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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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940s Black Crepe and Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress from the 1940s. The bodice is a cotton net like fabric with hand painted flowers and
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940S Cotton Egyptian Novelty Printed Dress
Located in New York, NY
stretches up to 40in. 1940S Cotton Egyptian Novelty Printed Dress
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1940s Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940s Feather Print Rayon Wrap Dress
Located in London, GB
Original cold rayon novelty feather print wrap dress dating to the 1940s. It is in really vibrant
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
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1940s Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940s Norman Young Red Georgette Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a very fine example of late 1940s to early 1950s evening wear by British designer Norman
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1940s British Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Marion Michael 1940s Sage Green Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A cute day dress by Marion Michaels. In a light sage green jacquard and silk fabric with swirling
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1940s Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940s Novelty Rose Print Silk Peplum Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Schiaparelli. Some slight fading and small holes but pretty minor. 1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front
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1940s Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
1940s Black Velvet Art Deco Floral Print Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
Circa 1940s, this embossed panne silk velvet dress has a fabulous Art Deco floral and leaf print
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1940s British Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Black Crêpe Shirtwaist Dress w Coral Ottoman Crochet Mandarin Placket - M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The perfect blend of bohemian and traditional, this liquid shirt dress combines a bright hand
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1940s Unknown Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Size: none; comparable to size M
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940s Peach Ruffle Necked Slip Style Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning soft peach silk gown in exceptional condition from the 1940s. The dress has thin straps
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1940s Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
Amazing 1940s Botanical Asian Inspired Paisley Cotton + Linen 40s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1940s Botanical Asian inspired linen and cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Blue Halter Dress & Peplum Jacket Shrug 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1940s early 50's Halter Dress with Matching Jacket. Covered buttons side snap Closure. Shoulder
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Vintage 1940s Beaded Deep Green Velvet Evening Dress W Ruching & Hip Swag
Located in Portland, OR
This ultra glamorous 1940s evening gown is in a luxurious deep green velvet fabric, The shade of
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1940s Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a
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1940s Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a
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1940s American Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
Yves Saint Laurent sequins alter neck evening maxi dress. C. 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in London, GB
1940s Parisian evening dress during. Designed with panels that elegantly hug the body and add fluid
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1970s European Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that
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1940s Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
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 Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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 Dresses From The 1940s
Size: Small / Small Medium
Lanvin Designer Antonio Castillo 1950s Geometric Skirt Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
Antonio Castillo was one of the most prominent couturiers to come out of Paris in the 1940s and
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1950s French Vintage Dresses From The 1940s
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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.
- 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.
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