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1940s COUTURE Black Floral Eyelet White Sunburst Detail Cocktail Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's black floral eyelet cocktail dress. Black floral eyelet cutout fabric
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Beaded Butterfly Evening Gown
Located in New Hope, PA
A black crepe evening gown from the war torn 1940's is enlivened by a beaded bouquet of butterflies
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s 40s Brown Taffeta Formal Dress with Bakelite Buttons + Belt
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning textured metallic 1940's cocktail dress with portrait collar, nipped, belted waist and a
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono
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Mid-20th Century Japanese 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Heavily Beaded Ivory Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Peplum Detail
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s silver bugle-bead and rhinestone studded rayon crepe cocktail dress in ivory
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
S Black Hand Painted Rayon Taffeta Old Hollywood "Royal Maid" Glamorous H
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Hand Painted Rayon Taffeta Old Hollywood "Royal Maid" Glamorous House Dress
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Rare 1940s Ballerina Novelty Print Rayon Tea Dress with Chiffon Neckline
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage 1940s tea dress has a rare and unusual ballerina novelty print. The
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
Located in New York, NY
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
Located in New York, NY
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Metallic Purple Silk Taffeta Gown
Located in Sparks, NV
Early 1940's long formal maxi gown in metallic accented silk taffeta. Oversized back bow detail
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20th Century American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Iconic Adrian Original Cubist-Inspired Dress in Green Gray and Black Drape
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
Here's your chance to own a piece of classic Hollywood design! An iconic 1940s Adrian Original
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Vintage Royal of California 1940s 40s Tiki Dress, Belt + Bolero Jacket Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
the late 1940's. The dress is strapless and features side metal zip closure and pockets. The matching
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
S Burgundy
Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian R
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Silk Floral Print Kimono Sleeve Robe with Bow
Located in New York, NY
1940s Silk Floral Print Kimono Sleeve Robe with Bow
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Maroon Rayon Men
s Satin Stripe Pajamas Large Size
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Maroon Rayon Men's Satin Stripe Pajamas Large Size
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Buttercream Yellow
Purple Cotton Seersucker Floral Zipper Front House D
Located in New York, NY
1940S Buttercream Yellow & Purple Cotton Seersucker Floral Zipper Front House Dress With Pockets
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Dorothy O
Hara Attributed 1940
s Gold Hand Beaded Detail Halter Gown Size 4-6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dorothy O'Hara attributed custom gown is composed of a gold silk and features sequin and faux pearl applique. There is a zipper closure with hook and eyes. A gorgeous draped des...
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Buttercream Yellow Sheer Silk Chiffon Couture Hand Stitched Peignoir Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940's 1930's Couture Hand Stitched Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Peignoir
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1930s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Rich Soft Hand Painted Silk With Flowers
Gold Details Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Rich Soft Hand Painted Silk With Flowers & Gold Details Kimono
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1940s Japanese 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s floor length gown
Located in Austin, TX
1930s / 40s tan floor length linen dress with red, tan and blue print, capped sleeves. Key hole at
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Dusty Yellow Silk Chiffon Stripe Strapless Gown With Massive Ballgown Ski
Located in New York, NY
1940S Dusty Yellow Silk Chiffon Stripe Strapless Gown With Massive Ballgown Skirt For Dancing
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s black lace gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
...Black lace gown from the 1940s, sweetheart neckline, cap sleeves, open back, fully lined in black
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Black Glads Beaded Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most amazing 1940s glass beaded gown! Classic 40s silhouette with short sleeves and sweetheart
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
various occasions and settings. The 1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown is more than just a dress; it's a
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Multicolor Balloon Sleeve Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
Black crepe bottom half with slight train and balloon sleeve silk stripe top.
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Maggy Rouff coral chiffon goddess gown 1940s
By Maggy Rouff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Truly gorgeous Maggy Rouff 1940s silk draped chiffon goddess gown in coral...The father of the
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
Located in New York, NY
1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
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Mid-20th Century French 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Black Velvet gown with sequins applique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hollywood Glam 1940s V neck Sequin floral appliqué with colors of coral, seafoam green, dusty
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Santa Fe Stripe Silk Crepe Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
Silk striping with lamé thread and rayon crepe skirt, balloon sleeve and high waist cut detail with slight fishtail.
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Incredible 1940s Vibrant Yellow Monastic-Style Crepe Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
This incredible 1940s rayon crepe gown is terribly chic with its monk sleeves, padded shoulders and
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Fred Perlberg Brown Iridescent Taffeta Strapless Ball Gown
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s Fred Perlberg brown/black iridescent taffeta strapless ball gown with gathered
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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 Black Rayon
Nylon Gown With Metallic Lace On Tulle
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon & Nylon Gown With Metallic Lace On Tulle
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Eisenberg Originals Lace trimmed Black Crepe Evening Gown with Peplum, 1940s
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in New Hope, PA
A glamorous silhouette is assured when you wear this dress from the American manufacturer Eisenberg
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Couture Mauve Crepe Draped Gown w/ Floral Embellishment
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderfully fluid early 40s couture crepe gown in mauve with an inter-looped peplum, front slit and deep V back. Large silk flower embellishment at center waist. From Ransohoff's...
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Adrian Original, One sleeved gown, Circa 1940s, Theodora Getty
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Couture, museum quality Adrian Original gown of silk sari fabric. Important Provenance given upon request.
Personal property of Theodora Getty.
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Personal property of Theodora Getty.
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Adrian 1940s Cubist Inspired Black/White Gown w/ Sequin Blocks
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Adrian black and white color-block rayon crepe gown with capelet back, slash detail and
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Evening Halter With Cut-Out in Beaded Cotton Chintz
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a great summer piece from Emily Wilkens circa 1940s! A large scale abstract floral print
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Jourdelle Of Hollywood Originals Plaid Taffeta Bustle-Back Peplum Gown
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s Jourdelle of Hollywood Originals plaid taffeta bustle-back gown! In shades of
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Spectacular Adrian Black Crepe Gown w Cape Back
Rhinestone Embellishment
By Adrian, Gilbert Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Spectacular Adrian Black Crepe Gown w Cape Back & Rhinestone Embellishment: An incredibly
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Black Silk Crepe Gown With Tiers Of Hand-Knotted Fringe L
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Crepe Gown With Tiers Of Hand-Knotted Fringe L
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White
Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Ruffled Gown With Corset Bodice And Crinoline
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Ruffled Gown With Corset Bodice And Crinoline
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Mustard Yellow Old Hollywood Rayon Crepe Gown With Beaded Collar Detail
Located in New York, NY
1940S Mustard Yellow Old Hollywood Rayon Crepe Gown With Beaded Collar Detail
MORPHEW VINTAGE
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Rosine Paris Couture Draped Crepe Gown with Sequined Silk Taffeta Panel
Located in Gresham, OR
A sophisticated 1940s black rayon crepe gown by Rosine Paris, pleated, draped and swagged at the
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940s Milgrim Black Crepe Evening Gown with Illusion Beaded Leaves at Neckline
By Milgrim
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous hand beaded 1940s Sally Milgrim evening gown in black rayon crepe with 3/4 length
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Couture baby pink silk chiffon evening gown with rhinestones, circa early 1940s
Located in London, GB
An exceptional couture 1940s evening gown in baby pink silk chiffon. The dress features rhinestone
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1940s Unknown 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940S Golden Rayon Pajama Pant Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
1940S Golden Rayon Pajama Pant Ensemble
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
ROLEX 1940
s Rose Gold Dress Watch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
ROLEX 1940's Rose Gold Dress Watch
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
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18k Gold
1940
s Oversized Men
s Dress Wristwatch by Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
1940's Oversized Men's Dress Wristwatch by Rolex
-"Owl Claw" Stylized lugs
-37mm case
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Materials
18k Gold
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 Impressionist 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Materials
Gouache
1940s beaded dress clips
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of 1940s dress clips with silver metal flowers that are set with coral glass beads
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
1940
s Fashion Illustration - Chanel Styled Woman In Chic Black 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
ROLEX 1940
s Unique Stylized Lugs Yellow Gold Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A 1940's yellow gold wristwatch especially desirable for its stylized lugs. Kept in excellent
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1940s 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Birks
Sons Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940
s
By Birks and Son
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum with Stainless Cord Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Width 10mm
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Edina Altara Traditional Dress Tiles, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Artist and illustrator Edina Altara traditional dress tiles, Italy 1940s
collaborated with arch
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Dress Dresses
Materials
Ceramic
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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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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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