It seems you can officially wear a drop-waist dress when you’re not dressed up as a 20′s flapper, as designers have been updating the style for a few seasons now and have really got the knack of it. We’ve chosen our favorites of the bunch to punch up your late-summer wardrobe and provide layering pieces for fall. Details after the jump.

Barney’s New York Drop Waist Dress, Chloe Terrycloth Tennis Dress, La Redoute Eyelet Sundress, MARC by Marc Jacobs Lola Sweater Dress, Vintage 20′s Flapper Drop Waist Bow Tulle Dress and Slip

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