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1940S Brown
Green Dancing Ladies Novelty Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brown & Green Dancing Ladies Novelty Print Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Black Wool Vamp Style Shirred Skirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Wool Vamp Style Shirred Skirt Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940
s MORPHEW Red Pink Cotton Chenille Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1940's MORPHEW Red Pink Cotton Chenille Kaftan
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans
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 Evening Gowns
COUTURE c.1940
s Black Floral Chantilly Lace Illusion Top Cocktail Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's black floral chantilly lace illusion top cocktail dress. Black large
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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses
1940
s Maurice Rentner Larger Size Beaded and Draped Black Crepe Dress
By Maurice Rentner
Located in New Hope, PA
the pockets of this larger size black crepe dress designed by Maurice Rentner. The dress has a
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
VINTAGE c.1940’s Ivory Tan Cotton Lace Beaded Applique Vent V-Neck Midi Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
VINTAGE c.1940’s Ivory Tan Cotton Lace Beaded Applique Vent V-Neck Midi Dress
Circa: 1940’s
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1940s Tea Gowns
1940s Black crepe embroidered dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1940s Crepe dress with embroidered bodice. Dress comes with sash/belt.
Bust : 33
Waist
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
Museum Quality 1940s Jacques FATH Aubergine Wool Crepe Dress w/Fine details
By Jacques Fath Paris, Jacques Fath
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is an incredible 1940s Jacques Fath Dress (Jacques Fath passed away in 1954) in excellent
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1940s French Day Dresses
1940
s Single Shoulder Black Crepe Cocktail Dress W/Front Slit
Silver Studs
Located in Studio City, CA
1940's black single shoulder crepe cocktail dress w/front slit and silver studs across bodice and
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Gucci Crepe 1940
s Inspired Gown
Located in New York, NY
Gucci, crepe 40's inspired, v neck, gown with pin tucking detail on the shoulders, sleeves, bodice
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Black Rayon Crepe Shirt Dress with Soutache Decoration, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic 1940's soutache little black dress. Sophisticated structured silhouette achieved with the
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Mid-20th Century Casual Dresses
1940S Pink
Blue Rayon Princess Castle Fantasy Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Pink & Blue Rayon Princess Castle Fantasy Print Dress
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1940S Powdered Blue Floral Silk
Rayon Bias Cut Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Powdered Blue Floral Silk & Rayon Bias Cut Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Black Beaded Silk Faille
Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Beaded Silk Faille & Chantilly Lace Cocktail Dress
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Morphew Dress Made from Victorian
1940s Organic Cotton
Lace
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Dress Made from Victorian & 1940s Organic Cotton & Lace
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1990s Maxi Dresses
Cozy Beach Coat Made From 1940
s Cotton Chenille
Located in New York, NY
Cozy Beach Coat Made From 1940's Cotton Chenille
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1940s Casual Dresses
A vintage 1940s floral printed autumnal day dress small
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage 1940s printed autumnal dress with a pretty grape and berry print throughout, with
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1940s Unknown Casual Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Kaftan In 1940
S Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Kaftan In 1940'S Japanese Silk Kimono
MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940s 1.42 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
.
Condition
This vintage 1940s dress ring is fine quality set with very high color graded, old cut diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Black crepe dress with multi color floral sequins
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1940s crepe with multi color floral sequin ( green, pink, purple, blue, and yellow
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses
1940s Gladys williams honolulu cotton bamboo print robe dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful soft and silky cotton robe dress from Gladys Williams of Honolulu.
Bust: 34 inches
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1940s American Casual Dresses
1940S Heather Grey Wool Silver Metal Studded Mini Dress Tunic
Located in New York, NY
Reworked 1940s original. 1940S Heather Grey Wool Silver Metal Studded Mini Dress Tunic
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Blue
Red Plaid Cotton Seersucker Peter Pan Collar Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & Red Plaid Cotton Seersucker Peter Pan Collar Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Mint Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Sash Belt Peplum
Located in New York, NY
1940S Mint Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Sash Belt Peplum
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Blue
White Cold Rayon Floral Print Zip-Front Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Floral Print Zip-Front Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Light Blue
Black Cold Rayon Geometric Print Wrap Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Light Blue & Black Cold Rayon Geometric Print Wrap Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940
S Possibly Claire McCardell Cotton Shorts + Top Play-set
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Possibly Claire Mccardell Cotton Shorts + Top Playset
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
Morphew Collection Floral Vitage 1940
s Japenese Kimono Silk Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection Floral Vitage 1940's Japenese Kimono Silk Kaftan
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
1940s Rayon Crepe Dress with Gorgeous Print and Corded Trim
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s rayon crepe dress w/ gorgeous floral print and corded self-fabric ornamentation at front
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1940s American Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe Dress with White Small Polkadots
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic 1940s blue and white small polkadots crepe dress with amazing sleeve and interesting origami
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1940s American Wedding Dresses
A vintage 1940s red and black ribbon work knit dress
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1940s red with black speckle effect ribbon work dress
Measurements taken flat in inches
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1940s Unknown Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940
s Black Crepe Silk Rhinestone Bow Cocktail Dress UK 14 US 10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk
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1940s Cocktail Dresses
1940s Long Black Crepe Dress with Sequined Florals
Located in London, GB
Amazing vintage 1940s full length black crepe dress with lovely multi-coloured floral sequin design
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1940s Evening Dresses
1940s Black Crepe Vintage Dress with Floral Beading
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 1940s black crepe vintage dress with sequin and beaded black floral motifs. This is a
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns
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 Evening Gowns
1940S Black Sheer Rayon
Silk Lace Fit Flare Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Rayon & Silk Lace Fit Flare Dress With Sleeves
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Salmon Pink
Black Rayon Crepe Medieval Knights Castles Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Salmon Pink & Black Rayon Crepe Medieval Knights Castles Print Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S DOROTHY O
hara Black Silk Crepe
Taffeta Asymmetrical Draped Dress
By Dorothy O
Hara
Located in New York, NY
1940S DOROTHY O'hara Black Silk Crepe & Taffeta Asymmetrical Draped Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Teal
Black Rayon Crepe Chiffon Hand Smocked Floral Boho Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Teal & Black Rayon Crepe Chiffon Hand Smocked Floral Boho Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue
White Bias Cut 1940S 50S Floral Hanky Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Bias Cut 1940S 50S Floral Hanky Dress
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
MORPHEW ATELIER Cotton 1940S Quilt Patchwork Mini Dress With Victorian Lace
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Cotton 1940S Quilt Patchwork Mini Dress With Victorian Lace
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print
Located in NEWARK, GB
A superb, gorgeous vintage late 1940s evening dress.
It has a sumptuous black silk velvet bodice
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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses
A vintage 1940s black peplum rayon day dress with embossed detail
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1940s black peplum rayon day dress with embossed detail across the bodice with a
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940s Claire McCardell by Townley Navy Silk Dress
By Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley, Claire McCardell
Located in London, GB
A very elegant mid to late 1940s Claire McCardell circle print dress, with V shaped back and front
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1940s American Evening Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue
Pink Floral Cotton Tie Front 1940S Hanky Dress
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Pink Floral Cotton Tie Front 1940S Hanky Dress
MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown
Located in NEWARK, GB
This rare vintage 1940's evening dress is really the stuff dresses are made of!
A superbly
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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses
1940S Black Rayon Crepe Bow Neck Day Dress With Textured Weave Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon Crepe Bow Neck Day Dress With Textured Weave Pockets
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1940s Casual Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Light Blue
Pink Cotton Floral Dress Made From Vintage 1940S
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Light Blue & Pink Cotton Floral Dress Made From Vintage 1940S Handkerchiefs
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
1940S HOWARD GREER Silk Crepe Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Taffeta Bands &
By Howard Greer
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Silk Crepe Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress With Taffeta Bands & Bows
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1940s Casual Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Floral Printed Cocktail Dress Made Of 1940S Beaded Silk And
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Floral Printed Cocktail Dress Made Of 1940S Beaded Silk And 1930S Fringed Mesh
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses
Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This elegant late 1940s pure silk ivory dress is a perfect example of the refined glamour of the
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1940s French Wedding Dresses
A vintage 1930s -1940s navy blue floral sheer lace / mesh day dress.
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1930s -1940s navy floral sheer lace day dress.
unlined but goes easily over a slip
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1940s British Informal Dresses
Late 1940s Very Early Suzy Perette Labelled Novelty Leaf Print Rayon Dress
By Suzy Perette
Located in London, GB
period in the label's history, either late 1940s or 1950. Made from a light weight rayon, the dress is
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1940s American Informal Dresses
1940s French 1.66 Carat Sapphire and 1.60 Carat Diamond Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
(Socrates' head).
This impressive 1940's dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond grading report
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Vintage 1940s French Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
0.45Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow and 14k White Gold Dress Ring - Vintage Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold ring shank.
This impressive 1940's dress ring is supplied with an independent diamond
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Casual Dresses
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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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And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship.
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Questions About 1940s Dress
- 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.
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