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1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink
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1940s European Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Handmade 1940's floral Pattern Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 4 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom 1940's design is composed of a orange hue floral patterned velvet. Handmade. In
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Dietrich Style Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Dietrich Style Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of an apricot hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the
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1940s European Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
By Howard Greer
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940S Black Silk Faille Short Sleeved Midi Length Cocktail Dress With Beaded Sh
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Faille Short Sleeved Midi Length Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shooting Stars
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Black Cocktail Dress with Cap Sleaves
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with a layered skirt and cap sleaves. The dress opens with fabric
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

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 Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Manufacturer: Robbie Bee Circa: 1940s Designer: Robbie Bee Style: Cocktail Day Dress Color(s): Brown (fabric
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

A Vintage 1940s Jeanne Paquin Sequin black Cocktail Dress
By Jeanne Paquin
Located in London, GB
A chic cocktail dress by French designer Jeanne Paquin. The dress is made of a wool crepe with
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1950s French Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940’s Monica Black Dress With Cream Guipure Lace
By Monica
Located in London, GB
This beautiful vintage 1940s black organza dress features a unique guipure lace under layer in soft
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Vintage 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress with pockets from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline with decorative buttons, and
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
waist designed by the House of Worth dating to the 1940's. Best fits a US 4-6. Approximate measurements
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1940s French Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s Chartreuse & Black Crepe Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s chartreuse & black crepe dress with rhinestone bodice. The
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1970s Does 1940s Purple & Red Velvet Tie-Dye Boho Dress
Located in London, GB
pattern on the front of the bodice and around the hem. This dress has a very 1940s feel to it with a full
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1970s British Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Anonymous Black Crepe Dress with Sequin and Chiffon Neckline
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
By Irene Lentz
Located in San Fransisco, CA
to the late 1940's. Fabulous cut including a corset with peaks at sides, billowy bishop sleeves and
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Incredible 1940s Nylon Jersey Swing Dress In A Spectacular Chartreuse and Floral
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Chartreuse Rayon Crepe Print Swing Dress w/ Draped Hip & Cummerbund Waist
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1940s Marian McCoy chartreuse and cream abstract print coral/floral rayon crepe dress
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
, dimensional bead clusters and rhinestones for an anything-but-basic little black dress. Midi-length cocktail
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Adrian Magenta and Black Print Dress w Front Slit Diamond Inset and Gather
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s original Adrian design! A magenta and black "heraldry" paneled print crepe dress
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Black Crepe Dress with Multi Color Sequin Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins. Dress comes with sash/belt
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940's Black wool "trompe l'oeil" dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1940's Black wool dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies . No lining. Shoulder pads. Zip on
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1940s European Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Black Jersey and Twisted Tassel Wiggle Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1940s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1960s Givenchy Black Lace Cocktail Dress (attributed)
By Givenchy, Lord & Taylor
Located in New York, NY
What a fun yet classic vintage cocktail dress, dating to the 1960s! Though it is missing it's label
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1960s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Black Crepe Sheath Dress with Multi Color Sequins
By Eisenberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and chic 1940s Eisenberg black crepe sheath dress featuring red, green, pink and purple
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Dorthy O'Hara Vintage Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Black Crepe Long Sleeve Chic Asymmetrical Peplum Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s black crepe long sleeve vintage 40s asymmetrical peplum dress! The perfect little black
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1980S JONATHAN HITCHCOCK Black Beaded Rayon Blend Jersey 1940S Style Sexy Drape
Located in New York, NY
1980S JONATHAN HITCHCOCK Black Beaded Rayon Blend Jersey 1940S Style Sexy Draped Cocktail Dress
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1980s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Gorgeous Vintage Neiman Marcus 1940s Style Classic Black Dress w/ Rhinestones
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
The BEST little black dress...EVER!!! This vintage Neiman Marcus beauty will surely get you through
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1980s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1980 Carolyne Roehm Black Velvet Cocktail Dress W/ Rhinestone & Sequin Stripes
By Carolyne Roehm
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1980s Carolyne Roehm black velvet 1940s-inspired cocktail dress: Has the appearance of a suit
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1980s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

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 Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Dorothy O'hara Black Rayon Dress w/ Tuck Point Design, c 1940s
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely vintage black rayon crepe dress by designer Dorothy O'Hara. It is knee length
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Large Size 1940s Silver Grey and Black Silk + Velvet Flower 40s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout. Fitted
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Late 1940s Fred A. Block Black Crepe Shirtwaist Dress w Pale Blue Beaded Insets
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful late 1940s Fred A. Block Original black rayon crepe shirtwaist-style cocktail dress
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

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 Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
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Size: Equivalent size 36 frensh
1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel: 1940s inspired
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1980s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1980s Gianni Versace Yellow and Black Floral Print Silk Dress w Draped Back
By Gianni Versace
Located in Gresham, OR
A sexy 1980s Gianni Versace silk cocktail dress in a yellow and black 1940s-inspired floral print
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1980s Italian Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress
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1990s Italian Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1980s Patrick Kelly Black Mini Dress w/ Trompe L'Oeil Bolero Of Gold Buttons
By Patrick Kelly
Located in Gresham, OR
A witty and rare 1980s Patrick Kelly black wool jersey mini dress with cap sleeves and a trompe
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1980s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Late 1950s Addie Masters Silk 50s Day Dress w/ Yellow & White Polka Dots
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1950s/very early 1960s Addie Masters silk dress! Vibrant yellow color, with white
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1950s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Lace Cocktail Dress, 1940s
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in Sparks, NV
Extremely rare vintage 1940s Dorothy O'Hara cocktail dress in unworn condition with the original
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1940s American Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

1980s Donna Karan Wool Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
known for her draping and this dress is a prime example. The silhouette is a throwback to the 1940s
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1980s Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress

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Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage 1940s cocktail dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage 1940s cocktail dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Dorothy O'Hara, Don Loper and Peggy Hunt — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. Finding a vintage 1940s cocktail dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Vintage 1940s Cocktail Dress?

On average, a vintage 1940s cocktail dress on 1stDibs sells for $665, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $22,576 for the highest priced versions of this item.