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1940S Blush Pink Rayon Satin Lace Trimmed Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blush Pink Rayon Satin Lace Trimmed Robe
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1940s Casual Dresses
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 Evening Gowns
1940S Purple Embroidered Antique Lace Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple Embroidered Antique Lace Gown
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1940s Formal Gowns
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 Evening Dresses
1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille
Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1940s Plus Size 20 / 22 Black and White Crepe Rhinestone 40s Dress and Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hard to find plus size 1940s black and white / ivory striped crepe silk dress and jacket
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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles
1980S JONATHAN HITCHCOCK Black Beaded Rayon Blend Jersey 1940S Style Sexy Drape
Located in New York, NY
1980S JONATHAN HITCHCOCK Black Beaded Rayon Blend Jersey 1940S Style Sexy Draped Cocktail Dress
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1980s Cocktail Dresses
1940S White
Red Cotton Seersucker Bohemian Russian Style Floral Rose Print Sh
Located in New York, NY
1940S White & Red Cotton Seersucker Bohemian Russian Style Floral Rose Print Short Sleeve House
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1940s Casual Dresses
1970s CHLOE Abstract Print Multi Color Print Silk Dress
By Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Day Dress. Vibrant abstract print color in lavender, yellow, green, red, and white. Dress has off
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1970s French Casual Dresses
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
1940S Black
Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Black
Rusty Orange Printed Cotton Summer Gown With Great Fullness Towar
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Rusty Orange Printed Cotton Summer Gown With Great Fullness Towards The Back
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1940s Casual Dresses
Chanel Haute Couture Lace Gown 1940s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare vintage 1940s Chanel couture gown.
Straight silhouette gown comprising a skirt
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1640s European Aesthetic Evening 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 Evening 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 Formal Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
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 Formal Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Formal Gowns
Vintage Peter Robinson Sky Blue Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage velvet dress by Peter Robinson. The dress is 1940s style. with short sleaves and a
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
1950s Victor Josselyn Silk Floral Rose Spray Print Dress
Located in London, GB
values to produce fashionable clothing for high end department stores in Great Britain during the 1940s
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1950s British Formal Wear
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 Day 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 Formal Gowns
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 Evening Dresses
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
1949 S/S JACQUES FATH Black
White Gingham Fan Back Peplum Afternoon Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Thiensville, WI
Halpert
Designer: Jacques Fath
Collection: c.1940's
Style: Back bustle day dress
Color(s): Black/white
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1940s Informal 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 Formal Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
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 Formal Gowns
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 Formal Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
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 Formal Gowns
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 Formal Gowns
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 Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering
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1940s American Cocktail 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 Ball Gowns
A Couture Evening dress by Maison Paquin/Antonio Del Castillo - France C. 1949
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in Toulon, FR
the late 1940s. A long dress with the neo-classical drape typical of this period, as Madame Grès used
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1940s French Evening Dresses
Dorthy O
Hara Vintage Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
An Emerald green crepe and lace evening dress- France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945
France
Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1950s L
Aignon Navy Cotton Short-Sleeve Dress with Pleat Detail
Located in London, GB
from the 1940s to 1960s. The dress is cut to a classic short-sleeve shirt-waister style with a nipped
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1980S Norma Kamali Rayon Crepe 40s-Inspired Black Dress w Beaded Shoulder Yoke
By Norma Kamali
Located in Gresham, OR
1980S Norma Kamali Rayon Crepe 40s-Inspired Black Dress w Beaded Shoulder Yoke: A wonderful 1940s
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1980s Italian Cocktail 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 Dress and Coat Ensembles
1980 Carolyne Roehm Black Velvet Cocktail Dress W/ Rhinestone
Sequin Stripes
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1980s Carolyne Roehm black velvet 1940s-inspired cocktail dress: Has the appearance of a suit
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses
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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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
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 Portrait Paintings
Materials
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
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 Portrait Paintings
Materials
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 Portrait Paintings
Materials
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 Portrait Paintings
Materials
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 Figurative Paintings
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gouache
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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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Platinum
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1940s Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much is a 1940s Dress?
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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Questions About 1940s Dress
- 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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