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Vintage 1940
s Kamehameha Mythical Print Dress
By Kamehameha
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940's dress
* amazing mythical print silk
* ruffle collar/sleeves and hem
* metal
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Irene black beaded cocktail dress
By Irene Lentz, Irene
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 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Adrian Original Vintage 1940
s Midnight Blue Dress
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* midnight blue rayon crepe
* long sleeves
* ruching gathered details
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Eisenburg Film Noir Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Film Noir Cocktail Dress. Designed by Eisenberg and Sons who are also famous fo their jewelry
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Black Embroidered Dramatic Sleeve Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940's dress
* black rayon crepe
* floral embroidered sleeves/collar
* peplum waist
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Rayon Crepe Illusion Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* brown rayon crepe
* illusion bodice
* lace shoulder accent
* draped
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Black Mesh White Flowers Strapless Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* black fine mesh
* acetate lining
* metal side zipper
* strapless
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Peggy Hunt Chantilly Lace Illusion Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* black Chantilly lace
* acetate lining
* illusion bodice
* flutter
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Gloria Swanson 1950
s Cocktail Velvet Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
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This velvet cocktail dress is cut in a very popular cut of the early 1950's has a side metal zip. It
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s David Perlman Halter Dress and Bolero Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* deep blue silk
* fuzzy rhinestone appliques
* peplum waist
* halter
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Linen and Lace Dress with Bolero Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress and jacket
* chartruese and lilac linen
* lace bodice with beading and
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Wool and Fur Trimmed Jacket and Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's jacket and dress
* black wool
* illusion sleeves
* metal side and neck zippers
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Vintage Rayon Hand Painted Cherry Blossom Peplum Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning black floral 1940's silky Rayon peplum dress. This Hollywood style dress is in a now hard
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1940s Unknown 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Frank Starr for Ted Shore Dress with Wrap
By Frank Starr
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress and wrap
* black mesh
* floral print acetate bodice
* strapless bodice
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Lilli-Ann Charcoal Gray Rhinestone Silk Wiggle Dress Suit
By Lilli Ann
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, nipped-waist peplum detailing. A matching cocktail dress with front pockets finishes off this ensemble
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1950
s Peggy Hunt Sheer Lace Illusion Hourglass Cocktail Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1950's cocktail dress by Peggy Hunt. The silhouette is classic pin
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
40s Black Crepe Dress w/ Beaded Butterflies
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Crepe Dress w/ Beaded Butterflies. Front crossover detail, buckles in back. Side zip
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Pink Umbrella and Rose Print Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* pink striped sear sucker cotton
* umbrella & purple rose print
* slit
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Irene Lentz Couture Coral Pink Linen Sculpted Three-Piece Suit Ensemble
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Irene Lentz tailor-made three piece ensemble dating back to the late 1940's. This was
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Cranberry Crepe Rhinestone Gown
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* cranberry red rayon crepe
* beautiful rhinestone details
* attached tie
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1998 John Galliano Semi-Sheer 1940
s Pin-Up Style Wiggle Mermaid Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1998 John Galliano
Please contact for more information and/or photos.
CONDITION: Excellent
FABRIC: Wool & Viscose
COUNTRY MADE: Italy
SIZE: M
MEASUREMENTS; provided a...
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1990s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
F/W 1995 Dolce
Gabbana Sheer Black Ruched Wiggle 1940
s Style Pin-Up Dress 44
By Dolce
Gabbana
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1995 Dolce & Gabbana
Please contact for more information and/or photos.
CONDITION: Good- no flaws!
FABRIC: Acetate- Nylon- Spandex
COUNTRY MADE: Italy
SIZE: 44- ru...
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1990s Italian 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Dorothy O
Hara Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* firey red rayon
* amazing gathered bodice design
* hip pockets
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Black Rayon Cat
Fishbowl Print Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* black rayon
* cat/fish bowl novelty print
* open sleeves
* acetate
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail 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 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Green Abstract Print Silk Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* green abstract print silk
* rhinestone button front
* black silk
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Paul Sachs Mustard Yellow Cotton Linen Dress
Shawl
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* mustard yellow cotton linen
* Ivory buttons
* large bow tie accent
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
40s Black Crepe A-Line Dress w/ Lace Collar Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Crepe A-Line Dress w/ Lace Collar Detail. Front button and metal zipper closure. Lace
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Royal Hawaiian 1940s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage Royal Hawaiian cocktail dress. Rayon tropical print (blue background) dress
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Don Loper Beaded Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Black Silk Cocktail Dress
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
for his lavish looks and celebrity glamour. This breathtaking black hourglass cocktail is a perfect
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Red Velvet Drop Waist Dress circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a red velvet drop waist dress c. 1940s. The designer for the dress is unknown due to the
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Forest Green Silk Flames Sculpted Swag Rhinestone Cocktail Dress
Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive Andrée Gay designer forest-green silk cocktail set dating back to the 1940's Old
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Lilli Diamond Chartreuse Yellow Silk Sequin Star Cut-Out Cocktail Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A seductive and highly stylized Lilli Diamond chartreuse yellow cocktail dating back to the mid
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1946 Balenciaga Haute-Couture Copper Satin Tailored Peplum Jacket and Skirt Suit
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and extremely rare Balenciaga Haute-Couture copper silk satin sculpted cocktail suit
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
40s Black Crepe Halter Evening Gown with Green Sequined Embellishment on Bodice
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Crepe Halter Evening Gown with Green Sequined Embellishment on Bodice. Peplum. Metal zipper up the side.
Front dancing slit: 13 1/2 inches
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
Stylish French Dress ring set with Diamonds in 18kt Gold. Approx. 1.5cts Diamonds
Finger size
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
$5,500
Vintage 1949 Lanvin Haute Couture Documented Sculpted Black Wool Cocktail Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
'femme fatale' cocktail dress is fashioned from the highest quality mid-weight silk blended wool which is
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Natural Jade and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
. American, circa 1940.
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1940s American Post-War 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Emerald Cut Citrine Ruby Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
An emerald cut citrine dress ring, with ruby French cut shoulders. 18ct yellow gold. English, circa
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1940s British Post-War 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold
1940s Retro Diamond Ruby Gold Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
. American, circa 1940.
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940
s Sage Green Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* sage green lace over tulle
* acetate lining
* sequins and pearl details
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Dorothy O
Hara Cocktail Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress
* black rayon
* green button details
* beautiful draping bodice
* metal
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s HOWARD GREER Hollywood silk dress with lace detailing
By Howard Greer
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Great condition, 1940's, HOWARD GREER, Hollywood, silk dress with lace detailing.
Solid
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Nina Ricci Haute-Couture Black
White Embroidered Silk Tie-Neck Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of Maison Ricci, seeking debutante dresses, party frocks and wedding trousseaus distinguished by fine
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1940s French 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Metallic Trimmed Dress and Jacket
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
vintage 1940's dress and jacket
* black rayon crepe
* metallic embroidery trim
* cross back
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Fred Perlberg Peekaboo Eyelet Dress
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* black taffeta
* red acetate lining
* peek-a-boo eyelet lace skirt
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Elegant Beaded Navy-Blue Hourglass Hand-Knit Wool Swing Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hourglass 1940's hand-knit stretch garments are in a class of their own! They are always fit to
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Dorothy O
Hara Colorful Floral Silk-Rayon Print Draped Swag Dress
By Dorothy O
Hara
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 1940's colorful floral-print cocktail dress by the famous "Dorothy O'Hara" label. The
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Chantilly-Lace
Silk Sheer-Illusion Peplum Hourglass Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's cocktail dress! The silhouette is classic pin-up "femme
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Don Loper Navy-Blue Silk Tailored Hourglass Noir Pencil-Skirt Suit
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Don Loper, famously based in Hollywood, created gorgeous clothing from the 1930's into the 1960's. He designed the costumes for several films such as "The Big Combo" and "Looking for...
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Seductive Pink-Satin
Black-Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Cocktail Wiggle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's cocktail dress! The silhouette is classic pin-up "femme
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Metallic Creme Wool Knit Beaded Floral-Motif Hourglass Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is an incredible late 1940's hand-knit metallic cocktail that is also covered with sparkling
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1940s American 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
1940s Black Crepe Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s black crepe cocktail dress featuring a decorative cutout neckline accented with soutache and
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1940s 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses
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1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of 1940 vintage cocktail dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of 1940 vintage cocktail dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1940 vintage cocktail dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Dorothy O'Hara, Don Loper and Peggy Hunt are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.
How Much are 1940 Vintage Cocktail Dresses?
Prices for 1940 vintage cocktail dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $150 and can go as high as $22,576, while these items, on average, fetch $665.
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