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1940
s Ivory Crepe Day Dress with Pearl, Bead and Sequin Detailing
Located in London, GB
What makes this 40s dress special is the wide scoop neck which is adorned with a couching stitch
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
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 Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940
s Tangerine-Orange Rhinestone Cotton Strapless Bustier Dress Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Words can not describe how beautiful this 1950's "Lucinda California" designer summer ensemble is
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
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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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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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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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 Amazing Blue Floral Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
dress is just wonderful. It appears to have been stored properly for all these years as the color is as
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940
s Tropical Hawaiian Novelty Print Silk-Rayon Halter Sarong Dress
Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1940's Hale Hawaii silk sarong ensemble fashioned in a gorgeous and vivid multi
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940s Howard Greer "Tape Measure" Silk Dress
By Howard Greer
Located in Dallas, TX
Such a fantastic novelty print dress from the early 1940s. The dress is navy silk with a pink tape
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940
s Nina Ricci Haute-Couture Black
White Embroidered Silk Tie-Neck Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
live mannequin, pinning and snipping with a couturier's care. This breathtaking early 1940's black silk
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1940s French Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940s Spectacular Beaded Silk Crepe Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
What a glorious 1940s swing dress! These are getting harder and harder to find and to find a jewel
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940S
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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1940
s Hawaiian Novelty Crane-Bird Tropical Print Silk Rayon Pake Muu Gown Dress
By Lauhala
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1940's Pake Muu from the famous "Lauhala" designer label. The traditional Hawaiian
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1940
s Novelty Victorian Dolls Print Navy Rayon Cut-Out Bows Belted Peplum Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
designer navy-blue rayon dress has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for. The short sleeve
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
Rare 1940s Studded Hip Flare Black Crepe Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
These studded dresses from the 1940s are almost impossible to find and often examples have just a
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1940s Vintage Dresses 1940S
Vintage 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 Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940s Black
White Graphic Print Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
This wonderful little dress is so light and easy to wear. It just slips over the head, falls into
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1940s Inset Scenes Eisenberg
Sons Originals Button Swing Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Eisenberg dresses from the 1940s are almost impossible to find anymore as the company only made
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Cute As A Button 1940s Black Embellished Tea Dress
Located in New York, NY
Davis in this very dress. Mother of pearl buttons dot the dress and comprise the two heart patterns over
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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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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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1940
s Fuchsia Floral Print Metallic Indian-Silk Halter Full-Skirt Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This "Merwin Fawkes" designer creation is one of the most alluring and flattering 1940's party
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940s Mar Tee Original Cadet Blue Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic look and fit 1940's Mar Tee Original cadet blue dress. Cadet blue among other patriotic
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1940s/1950s Lawn Party White Pique Dress
Located in New York, NY
SALE! Originally $295
This lovely white lace trimmed dress evokes a past era of elegany garden
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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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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 Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940s Early Adele Simpson Vintage Rayon Crepe Dress With Unique Details
By Adele Simpson
Located in Portland, OR
This very early vintage Adele Simpson dress has some of the most incredible details. The dress is
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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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1940
s Crepe Gown with Beaded Bodice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black crepe gown dates to the 1940's and has fabulous floral ornamentation on bust and
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940
s Ceil Chapman Embroidered Beaded Deco Silk-Chiffon Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alluring early labeled 1940's Ceil Chapman evening dress in the most stunning black and coral
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Rare 1940s Vintage Claire McCardell Dress Clothes by Townley Stripes
By Claire McCardell
Located in Portland, OR
This Claire McCardell vintage dress is from the 1940s and came from one of the finest estates of
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1940
s Black Crepe Gown with Metallic Embroidery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage gown dates to the 1940's and is made of black crepe with a sheer net insert at the bodice
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Rare 1940s Claire McCardell Black Cotton Dotted Dress with Metal Closures
By Claire McCardell
Located in Houston, TX
Claire McCardell black cotton dotted fabric dress. The fabric is a heavy woven fabric. The bodice
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1940s US Nurses Outfit
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s US Nurses Outfit.
This stunningly chic US nurses outfit is beautifully preserved with
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940
s Cranberry-Red Beaded Applique Chenille Knit Wool Belted Sweater Skirt Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An alluring Koldin Originals cranberry-red chenille knit wool ensemble from the "Old Hollywood" era of glamour. The sweater has beautiful pearlized buttons, novelty leaf sa...
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1940s Vintage Copper Peach Sequin Illusion Bodice Evening Dress
Shawl Wrap
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very pretty vintage 1940's evening dress with a sweetheart neckline and full, flowing
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
Peggy Hunt Vintage Dress Black Crepe Lace Evening Gown Illusion Bodice 1940s
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Portland, OR
This sensational 1940's Peggy Hunt vintage black rayon crepe dress has a pretty organza illusion
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1940
s Jean Carol Black Rayon-Crepe Plunge Hourglass Tiered-Fringe Evening Gown
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazingly rare and highly stylized early 1940's evening gown by the famous American designer
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1940
s Ceil Chapman Floral Garden Silk-Chiffon Hourglass Bias-Cut Gown
Bolero
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alluring early labeled 1940's Ceil Chapman silk-chiffon gown in the most stunning colorful floral
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940
s Don Loper Silk-Satin
Sequin Chantilly-Lace Strapless Trained Gown
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 Vintage Dresses 1940S
Numbered 1940s John Lewis Vintage Dress Long Black Velvet Evening Gown Fur Trim
Located in Portland, OR
This is a 1943 vintage black velvet dress that was purchased at John Lewis
Co on Oxford
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1940s English Vintage Dresses 1940S
Vintage 1940
s Ivory Embroidered Rhinestone Beadwork Satin Strapless Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous late 1940's ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention
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1940
s Purple Butterfly Novelty Beaded Black Rayon Peplum Full-Length Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning 1940's "Princess Royal" designer beaded butterfly novelty gown from the Old Hollywood
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Vintage 1940
s Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Black Lace Strapless Asymmetric Gown
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Jeanne Lanvin haute couture black Chantilly-lace dress dating back to the mid 1940's
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1940s French Vintage Dresses 1940S
Vintage 1940
s Sophie Gimbel Yellow-Roses Floral Silk Cap-Sleeve Full Skirt Gown
By Sophie Gimbel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1940's yellow-roses print garden gown by the highly adored "Sophie Originals" label
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
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
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
Vintage McMullen 1950s Dress Worn By Jessica Chastain In The Tree of Life
By McMullen
Located in Portland, OR
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This dress came from an outstanding estate that had the finest collection from the 1940's through the
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1950s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940s Black Taffeta Fishtail Evening Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 1940s custom made black taffeta evening gown with a fitted, ruched, and tied bust. The boat
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1940s Black Crepe Evening Gown with Gathered Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s black crepe evening gown with asymmetrical ruching across the left shoulder and on top of the
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Deluxe Blue Velvet Vintage 1940s Blazer Skirt Suit Rhinestones Peplum Jacket 10
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exquisite 2 piece vintage 1940’s suit with a straight skirt and a fabulous peplum jacket
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
1980s Albert Nipon Black Satin Dress w/ Rhinestone Buttons
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fun 1980s Albert Nipon black dress with a 1940s flair. It has a matte finish with satin
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1980s Asian Vintage Dresses 1940S
Peggy Hunt 1950s Vintage Dress Blue Lace Cream Silk Full Skirt 8
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Portland, OR
Peggy Hunt designed some of the prettiest dresses in the 1940's and 1950's! I love this one and
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1950s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
1940
s Fashion Illustration, Chanel Styled Woman in Chic Black Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Dresses 1940S
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1940s Hand Smocked Sheer Rayon Slip Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and unusual lingerie dress that dates to the late 1930s or early 1940s
Semi sheer rayon silk
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses 1940S
Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Dress Model Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elgin yellow gold-filled dress model wristwatch, circa 1940s. 21 x 35mm rectangular case with
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
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Gilt Metal
1940s Diamond Gold Beehive HoneyComb Pattern 3 Dimensional Dress Clips
Located in New York, NY
vertical Or Diagonally. Made In America In The 1940's.
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1940s American Vintage Dresses 1940S
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Vintage Dresses 1940S For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage dresses 1940s. For vintage dresses 1940s, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Brown and more in stock now. 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 dresses 1940s 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 Dresses 1940S?
Prices for vintage dresses 1940s can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $95 and can go as high as $225,050, while these items, on average, fetch $710.
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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.
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Questions About Vintage Dresses 1940S
- 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many different styles of dress were popular in the 1990s, including the slip dress which became very common by the middle of the decade. Tastes and styles varied between regions and among people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage 1990s dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 1920s, the flapper dress became a fresh new look for both day and evening wear. This shift dress hung from shoulder to just below the knee with a significant drop waistline. The evening versions of these dresses often featured lace, fringe, beadwork and luxe fabrics like chiffon, velvet and taffeta. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage flapper dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1990s, people dressed in different ways. Styles included grunge, modern preppy, hip-hop and goth. Some trends of the decade were slip dresses, plaid flannel shirts, long plaid skirts, overalls, combat boots and loose-fitting rolled jeans. Neon colors were popular for a time, as were fabric headbands and fabric-covered ponytail holders. Shop a selection of 90s vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 20211950s-style dresses are often called poodle skirt dresses. The dress is generally a fit-and-flare shape with a wide swing skirt. Another popular type of dress is the form-fitting sheath, also known as a pencil dress.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
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