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1940S Purple, Green
White Plaid Cotton Zip Front Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple, Green & White Plaid Cotton Zip Front Dress
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S White Nylon Lace Trim Shirred Bust Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S White Nylon Lace Trim Shirred Bust Slip Dress
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Longines Platinum and Diamond Ladies Dress Watch, circa 1940s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm X 10mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
DIAL
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Diamond, Platinum
1940S Ivory
Beige Silk Chiffon Slip Dress With Lace Trimmings
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory & Beige Silk Chiffon Slip Dress With Lace Trimmings
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Large 1940s Gold Citrine Dress Ring with Ornate Gold Shank
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Cracted circa 1940, this dress ring boasts a large (25mm x 18mm) gold cirene. The shank of the ring
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Citrine, Yellow Gold
1940s Bonwit Teller Blush Pink Silk and Lace Slip Dress
By Bonwit Teller
Located in London, GB
An original 1940s blush pink silk and lace slip with a fantastic retail label from upmarket
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s 40s Dusty Rose Linen Jacket + Skirt Dress Suit
Located in Sparks, NV
Desired)
Circa: 1940's
Marked Size: D
Color: Dusty Rose
Fabric: Feels Like Linen
Label: Jo-Dee
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front
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1940s Italian 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Vintage Copper Brown Floral Jacquard House Dress or Robe Duster Coat/ Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage 1940s copper brown floral jacquard house coat or robe with bold shoulders and
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Vintage Copper Brown Floral Jacquard House Dress or Robe Duster Coat/ Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage 1940s copper brown floral jacquard house coat or robe with bold shoulders and
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Metal Studded Dress
Located in Topanga, CA
Rayon crepe three quarter length sleeve 40's dress with metal studs.
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Blue and White Check Dress
Located in New York, NY
Super chic 1940's blue check dress. Sailor inspired neckline with small shoulder pads. Features tie
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Silk Eisenberg Originals Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* navy blue semi sheer silk
* reversible red bow tie
* red silk lined
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940
s era floral bouquet printed dress
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage 1940's era floral bouquet printed silk crepe dress. Gathered detail construction at
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1990
s Gianfranco Ferre Sheer Black Silk Beaded 1940
s Style Gown Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1990's Gianfranco Ferre
Please contact for more information and/or photos.
CONDITION
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1990s Italian 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Whimsical Mexican-Theme Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tan cotton twill dress w/ felt applique and trim wood sombrero buttons
Bust-34"
Waist-26"
Hips
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Red Silk Floral Dress with Ruched Detailing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress dates to the 1940's and is made of red silk with an allover floral print. Center
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Adrian Crepe Dress with Bows
By Adrian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely bias cut black crepe 1940's dress from renowned American costume designer Adrian. Dress has
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940’s Crane Print Hawaiian Rayon Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1940’s Hawaiian rayon dress features a vibrant crane print on a lipstick-red background
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Unworn 1940
s Rayon Hawaiian Dress Sz.S Aloha
Located in Toronto, ON
Really nice 40's or early 50's rayon hawaiian dress. Made by Waikiki Modes. Strong colors and
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Crepe and Satin Dress
Located in New York, NY
Pristine 1940's satin and crepe dress with matching bolero.
Draped belt and ribbon detailing.
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Claire McCardell Polka-Dot Print Silk Scarf-Neck Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
navy-blue & red polka-dot print dress is a wonderful example of her genius. The silk is feather-light
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Crocheted Ribbon Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dress dates to the 1940's and is made of mauve-colored sheer ribbon. Fitted throughout
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Novelty Printed Silk Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
An absolutely stunning silk printed 1940s dress that is an interesting study in contrasts. The cut
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Rare Brass Studded Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
studded dresses from the 1940s anymore! The cut is simple in that perfect feminine forties kind of way
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Hawaiian Rayon Print Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940's highly collectible Hawaiian printed rayon gown with gored panels, ruffle trim hem and ruffle
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Amazing Burgundy 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 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Dramatic Silk Crepe Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Fantastic and dramatic forties swing dress with a strong shoulder detail! The dress is made of silk
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Cotton Pink
Green Novelty Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Really one of the best 40s cotton day dresses I have had. It is just amazing. That perfect 40s
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Late 1940s Screened Silk Floral Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress is utterly beautiful and an excellent example of the influence of Dior's New Look
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Rare Castillo Window Pane Dress
By Castillo
Located in Rockwood, ON
on top of being rare is exceptionally beautiful. This is the dress for the girl that wants a LBD but
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Claudia Young Silk Dragon Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Stunning Claudia Young silk dress with strong lines and a beautiful "dragon" scale print in the
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Rare 1940s Nettie Rosenstein Silk Dress
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Rockwood, ON
Very rare and early 1940s Nettie Rosenstein day dress that is just as gorgeous as can be
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Amazing Printed Silk Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Really one of the most amazing forties dresses I have had. Its made of a fine silk - think Hermes
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Silky Rayon Floral Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Made from prized early silky rayon this dress is just wonderful. It appears to have never been worn
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Black Floral-Appliques Embroidered Rayon Peplum Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's cocktail dress by "Sobie & Davis". The silhouette is classic
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Hawaiian Evening Dress with Train
Located in Cloverdale, CA
1940's Hawaiian Evening Dress with Train from Waikiki Kasuals
Long train has a handle to wrap
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Day Dress with Novelty Button Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Day Dress with Novelty Button Trim. Vertical strip bodice with gathered bust, contrast brown
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Silk Sea Shore Print Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Fantastic New England sea shore print novelty dress from the 1940s done in a stunning, hand
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Claire McCardell surplice wrap day dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in New York, NY
we thought that we would celebrate with one of our greater designers. This 1940s Claire McCardell for
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Rare 1940s Eisenberg and Sons Studded 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 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Spectacular "Gloria" Silk Crepe Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
to it, this dress is one of the best 1940s dresses I have seen. It is tagged as a "registered Gloria
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Extraordinary 1940s Ceil Chapman Attr Jersey Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Rockwood, ON
The early little black jersey dresses that Ceil Chapman made on the late 40s and early 50s are some
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Sparrow Birds Novelty-Print Rayon Pleated Swing Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's swing dress by "Jeanne Durrell". The garment is fashioned
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Watercolor Floral-Garden Print Silk-Rayon Swing Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's swing dress by "Blue-Gem Mode". The garment is fashioned from
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Asian Inspired Tiki Paku Mumu Lounge Hostess dress
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Raspberry Satine Rayon 1940's post WWII Asian inspired Paku Mumu Hostess Lounge Dress
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Treasure Island Novelty Print Colorful Cotton Sun Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is perhaps the most darling and flattering 1940's sun dress I have ever seen. Fashioned from
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Silk Strapless Sarong Dress Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely exquisite 1940's "Jaxon's Waikiki" sarong dress with its original shawl-wrap! The print
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Hawaiian Colorful Silk Rayon Pake Muu Tropical Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1940's Pake Muu from the famous "Hale Hawaii" label. The traditional Hawaiian Pake Muu
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Adrian Original Black Rayon Cut-Out Hourglass Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular mid 1940's femme-fatale cocktail dress by the famous Gilbert Adrian. He created the
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Adrian Original Green Leaves Print Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular early 1940's femme-fatale cocktail dress by the famous Gilbert Adrian. He created the
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940's pristine lace dress. This 1940's shape and style is classic and flattering. The lace detail
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
$650
1940
s Beaded Crepe Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1940's mauve rayon crepe party dress is embroidered entirely with swirling lines of
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Madame Gres Chocolate Heavily Pleated Silk-Chiffon Dress
By Madame Gres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dress is in excellent condition with no rips,stains or holes.Perfectly working back metal-zipper
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Late 1940s Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Fitted Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is really an amazing and strong styled late forties dress that I just love. It is made of a
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Hawaiian Free Floating Aquatic Print Rayon Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1940s Hawaiian rayon gown features a wonderful, bold aquatic print in the most fabulous and
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Red Crepe Dress with Stud and Rhinestone Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Red Crepe Dress with Stud and Rhinestone Accents. Also features padded shoulders, full peplum
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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.
How Much are 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses?
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.
Finding the Right Clothing for You
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.
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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.
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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 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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