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1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown
1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown

1930s Antique Lace and Silk Chiffon Drop-Waist Evening Gown

Located in Kingston, NY

neckline and a graceful drop waist, the gown falls into a full, gently flared skirt with godet inserts that

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1930s American Evening Gowns

Black French Lace Drop Waist Dress
Black French Lace Drop Waist Dress

Black French Lace Drop Waist Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of a black French lace and features a drop waist design. A great piece

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20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Brown Velvet Party Dress with Drop Waist
Vintage Brown Velvet Party Dress with Drop Waist

Vintage Brown Velvet Party Dress with Drop Waist

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage party dress in an attractive brown velvet. The dress has a drop waist, and frill

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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Paris, Dove Grey Drop Waist Dress
Azzedine Alaia Paris, Dove Grey Drop Waist Dress

Azzedine Alaia Paris, Dove Grey Drop Waist Dress

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

A pretty and chic dress by Alaia , Paris . In a silk mix the dress has a drop waist, round

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s
Silk  Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Silk Flapper Black Beaded Drop Waist Dress 1920s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 1920's beaded drop waist dress. Flapper era. Snaps closure up the side and along the

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Evening Dresses

1980s Zandra Rhodes Abstract Motif Drop Waist Silk Dress
1980s Zandra Rhodes Abstract Motif Drop Waist Silk Dress

1980s Zandra Rhodes Abstract Motif Drop Waist Silk Dress

By Zandra Rhodes

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

drop waist dress features a cream and black pattern of flowers, swirls and tribal inspired designs at

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1980s English Evening Dresses

Haute Hippie Sequin Gold Drop Waist Cocktail Dress, 2000s
Haute Hippie Sequin Gold Drop Waist Cocktail Dress, 2000s

Haute Hippie Sequin Gold Drop Waist Cocktail Dress, 2000s

By Haute Hippie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2000s Haute Hippie Sequin Gold Drop Waist Cocktail Dress. Completely covered with gold sequins

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

1920s White Tulle Drop Waisted Lawn or Wedding Dress
1920s White Tulle Drop Waisted Lawn or Wedding Dress

1920s White Tulle Drop Waisted Lawn or Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

collared open-neckline. The straight-cut body gently flares at the drop-waist and is marked with a

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1920s American Wedding Dresses

2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress
2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress

2000s Roberto Cavalli Gold Sequin Drop Waist Flapper Style Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2000s Roberto Cavalli gold dress embellished in large sequins paillette, drop waist flapper style

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

CACHAREL Size 14 Black Nylon Blend Sleeveless Drop Waist Dress
CACHAREL Size 14 Black Nylon Blend Sleeveless Drop Waist Dress

CACHAREL Size 14 Black Nylon Blend Sleeveless Drop Waist Dress

By Cacharel

Located in San Francisco, CA

details, drop waist, two pockets, and side zipper closure.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Mark at hem

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN red silk GEORGETTE FLORAL DROP WAIST Dress 42 M
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN red silk GEORGETTE FLORAL DROP WAIST Dress 42 M

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN red silk GEORGETTE FLORAL DROP WAIST Dress 42 M

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

Alexander McQueen floral-print drop-waist dress in red silk georgette (100%). Has a mandarine

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

VICTORIA BECKHMA black & navy wool SEQUIN DROP WAIST Dress 10 S
VICTORIA BECKHMA black & navy wool SEQUIN DROP WAIST Dress 10 S

VICTORIA BECKHMA black & navy wool SEQUIN DROP WAIST Dress 10 S

By Victoria Beckham, Victoria Victoria Beckham

Located in Zürich, CH

) Waist 80cm (31.2in) to 43cm (16.8in) Hips 102cm (39.8in) to 116cm (45.2in) Length 88cm (34.3in) All our

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S
BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S

BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA 2005 black wool blend drop waist panelled belted dress FR40 S Reference: CC/A00465 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1960s 60s Adele Simpson Black Silk Drop Waist Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress
1960s 60s Adele Simpson Black Silk Drop Waist Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress

1960s 60s Adele Simpson Black Silk Drop Waist Tiered Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress

By Adele Simpson

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1960s Adele Simpson black silk dress! The PERFECT 'little black dress!' Features three tiers of ruffles at hem, with matching ruffle at neck. Such a chic, classic dress. Lo...

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M
OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M

By Phoebe Philo, Celine

Located in Hong Kong, NT

OLD CELINE Phoebe Philo cream taupe silk wool felt drop waist shirt dress FR38 M Reference: CC

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress
1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester Gunmetal Devoree Velvet Dress

By Charles and Patricia Lester

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester drop waist evening dress. Gunmetal devoree velvet with a medieval

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1980s British Evening Dresses

Black lace drop waist dress
Black lace drop waist dress

Black lace drop waist dress

Located in New York, NY

This vintage lace dress has a drop waist with a sheer lace top.

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Late 19th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Arnold Scaasi Drop Waist Bustier Dress
Vintage Arnold Scaasi Drop Waist Bustier Dress

Vintage Arnold Scaasi Drop Waist Bustier Dress

By Arnold Scaasi Couture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Arnold Scaasi Drop Waist Bustier Dress Legendary fashion designer Arnold Scaasi features a

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress
20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress

20s Velvet Floral Printed Drop Waist Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

20s velvet floral printed drop waist dress with beaded embellishment along bust line. Chiffon trim

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1920s Sac Dresses

1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce
1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce

1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s Silk Georgette Drop Waist Dress with Embroidered Flounce. Black Silk chiffon dress with drop

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

NORMAN NORELL Drop Waist Double Skirt Dress
NORMAN NORELL Drop Waist Double Skirt Dress

NORMAN NORELL Drop Waist Double Skirt Dress

By Norman Norell

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

beautiful. * It buttons down the back & has a separate black satin bow belt. * It has a drop waist

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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1920s Floral Printed Chiffon Drop-waist Dress with Lace Accents
1920s Floral Printed Chiffon Drop-waist Dress with Lace Accents

1920s Floral Printed Chiffon Drop-waist Dress with Lace Accents

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920s custom-made Floral printed chiffon evening dress with applied drop waist, black lace and

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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

20s Black Velvet Drop Waist Dress with Floral Beadwork
20s Black Velvet Drop Waist Dress with Floral Beadwork

20s Black Velvet Drop Waist Dress with Floral Beadwork

Located in San Francisco, CA

20s Black Velvet Dress with Floral Beadwork. Cutout strips along top of shoulders/arms. Snap closure entry along left side and shoulder. Unlined.

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1920s Cocktail Dresses

JACQUELINE DE RIBES Black Metallic Drop Waist Silk Dress 4 NWT
JACQUELINE DE RIBES Black Metallic Drop Waist Silk Dress 4 NWT

JACQUELINE DE RIBES Black Metallic Drop Waist Silk Dress 4 NWT

By Jacqueline de Ribes

Located in New York City, NY

silk woven with silver threading. Tiered, ruffle sleeves and drop waist skirt. Partially open back with

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Mod Dress
1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Mod Dress

1968 Christian Dior Couture London Stripe Silk Pleated Drop-Waist Mod Dress

By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

short sleeves. Shaped with beautiful pleatwork, the flattering drop-waist swing adds fullness to the

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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Geoffrey Beene Dropped Waist  Lame Dress
Geoffrey Beene Dropped Waist  Lame Dress

Geoffrey Beene Dropped Waist Lame Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in New York, NY

gold vertical stripe. Dress has a boat neck with capped sleeves and a dropped waist with gathering at

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

2010s Chanel Silk Drop Waist Dress
2010s Chanel Silk Drop Waist Dress

2010s Chanel Silk Drop Waist Dress

By Chanel

Located in Kingston, NY

This timeless Chanel Tweed Dress is made with 100% Silk, ensuring a luxurious and sophisticated look. Cut in a sleeveless silhouette with a scoop neck, this piece from the 2010 colle...

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2010s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage Art Deco velvet devore dress, drop waisted
Vintage Art Deco velvet devore dress, drop waisted

Vintage Art Deco velvet devore dress, drop waisted

Located in NEWARK, GB

fastener of two hand painted tin buttons, the same button detailing can be found at the end of the dropped

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Early 20th Century British Evening Dresses

Original 1920s Lame Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Original 1920s Lame Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Original 1920s Lame Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Located in London, GB

. The colour elements are warm tones of red, orange and deep turquoise. Drop-waist dresses in the 'robe

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1920s French Sheath Dresses

Ralph Lauren Gown - Collection - Cream Beaded Drop Waist Tulle Dress
Ralph Lauren Gown - Collection - Cream Beaded Drop Waist Tulle Dress

Ralph Lauren Gown - Collection - Cream Beaded Drop Waist Tulle Dress

By Ralph Lauren Purple Label

Located in San Francisco, CA

satin piping and drop waist pleated tulle skirt. Made in USA. New with Tags. Marked: 12

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Lillie Rubin black + white print sequined dropped waist dress
Lillie Rubin black + white print sequined dropped waist dress

Lillie Rubin black + white print sequined dropped waist dress

By Lillie Rubin

Located in New York, NY

Black and white print with clear sequins covering entire surface of dress. Deep "v" neck with full dolman 80's sleeve. Bodice is bias cut.
Dress can be worn at various levels ...

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Dresses

M MISSONI Size 2 Black Jersey Drop Waist Striped Knit Skirt Dress
M MISSONI Size 2 Black Jersey Drop Waist Striped Knit Skirt Dress

M MISSONI Size 2 Black Jersey Drop Waist Striped Knit Skirt Dress

By M Missoni

Located in San Francisco, CA

M MISSONI dress comes in black jersey with a scoop neck, cap sleeves, and drop waist gray orange

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Norman Norell Black Silk & Rhinestone Drop Waist Dress
1960's Norman Norell Black Silk & Rhinestone Drop Waist Dress

1960's Norman Norell Black Silk & Rhinestone Drop Waist Dress

By Norman Norell

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Norman Norell black silk drop waist dress with rhinestone buckle belt and tiered skirt from the

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1960s American Chemises

Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress
Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Vintage 1920s 20s Sheer Black Silk Chiffon + Lace Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Completely sheer black silk chiffon and lace flapper dress from the late 1920s. Flutter sleeves and a draped neckline. This dress has no closure and pulls on over the head. In excell...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Evening Dresses

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Evening Drop Waist For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary evening drop waist for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect evening drop waist among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen and Oscar De La Renta each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding an evening drop waist for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Evening Drop Waist?

The price for an evening drop waist starts at $125 and tops out at $14,800, and on average, selling for $963.

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 Drop Waist
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-waist dress is also called a flapper dress. It is characterized by a low waistband, which falls at the hips, and gives the illusion of lengthening the body. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and designer flapper dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world.

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