1970s American Empire Waist Dresses
Rare Vintage Moschino Cheap & Chic Popeye the Sailor Man & Olive Oyl 1990s Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
reading, "Be Kind to Animals," hearts, and other characters and animals throughout. Chic empire waist is
Category
1990s Italian Empire Waist Dresses
1970s Gunne Sax Medieval Lace-Up Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
the top of the pleated flounced hem. The ties and yoke at the waist of the dress create a beautifully
Category
1970s American 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
-44 inch bust
34-38 inch waist
44-48 inch hips
41 inches from top shoulder to hem
Category
1960s American Empire Waist Dresses
Size: Large / Extra Large
Mixed Media FLORA KUNG Printed Mini Silk Dress - NWT
By Flora Kung
Located in Boston, MA
In Flora's original abstract print in dark gray, light gray, navy, and chocolate brown.
Top and
Category
2010s American Empire Waist Dresses
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
Category
2010s American Empire Waist Dresses
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Brown Jersey Peasant Style YSL Dress with Black Yoke
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
meant to have a free flowing fit.
BUST: up to 34"
SLEEVES: 24"
LENGTH from top of shoulder: 43"
Category
1970s European Empire Waist Dresses
Size: See Description
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
Category
Early 2000s Italian 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
Category
1960s American 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
Malcolm Starr Heavily Beaded Green Silk Organza Gown, Circa 1970s
By Malcolm Starr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
:
Bust: 37"
Shoulder to Shoulder: 14"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 48"
Length from top of neck: 59"
Category
1970s American Empire Waist Dresses
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Empire Waist Redingote Top
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Empire Waist Redingote Top
Category
Early 1800s Blouses and Tops
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Empire Waist Redingote Top
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian White Linen & Lace Empire Waist Redingote Top
Category
1910s Blouses and Tops
Beautiful Etro Multi - Print Silk Patchwork Babydoll Empire Waist Blouse Top
By Etro
Located in San Diego, CA
Such a pretty Etro multi-printed silk top! Patchwork prints, with a forgiving babydoll/empire waist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses
1970s Courreges Silk Chiffon Red and White Vintage 70s Empire Waist Logo Top
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Extra Small
Measurements:
32-34 inch bust
Up to 32 inch waist (empire waist)
Category
1970s French Blouses and Tops
1970s Janice Wainwright Empire Waist Metallic Cheetah Print Maxi Dress
By Janice Wainwright
Located in Boca Raton, FL
work she did under her own label during the 1980s. The combination of empire waist and metallic cheetah
Category
1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Romeo Gigli 1990s Empire Trapeze Waist Vintage 90s Chic Little Black Dress
By Romeo Gigli
Located in San Diego, CA
a fitted bodice, with Avant Garde silk velvet trim around the neck, sleeves and waist. Forgiving and
Category
1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1970s Emma Domb Bubblegum Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Empire Waist Maxi Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s EMMBA DOMB bubblegum pink short sleeve cotton empire waist maxi dress! Vibrant pink
Category
1970s American Maxi Dresses
Size: Small - Small Medium
Lanvin S/S 2007 Alber Elbaz Sz 38 Purple Rhinestone Encrusted Empire Waist Dress
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
encrusted empire waist dress ! Tailored bodice with a free flowing body. Large rhinestones at center bust
Category
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
French Empire Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
French Empire ormolu candlesticks of outstanding quality. Set on a circular base with unusually a
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Ormolu
Ronald Amey Rare Evening Coat & Evening Dress in Devore Velvet & Satin 1970s
By Ronald Amey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sleeveless, the satin yoke is empire waist, top stitched throughout in a design that follows the shape of the
Category
1970s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
Cavalli S/S 2003 Embellished SilkLeopard Set SequinsNetBlouse & CuffedCapriJeans
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Chicago, IL
oversized on our U.S.-size 4 mannequin), our sleeveless empire-waist top-buttoning pullover blouse or vest
Category
Early 2000s Italian Trouser Pant Suits
Gueridon Empire Cherry Alabaster Italy \'800
Located in Milano, IT
wear a low-cut dress that leaves the breasts uncovered, tightened at the waist by a belt, they wear
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Gueridon
Materials
Alabaster
French Gilt and Marble Occasional Table in the Empire Style
By Jacob Frères
Located in London, GB
A fine gueridon in the Empire manner after a model by Jacob Freres.
Based on designs by Percier and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Gueridon
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
NWT Stella McCartney Gunmetal Pewter Racerback Empire Bubble Dress
By Stella McCartney
Located in San Diego, CA
intricate detail went into the creation of this beauty. Empire waist that features a ruffle panel under the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
New Escada Leopard Cheetah Print Silk Tiered Sleeveless Tiered Empire Blouse 38
By Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic new ESCADA leopard / cheetah print silk tiered pleated empire top! Three tiers, with accordian
Category
1990s German Camisoles and Shell Tops
Carolyne Roehm 1990s Fuchsia Hot Pink Wool Vintage 90s Mini Empire Dress
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in San Diego, CA
empire dress! Sits slightly off the shoulder that exposes just the right amount of arms and neck
Category
1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1970s Andre Laug For Audrey Silk Chiffon Dot Print Empire Evening Dress
By André Laug
Located in Portland, OR
.
Fits a size XS. Please carefully review the measurements.
BUST: 32"
EMPIRE WAIST: 24"
HIPS: 38"
LENGTH
Category
1970s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Size: See Description
Halston-Inspired Plum Disco Maxi Empire Dress w Sequin Trim Capelet– S, 1970s
Located in Tucson, AZ
bustline at empire seam. Rear nylon zipper closure with top hook and loop. Unlined. Matching sheer pointed
Category
1970s American Maxi Dress
Size: none; comparable to size small
Vintage Adele Simpson 1980s Red Black White Fit n' Flare Empire Bow Lace Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in San Diego, CA
! Features a fitted red cotton pique bodice with a sweetheart neckline. Empire waist with a black and white
Category
1980s Hong Kong Cocktail Dresses
Emma Domb Ivory Floor Length Bateau Neck Wedding Gown with Empire Bow - S, 1950s
By Emma Domb
Located in Tucson, AZ
for light bustle effect; rear nylon zipper opening with hook and loop at top and rear waist
Category
1950s American Wedding Dresses
Size: illegible; comparable to size S
Prada Blue Heart Ruched Top and Skirt Ensemble S/S 2000
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
modesty panel. From an empire waist with raw-edge details, the top has been vertically tucked and ruched
Category
Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Cerise Silk Jersey Draped Ostrich Feather Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
sleeves; empire waist; draped/pleated details; hand sewn contrasting ostrich feather detail; scoop
Category
Early 2000s Italian Shirts
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
of stretch)
Measurements:
30-36 inch bust
Up to 36 inch waist (empire style)
Category
1990s Italian Halter Tops
Pair of Louis XV-Style Ormolu-Mounted Marble-Top Credenza by Fontainebleau
By Lefebure A Fontainebleau
Located in New York, NY
d'appui credenzas attributed to F. Linke at Fontainebleau.
Each credenza has a marble top with a central
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Materials
Bronze
New Zac Posen Gray ' Leaf ' Embroidered Size 2 Spaghetti Strap Cotton Top Sz 2 4
By Zac Posen
Located in San Diego, CA
Italy
Marked Size US 2 / 4
Measurements: (slight stretch)
32-34 inch bust
30-32 inch waist (empire waist)
Category
2010s Italian Blouses and Tops
Pair French 19th C. Blue & 2-Tone Gold Ground Porcelain Vases w/ Gold Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of French 19th Century Empire Blue and Two-Tone Gold Ground Porcelain vases with
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Vases
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white
Category
1970s American Evening Gowns
Vintage Richilene Heavily Embroidered Beaded Pink Silk Chiffon Evening Dress
By Richilene
Located in Portland, OR
"
SLEEVES from shoulder seam: 10"
LENGTH from top of shoulder to empire waist: 14"
LENGTH from empire
Category
1980s American Evening Gowns
MARCHESA Size 6 Beige Metallic Floral Silk Beaded Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Marchesa
Located in San Francisco, CA
beaded , empire waist bustier top and pleated A line skirt with beadwork and rhinestones throughout
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
Roberto Cavalli Green Jersey Low V Neck Full Length Evening Dress W Open Back
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Portland, OR
tags and holographic authenticity sticker attached. This lovely dress has an empire waist with gathered
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970's EMILIO PUCCI geometric printed silk blouse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unique, geometric-printed silk blouse with empires waist, intricate seaming and darted bust
Category
1970s Italian Blousons
Chic 1960s Black and Silver Metallic Lace Rayon Crepe Vintage 60s Sheath Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Size Medium
Measurements:
36 inch bust
30 inch waist
40 inch hips
37 inches from top back shoulder seam
Category
1960s Cocktail Dresses
2000s Marc Jacobs Toffee Brown Cotton & Silk Tiered Party Dress
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Portland, OR
the empire waist. This dress has a deep v neck and cap sleeves with a center back zipper closure with
Category
Early 2000s European Evening Dresses
1960s Vintage Astrakhan Broadtail Lamb Fur Mini Dress + Pants 2-Piece Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
"
Empire Waist: 28"
Hips: 40"
Total Length: 31.5"
PANTS:
Waist: 27"
Rise: 13"
Hips: 36"
Inseam: 31" (With
Category
1960s American Trouser Pant Suits
1994 'On Liberty' VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Runway Velvet Frock Coat
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
Located in San Fransisco, CA
US 6-8. Approximate measurements: shoulder 16", bust 34-35", empire waist 30", sleeve length 25" and
Category
1990s British Jackets
Documented Gianni Versace Paneled Leather & Ruched Stretch-Jersey Dress, SS1987
By Gianni Versace
Located in Geneva, CH
-in Empire waist brings an hourglass shape. The stretch-jersey part of the dress is entirely ruched
Category
1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
Malia Hawaiian Cotton Halter Tiki Dress, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
(Adjustable at bodice due to halter laces) 54.25"
Length From Top of Bodice to Empire Waist 7"
Approximate
Category
1960s American Maxi Dresses
Pretty Vintage Fuchsia + Pink Purple 1970s 70s Raw Silk Dress w/ Angel Sleeves
Located in San Diego, CA
sleeves. Flattering empire waist on this maxi dress. Elastic at waist, and at sleeve cuffs (can also be
Category
1970s Cocktail Dresses
1970s David Silverman Peacock Print Angel Sleeve Dress
Located in London, GB
kaftan-style top with fluttering, rather dramatic angel sleeves and a ruffle-trimmed skirt. A hidden zip
Category
1970s Maxi Dress
Vintage Cristobal Balenciaga Haute Couture Babydoll Dress (1960s)
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
Recommended for contemporary Size 0, XS
14"-16" bust (expands)
13" empire waist (below bust)
18.5" natural
Category
1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Alexander McQueen Black Leather Fortuny Crinkle Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Alexander McQueen black leather "Fortuny crinkle" dress with empire waist, plunging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1990s Turquoise Blue + White Hawaiian 90s Halter Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage OSCAR DE LA RENTA turquoise blue and white Hawaiian tropical print empire waist halter
Category
1990s American Cocktail Dresses
Size: Small / Small Medium
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary empire waist top you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Purple and more. If you’re looking for an empire waist top from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alexander McQueen, André Courrèges and Christian Dior each produced a popular version that is worth a look.
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- What is a drop-waist top?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drop-waist top is a garment worn on the top half of the body. It features a waist seam positioned below the natural waist area and creates the illusion that the wearer has a longer torso. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and designer tops.
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