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Emma Domb Rose 1940s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in Alford, MA
first under the Party Lines label and then under the label Emma Domb. This long dress represents her
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage late 1940s/early 1950s lace gown is defined by the most romantic off-the
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Purple Embroidered Antique Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple Embroidered Antique Lace Gown
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
Located in London, GB
This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Green
Purple Floral Plaid Rayon Taffeta Summer Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Green & Purple Floral Plaid Rayon Taffeta Summer Gown
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Black as Night Noirish Faille and Lace Evening Gown, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s gown with deep noir vibes. In black faille and lace with nude illusion neckline. Classic
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20th Century 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon
Satin 1940S Style Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown
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1990s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon
Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery
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1940s Japanese 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Gorgeous Late 1940s Strapless Sunburst Weave Silver Lame Gown w Full Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous Late 1940s Strapless Sunburst Weave Silver Lame Gown w Full Skirt: A pristine, stunning
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Black
Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Nave Blue
White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s New York Creation Mint
Black Striped Bodice Gown w Structured Shoulder
By New York Creation
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s New York Creation Mint Green Grosgrain & Black Velvet Striped Bodice Gown w Structured
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Champagne Rayon
Silk Silver Lamé Jacquard Quilted Gown With Appliqué B
Located in New York, NY
1940S Champagne Rayon & Silk Silver Lamé Jacquard Quilted Gown With Appliqué Bodice
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows &
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows & Shirring
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoul
Located in New York, NY
1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoulder & Waist Ties
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Black Net Strapless Gown With Green
Pink Striped Taffeta Bodice Shawl
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Net Strapless Gown With Green & Pink Striped Taffeta Bodice Shawl
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Black, White
Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
Located in New York, NY
Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
By Nicholas Ungar
Located in New York, NY
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold
Located in New York, NY
1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Red
Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Drape
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Draped Bodice
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Black Souffle Gown with Gold Sequins
Beading, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for dancing! 1940's gown in black rayon organza. Full, sweeping skirt, bishop sleeves, and
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Mid-20th Century 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Black Taffeta Off-Shoulder Flamenco Gown with Sequin Peplum - XXS, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Worn on the shoulder this gown is the epitome of 1940s innocence, but off shoulder it suggests an
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1930s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S White
Purple Rayon Lounge Ensemble With Gold Studded Pockets
Located in New York, NY
As Is Dead Stock, unworn but has signs of fume fading from age. 1940S White & Purple Rayon Lounge
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Turquoise Beaded Gold Leaf Dress Clips 1940s dress clips
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible pair of 1940's statement turquoise beaded dress clips are the perfect finishing
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1940s Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Mixed Metal
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold LAdies Dress Watch circa 1940
s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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18k Gold
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady 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
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Lady in Dashing Green Ball 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
1940
s Fashion Illustration, the Lady in the Red 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
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady 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 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Acrylic
1940
s Fashion Illustration, Stunning Woman in Light 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
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 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Acrylic
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Lady In Dashing Green Ball 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
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Stunning Woman In Light 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 Impressionist 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Gouache
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Posed Lady In Vibrant Pink 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
1940
s French Fashion Illustration, Chic Lady In Blue Detailed 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
1940
s French Fashion Illustration - Chic Lady In Blue Detailed 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
Vintage Swag Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage swag double dress clip from the 1940s. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Retro Sapphire and Platinum Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
3.75 carats. With box. Circa 1940’s.
Signed, “Plat”.
Dimensions: Cuff links: 1/2" square
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1940s Unknown Retro 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Platinum
Hamilton Ladies Platinum Art Deco Dress Watch 1940
s in Nearly New Condition
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 17mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Platinum
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 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Acrylic
1940
s Fashion Illustration, Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
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
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
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
Materials
Gouache
Tissot for C. D. Peacock Platinum Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch 1940
s
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 30mm Length X 9mm Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Platinum
Circa 1940
s jersey cocktail dress with pink flowers printed
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
jersey cocktail dress with pink flowers printed. Gather in the middle front on the bust, ruffles on
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf
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
Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front Circa 1940
s
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front and close with one snap. Belt-loop but no belt
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage Art Deco Leaf Double Dress Clip 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful vintage leaf double dress clip. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage Coro Duette sapphire double dress clip 1940s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Coro Duette sapphire dress clip. A delightful Art Deco inspired design set with
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Audemars Piguet 18Kt. Yellow and Rose Gold Hand Made Art Deco Dress Watch 1940
s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 18Kt. Gold Two Tone Yellow & Rose
DIMENSIONS: Length 34mm X Width 25mm
CIRCA: 1940's
MOVEMENT
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Rose Gold
Decorative dress clip from the early 1940
s, signed EISENBERG ORIGINAL USA
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Large classic EISENBERG CLIP, from the great American master of stone! His creations compete in light and color with the most prcious stones.
Dimensions:
Clip height 11 cm -
Cli...
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1940s American Modern 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1940s Onyx
Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Onyx
Diamond Ring
18ct Gold Stamped
Circa 1940s
This stunning vintage dress ring
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Mid-20th Century 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Art Deco Hand Carved Wood Dog Head Dress Clips
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Hand carved wood dog head dress clips
The set of dress clips are designed with a
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Portrait of a Lady in Gold Dress - British 1940
s female portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British 1940's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Frank Owen Salisbury also known
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1940s Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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Oil
1940s White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress
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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.
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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.
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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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