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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

Vintage 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress is in a mixture of grey, cream and red and has
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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage Brown 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress from the 1940s. The dress has a shawl collar, side zip opening, gathering at the
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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to
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1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Dress and Bolero
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress from the 1940s. In a floral print of brown , yellow, green and beige, the
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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Apple Print Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer dress from the 1940s. The dress has an interesting double collar and button detail
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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage Blue 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty blue crepe dress with embroidery detail on the bust area and waist. The fabric is a pretty
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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches
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1940s Day Dresses

1940s Vintage Heart Print Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear vintage tea dress from the 1940s. The dress has a button front with elbow
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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue
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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s ladies lilac dress, Diamante
Located in NEWARK, GB
A simply stunning vintage 1940s lilac dress. Made from a heavy cotton / wool knit blend in a
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Mid-20th Century British Day Dresses

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 Cocktail Dresses

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 Cocktail Dresses

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 Cocktail Dresses

1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink rose print is
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1940s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Ivory Crepe Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crepe dress dating from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline , short sleaves and
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage black velvet gown. The dress has a sweetheart neckline, with gathering at the
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Floral Crepe Peplum Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
A floral maxi dress, done with that distinct 1940s elegance and would work well for both day and
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1940s American Maxi Dress

Vintage 1940's Pink Silk Evening Dress Beaded Pearl Floral Dress UK 8 Us 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded
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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s evening dress, Satin Brocade
Located in NEWARK, GB
A simply stunning vintage late 1940s evening dress. Made from a very heavy, purple satin Brocade
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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is
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1940s Maxi Dresses

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
Size: see description for sizing
1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into Timeless Elegance with the 1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress! Introducing a truly
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1940s Day 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

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 Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress
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1940s Tea Gowns

Morphew Collection Violet Cotton Vintage 1940S Short Hanky Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection Violet Cotton Vintage 1940S Short Hanky Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual 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 Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black
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1940s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Size: XS Small Medium, see item detail
1940s Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1940's rayon crepe dress features a whimsical patchwork/bunting novelty print in soft
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1940s British Day Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Powdered Blue Cotton Vintage 1940S Short Hanky Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Powdered Blue Cotton Vintage 1940S Short Hanky Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

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 Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Early 1940's Crimson Red Satin Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to
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1940s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown
Located in NEWARK, GB
This rare vintage 1940's evening dress is really the stuff dresses are made of! A superbly
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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION White & Red Cotton Vintage 1940S Valentine Short Hanky Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White & Red Cotton Vintage 1940S Valentine Short Hanky Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940s Paisley Rayon Maxi Hostess Dress
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s, this is an excellent example of a hostess dress from the era. With 80
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1940s American Maxi Dresses

1940s Cold Rayon Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

COUTURE c.1940's Gray Floral Print Silk Belted Front Bustle Draped Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green
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1940s Casual Dresses

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 Evening Dresses and Gowns

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 Evening Dresses and Gowns

SERGEE OF CALIFORNIA c.1940's Yellow Daisy Floral Print Rayon Crepe Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all
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1940s Unknown Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940's Black Net Gown with Floral Motif
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's black net and floral motif gown with short sleeves in excellent condition. Slim fit through
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very beautiful black silk maxi dress with all over large yellow and gold wheat sheaf print dates
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1930s Maxi Dress

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

COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v
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1940s Evening Dresses

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Inclusions: Vintage Robbie Bee c. 1940's brown day dress. Feel of wool blend material with beaded accents
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black and Cream Floral Rayon Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black and cream floral printed rayon dress dating from the 1940s. Tiny feminine V neck with a
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1940s American Casual 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

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 Cocktail Dresses

1940s Jack Herzog Vintage Black Lace + Sequin Embellished Evening Gown/ Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare Jack Herzog vintage 1940s black taffeta evening gown with sequin embellished chantilly lace
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1940s American Evening Gowns

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 Cocktail Dresses

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
this period. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition, especially for a garment of its age and
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1940s French Formal Wear

Vintage 1940s Beaded Deep Green Velvet Evening Dress W Ruching & Hip Swag
Located in Portland, OR
tulip hemline. This type of vintage dress can bring you back to the glamor days of Hollywood and will
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Martin Margiela artisanal dress made from reclaimed vintage dresses, fw 1993
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Martin Margiela artisanal maxi dress ▪ Made from a patchwork of damaged 1940s dresses
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1990s French Day Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Yellow & Green Cotton 1940S Embroidered Patchwork Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Yellow & Green Cotton 1940S Embroidered Patchwork Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This
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1940s French Evening Dresses

1940s Minx Mode Navy Patriotic Dress With Checkered Ribbon
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1940s navy patriotic dress is incredibly rare and in absolutely impeccable vintage
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

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 Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1991 Dolce & Gabbana Documented Runway Studded Black Leather Mini Dress
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 Italian Mini 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 Cocktail Dresses

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Vintage Dress 1940s For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage dress 1940s. For vintage dress 1940s, black is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray, beige, brown and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vintage dress 1940s designed by J DAUPHIN, Morphew and Christian Dior — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage Dress 1940s?

The prices for vintage dress 1940s start at $61 and top out at $225,050 with these items, on average, selling for $1,094.
Questions About Vintage Dress 1940s
  • 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 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 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.