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Vintage 1940s Metallic Gold Embroidered Beaded Black Crepe Tiered Hourglass Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
hourglass gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. The bodice has a seductive asymmetric
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black Pink Beaded Illusion Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress * black rayon crepe * gorgeous beaded neck detail * semi sheer neck line
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Andre Laug 1970s Purple Silk Day Dress
By André Laug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, whimsical deep plum colored crepe 1940s styled day dress from the 1970s. In a jacquard w
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1970s Italian Casual Dresses

Irene black beaded cocktail dress
By Irene, Irene Lentz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1940s Black silk crepe beaded cocktail dress w/dolman sleeves. Long black beaded stitched
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1970s Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell Graphic Yellow Dress with Peplum
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silhouettes, the black moss crepe dress is done with a bold yellow bodice emphasized with a peplum waist
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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

1940s Spectacular Beaded Silk Crepe Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
What a glorious 1940s swing dress! These are getting harder and harder to find and to find a jewel
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1940s Day Dresses

1940 s Ivory Crepe Day Dress with Pearl, Bead and Sequin Detailing
Located in London, GB
What makes this 40s dress special is the wide scoop neck which is adorned with a couching stitch
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1940s American Day Dresses

Rare 1940s Studded Hip Flare Black Crepe Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
These studded dresses from the 1940s are almost impossible to find and often examples have just a
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1940s Day Dresses

1940 s Crepe Gown with Beaded Bodice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black crepe gown dates to the 1940's and has fabulous floral ornamentation on bust and
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

1940 s Black Crepe Gown with Metallic Embroidery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown dates to the 1940's and is made of black crepe with a sheer net insert at the bodice
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Early Adele Simpson Vintage Rayon Crepe Dress With Unique Details
By Adele Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
This very early vintage Adele Simpson dress has some of the most incredible details. The dress is
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1940s American Day Dresses

1930s/1940s Gold lace and Crepe Bacless Dress with Original Corsage
Located in Bath, GB
flower corsage Black crepe skirt with slight train Dress contains no labels but is almost definitely
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1930s American Evening Dresses

Peggy Hunt Vintage Dress Black Crepe Lace Evening Gown Illusion Bodice 1940s
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Portland, OR
This sensational 1940's Peggy Hunt vintage black rayon crepe dress has a pretty organza illusion
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1940s Evening Dresses

1940 s Jean Carol Black Rayon-Crepe Plunge Hourglass Tiered-Fringe Evening Gown
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazingly rare and highly stylized early 1940's evening gown by the famous American designer
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1940s American Evening Gowns

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1940S Crepe Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s crepe dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect 1940s crepe 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Peggy Hunt, Eisenberg and Adele Simpson are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a 1940S Crepe Dress?

Prices for a 1940s crepe dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $188 and can go as high as $15,000, while, on average they fetch $623.

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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. 

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Questions About 1940S Crepe Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.

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