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1950S Sepia & Purple Silk Abstract Floral Dress With Petaled Drop-Waist Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1950S Sepia & Purple Silk Abstract Floral Dress With Petaled Drop-Waist Skirt
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

LOUIS VUITTON 2021 Runway white ribbed grey wool dropped bubble skirt FR34 XS
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
grosgrain ribbon strap. Grey wool-tweed. 3D bubble cut. Dropped waist skirt silhouette. CONDITION
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2010s Bubble Skirts

1960s Rose Marie Reid "Summer Of Love" Skirted One-Piece Swimsuit
By Rose Marie Reid
Located in Gresham, OR
stripes with a low back, dropped-waist skirt and black attached bottoms. Structured cups inside. US size
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1960s American Swimwear

1950s Perullo Pink Silk Floral Party Dress w Fitted Hip and Flared Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
streamer bow tie. Fitted bodice and hips with a gathered drop waist skirt and cap sleeves. Sweetheart
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Thierry Mugler Fall 1992 Emerald Jacket + Pleated Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
this era, this one really stands out. The drop-waist skirt has pleats beginning at the hips, with a box
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1990s French Skirt Suits

1980s Patricia and Charles Lester 'Zelda' Navy Blue Devoree Velvet Gown
By Charles and Patricia Lester
Located in Toronto, Ontario
elasticized blouson drop waist skirt. The full length sleeves are finished with velvet covered buttons. There
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1980s British Evening Gowns

Mid-century Black Wool Jersey and Silk Satin Short Evening Dress
Located in New Hope, PA
dropped waist skirt is gathered gently over the hips and is flat in the center, front and back. The dress
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1960s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Traina Norell Black Satin Cocktail Dress, Drop Waist & Full Skirt xs
By I. Magnin, Traina-Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and has a fitted bodice, drop waist and very full skirt. There is a button front closure
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Linen Floral Sweetheart Neckline Dress
Located in London, GB
laid-back drop-waist skirt which is detailed with intricate pleating at the front that softens as it
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1940s British Casual Dresses

1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1980s Guy Laroche Black Wool and Silk Taffeta Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in London, GB
, with a button fastening to each cuff. The dropped waist skirt is made from an emerald green and black
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1980s French Mini Dress

Paul Daunay Couture silk and wool dress and coat ensemble, c. 1952-57
By Paul Daunay
Located in London, GB
. The ensemble is further enhanced by a matching waist belt, adorned with large tassels, and a drop
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1950s French Day Dresses

1980s Krizia Blue Silk Printed Drop Waist Dress
By Krizia
Located in Toronto, Ontario
blue plastic hidden buttons down the centre front seam. Loose through the body with a drop waist and a
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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Black Silk Moiré Jeweled Tea Dress and Red-Lined Opera Coat Ensemble - XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
: free bodice length: 10 ½” from underarm, 17” from shoulder (to drop waist) skirt length: 22” total
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1950s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Jean-Louis Scherrer Couture Black Organza Drop Waist Dress with Floral Applique
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
. The dress also features a drop waist, where the sheer skirt is sewn under the applique in small pleats
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20th Century French Day Dresses

Bespoke Spanish Blue and Black Lace Mantilla Drop Waist Party Dress – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
plunging front and rear neckline and pleated drop waist; front and rear princess seams. Sweeping full skirt
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1950s French Ballerina Dresses

Poiret-Inspired Printed Silk and Gold Lamé Dress w Drop Rouleau Waist – S, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
metallic silk lamé bodice, shot silk floral printed sleeves and shot silk vine-pattern skirt; dropped
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1920s Unknown Evening Dresses

Von Fürstenberg Munich 1950s Bow Embellished Red Silk Couture Cocktail Dress
Located in Munich, DE
– 29.9" – open below Bodice Length: 43,5 cm – 17.13" (from shoulder to dropped waist) Skirt Length: 58 cm
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1950s German Evening Dresses

PIERRE CARDIN c.1960’s Mod Space Age Black Drop Waist Dress Accordion Pleating
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Thiensville, WI
: Drop waist dress, accordion-pleated skirt and fitted long lantern sleeves with accordion-pleated short
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1960s American Casual Dresses

Torso Creations Crimson Silk Taffeta Mini Skirt & Corset-Style Blouse Ensemble
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
. Skirt hooks on side to close with a wide dropped waist and voluminous skirt. US size 6-8.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1980s Christian Dior Red & Black Houndstooth Two Piece Skirt Suit Set
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Drop waist pleated skirt.
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1980s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Oleg Cassini Glam Black Beaded Illusion Power Gown with Trumpet Skirt - S, 1980s
By Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Tucson, AZ
, padded puff shoulders and inverted “V” drop waist; taffeta trumpet skirt from drop waist to hem. Heavily
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Alexander McQueen A-line Mini Dress - '10s
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Milano, IT
features a notched square neckline, thin shoulder straps, and a scoop back. The dropped waist and flared A
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2010s Mini Dress

Azzedine Alaïa Fall 2010 Textured Wool Skater Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
silhouette with fitted bodice, ribbed dropped waist and ultra flared pleated skirt. Has back zip. Size IT40
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2010s Unknown Sheath Dresses

SPORTMAX Size XS Grey Black Silk Virgin Wool Blend Two Tone Pleated Dress
By Sportmax
Located in San Francisco, CA
waist, and contrasting pleated skirt. Made in Italy. Note: this garment has been professionally altered
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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Arnold Scassi Boutique Strapless Tulle Gown and Wrap
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Water Mill, NY
boned, horizontally ruched and has a drop waist. The skirt is layered in three lengths creating a full
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1980s American Evening Gowns

ROMANCE WAS BORN Ken Done pink multicolor illustration print babydoll dress S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
an elasticised under bust and drop-waist puffy gathered skirt, for an extra playful feel. Made in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mini Dress

An Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Prototype Set in Lamé Circa 1987
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
creating a drop shape. Straight high-waisted skirt with wallet effect buttoned by 3 buttons, one blue, one
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Emilio Pucci 1970s Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY 1970s Emilio Pucci Jersey Dress with Drop Waist & Pleated Skirt Shoulders 16 in
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1970s Italian Day Dresses

1980s Black Velvet and Tulle Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Anonymous 1980s black velvet drop waist dress with tulle skirt. The bodice has black shoulder
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean-Louis Scherrer Paris Boutique Silk Fauvist Floral Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Sharon, CT
. Front buttoned, 'drop' waist, partial side zipper, skirt silk lined. Size 42, numbered Paris label.
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1980s French Day Dresses

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
flapper dress with drop waist and round front and rear neckline; straight skirt with extra back panel
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1920s French Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Multicolor Floral Landscape Silk Cape Mini Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
print in crepe de chine silk (100%). Features cape-inspired sleeves, round neck, dropped waist with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mini Dresses

Just Cavalli Y2K Multicolor Floral Print Sleeveless Dress
By Just Cavalli, Roberto Cavalli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
drop-waist, flowy skirt. The eye-catching print is a delightful blend of bright multicolor florals
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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

80s Silk Red, Black, and White Tiered Fractal Print Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
80s Silk Red, Black, and White Tiered Fractal Print Dress. Drop waist with pleated skirt. Comes
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1980s Unknown Aesthetic Day Dresses

Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen Autumn-Winter 2001 black silk and lace evening dress - drop waist - low back
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lovely Fan Beaded Velvet 1920s Dress
Located in New York, NY
antique gold bugle beads spaced throughout bodice and hem. Drop waist with fill gathered skirt hip yokes
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Anonymous Red and Black Leaf Print Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
, romantic sleeves, tie at nape of neck, slight drop waist and tiered skirt. Black under skirt shows at
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1970s Evening Gowns

CHANEL black mohair 2014 14B PEARL EMBELLISHED KNIT Dress 36 XS
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
waist, and a pleated skirt for a timeless, sophisticated look. Designed with a crewneck, long sleeves
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2010s Casual Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Corduroy Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
, having a slightly fitted semi dropped waist bodice, and a gathered skirt. Coat has a Mandarin collar with
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1970s French Coats

Early 2000s Dolce and Gabbana Chevron Striped Cotton Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Toronto, Ontario
2000s. Bustier bodice with wired cups and boning to the hips. Drop waist fit and flare short skirt. 1.5
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s dress by Christina Strambolia
By Christina Strambolia
Located in London, GB
has a white background, with blue and black circles, drop waist, flared skirt and loose collar.
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1980s Unknown Day Dresses

A Vintage 1990s stripe cotton summer day dress by Gina Fratini
By Gina Fratini
Located in London, GB
a square neckine , drop waist and short sleeves . The skirt is fully lined.
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1970s British Day Dresses

CHANEL black wool 2017 17A COSMOPOLITE PANELLED KNIT Dress 40 M
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
polyester (9%). Features long sleeves, a rib-knit top and lattice skirt, drop waist with floral trim, V cut
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2010s Casual Dresses

Strapless Zandra Rhodes Party Dress 1980s
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in London, GB
strapless with gathering and a v neckline with frill. The dress has a drop waist with a gathered skirt with
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1980s British Cocktail Dresses

Mimminia of Italy Vintage Dress
Located in London, GB
straps, and a side zip. It has a drop waist , and a skirt in green moire silk.
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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Black and White Beaded Rhinestone Silk Chiffon Dress. Drop waist silhouette with two tier
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1920s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilio Pucci 1970's Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY Stunning 1970s Emilio Pucci Blue Printed V-Neck Silk Jersey Dress with Drop Waist
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1970s Italian Casual Dresses

Vintage Richilene Leopard and Zebra Print 1980s does 1920s Flapper Style Dress
By Richilene, Richard and Ilene for Richilene
Located in San Diego, CA
phenomenal with movement. Drop waist, with pleated skirt that mirrors the sleeves. Hidden zipper up th eback
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Burberry Prorsum AW11 Cable Knit Trench Coat
By Burberry Prorsum, Christopher Bailey
Located in London, GB
knit pattern throughout. It has slim fit through the body with dropped waist and full, puffed skirt
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2010s Unknown Coats

1980's Mila Schon Linen Day Dress
By Mila Schon
Located in Toronto, Ontario
stripes. Drop waist with a slightly gathered skirt with a green, yellow, blue, pink and orange wood
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1980s American Day Dresses

1980 Arnold Scaasi Black Silk Satin Cocktail Dress W/ Rhinestone Decoration
By Arnold Scaasi
Located in Gresham, OR
embellishment: An off-the-shoulder design with a slight dropped waist and gathered bell-shaped skirt. Boned
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1980s American Mini Dress

VALENTINO pastel silk 2016 LANDSCAPE CREPE CAPE Dress 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
silk (100%). Features cape-inspired sleeves, round neck, dropped waist with a gathered skirt. Closes
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2010s Casual Dresses

1980s Candice Fraiberger Turquoise Gown
By Candice Fraiberger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
and ruching throughout bodice. Drop waist with floor length skirt featuring draping down centre that
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1980s French Evening Gowns

Minimalist Ivory Lacquered Satin Ankle Length Sweetheart Wedding Gown – M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
length: 20 ½” from shoulder to drop waist seam hips: 48” skirt length: 32” from waist seam in front, 37
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Black Velvet Bonwit Teller Modesty Ladies' Maid Art Deco Day Dress - S, 1930s
By Bonwit Teller
Located in Tucson, AZ
cuffs and sash waist elevate the style even further. Crisp, clean and masterfully made. Drop waist
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1930s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

Oscar de la Renta Black and Brown Sequin and Leather Applique Dress - M
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ornate overlay. The top of the dress is fitted and has a drop waist, and the skirt section has two
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Bob Bugnand Sam Friedlander Aurora Borealis Sequin Paisley Mini Dress 1960s XS
By Bob Bugnand, Bob Bugnand for Sam Friedlander
Located in North Attleboro, MA
borealis iridescent sequins. The drop waist and short swing skirt adds an element of fun and versatility
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1960s American Mini Dress

1980's Bill Blass Off the Shoulder Tri-Color Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in Toronto, Ontario
body is black jersey. Unique drop waist color blocked satin skirt starts at the hips with a wide purple
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Ceil Chapman Black Ribbed Chevron Detail Taffeta Cocktail dress, c. 1950's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture to the fabric. It has a fitted bodice, drop waist and a full skirt, lined in black silk. The metal
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Drop Waist Skirt For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary drop waist skirt you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect drop waist skirt 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jean Paul Gaultier, Arnold Scaasi and Azzedine Alaïa each produced a popular version that is worth a look.

How Much is a Drop Waist Skirt?

On average, a drop waist skirt on 1stDibs sells for $440, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $5,553 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Drop Waist Skirt
  • 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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