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1940s Vintage Dress - Charles Warner - Mesh Panel Collar + Bow Detailing
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: 1940s Vintage Wiggle Dress - Charles Warner Original - Mesh Panel + Bow Detailing
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Ultimate Vintage 1940s Dress Blue Textured Silk W/ Dramatic Neck
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely vintage 1940s dress in the most beautiful, vibrant Royal blue textured silk! Dramatic neck
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Vintage Brown + Black Silk Taffeta Striped Dress with Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Classic 1940s vintage dress in brown and black taffeta. Unlined with front metal zip closure. The
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Rainbow Striped Party Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage party dress in colorful rainbow stripes. Full sweep with gathered shoulders and a
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Beautiful 1970s Does 1940s Size 10 12 Canary Yellow Silk Sequin Maxi Dress Gown
By MIKE BENET
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 70s does 40s canary yellow silk shantung maxi dress / gown! Features a luxurious
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1970s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s 40s Black + White Striped Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940s party dress in gray, white and black taffeta. Full skirt that swings when you walk
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Black Crepe Long Sleeve Chic Asymmetrical Peplum Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s black crepe long sleeve vintage 40s asymmetrical peplum dress! The perfect little black
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
S Acid Green Silk Chiffon Exceptionally Rare Fully Beaded Gown Xs
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Acid Green Silk Chiffon Exceptionally Rare Fully Beaded Gown Xs
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Sheer Mesh
Silk Satin Gown
Located in Geneva, CH
A stunning option for an evening event, this 40's gown is constructed in black sheer mesh and satin
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress w Keyhole Cutout
Waist Tie
Pink Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress w Keyhole Cutout & Waist Tie & Pink Trim: Bellard
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Spectacular 1940s Film Noir Gold/Black Checked Sateen Cocktail Dress w Hip Drape
Located in Gresham, OR
Spectacular 1940s Film Noir Gold/Black Checked Sateen Cocktail Dress w Hip Drapes: A Barbara
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Large Size Black Silk Crepe Drop Waist Sequin Illusion Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful couture quality 1940s larger size black silk crepe sequined drop waist short sleeve dress
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Black Silk Velvet Film Noir Double Indemnity Plunge Bias Midi Dress – S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A dress Barbara Stanwyck might have worn alongside Fred MacMurray, this swirling dress reeks of the
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Black Net Gown with Floral Motif
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's black net and floral motif gown with short sleeves in excellent condition. Slim fit through
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Black Organza Gown with White Beadwork, Larger Size
Located in New Hope, PA
. The dress has a fitted waistline, and a left side zipper. The skirt is cut full for added glamour. The
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Ruby Red Crepe Evening Gown with Burgundy Bugle Beaded Bodice
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1940's dress is a beautiful shade of red embellished with darker red bugle beads and miniature
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Amazing 1940s Maxan Cold SIlk Black Rainbow 3 Piece 40s Wrap Dress + Robe + Belt
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1940s MAXAN cold silk black rainbow three piece wrap dress, robe and sash belt
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Black Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1949s evening gown , in a black satin and grossgrain stripe fabric. The dress has
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1940s British 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Aquamarine Halter Neck Ball Gown
Located in London, GB
flattering dress features lots of lovely 1940s detailing with the V seam at the waist and wide fold around
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Burgundy Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Silk Velvet Bias Cut Gown
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Ivory Rayon Jersey Gown With Fringe
Located in New York, NY
As is: small holes & knicks in the fabric, light stain on the hem 1940S Ivory Rayon Jersey Gown
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Balenciaga Haute Couture Beaded Evening Jacket
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
This piece made from duchess satin and fully lined in silk chiffon has been entirely hand embroidered with silver braid and unique fan shaped crystals. The condition is acceptable fo...
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Brown
Yellow Rayon Blend Jersey Butterfly Novelty Print Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brown & Yellow Rayon Blend Jersey Butterfly Novelty Print Gown
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Kornhauser Original Burnt Orange Beaded Vintage 40s Couture Crepe Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully perfected KORNHAUSER 1940s burnt orange crepe rayon beaded evening dress! Warm burnt
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1980s Loris Azzaro 1940s-Inspired Draped Metallic Butterfly Silk Chiffon Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Loris Azzaro 1940s-inspired draped metallic butterfly silk chiffon gown with sheer beaded
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Henri Bendel Black Velvet Evening Gown with Dolman Sleeves + Lace Insert
By Henri Bendel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This formal evening gown is labeled Henri Bendel and was likely manufactured sometime in the 1940s
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Oyster Grey Acetate Satin Draped Evening Gown With Back Bustle Detail
Located in New York, NY
1940S Oyster Grey Acetate Satin Draped Evening Gown With Back Bustle Detail
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Eisenberg Original Black and White Floral Print Gown w Huge Taffeta Bow
By Eisenberg Originals, Eisenberg
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1940s Eisenberg Original black and white floral print gown in flowing rayon: Classic
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Black
White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made just an oldie with condition issues here and there, age spots. 1940S Black & White
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Vintage - Navy Blue Lace Gown - Pink Silk Petticoat Detailing - 3/4 Sleeve
Located in KENT, GB
Product details: 1940s Vintage - Navy Blue Floral Lace - Illusion Gown - Pink Silk Petticoat + 3/4
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Teal Satin Cheongsam Long Sleeve Robe Coat with Embroidery
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Teal Satin Chinese cheongsam long sleeves robe coat with birds, crescent moon, bamboo and
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
A vintage 1940s lilac satin and diamante Robert Goldberg Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty 1940s gown by Robert Goldberg. The gown is in a dusty lilac colour with spagetti straps
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Late 1940s Ceil Chapman Ivory Rayon Faille Ball Gown w Gathered Pouf Hips
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous late 1940s Ceil Chapman ivory rayon faille ball gown with cap sleeves, fitted waist and
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Sexy Black Gown with Rhinestone Studded Sheer Back and Sides
Located in New Hope, PA
peplum below, no doubt inspired by the glamour of the 1940's evening dresses. The dress has a center
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Late 20th Century Italian 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Love Bird Rhinestones
Enamel Dress Clips
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This pair of mesmerising 1940's dress clips, are the perfect finishing touch to your ensemble. The
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1950s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Fashion Illustration, Lady in Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Acrylic
Bucherer Platinum
18Kt. Gold Ladies Dress Style Watch 1940
s
By Bucherer
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum & 18Kt. Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X Width 10mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Platinum
Longines Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from 1940
s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum and Diamonds / Period Steel Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Watch from 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 27mm Length X 14mm Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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1940s American Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Gold-filled
1940
s French Fashion Illustration - Stunning Ballerina In White Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Gouache
Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Diamond Ladies Dress Watch circa 1940
s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 30mm X Width 1mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
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1940s American Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Spanish Colonial Revival Chairs Dressed in Flamingo Garden Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
paradise upholstery. Circa 1940's frames.
Large brass finals on each side with fancy trim and nailhead
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Materials
Brass
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bridgerton Style Ball Dress With Fan
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Gouache
Longines Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Dress Watch with Matching Bracelet 1940
s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum with 14Kt. Gold Bracelet / Genuine Diamonds
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 20mm X
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1940s American Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Platinum
Elgin 14Kt. Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from the 1940
s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ Diamonds and Rubies / Gold Filled Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 14mm
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1940s American Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Retro 1940s Mazer Earrings and Dress Clips Brooches
By Mazer
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1940s Mazer suite of earrings and two brooches/dress clips made of goldtone metal and ruby-colored
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1940s Retro 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Gilt Metal
1940S Ivory Silk Satin Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Silk Satin Slip Dress
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage Art Deco Bow Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage bow double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An effortlessly
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1940s Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Lady in Red Dress Sat at Blue Bench Colorful Flower Garden 1940
s French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Garden Bench
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on canvas unframed
measures: 18 inches high by 20 inches wide
condition: overall very good and sound...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Oil, Canvas
Vintage Coro Quivering Camelias Dress Clip Duette Brooch 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
One of the most iconic of the Coro 'Duette' s produced by Coro in the 1930s and 1940s. This
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20th Century 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Rose Gold Dress Watch, circa 1940s
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Rose Gold
DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Diameter 33mm
CIRCA: 1940's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 17 Jewels
DIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Love Bird Bias Rayon Negligee Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940s Love Bird Bias Rayon Negligee Slip Dress
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1990s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1930s 1940s Satin
Lace Negligee Slip Dress Robe
Located in New York, NY
tone underneath. Can be worn as intended in the boudoir or it could actually make a great wedding dress.
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Rima 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch from, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 36 Length X 13 Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Royal Dux Hand Painted Porcelain Figurine, Woman in Light Green Dress, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Dux hand painted porcelain figurine.
Woman in light green dress with skirt. Czech Republic
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1940s Czech Rococo 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Porcelain
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1940s Vintage Dress Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of 1940s vintage dress dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black 1940s vintage dress dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding appealing 1940s vintage dress dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Adrian, Gilbert Adrian and Claire McCardell each produced popular versions that are worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
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Prices for 1940s vintage dress dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $64 and can go as high as $225,050, while these items, on average, fetch $695.
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Questions About 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a dress is vintage, look at the labels inside. By researching the maker and looking at images of the brand's other designs, you may be able to estimate the age of your dress. The label may even have a date printed on it. Generally, clothing must be at least 20 years old to qualify as vintage. If you need assistance dating your clothing, a knowledgeable expert, such as an appraiser or vintage clothing reseller, can help. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of vintage dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell how old a vintage dress is, use trusted online resources to conduct research. Start by searching for labels that identify the maker. Then, consult online information and images to determine when the brand produced pieces similar to yours. If you run into any problems or would like assistance, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of vintage dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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