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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

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long
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1940s Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt 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 Wedding Dresses

Minimalist Ivory Lacquered Satin Ankle Length Sweetheart Wedding Gown – M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
and military shoulders to create a simple but striking gown emblematic of its time. Ivory wedding
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940's Harry Cooper of Hollywood Ivory Sequin Chiffon Halter Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal Harry Cooper designer ivory-crème gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Creme Beaded Chiffon One-Shoulder Bridal Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

1930s White Cotton Embroidered Dress with Lace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair
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1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
the 1940's and 1950's. Considered one of the most beautiful actresses of Old Hollywood, her strong
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1960s French Wedding Dresses

1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the
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1940s British Vintage Bridal Gowns

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
summer rehearsal wedding dress. Dress has side zipper and belt with buttons at the back. ( there is a
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Emma Domb Rose 1940s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in Alford, MA
Emma Domb was a California designer known for her cocktail, evening, and wedding attire created
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1940s American Evening Gowns

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

18 Karat Gold Mellerio Dits Meller 1940's Wedding Carriage Ruby Sapphire Clip
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The dress clip is signed by Mellerio dits Meller. It shows a departing carriage from behind with a
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Vintage 1940s French Retro More Jewelry

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Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mother of Pearl Bead Necklace circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
would look wonderful with a wedding dress.
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Platinum 1940s 8.00cttw Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
your day. Circa 1940's. Hand set diamonds totaling 8.00 ct. Each brooch measures: 32mm x 25mm. Each
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

1940s Face Veil, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Nikab Framed Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional antique circa 1940s Collectible women face veil from the Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
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Vintage 1940s Egyptian Folk Art More Folk Art

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Lucite, Beads, Textile

1940s Face Veil Nikab Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment Framed Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional antique circa 1940s Collectible women face veil from the Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
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Mid-20th Century Palestinian Decorative Mounted Boxes

Mother of Pearl Round Bead Necklace with a Silver Clasp circa 1940s
Located in London, GB
1940s. It would look wonderful with a wedding dress.
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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Antique Three Children Playing Statue Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Potentially a wedding scene where the children may be the ring bearers or just playing a small game within
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. Like him, Louis Majorelle dressed the elegant structure of Art Nouveau furniture with exotic wood
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Chandelier in Bronze and Metal, 50°, France Attributed Borix Lacroix
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
dresses, handbags, and costume jewellery; soon after, decorated and designed her private residence. His
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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Metal

Romain de Tirtoff, called Erte, Art Deco Gouache theatre design
By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Noce chez les nudists (A nudist wedding) Gouache on paper Signed with atelier stamp (lower middle) 5 x
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20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Gouache

Sculpture, 1920, Art Deco, Sign: Akl. Ges.H.Gladenbeck & Sohn
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
young ladies holding hands in a circle "whose dresses cling to their wet bodies as if they were
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Wood and chrome Year: 1940 Country: Germany If you are looking for a desk chair to match
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair Wood and chrome Year: 1940 Country: Germany We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Bauhaus Stool, Material, Chrome and Leather, Country German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
construction” and Haus, “house”, ironically, although it´s name and the fact that his founder was an architect
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Stools

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Chrome

Sterling Silver Vintage Earrings Paste Fancy Cut Stones 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
finishing touch with your denim or a wedding dress. Delightful! Should you choose to buy from us, we commit
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20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
wedding in Paris and happened to sit next to her at the uproarious banquet that followed. There had been
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
wedding in Paris and happened to sit next to her at the uproarious banquet that followed. There had been
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
wedding in Paris and happened to sit next to her at the uproarious banquet that followed. There had been
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Pumpkin and Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
wedding in Paris and happened to sit next to her at the uproarious banquet that followed. There had been
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Matisse and Amélie should ever have met. But in October 1897 Matisse went to a wedding in Paris and
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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Matisse (After) - Lithograph - Woman with Flowers in Her Hair
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Matisse and Amélie should ever have met. But in October 1897 Matisse went to a wedding in Paris and
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1940s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
wedding in Paris and happened to sit next to her at the uproarious banquet that followed. There had been
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Linocut

Guillaume Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
wedding in Paris and happened to sit next to her at the uproarious banquet that followed. There had been
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
wedding in Paris and happened to sit next to her at the uproarious banquet that followed. There had been
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Linocut

Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
wedding in Paris and happened to sit next to her at the uproarious banquet that followed. There had been
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Linocut

Creole Dancer
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Matisse and Amélie should ever have met. But in October 1897 Matisse went to a wedding in Paris and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Creole Dancer
Creole Dancer
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this exquisitely designed, 1940's vintage, white charmeuse wedding gown with
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1940s Unknown Wedding Dresses

Rare 1960s Norman Hartnell Gold Lame and Mink Dress and Coat
By Norman Hartnell
Located in Houston, TX
the wedding dresses of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, the amazing coronation gown for
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1960s British Evening Dresses

Jeanne Lanvin haute couture silver gown, Spring/Summer 1948
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in London, GB
formal event or a wedding dress, the gown is constructed in pure silk with an abstract floral motif and
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1940s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Manuel Pertegaz Numbered 1960's Straw Hat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fashion house in the early 1940's. His designs (along with those of Jeanne Lanvin and Cristóbal
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20th Century Spanish Hats

Miriam Haskell 1970s Faux Coral Vintage Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wigan, GB
a beach wedding dress. It could then be enjoyed for holidays to come worn with a bright white kaftan
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Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

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

1940's White Sequin Embellished Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our 1940's white with sequin embellishment dress is a timeless piece with a classic style. It
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1940s Wedding Dresses

1950s Cahill of Beverly Hills Taffeta and Lace Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
This is an extraordinary vintage wedding dress from the late 1950s to early 1960s, from one of the
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1950s American Wedding 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

1940's Metallic-Gold & Ivory Silk One-Shoulder Grecian Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1940's metallic-gold & ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1940s Wedding Dresses

1940's Cranberry-Red Strapless Crepe Pleated-Back Evening Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
seamed and on the level of modern day couture. Here is a dress with attitude and elegant. Measurements
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1940s Wedding Dresses

1940's Gothe Mint-Green Beaded Metallic Taffeta Trained Tea-Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous 1940's "Gothe" New-York designer gown, the detailed construction and meticulous
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1940s Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940s 40s Heavy Satin Custom Strapless Gown/ Dress with Cord Detailing
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning heavy satin 1940s gown with hand stitched cord detailing at the bodice and an extra full
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940's Silver Silk Satin Shawl-Collar Low Backside Sculpted Formal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Enchanting ballgowns from the late 1940's era are perennial favorites and this silver showstopper
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1940s Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940's Irene Lentz Couture Cream Silk Sculpted Asymmetric Bustier Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
back to the late 1940's. Irene Lentz stunned the world in the 1930's, 40's and 50's with her
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1950's Harvey Berin Embroidered Floral Ivory Silk Strapless Bridal Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Harvey Berin designer silk-satin formal dress dating back to the early 1950's. Harvey
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1950s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1950's Harvey Berin Ivory Beaded Lace Appliqué Silk Strapless Full Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, and by the 1940's he was an important name in women’s high fashion. His designer, Karen Stark, adapted
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1950s American Wedding Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Ivory Floral Rayon Satin Bias Cut Gown With Lace Trim & Tra
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
bridal dress this large. It was originally from the 1940s and is a white on white floral printed satin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Dresses

Early Hand Crochet Floral Gown with Train
Located in New York, NY
. 57" long in front. 36"-34"-40" when stretched out, Sleeve 18" length. Excellent condition. 1940's
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1950's Kiviette Couture Ice Blue Tulle Metallic Gold Lace Strapless Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1910's until the late 1940's who created the costumes for at least 45 productions (including more than
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1950s American Wedding Dresses

1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
various occasions and settings. The 1940s Floral Motif Beaded Sheer Gown is more than just a dress; it's a
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960s Helen Rose silk organza floral gown
By Helen Rose
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
center front and back inverted pleats...The dress has an ivory silk crepe lining, the bodice top in nude
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1960s American Evening Dresses

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1940s Wedding Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1940s wedding dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning gray, beige, brown and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 1940s wedding 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. An accessory like this designed by Albert Nipon, Emma Domb and Saks Fifth Avenue — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a 1940s Wedding Dress?

The price for a 1940s wedding dress starts at $195 and tops out at $23,750, and on average, selling for $1,629.
Questions About 1940s Wedding Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An organza wedding dress is a wedding dress made of organza fabric. Organza is a lightweight, woven sheer material but is very strong. Give your dream dress a beautiful and sophisticated look — shop vintage and designer organza wedding dresses from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because lace wedding dresses are elegant and a classic bridal look, lace wedding dresses are seen as a bridal fabric that will never go out of style. If you are seeking a more trendy design, there are different styles of lace dresses so that the gown is better suited toward your taste and needs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, you can generally wear a wrap dress to a wedding. In fact, wrap dresses can be flattering picks for special occasions due to the way they visually contour the body with their crisscrossing lines. Just be sure to choose a dress that matches the level of formality for the wedding and to avoid wearing white to keep attention focused on the bride. Shop an assortment of wrap dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 29, 2024
    The best way to get a Dior wedding dress is by shopping vintage. While the celebrated French luxury house makes custom gowns for VIP clients, and Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri has designed handbags and jewelry that are part of a “bridal selection” offered on the brand’s official website, you cannot purchase Dior wedding dresses or gowns at the site nor can official Dior wedding dresses be found in the company’s boutiques.

    Vintage Dior dresses, including silk formal gowns designed by John Galliano, are among fashion’s most coveted garments. Tenacious collectors of vintage fashion should work with trusted resellers or visit e-commerce platforms such as 1stDibs to find Dior wedding dresses or Dior dresses that can be worn as bridal outfits.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Satin wedding dresses photograph well because of their high sheen, which tends to look great in any lighting.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Narciso Rodriguez designed Carolyn Bessette's wedding dress. When he created the dress in 1995, the American designer was working for Cerutti. Bessette commissioned him to create her wedding gown because the two of them were friends. In 1997, Rodriguez launched his own eponymous fashion label. Explore a collection of Narciso Rodriguez apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The color of Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress was white. Norman Hartnell designed the dress worn by then-Princess Elizabeth when she married Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark in 1947. The dress was made of satin, tulle and chiffon and featured a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In 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.