Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Psychedelic floral print maxi dress by Quad London from the 1970s. The dress has an empire waist with a flowy skirt, and beautiful butterfly sleeves (also sometimes labelled as batwi...

A lovely 1960s Emilio Pucci white sleeveless silk jersey dress with an abstract print in bright purple, bright green and yellow. The dress has an empire waistline, a zipper closure d...

Fits a modern size 2. Empire Waist: 30 *All garments and accessories have been professionally cleaned and thoroughly checked before shipping.

Impeccable sunshine yellow dress by Harmay! This dress is full length with a jewel neckline, a chiffon skirt that beams down from the empire style waist.

Empire Waist: 28.5 *All MRS. Couture garments have been professionally cleaned and thoroughly checked before shipping, so that they are ready to wear upon arrival.

Charming vintage maxi dress with multicolored flower print in pink, lilac, lavender and orange and a dark underground from the 1970s from the designer Herbert Schill. The little tran...

This Nina Ricci dress is completely made from silk. The shell is hand decorated with embroidery sequins and small beads, with underneath a silk slipp dress. Before shipping, the dres...

This lovely dress is made from batiste (a lightweight, semi-sheer cotton fabric) and it has a salmon slip dress underneath. The dress has a very tiny waist (the zipper could not comp...

This late 1970's or early 1980's Yves Saint Laurent vintage dress is in a brown rayon jersey with a contrasting black yoke. This peasant style dress was a popular theme in YSL's coll...

This Carolina Herrera mint green dress has a D'Alonzo lace top, and organza empire waits dress with side ruffle detail and back zip.

Gorgeous! 1960s strapless, empire-waist gown is made from a whimsical, art deco-inspired metallic lamé in pastel mermaid-inspired shades. The print is an organic fish-scale motif don...

Fabulous, vintage "Gianni Versace Couture" tan leather trim & multi color abstract silk dress size IT 46/ US 8. Magnificent museum quality piece, circa early 1990's. The abstract lin...

Original HERVE LEGER 1990's Made in France empire dress. Signature banded construction at the empire bust with draped box pleat down the center front.

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This is a simple and elegant silk chiffon gown with an empire waist line, spaghetti straps, a long back zipper for closure, done in an ombre treatment in hues of chartreuse and moss ...

Stunning black silk maxi length empire waist evening dress by George Stavropoulos!

Beautiful vintage Oscar de La Renta pink evening gown with metallic gold embroidery bodice and brocade skirt. This dress features empire waist and gathered skirt, sheer long sleeves ...

Matilda the Mannequin is a size 4 and this dress fits her perfectly. Dress is not lined. Empire waist design dress perfect for any special occasion.

Pierre Cardin 1970s gorgeous white jersey empire waist, with pockets, dress is a size 4. Ladies please grab your trusted friend, Mr Tape Measure, so you can properly measure your bu...

This fabulous Oscar de la Renta evening shirt dress is made from black silk velvet. This dress is fully lined and has white taffeta ruffled collar and sleeve cuffs. Tasseled and knit...

Breathtaking 1990's Oscar de la Renta Dress is meticulously constructed of Black Silk Faille. Ruffles and rosettes create wonderful texture and interest on the high low skirt accente...

The empire waist bodice has boning, soft wire cups, a spandex inner side back panel and a spandex inner mini skirt that covers past the hip line (built in designer Spanx).

This is a beautiful yellow silk chiffon empire waist evening gown from the 1960's with pretty gold metallic trim and prong set rhinestones.

Dress has a gathered empire waist with spaghetti straps.

Jay Korbin for Maisonette 1960's Black Matte Jersey Long Dress with Gold Chain Neckline and Empire Waistline Measurements : *ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN FLAT* Shoulders : 13.5" Sleeves :...

Black velvet long sleeve dress with v cut bodice. Three hook and eye closures above embellished double snap button closure at waist. Decorative rhinestone embellished buttons at each...

Skirt is made of black netting that is tightly gathered at the waist. Dress appears from the outside to have an empire waistline, but the interior has rigid boning that extends down...

This crêpe Georgette halter gown designed by Bill Tice for Malcolm Starr embodies a classical Grecian influence and the thrill of garments that move with the body in the 1970s. Featu...

The silhouette of this dress resembles a hybrid of East Meets West: the abstract floral motif set atop a palette of emerald and sapphire silk brocade, contrasted with a French Neocla...

This is a simple, sensual, and elegant floor length gown of black chiffon with an empire waist line, spaghetti straps, black satin accents, and a back zipper for closure designed by ...

This is a stunning, one-of-a kind, masterpiece of Edwardian handiwork refelcting Napoleonic revival influences of that period. The gown has a high mandarin collar of fine dotted Swis...

1990s Alexander McQueen viscose jersey high waisted wrap style goddess gown. Slinky and sexy with high slit by the iconic designer. Great summer weight effortless formal piece. Side ...

Maxi evening dress; well made and light. Border is lame jacquard in a big swirling paisley motif.

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Iconic, printed silk empire waist dress from Pucci features a geometric psychedelic floral print in violet, fuschia, hot pink and lime green.

Simply Sublime and Beautiful empire waist gown by Guy Laroche! The black maxi dress is sleeveless with a high scoop neck.

60s era mod style cocktail dress - baby doll style with high neck, empire waist studded with faceted clear crystals.

Beautiful cream and silver evening dress by Lisa Meril. The dress is maxi length, with an empire waist silhouette, full skirt, and fitted bodice.

Simple and elegant Strapless gown by the beloved glam master Bob Mackie. Empired waisted with criss cross bustline. Boned bodice. Easy, wearable glamour.

Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman 1960s long flowing empire waist evening gown is a vintage size 8 but fits like a size 4. Ladies please use your measuring tape so you can properl...

This empire waist black velvet and emerald silk gown is from the 1980s. it has a beaded waistline and exaggerated shoulders and ruched sleeves.

Unlabeled but beautifully made 1960s gown of heavy gold brocade matelasse embellished with gold bullion braiding and cording, gold beads and amber colored gems. Fully lined. Great fo...

70s Saks Fifth Avenue empire waist, yellow jersey knit maxi dress.

Vintage HANAE MORI 1970's era linear floral dress. Empire waist silhouette with center back zipper entry.

It has a sleeveless yellow bodice with a scoop neck, and an empire waist. The dress has a center back hidden zipper with a hook and eye for closure.

Fabulous and fun blue floral dress by Victor Costa! The dress is maxi length, with long sleeves, a low square neckline, and a high cinched waist that borders on an empire waist.

This 1960s Italian knit dress hits below the knee, has long sleeves, a jewel collar, and an empire waist.

Beautiful empire waist evening dress by Donald Brooks. The dress is composed of soft wool, is floor length, has a scoop neck with thin shoulder straps, and a scallop - like underbust...

Gorgeous and uber-comfortable black satin dress with two large pockets center front. Black satin sash sits as an empire waist.

Empire waisted Alfred Bossand tulle dress with sequin detail.

The dramatic, theatrical, spectacular sleeves contrast with the subdued, classical, pillar-like empire-waist body of the dress. The dress is an wonderful piece indicative of Gres' ex...

Bob Bugnand, Circa: 1960's cranberry silk gazar and silk velvet sleeveless evening dress, empire waist with silk gazar bow, two front pockets, back zip with hook and eye closure.

Elegant empire waist cocktail dress by iconic 1960s designer Ferdinando Sarmi.

Ca. 1965 Ceil Chapman champagne-colored satin faux pearl beaded cocktail dress. Dress features an A-line silhouette with a mock wrap at front and zipper closure at back. The dress i...

Palest blue and chartreuse whimsical satin floral jacquard column gown, with 3/4 sleeve, graceful neckline and lovely floral motif in shades of blue and chartreuse, creating timeless...

A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...

Elevate any special occasion with the Helena Barbieri 1964 Pale Pink Gown. Its fun and dainty pastel pink color adds a touch of whimsy, making it a perfect alternative to traditional...

Stunning vintage 1970s 2-piece evening dress ensemble by Arnold Scaasi in metallic gold printed silk lamé. This ensemble fits like a modern size XS. The top is fully lined with rear ...

Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...

Palest pink, sage and gold embroidered French floral organza vintage princess seamed gown. Perfect for winter getaways to Palm Beach and Bahamas, and spring and summer garden partie...

Absolutely incredible unworn vintage Donald Brooks dress in hand-painted hand-embroidered tulle that just glows with different layered colors. Stunning design and colors! One of the ...

A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

Hollywood Glamour Vibes. Not sure if I'm really ready to part with her but oh well... This true beauty is what boudoir dreams are made of. The most amazing pure Silk Kimono Dress l...

During John Galliano's first year as Christian Dior Artistic Director for French haute couture and ready-to-wear in 1997, he designed for his Spring/Summer 1998 collection this bias-...