1960S I. MAGNIN Aqua Psychedelic Silk Empire Waist Mod Long Sleeve Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in New York, NY
MAGNIN Aqua Psychedelic Silk Empire Waist Mod Long Sleeve Dress
1960S I. MAGNIN Aqua Psychedelic Silk Empire Waist Mod Long Sleeve Dress
By I. Magnin
Located in New York, NY
MAGNIN Aqua Psychedelic Silk Empire Waist Mod Long Sleeve Dress
$172Sale Price|25% Off
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.
1990s Thierry Mugler Orange and White Empire Waist Cocktail Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Empire waist with white diagonal cut hanky hem skirt with orange trim.
$675Sale Price|20% Off
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.
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...
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...
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...
1990S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown
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.
1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Empire Waist Tassel Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Cream Beaded Silk & Lace Empire Waist Tassel 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...
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...
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...
1990S Purple & Burgundy Rayon Blend Velvet Fully Sequined Empire Waist Gown
Located in New York, NY
1990S Purple & Burgundy Rayon Blend Velvet Fully Sequined Empire Waist Gown Lined In Silk Satin
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...
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...
Rudi Gernreich Yellow Empire Waist Gown w/ White Criss Cross
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Size 6
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown Wit
Located in New York, NY
1990S Black Beaded Silk & Lace Edwardian Titanic Inspired Empire Waist Gown With Short Sleeves
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...
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Go
Located in New York, NY
1970S GALANOS Cranberry Red Paisley Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Crystal Beaded Gown
1960S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi-Empire Waist Gown With Bell Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1960S Black Beaded Silk Chiffon Demi-Empire Waist Gown With Bell Sleeves
1960S Pat Sandler Metallic Ecru Rayon Blend Sequined Net Empire Waist Gown With
Located in New York, NY
1960S Pat Sandler Metallic Ecru Rayon Blend Sequined Net Empire Waist Gown With Heavy Crystal Trim
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...
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 ...
1960S White Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown Covered In Gold & Silver Beaded Frin
Located in New York, NY
1960S White Silk Chiffon Empire Waist Gown Covered In Gold & Silver Beaded Fringe
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 ...
1970S Black & Gold Silk Lurex Jacquard Empire Waist Lace Overlay Gown With Slee
Located in New York, NY
1970S Black & Gold Silk Lurex Jacquard Empire Waist Lace Overlay Gown With Sleeves
1960S GIBSON BAYH COUTURE Oyster Grey Silk Radzimir Half Empire Waist Silver Go
Located in New York, NY
1960S GIBSON BAYH COUTURE Oyster Grey Silk Radzimir Half Empire Waist Silver Gown With Beaded Bodice
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...
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
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.
Pretty Vintage Fuchsia + Pink Purple 1970s 70s Raw Silk Dress w/ Angel Sleeves
Located in San Diego, CA
Flattering empire waist on this maxi dress. Elastic at waist, and at sleeve cuffs (can also be worn off the shoulder).
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.
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.
Wood, Paper
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...
$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
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.
$1,326Sale Price|20% Off
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”
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.
$695Sale Price|24% Off
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.
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...
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.
Documented Pierre Cardin Demi-Couture Hostess Dress and Skinny Pants - XS, 1970
Located in Tucson, AZ
Cigarette pants lined in silk; maxi dress lined at front bodice to empire waist in cotton.
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