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Designer Vintage 1980s Silk Satin High-Low Gown with Bow Waist
Designer Vintage 1980s Silk Satin High-Low Gown with Bow Waist

Designer Vintage 1980s Silk Satin High-Low Gown with Bow Waist

$790

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Designer Vintage 1980s Silk Satin High-Low Gown with Bow Waist

Located in New York, NY

many sophisticated details— from the shelf bust, to the oversized bow detail, and the high-low tulip

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1980s American Evening Gowns

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Balmain Black High Waisted Tuxedo Pants
Balmain Black High Waisted Tuxedo Pants

Balmain Black High Waisted Tuxedo Pants

By Balmain

Located in Brossard, QC

-fashion choice for day to evening dress-up. Black cummerbund-style waistband, pleated frontSide and

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Balmain Black High Waisted Tuxedo Pants
Balmain Black High Waisted Tuxedo Pants

Balmain Black High Waisted Tuxedo Pants

By Balmain

Located in Brossard, QC

-fashion choice for day to evening dress-up. Black cummerbund-style waistband, pleated frontSide and

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Balmain Blue Denim High Waist Pants
Balmain Blue Denim High Waist Pants

Balmain Blue Denim High Waist Pants

By Balmain

Located in Brossard, QC

detailing. FittingComposition: 96% Cotton, 4% Elastane. Made in France.   Size38 Waist 33.5"" Front rise 14

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Bronze Figure of Girl in High-Waisted Evening Dress with Umbrella Hans Müller
Bronze Figure of Girl in High-Waisted Evening Dress with Umbrella Hans Müller

Bronze Figure of Girl in High-Waisted Evening Dress with Umbrella Hans Müller

By Hans Muller

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A bronze figure of a beautiful round woman dressed in high-waisted evening dress holding an

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Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Figurative Sculptures

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Siena Marble, Bronze

THE ROW Size 2 Brown Wool Blend Pleated High Waisted Dress Pants
THE ROW Size 2 Brown Wool Blend Pleated High Waisted Dress Pants

THE ROW Size 2 Brown Wool Blend Pleated High Waisted Dress Pants

By The Row

Located in San Francisco, CA

THE ROW dress pants comes in a brown wool blend twill featuring a high waist, pegged silhouette

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2019Runway blue white print corset top high waist pleated
OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2019Runway blue white print corset top high waist pleated

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2019Runway blue white print corset top high waist pleated

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OSCAR DE LA RENTA 2019Runway blue white print corset top high waist pleated skirt set US0 XS Selena

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 1990 Dolce & Gabbana Black Beaded Fringe Top & High Waist Mini Skirt
S/S 1990 Dolce & Gabbana Black Beaded Fringe Top & High Waist Mini Skirt

S/S 1990 Dolce & Gabbana Black Beaded Fringe Top & High Waist Mini Skirt

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Yukon, OK

: 30-40", Waist: 23-32", Length: 17.5", Arms from shoulder to end: 24" SKIRT: Waist: 21-30", Hips: 31

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1970s Satin Evening Ensemble Wide Leg High Waisted Pants Top
1970s Satin Evening Ensemble Wide Leg High Waisted Pants Top

1970s Satin Evening Ensemble Wide Leg High Waisted Pants Top

Located in Portland, OR

high waisted pants have wide legs and a back zipper, and the incredible short top has bishop sleeves

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1970s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Jane Andre 1950s Full Skirt Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

A great black dress by Jane Andre in a cotton linen blend. It has cap sleeves, a drop waist and full skirt. There is fine band around the crew neckline and the drop waistline ending ...

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1950s American Day Dresses

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Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top

Located in Water Mill, NY

An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...

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THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

THIERRY MUGLER Black Skirt Suit With Lace Details Size 40

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This THIERRY MUGLER skirt suit is composed of a black polyester and lace fabric. Features a classic Mugler silhouette with nipped waist and curved bust-line to neckline design. The j...

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Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits

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Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2003 Runway Black Silk Chiffon Gown Size 38

Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Fall 2003 Runway Black Silk Chiffon Gown Size 38

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

Located in San Diego, CA

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1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet

1920's Sequined Flapper Capelet

Located in Geneva, CH

Rare and hard-to-find garment, this fantastic mid 20’s Art-Deco evening cape will go with just about everything ! Made of black tulle and thousands of hand-sewn sparkling silver sequ...

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1920s Unknown Capes

UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38

UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...

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1990s Italian Mini Dress

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$4450 New Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pre-Fall 2009 Heavy Wool & Mink Coat Sz FR40

$4450 New Yves Saint Laurent YSL Pre-Fall 2009 Heavy Wool & Mink Coat Sz FR40

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Conroe, TX

Yves Saint Laurent Pre-Fall 2009 Brand New Without Tags $4450 Black Wool Mid/Long Coat FR40 Mink Collar, Mink Trim on Pockets & Mink Trimmed Belted Tie Two Front Large Pockets Butt...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

2004 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Evening Long Skirt and Blazer Set
2004 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Evening Long Skirt and Blazer Set

2004 Vintage Roberto Cavalli Evening Long Skirt and Blazer Set

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Roberto Cavalli Evening Long Skirt and Blazer Set Skirt : Roberto Cavalli 93% Silk, 7% Lycra Size S Waist 28"-32" Hips 32"-38" Total length 49" Blazer: Just Cavalli IT Size 4...

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Dolce & Gabbana Cream and Brown Lace Corset and Mini Skirt Set, SS 2005
Dolce & Gabbana Cream and Brown Lace Corset and Mini Skirt Set, SS 2005

Dolce & Gabbana Cream and Brown Lace Corset and Mini Skirt Set, SS 2005

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Dolce & Gabbana ▪ Creative Director: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2005 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Cotton, Elastane, Nylon, Viscose, Tactel ▪ Size: ap...

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Yves Saint Lauren Made of Rooster Feathers Collar
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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Accessory made of rooster feathers. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 190 cm Seller Reference: ACC58

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ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" Brown Zip-Up Mock Neck Wool Silk Fitted Jacket

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Thiensville, WI

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Located in Hong Kong, NT

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Christian Dior Haute Couture Cream Blouse & Skirt Set,  Betsy Bloomingdale 1988
Christian Dior Haute Couture Cream Blouse & Skirt Set,  Betsy Bloomingdale 1988

Christian Dior Haute Couture Cream Blouse & Skirt Set, Betsy Bloomingdale 1988

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a cream blouse and skirt set by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1988. The blouse and skirt are attached at the waist line by tiny couture snaps, however it can be worn as ...

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1980s French Casual Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Embellished One Shoulder Black Evening Dress Gown
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Embellished One Shoulder Black Evening Dress Gown

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Naples, FL

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Embellished One Shoulder Black Evening Dress Gown IT 44 Jean Paul Gaultier black maxi dress featuring one shoulder design and embellished fringed accents ...

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1990s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Runway Black Dress Fall/Winter 1995 Size 34FR
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By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Christian Dior Gianfranco Ferre Runway Black Dress with Sheer Sleeves, White Collar and Cuffs. Fall/Winter 1995 Size 36FR Vintage dress size runs small. Fits more like a size 34FR

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1990s French Evening Gowns

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Evening Dress High Waist For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary evening dress high waist you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Blue, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for an evening dress high waist may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Balmain, BONWIT TELLAR and BONWIT TELLER are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Evening Dress High Waist?

On average, an evening dress high waist on 1stDibs sells for $909, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $13,697 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Evening Dress High Waist
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A high-waisted dress is also known as an empire-waist dress. The dress is characterized by its fitted bodice, which ends just below the bust where it gives way to a flowing skirt. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer empire-waist dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.

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