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18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Retro Dress Ring, 1940s
Located in Zurich, CH
Ravishing 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond Retro dress ring from the 1940s.
Eye-catching
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1940s Unknown Retro Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Square Dress Watch – Manual Wind
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
An elegant 1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece showcasing the refined geometry of early mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Materials
18k Gold
Birks Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond and Sapphire Dress Watch from 1940s
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Platinum Diamond and Sapphire
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 32 Length X 15 Width
MOVEMENT
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch with Original Dial, 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Length X Width 18mm Width
MOVEMENT
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940S Red Rayon
Silk Burnout Velvet Chinese Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Chinese Slip Dress
MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not
, Girl in a Gingham Dress, 1940
s, Folk Art
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
a floral-striped, jade green gingham dress.
Signed lower right, 'Martha Tracy Frey' (American
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1940s Realist Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
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Oil, Board
Signed Coro Art Deco Silver and Marcasite Duette Brooch and Dress Clip, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
dress clips.
Art Deco brooch featuring a radiating ovoid starburst decorated with minuscule marcasite
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Materials
Marcasite, Base Metal, Silver
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
"Young Woman in Blue Dress", Stunning 1940s Portrait of Blonde Female
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fresh and vibrant portrait of a young woman with glowing blond hair and a blue 1940s frock is
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
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Paint
1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire
Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
weight of 9.6 grams. France, circa 1940's. French hallmark. UK finger size 'N1/2'.
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1940s French Retro Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940S Mint Rayon Satin
Lace Trim Bias Cut Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Mint Rayon Satin & Lace Trim Bias Cut Slip Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Kamehameha Graphic Figural Print Rayon Dress in Polynesian Style
By Kamehameha
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous and rare 1940s Kamehameha Polynesian styled mid-century graphic figural print rayon
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Moroccan Antique Caftan Gold Damask Embroidered Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Amazing antique Moroccan Caftan, gold silk damask with a gold threads trim, Circa 1940's
The gold
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20th Century Moroccan Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Sterling Silver Retro Ribbon Form Dress Clip in Rose Gold Wash
Located in Milford, DE
This dynamic 1940s dress clip is a beautiful example of Retro-era jewelry design, crafted in
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hamilton Platinum Ladies Art Deco Styled Diamond Dress Watch, circa 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Platinum
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Materials
Platinum
Vintage 9k ROLEX Watch. Rolex 9k YG 12324 Dress Watch 1940s
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch
9k Yellow Gold Case
ref.12324
Windup Movement. Runs well.
Circa 1946
Beautiful Watch.
New Genuine Gucci Leather band.
30mm round Case
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1940s Modern Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist Ties
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
A Stylish Vintage 1940s Fashion Study, Design for a Women
s Dress, Lucien Lelong
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring an elegant design for a woman's jacket dress
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1940s American Modern Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil
Girl with Bow Dress with Flower in Her Hair from Wallendorf, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic sculpture of a girl with a bow dress with flower in her hair of Wallendorf.
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Materials
Porcelain
1940S Peach Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Dress With Hand Smocked Detailing
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Dress With Hand Smocked Detailing XL
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940S Floral Bias Cut Rayon Negligee With Lace Neck Line Slip Dress XL
Located in New York, NY
1940S Floral Bias Cut Rayon Negligee With Lace Neck Line Slip Dress XL
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Green Polka-Dot Silk Satin Dress, Green Wool Bolero and Hat Ensemble
Located in Gresham, OR
A charming 1940s coordinating ensemble--sold together: A green and cream polka-dot silk satin
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s Black Crepe Dress
Located in New York, NY
Flawless 1940s Crepe Peplum Dress. Has gorgeous floral sequins and gold thread details throughout
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s Black Feather Print Dress
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Get an instant vintage update with this 1940's black feather print dress. This feather print dress
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s "Garden of Eden" Novelty Printed Shirt Dress
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
an apple tree. Classic shirt dress construction with 3/4 sleeves, button front, tab collar, nipped
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Late 1940s Red Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
Vintage late 40s early 50s French red print dress. Decorative silver buttons, adorable print
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Cream Lace Cotton Day Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This lovely 1940s day dress is in cream cotton fabric with lace details in cream color. It has side
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s Rayon Coco Blue Tailored Shirt Waisted Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
Coco Robin's Egg Blue 1940's Rayon Shirt Waisted Dress. Unique floral geometric pattern. Shawl
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Mary Black of London Red Paisley Dress with Bustle
Located in Houston, TX
ABSOLUTELY Gorgeous 1940s dress in a lush red and gold paisley floral print! This maxi evening
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Moschino Dusty Pink Crepe 1940s Style Dress
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino dusty pink crepe 1940s style dress
Be retro glam wearing this vintage dress by Moschino
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1990s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s style Hawaiian mini dress 40 bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 70's does 40's mini dress. Hawaiian style tropical print. Center back zipper. Ties in back
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1970s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s CLAIRE McCARDELL Silk cocktail dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, late 1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL, silk, fruits & flowers cocktail dress.
This
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Navy Blue Silk Ribbon Knit Knee Length Dress and Belt, 1940s
Located in Houston, TX
Unbelievable handwork -- 1940s navy blue silk ribbon knit unlined knee length dress with short
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Dress Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel feminine in this
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Adrian Black Linen Cocktail Party Dress
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s gorgeous, lightweight linen party dress from famed American costume designer Adrian features
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s Brown Crepe Sequined Dress with Hood
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a charming and delightful 1940's vintage, brown crepe sequined dress with short sleeves, a
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Vintage Dress in Navy Blue Pink
Yellow Rosebud floral Rayon Print
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great 1940;s vintage navy midi dress with a colorful rosebud print. The pretty roses are
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
A perfect blush, this 40s dress is the epitome of sophistication. Fitted throughout the chest and
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Tina Leser Cotton Madras Dress With Sash
By Tina Leser
Located in Houston, TX
Inspired by her travel to India, Tina Leser brought Americans this fantastic wrap dress in the late
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Valentino 1940’s Inspired Sapphire Blue Beaded Jersey Dress
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely 1940’s inspired Valentino cocktail dress is made from a vibrant sapphire blue silk jersey
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1980s Italian Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s black Chantilly lace evening dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1940s black Chantilly lace long evening gown. Petticoat is not included. Black silk taffeta
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Exquisite 1940s Sequined Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
style is pure 1940's glamour. The sleeves, sweetheart neckline, and front are all sequined ending in a
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Fred Perlberg Dress
By Fred Perlberg
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* black, red, pink taffeta
* acetate lining
* layered bodice
* bodice
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Adrian 1940s Putty Pink Dress
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Putty pink crepe dress. Gold leather with beading metallic thread appliquéd around front bodice
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Anita Modes Black Dress with Green Beaded and Appliquéd Purse
By ANITA MODES
Located in Houston, TX
Long black dress with trompe l'oeil beading appears as a purse lying across this gorgeous bodice
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: 1940s Vintage evening black dress
Located in Milano, IT
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICE: Vintage matelasse silk dress, with straps, draped on the back skirt.
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay
Located in Houston, TX
Condition for a 1940s Dress and Extremely Wearable!
Modern US Size 2-4
The bodice seam allowance can
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Dorothy O
Hara Dress
By Dorothy O
Hara
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* black & gold striped taffeta
* bodice stays
* back tails
* metal back
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage early 1940s black velvet gown by Kamore was originally designed to be a hostess gown
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Peggy Hunt Illusion Cocktail Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1940s dress
* black rayon crepe
* nude acetate lining
* black floral lace bodice
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Peggy Hunt Black Illusion Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress
* black rayon crepe
* nude nylon lining
* black floral lace accents
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Emma Domb Red Chiffon Party Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress
* red chiffon
* acetate lining
* gathered bodice
* side zipper
* by
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1940s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
VINTAGE 1940s Style BLACK RUCHED COCKTAIL DRESS w SEQUINS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a slinky black vintage party dress from the 1980s. The front bodice is lace and
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1980s Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s Pink Lace Peignoir with Pale Blue Accents
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a lovely, 1940's vintage, pink lace peignoir with five pale blue pearlized buttons for
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940s Adrian Black Rayon Crepe Dress with Pleated Statement Sleeves
By Adrian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous cocktail dress from iconic Hollywood designer Adrian is done in black crepe and
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
1940
s Floral Printed Chiffon Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a lovely 1940's, short sleeved evening gown with a scooped neckline, side zipper for
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses
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Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of vintage 1940s dress dresses for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage 1940s dress dresses includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Brown and more. 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. Vintage 1940s dress dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Adrian, Gilbert Adrian and Claire McCardell are consistently popular. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.
How Much are Vintage 1940s Dress Dresses?
On average, vintage 1940s dress dresses on 1stDibs sell for $695, while they’re typically $64 on the low end and $225,050 for the highest priced versions of these items.
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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.
From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement.
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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond.
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.
Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods.
The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.
Questions About Vintage 1940s 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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