Edwardian Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Appliqué Empire Waist Top
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Cream Beaded Silk Chiffon Appliqué Empire Waist Top
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Empire Waist Top
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 vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout.
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1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops
Spring 2005 Proenza Schouler Purple Printed Dress
By Proenza Schouler
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fitted through the bust with silk cups that are embellished with top stitching. Empire waist with piping throughout the bust that matches the spaghetti straps.
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Early 2000s 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
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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
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1910s Blouses and Tops
Beautiful Etro Multi - Print Silk Patchwork Babydoll Empire Waist Blouse Top
$315Sale Price|20% Off
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses
PRADA Vintage empire waist bow detail puff sleeve off shoulder top IT38 XS
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PRADA Vintage khaki cotton ruched bust empire waist bow detail puff sleeve off shoulder top IT38 XS Reference: MECG/A00244 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Cotton, Blen...
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2010s Italian Blouses and Tops
1970s Courreges Silk Chiffon Red and White Vintage 70s Empire Waist Logo Top
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s COURREGES silk chiffon babydoll ruffled red and white logo printed blouse! Features red abstract print, with the Courreges logo strategically placed throughout. Two tiers ...
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1970s French Blouses and Tops
Cavalli Leopard Silk Set Embellished Sequins Net Blouse & CuffedCapri Jeans 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Chicago, IL
Shortly after that collection debuted in Milan in Fall 2002, Cavalli won the Designer Of The Year award from Fashion Group International. Our sleeveless empire-waist top-buttoning p...
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Early 2000s Italian Trouser Pant Suits
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 neckline, triangle top, open back, zipper closure, and spaghetti straps.
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21st Century and Contemporary British Evening Dresses and Gowns
1970s-Style Summer Halter Midi Dress W/ Hand-Crochet & Victorian Eyelet Skirt
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Summer of Love styled halter midi dress with hand-crochet bust and midriff set on a Victorian cotton eyelet skirt. Empire waist, bikini top styling ties at the neck.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Maxi Dresses
Ralph Lauren Midnight Blue & White Sheer Woven Strapless Maxi Dress
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren midnight blue and white sheer woven strapless maxi dress accented with a ruffle hem measures 50" in total length. The empire waist to the top of the bust mea...
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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses
Chic 1960s Purple Linen Empire Waist Vintage 60s A Line Sleeveless Top Shirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s purple linen empire waist A-Line sleeveless top ! Features the perfect shade of medium purple.
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1960s American Blouses and Tops
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1970's Harmay Lemon Yellow Maxi Dress With Chiffon Skirt
Located in Houston, TX
This dress is full length with a jewel neckline, a chiffon skirt that beams down from the empire style waist. The top is decorated with french knot embroidery and silk floral appliqu...
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1970s American Empire Waist Dresses
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. It's backless, with side zip and hook closure and has tie up straps at neck. It has a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses
Harvey Berin Off-White Jewel -Encrusted Evening Gown
By Harvey Berin
Located in Topanga, CA
A-line fit with empire waist. Top covered in crystal beading. Fully lined.
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1960s Vintage Bridal Gowns
Paul and Joe White Sequin Embellished Ruched Sleeveless Top S
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Covered in white sequin embellishments all over along with ruched V neckline and an empire waist ruched band, this top flows down to a comfortable pleated bottom that make it perfect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops
1990s Chanel Satin Mini Dress
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floral optical print with classic logo. Spaghetti strap, empire waist. Back zip with top buttons. Very slight discoloration under arms - not noticeable when worn.
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1990s French Day Dresses
1960s Natural Linen Vintage Handwoven Folk Dress W Fringe & Pink Applique Trim
Located in Portland, OR
BUST: 36" HIPS: 40" EMPIRE WAIST: 30" LENGTH from top of shoulders: 57" SLEEVES: 22" SHOULDERS: 16"
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1960s Unknown Day Dresses
Dior Vintage Pant Suit
By Christian Dior
Located in Montecito, CA
Scoop neck, thigh length jacket with back vent and slit cuffs with four crystal and gold buttons. Empire waist with hidden snaps on top only. Navy straight leg pants with side zip ...
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20th Century French Trouser Pant Suits
Alexander McQueen Black Jersey Dress with Ombre Organza Swirls at Top, 2010
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2010 super soft black knit dress with distressed organza swirls at racer back top. Back zip at organza top. 100% viscose rayon. Made in India. Size IT 44,...
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2010s Indian Empire Waist Dresses
Alexander McQueen 2010 Black Jersey Dress with Ombre Organza Swirls at Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2010 super soft black knit dress with distressed organza swirls at racer back top. Back zip at organza top. 100% viscose rayon. Made in India. Size IT 44, appro...
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2010s Indian Empire Waist Dresses
New 2010 Alexander McQueen Black Jersey Dress with Ombre Organza Swirls at Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alexander McQueen 2010 super soft black knit dress with distressed organza swirls at racer back top. Back zip at organza top. 100% viscose rayon. Made in India. Size IT 44, appro...
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2010s Indian Empire Waist Dresses
Ronald Amey Rare Evening Coat & Evening Dress in Devore Velvet & Satin 1970s
By Ronald Amey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The long dress has is sleeveless, the satin yoke is empire waist, top stitched throughout in a design that follows the shape of the pieces.
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1970s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size S Blue & Orange Palm Leaf Print Mesh Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER maxi dress comes in blue and orange palm print micro stretch mesh with a spaghetti strap bralette top and empire waist long, tiered, maxi skirt. Made in Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Maxi Dresses
Lillie Rubin Black Jersey Maxi Evening Dress, C.1970
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Atlanta, GA
For visual reference, the mannequin in the photographs is a size 4. Bust 32" Empire Waist 27" True Waist 27.5" Hips (Flared) 40" Shoulder Length Taken From Outside Strap to Strap 14"...
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1970s American Maxi Dress
GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Size 6 Camel Wool/Tweed Panel Cocktail Fall Holiday Dress
By Giambattista Valli
Located in San Francisco, CA
In a classic mod silhouette, this sleeveless style features a camel felt bodice finished with raw edges and top stitching, empire waist with ribbon bow belt, and tweed panel skirt.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses
1960's Bob Bugnand Pink & Green Silk Strapless Dress With Wrap
By Bob Bugnand
Located in Atlanta, GA
SIZING & MEASUREMENTS The size is unmarked though the dress best fits a size 2 - 4 with attention to the following measurements. Bust 32" Empire Waist 24.5" Full Hips 50" Bodice Leng...
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1960s American Evening Gowns
MARCHESA Size 6 Beige Metallic Floral Silk Beaded Strapless Cocktail Dress
By Marchesa
Located in San Francisco, CA
MARCHESA strapless cocktail dress comes in metallic golden beige floral silk with a ruffed trim beaded , empire waist bustier top and pleated A line skirt with beadwork and rhineston...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses
Etro Yellow/Green Mix Mini Floral Print V Neck Crochet Trim Sleeveless Dress 44
By Etro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Measurements are in inches: Bust 36 Empire waist 30 Hip 36 Shoulder top to hem back 40
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses
New Marni Spring 2017 Ethnic Peacock Feather Print Short Sleeve Babydoll Blouse
By Marni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic new Spring 2017 MARNI ethnic boho lightweight cotton empire waist top! Features a vibrant ethnic print with peackcock feathers in gold, yellow, purple, green, and ivory througho...
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2010s Italian Blouses and Tops
Christian Dior Top Embellished Empire Waist Navy Silk Fits 6
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Dior midnight blue silk sleeveless top with a front and rear V-neck. Front has an empire waist with exquisite embroidery, sequins and glass beading.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses
CHANEL M2008 03A Size 8 Pink Grey Silk Stripe Empire Waist Casual Top
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
CHANEL top comes in a pink & grey stripe silk featuring a empire waist, front self tie, and a logo buttoned closure.
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20th Century Blouses
ANNE KLEIN c.1970's Blue & Red Floral Paisley Print Empire Waist Maxi Dress
By Donna Karan, Anne Klein
Located in Thiensville, WI
Spaghetti straps. Empire waist. Floral boarder print at top of bodice and waistline.
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1970s American Maxi Dresses
Miu Miu Black Silk Blouse
By Miu Miu
Located in Oakland, CA
Pleated shoulder straps. Fitted top with empire waist. Loose inverted pleat hem.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses
Valentino vintage 1980's strapless beaded floral silk train wedding gown dress
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Label reads Tessuito Valentino Atelier which was the Valentino label in the 1980's Follow the store on Instagram @bylovelali Composition: No Composition label - the two outer layer...
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1980s Vintage Bridal Gowns
1970s Balloon Sleeve Print Ossie Clark
By Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
Shoulders: slightly inset, 14" across Sleeves: 27" from shoulder to hem, meant to balloon up when worn Bust: no defined side seams Waist: 16" flat across the back from side se...
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1970s Day Dresses
1970s Balloon Flutter Sleeve Jean Varon
By Jean Varon
Located in Rockwood, ON
Shoulders: 14" Bust: 17.5” flat across from side seam to side seam Empire waist: 14.5” flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: 21” flat across from side seam to side seam of...
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1970s Day Dresses
2006 Python Silk Roberto Cavalli Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Rockwood, ON
Excellent condition Bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam Empire waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Beaded Halter Victoria Royal Gown
Located in Rockwood, ON
The pleating carries through the detailing on the empire waist and into the top portion of the skirt.
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1960s Evening Gowns
1960s Vintage Hand Embroidered Folk Dress Red Birds and Flowers on Cotton Muslin
Located in Portland, OR
We estimate it to fit a size 4 or 6 but encourage you to use the measurements as a guide for the best fit. Bust: 36" Empire Waist: 30" Length from top of shoulders to empire wais...
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1960s Empire Waist Dresses
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Empire Waist Top For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much is a Empire Waist Top?
On average, an empire waist top on 1stDibs sells for $692, while they’re typically $315 on the low end and $807 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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