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A French Evening Dress in Fibranne Early 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1940
France
Astonishing indoor or evening coat dress in pink purple and yellow gold
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1940s French Evening Dresses
A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940-1950
Europe
Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses
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Size: Equivalent size 36 frensh
Unbleached wild silk summer dress - France Circa 1930-1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930-1940
France
Elegant summer dress in unbleached raw silk from the 1930s-1940s, inspired
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1930s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
A French Powder Pink Crepe Satin Ceremonial Dress Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940
France
A Collectible Long dress for evening or ceremony in Fibrane, a reversible matte
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1940s French Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French size 35-36.
A French Printed ChiffonSilk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950
France
Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s
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1940s French Summer Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/68
1940's Manguin Cream Dress with Pleated Skirt and Bow Detail
By Lucile Manguin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's Lucile Manguin Haute Couture silk crepe dress. Domed shoulders, fitted waist, micro pleated
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1940s French Day Dresses
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940
France
Beautiful cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 35
A French Printed Chiffon Couture Dress Circa 1930/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1940
France
An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with
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1930s French Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
A French Day Dress in Crepe Silk and Lace Circa 1935/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1940
France
Elegant day dress in wine-red or burgundy silk crepe from the late 1930s
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1930s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Champagne Embroidered Satin Wedding Dress with train - France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1938-1942
France
Wedding dress with long train in champagne-coloured Duchesse satin. Fluid
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1940s French Wedding Dresses
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Size: Equivalent size 36-38 France
French Evening Dress in Tulle net and Goffered Satin Silk Circa 1930/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1940
France
Elegant long evening dress, collector's item, in cotton tulle and gold
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1930s French Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French Size 34
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
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Size: Equivalent to size 38 in France
1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses
Grey and yellow striped wool day dress - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950
France
Beautiful day dress in grey and yellow striped woven woolen cloth dating
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1940s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French size 35-36
Little black dress with embroidered ears of wheat - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1943- 1945
France
Interesting little black dress with embroidered white ears of wheat
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1940s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French size 36-37
A Navy French Day Dress with white piping appliqué Circa 1945-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950
France
Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of
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1940s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French size 37-38
An Elizabeth Arden Gold Lamé and flowered Evening Dress, Circa 1940-1950
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1950
United States
Frock coak long dress in shaped gold-plated silk Elizabeth Arden's
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the
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1940s French Cocktail Dresses
MORPHEW COLLECTION Rayon & Silk Bias Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S Chinese Prints
MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans
Vintage 1940's French Couture Iridescent Ivory Gold Sequin Silk Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage 1940's Marcelle Dormoy French Couture Black Silk Cut-Outs Low Back Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking and incredibly rare early 1940's full-length gown by French couturier Marcelle
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress in hyponotic rayon georgette print. A simple
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1970s French Day Dresses
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on
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1940s French Evening Dresses
Printed Silk Dress Long Sleeve Patchwork Bow Designer 100% Silk
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
military clothing or french workwear from the period 1940-1970. The re-purposed pieces are embellished and
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2010s American Mini Dress
Printed Silk Dress Long Sleeve Patchwork Bow Designer 100% Silk
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
military clothing or french workwear from the period 1940-1970. The re-purposed pieces are embellished and
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2010s American Mini Dress
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII
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1940s French Formal Wear
1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
to access the back of the skirt. We don't doubt that the origin of this dress is either French or
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1940s French Evening Dresses
Deep V Printed Silk Dress Patchwork Pink Black White Light Blue 100% Silk
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are made from vintage, natural fibers, US military clothing or french workwear from the period 1940
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2010s American Mini Dress
Deep V Printed Silk Dress Patchwork Pink Black White Light Blue 100% Silk
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are made from vintage, natural fibers, US military clothing or french workwear from the period 1940
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2010s American Mini Dress
Late 1930s Early 1940s White Crepe Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made
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1930s French Wedding Dresses
Iconic silk jersey draped and pleated handmade evening dress Lanvin Paris 1944
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Iconic silk jersey draped and pleated handmade evening dress. The pleats and drapes are hand-made
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1940s French Evening Gowns
Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown
By Jacques Fath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of
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1940s Evening Gowns
Red Camouflage Dress Pink Lurex Silk Patch Work Vintage Designer
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fibers, US military clothing or french workwear from the period 1940-1970. The re-purposed pieces are
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2010s American Mini Dresses
Red Camouflage Dress Pink Lurex Silk Patch Work Vintage Designer
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fibers, US military clothing or french workwear from the period 1940-1970. The re-purposed pieces are
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2010s American Mini Dresses
A Romantic Dress in white cotton Net applied with printed Chiffon Circa 1938
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1940
France
Summer long dress, made of white cotton net tulle applied with floral
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1930s French Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent size 36-38 France
1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
Has no label but bought in Paris. Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished
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1940s Formal Gowns
A Christian Dior/Gianfranco Ferré Couture Pink Chiffon Dress Circa 1990
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1989 - 1990
France
Cocktail dress in raspberry pink silk muslin from Dior-Gianfranco Ferré
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1990s French Day Dresses
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Size: Equivalent french size 36
Boucheron Paris Diamond Solitaire Dress Ring, French, circa 1940
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
', French, circa 1940.
Please note shipping to the United States of America requires the purchaser to fill
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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Harvey Berin Pale-Pink Lace Illusion & Silk Flounce Cocktail Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Chaumet Emerald and Diamond Dress Ring, French, circa 1940
By Chaumet
Located in London, GB
PARIS', French, circa 1940. UK finger size K1/2.
Please note shipping to the United States of America
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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Evening coat by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture - Paris Winter Collection 1943
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in Toulon, FR
Jeanne Lanvin Paris Unis France Winter 1943 n°117. A few tiny spots of oxidation not very visible on the
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1940s French Peignoirs
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Size: French size equivalent 35-36
1960s Black Sheer and Sequin Gown Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
from the 1940's. Spaghetti straps with a v-neck line and a faux wrap style bodice. Small jet black
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1960s French Evening Gowns
1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
icon and owing to her tribute, she was nominated in France and Italy as one of the world's best-dressed
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1960s French Wedding Dresses
1994 Dolce & Gabbana Editorial Runway Multi-Color Patchwork Velvet Bias Cut Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection whose key element was the 1940's slip. They are not looking for a retro look; Dolce & Gabbana
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1984 Givenchy Haute Couture Documented Silk Petal Appliqué Velvet Hourglass Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
off with a perfect nod to 1940's femme fatale design. As shown, we were thrilled to find the original
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
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 Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gouache
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White 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 Paintings
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Other
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Chic Lady In Blue Detailed 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 Paintings
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Other
Two stone old mine diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
makers mark, French, circa 1940, accompanied by HRDAntwerp reports #180000167312 and #180000167314.
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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1940 Art Deco Square Dress Clips In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphire
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
York city at the Tiffany Studios during the late art deco period, circa 1940. These dress clips has
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.02 in L 1.14 in
Vintage French 2.32 Carat High Zircon and Diamond, Platinum Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
1940
Origin: France, Europe
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections
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Vintage 1940s French Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Zircon, Platinum
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Blue 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 Paintings
Materials
Other
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 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
Vintage French 2.28 Carat Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Weight
8.38 grams
Date: Circa 1940
Origin: France, Europe
Video: A video of this fine piece is
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940's Fashion Illustration - Chanel Styled Woman In Chic Black 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 Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
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, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Paintings
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Other
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- 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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