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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 Day 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 Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Kamehameha Hawaiian Red
White Floral Rayon Halter Dress Set
By Kamehameha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Kamehameha designer dress set is in excellent condition with no rips, holes or fade. Perfectly working side
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1940s American Aesthetic Day 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 Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Gay Gibson Colorful Plaid Linen Cotton Sun Dress
Winged Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for. The tri-strap bodice with side buttons is very
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
1940
s Marion McCoy Under-The Sea Novelty Embroidered Linen Full Skirt Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional and breathtaking 1940's novelty under-the-sea sundress by the talented designer
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Mary Muffet Red
White Striped Cotton Off-Shoulder Ruffle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous and ultra flattering early 1940's full length sundress by the famous Mary Muffet label
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Black Chantilly Lace Illusion Bodice Dress
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1930's dress
* black Chantilly lace
* silk lining
* lining is weighted throughout
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1930s Cocktail Dresses
1940s Fringed Evening Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Fringed Evening Dress
A completely wearable size, this dress boasts very long layered silk
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940
s Rainbow Plaid Print Cotton Button-Down Belted Swing Dress w/ Tags
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
casual elegance the 1940's were known for. The short, ruffle-trimmed, sleeve belted bodice is very
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
1940
s Emerald Green
Toffee Deco Motif Wool-Knit Pleated Skirt Sweater Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
early 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. The beautiful sweater blouse has slightly padded shoulders
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
1940
s Don Loper Black White Abstract Checkered Silk Shelf-Bust Dress
Bolero
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
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1940s American 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 Cocktail 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 Day Dresses
Floral Print Silk Dress circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a watercolor style floral print dress c. 1940s. The exact maker is unknown, but the only
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1940s Informal 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 Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Hawaiian Green Leaf Print Ivory Crepe Maxi Belted Wrap Dress Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the mid 1940's. The large-scale green leaf motif used on this garment has this Old Hollywood vibe that
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1940s American Aesthetic Day 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 Day Dresses
Retro Platinum Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in Lake Forest, IL
was created by an unknown designer in the 1940's.
Dress clips today can be worn in a variety of
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
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Diamond, Platinum
1940
s Chantilly-Lace Illusion One Shoulder Cocktail Wiggle Dress
By Beaumelle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite late 1940's bombshell cocktail dress by the famous "Beaumelle" label. The bodice is an
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1940s American Cocktail 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 Day Dresses
CHRISTIAN AUJARD 1970s does 1940s Black and Lace Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This lovely Christian Aujard 1970s dress has a gorgeous 1940s line. It's in a black rayon fabric
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1970s French Day Dresses
1940s Bergdorf Goodman Evening Dress
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Bergdorf Goodman Evening Dress
A rare early Bergdorf Goodman evening dress with
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940
s Ruby-Red Beaded Crepe Belted Peplum Hourglass Evening Dress Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and on the level of modern day couture. Here is a dress with attitude and elegant.
Measurements
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1940s American Evening Gowns
Black Pink and Cream Show Girl Novelty Print Dress, 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Black, Pink, and Cream Show Girl Novelty Print Dress. Black printed dress featuring show
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1940s Day Dresses
1940
s Rayon Crepe Floral Panel Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely 1940's gown is made from rayon crepe printed with alternating bands of floral bouquets and
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1940s Casual 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 Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Don Loper Beaded Lace Illusion Shelf-Bust Black Silk Cocktail Dress
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
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1940s American Evening Dresses
1940s Silk
Sequin Flower Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
What a glorious 1940s swing dress! Made out of a black silk crepe that drapes wonderfully when on
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940
s Austrian Metallic-Gold Threaded Brown Wool-Knit Swing Dress Ensemble
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's Austrian hand-knit stretch garments are in a class of their own. They are always fit to
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1940s Austrian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940s Silk Draped Femme Fatale Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is an absolutely stunning example of the 1940s film noir, femme fatale dress. It is a
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940
s Rhinestone Studded Chiffon Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning late 1930's/ early 1940's sheer black chiffon gown is entirely studded with a scatter of
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1940s American Evening Gowns
1940s Petal Pink Black Lace Peplum Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Petal Pink Black Lace Peplum Dress. Full-length 1940's evening dress with embroidered lace
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940s Fringed Silk Crepe Wiggle Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Amazing and unusual black silk wool crepe dress that is cut on the bias and fits fantastically when
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940
s Fully Sequined Evening Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown by Marguerite Dettweiller dates to the 1940's and is made of black netting that is
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1940s American Evening Dresses
1940s Tiered Silky Rayon Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
The fabric of this dress only just manages to take center stage over its superb lines! It is that
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940s Silk Tassle
Cord Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Amazing, labeled black dress made from a light weight silk that is heavier then a scarf but not
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940s Lace Illusion Peplum Crepe Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This dress has an unexpected sexy side to it. The front is amazingly pretty - the entire top of the
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
2000
s Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace Old Hollywood 1940s Style Pin-Up Gown Dress
By Versace, Donatella Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Versace
Please contact for more information and/or photos.
CONDITION: Good
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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress
1940
s Peggy Hunt Black Ivory Floral Applique Sheer Illusion Belted Swing Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's silk rayon swing dress by the famous American designer Peggy
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940
s Lilli Diamond Chartreuse Yellow Silk Sequin Star Cut-Out Cocktail Dress
By Lilli Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's. The silhouette is classic pin-up "femme fatale"; the skirt is deliciously lean! The bodice is
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940
s Lace Brocade Drop Waisted Ballgown
Located in Toronto, ON
Early 1940's China Blue Gold Accented Lace Brocade Tulle Ballgown with fine tulle overlay on a
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns
Rare 1940s Edith Small Silk
Lace Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Very early and rare Edith Small dress that I would guess is from some of her very early years
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940s Amazing Full Sequin Pin Up Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Absolutely exquisite early bombshell pin up dress that just had to be owned by the most fabulous of
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Rare 1940s Net and Felt Applique Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
The exterior of the dress is fashioned out of black silk netting that has a slightly raised
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940
s New York Creation Taupe Block-Color Crepe Belted Maxi Dress Gown
By New York Creation
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning "New York Creation" pinky-taupe rayon crepe gown from the early 1940's Old Hollywood era
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long
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1940s Wedding Dresses
Vintage 1940s Green Gold Satin Dress Jacket
Hat
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s 3 pc. dress set
* green/gold satin
* matching jacket/hat
* single hook jacket
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Late 1940s Sequin
Floral Print Cotton Voile Tiered Skirt Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This stunning dress that dates to the late forties, early 1950s combines a beautiful print and
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1940s Maxi Dresses
1940
s Metallic-Gold
Ivory Silk One-Shoulder Grecian Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1940's metallic-gold & ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1940s Wedding Dresses
1940
s Cranberry-Red Strapless Crepe Pleated-Back Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seamed and on the level of modern day couture. Here is a dress with attitude and elegant.
Measurements
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1940s Wedding Dresses
1940s Swing Sequined R&K Dress - Amazing Pockets!
Located in Rockwood, ON
I love love love this dress! Seriously one of the absolute best swing dresses I have ever had. Its
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
1940
s Novelty Victorian Dancers Rayon Print Wide-Leg Lounge Jumpsuit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This early 1940's chery-red and white novelty print rayon rayon jumpsuit is in very good condition with
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
1940
s Gothe Mint-Green Beaded Metallic Taffeta Trained Tea-Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1940's "Gothe" New-York designer gown, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1940s Wedding Dresses
1940s Hot Pink Dress with Flounces and Draped Panels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Hot Pink Dress with Flounces and Draped Panels on the hip. Also has sleeve slits, folded
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect 1940s dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Juel Park, Morphew and Don Loper each produced a popular version that is 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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On average, a 1940s dress on 1stDibs sells for $684, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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- 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 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.
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