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1970s Long Sleeve Empire Waist Maxidress
1970s Long Sleeve Empire Waist Maxidress

1970s Long Sleeve Empire Waist Maxidress

Located in New York, NY

It features lace overlay down the front, a flounce at the hem, and lace trim throughout. The empire waist features a ribbon belt that ties in the back in a bow.

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1970s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1970s Emma Domb Bubblegum Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Empire Waist Maxi Dress
1970s Emma Domb Bubblegum Pink Short Sleeve Vintage 70s Empire Waist Maxi Dress

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 color looks great on any skin tone.

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1970s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Mod Graphic Empire waist Yellow Black Midi Dress Mam'selle Betty Carol 1960s
Mod Graphic Empire waist Yellow Black Midi Dress Mam'selle Betty Carol 1960s

Mod Graphic Empire waist Yellow Black Midi Dress Mam'selle Betty Carol 1960s

By Betty Carol, Mam'selle

Located in Wallkill, NY

Blast of color on this stunning 60s Mini Dress. Has a Large wide belt Approx 2.5 in. wide. Great Wide collar with Huge buttoned Cuffs. Slit pockets Great Mod Dress!. Labeled Mam'sel...

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1960s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist
Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist

Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist

Located in Gresham, OR

Late 60s Gold and Silver Lame Brocade Psychedelic Maxi Dress or Gown w Jeweled Empire Waist; A spectacular apricot, silver and gold metallic brocade in a "wave" design make this a re...

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1960s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Romeo Gigli 1990s Empire Trapeze Waist Vintage 90s Chic Little Black Dress
Romeo Gigli 1990s Empire Trapeze Waist Vintage 90s Chic Little Black Dress

Romeo Gigli 1990s Empire Trapeze Waist Vintage 90s Chic Little Black Dress

By Romeo Gigli

Located in San Diego, CA

Talk about the perfect little black dress! This 1990s ROMEO GIGLI is the ultimate of LTBs! Features a fitted bodice, with Avant Garde silk velvet trim around the neck, sleeves and wa...

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1990s Italian Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist
1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist

1990S Bereda Feredi Black Beaded Silk Empire Waist

Located in New York, NY

Decade: 1990s. Material: Silk . Vintage condition: Excellent. Measurements Bust: 32-34 in. Waist: 32-36 in. Overall length: 66 in. US: 10.

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Minimalist Empire Waist Gown
1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Minimalist Empire Waist Gown

1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Minimalist Empire Waist Gown

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Minimalist Empire...

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown
1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown

1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical Empire-Waist Gown

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Silk Chiffon & Velvet Asymmetrical E...

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S Acid Green Beaded Silk & Lace Strapless Empire-Waist Gown
1990S Acid Green Beaded Silk & Lace Strapless Empire-Waist Gown

1990S Acid Green Beaded Silk & Lace Strapless Empire-Waist Gown

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Acid Green Beaded Silk & Lace Strapless Em...

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S Cranberry & Ecru Shredded Silk Chiffon Beaded Floral Empire Waist Gown
1990S Cranberry & Ecru Shredded Silk Chiffon Beaded Floral Empire Waist Gown

1990S Cranberry & Ecru Shredded Silk Chiffon Beaded Floral Empire Waist Gown

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Cranberry & Ecru Shredded Silk Chiffon Bea...

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1960S Oyster Grey Rayon Lace Empire Waist Sleeved Gown Embroidered With Real Si
1960S Oyster Grey Rayon Lace Empire Waist Sleeved Gown Embroidered With Real Si

1960S Oyster Grey Rayon Lace Empire Waist Sleeved Gown Embroidered With Real Si

Located in New York, NY

Haute Couture details such as pattern matched lace, hand finishing & horse hair structure. Fully lined in rayon, some slight discoloration from age. 1960S Oyster Grey Rayon Lace Emp...

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1960s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S White & Silver Metallic Silk Chantilly Lace Empire Waist Gown With Satin
1990S White & Silver Metallic Silk Chantilly Lace Empire Waist Gown With Satin

1990S White & Silver Metallic Silk Chantilly Lace Empire Waist Gown With Satin

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S White & Silver Metallic Silk Chantilly Lac...

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S Pearl White Beaded Silk & Lace Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Sh
1990S Pearl White Beaded Silk & Lace Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Sh

1990S Pearl White Beaded Silk & Lace Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Sh

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Pearl White Beaded Silk & Lace Titanic Ins...

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S Peach & Cream Silk Chiffon Chantilly Lace Empire Waist Gown Covered In Be
1990S Peach & Cream Silk Chiffon Chantilly Lace Empire Waist Gown Covered In Be

1990S Peach & Cream Silk Chiffon Chantilly Lace Empire Waist Gown Covered In Be

Located in New York, NY

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Peach & Cream Silk Chiffon Chantilly Lace ...

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped
1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped

1960S Lemmon Yellow Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown With Matching Cropped

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both quality and rarity in ...

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1960s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown Wi
1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown Wi

1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown Wi

By Alfred Bosand

Located in New York, NY

Lined in satin backed crepe for a luxurious feel, beautifully finished by hand, exceptional quality. 1970S ALFRED BOSAND Cranberry Red Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi Empire Waist Gown Wit...

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1970s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4
HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4

HELEN ROSE Black Silk Chiffon Draped Gown with Empire Waist Size 2 4

By Helen Rose

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Helen Rose design is composed of a black silk chiffon. Features a beautiful draped design with tacked waist. There is a center back closure. In excellent vintage condition, some...

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20th Century American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990S HERVE LEGER Hot Pink Rayon & Silk Chiffon Baby Doll Empire Waist Cocktail
1990S HERVE LEGER Hot Pink Rayon & Silk Chiffon Baby Doll Empire Waist Cocktail

1990S HERVE LEGER Hot Pink Rayon & Silk Chiffon Baby Doll Empire Waist Cocktail

By Herve Léger

Located in New York, NY

This dress is silk chiffon with rayon jersey bodice 1990S HERVE LEGER Hot Pink Rayon & Silk Chiffon Baby Doll Empire Waist Cocktail Dress

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1990s Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8

Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust.

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1950s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975
Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975

Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Oscar de la Renta (1932-2014) for his Resort 1975 collection, this deeply draping two-layer empire-waist maxi dress gown is hand-painted on white silk in a blue-and-cream...

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1970s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1960s Multi Color Metallic Silk Brocade Dress with Embellishment
1960s Multi Color Metallic Silk Brocade Dress with Embellishment

1960s Multi Color Metallic Silk Brocade Dress with Embellishment

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage 1960s multi color metallic silk brocade is in rich jeweled tone adorned with red, gold, yellow large sequins embellishment on the waist. Dress has empire style waist wit...

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1960s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress
1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress

1960's Geoffrey Beene Black Silk Cocktail Dress

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Cute and chic 1960's Geoffrey Beene black silk crepe cocktail dress. Empire waist and cap sleeve. Perfect for nearly any occasion.

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1960s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1990s Turquoise Blue + White Hawaiian 90s Halter Dress
Vintage Oscar de la Renta 1990s Turquoise Blue + White Hawaiian 90s Halter Dress

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 dress! Features a luxurious thick cotton that is fully lined in silk.

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1990s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Printed Portrait of Josephine Bonaparte
Printed Portrait of Josephine Bonaparte

Printed Portrait of Josephine Bonaparte

Located in Chicago, IL

Here we see Josephine in a light blue empire waist dress adorned with a spiked lace collar, jewel embellishments, and a loosely draped fur cape.

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20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Empire Waist Dress

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Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown
Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown

Vintage 1970s Victoria Royal Purple Sequin 70s Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress Gown

By Victoria Royal, Lillie Rubin

Located in San Diego, CA

⸻ Fabric & Details • Silk chiffon • Empire waist silhouette • Square neckline • Long sleeves with zippered cuffs • Sequin embellishment throughout • Full metal back zipper w...

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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Vintage Bob Mackie Leopard Print Fully Beaded Dress with Feather Bolero  size S
Vintage Bob Mackie Leopard Print Fully Beaded Dress with Feather Bolero  size S

Vintage Bob Mackie Leopard Print Fully Beaded Dress with Feather Bolero size S

By Bob Mackie

Located in Montgomery, TX

Small ( please see measurements ) Bustier beaded evening dress, Empire waist with attached cape-like. Black fabric on dress has some stretch, Back zip closure.

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1990s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1970s Geoffrey Beene Green Floral Print Silk Dress
1970s Geoffrey Beene Green Floral Print Silk Dress

1970s Geoffrey Beene Green Floral Print Silk Dress

By Geoffrey Beene, Geoffrey Been Boutique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960s Geoffrey Beene turquoise green floral print silk dress with spaghetti straps. Size : 4 Measurement: Bust ; 34” / Waist empire : 25” / Dress length: 58”

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1970s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Hanae Mori Black Rose Print Silk Organdy Dress, 1980s
Hanae Mori Black Rose Print Silk Organdy Dress, 1980s

Hanae Mori Black Rose Print Silk Organdy Dress, 1980s

By Hanae Mori

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Slightly high-waisted but not quite an empire-waisted silhouette, this dress has a scoop neck and puff sleeves.

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20th Century Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress
1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

1990's Bill Blass Navy Blue Taffeta Cocktail Dress

By Bill Blass

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1990's Bill Blass strapless navy blue silk taffeta empire waist cocktail dress featuring a large flower at bust.

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1990s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

1960 Sophie-Saks Fifth Avenue Black Mod Babydoll Dress & Bolero Jacket w/ Lace
1960 Sophie-Saks Fifth Avenue Black Mod Babydoll Dress & Bolero Jacket w/ Lace

1960 Sophie-Saks Fifth Avenue Black Mod Babydoll Dress & Bolero Jacket w/ Lace

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Gresham, OR

1960 Sophie-Saks Fifth Avenue Mod Babydoll Dress and Bolero Jacket in Black Wool & Jeweled Lace Trim: A charming Empire waist babydoll dress with a full-skirt mini silhouette trimmed...

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1960s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown
Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown

Geoffrey Beene 1990s Textured Silk Apricot Beige Strapless Evening Gown

By Geoffrey Beene

Located in San Francisco, CA

Geoffrey Beene textured silk strapless empire waist long evening dress. Amazing warm apricot color, and beautiful texturing of the silk.

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1990s American Vintage Empire Waist Dress

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Vintage Empire Waist Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage empire waist dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage empire waist dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Emilio Pucci, Geoffrey Beene and Oscar De La Renta are consistently popular. Finding a vintage empire waist dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Vintage Empire Waist Dress?

The price for a vintage empire waist dress starts at $109 and tops out at $32,000, and on average, selling for $795.

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