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1940s Hawaiian Dresses

Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Pineapple Print Wrap Dress, 1940s
Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Pineapple Print Wrap Dress, 1940s

Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Pineapple Print Wrap Dress, 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Rayon TIKI Hawaiian Wrap Dress features a colorful pineapple print on a light and adjustable material. The dress is handmade with a wrap style, making the sizing flexible, and i...

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Mid-20th Century Day Dresses

1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown

1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic motifs. Mandarin collar with interesting Asian influenced knotted closure and keyho...

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1940s American Caftans

MC Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print
MC Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print

MC Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print

Located in New York, NY

Able to be worn a multitude of ways. you'll never tire of this dress. MORPHEW COLLECTION Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLEC...

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

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1940s style Hawaiian mini dress 40 bust
1940s style Hawaiian mini dress 40 bust

1940s style Hawaiian mini dress 40 bust

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Size: 40 inch bust

1940s style Hawaiian mini dress 40 bust

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage 70's does 40's mini dress. Hawaiian style tropical print. Center back zipper. Ties in back. Excellent condition, some slight fading in the print, blends in and is difficult t...

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1970s Day Dresses

1940s 1950s Tropical Hawaiian Swing Dress
1940s 1950s Tropical Hawaiian Swing Dress

1940s 1950s Tropical Hawaiian Swing Dress

Located in New York, NY

1940s 1950s Tropical Hawaiian Swing Dress

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Mid-20th Century American Day Dresses

1940s Tropical Hawaiian Cotton Print Dress
1940s Tropical Hawaiian Cotton Print Dress

1940s Tropical Hawaiian Cotton Print Dress

Located in New York, NY

1940s Tropical Hawaiian Cotton Print Dress

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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print S
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print S

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print S

Located in New York, NY

Able to be worn a multitude of ways. you'll never tire of this dress. MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECT...

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Rare 1940s-1950s Alfred Shaheen Blue + Gold Novelty Hawaiian Tikki Print Dress
Rare 1940s-1950s Alfred Shaheen Blue + Gold Novelty Hawaiian Tikki Print Dress

Rare 1940s-1950s Alfred Shaheen Blue + Gold Novelty Hawaiian Tikki Print Dress

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in Sparks, NV

Incredible vintage novelty print Shaheen from the 1940s-1950s in shades of blue and metallic gold. Short puff sleeves and fishtail hemline. Silk screened cotton fabric. Unlined with ...

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1940s American Kaftans

1940's Hawaiian Rayon Print Dress
1940's Hawaiian Rayon Print Dress

1940's Hawaiian Rayon Print Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1940's highly collectible Hawaiian printed rayon gown with gored panels, ruffle trim hem and ruffle trim neckline. Vibrantly colored palm leaf print on black background.

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940’s Crane Print Hawaiian Rayon Dress
1940’s Crane Print Hawaiian Rayon Dress

1940’s Crane Print Hawaiian Rayon Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1940’s Hawaiian rayon dress features a vibrant crane print on a lipstick-red background.

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1940s Casual Dresses

1940's Hawaiian Evening Dress with Train
1940's Hawaiian Evening Dress with Train

1940's Hawaiian Evening Dress with Train

Located in Cloverdale, CA

1940's Hawaiian Evening Dress with Train from Waikiki Kasuals Long train has a handle to wrap around your wrist Sz Small

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Unworn 1940's Rayon Hawaiian Dress Sz.S Aloha
Unworn 1940's Rayon Hawaiian Dress Sz.S Aloha

Unworn 1940's Rayon Hawaiian Dress Sz.S Aloha

Located in Toronto, ON

Really nice 40's or early 50's rayon hawaiian dress. Made by Waikiki Modes. Strong colors and original side zipper works well.

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1940s Casual Dresses

1940's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Silk Strapless Sarong Dress Set
1940's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Silk Strapless Sarong Dress Set

1940's Hawaiian Tropical-Floral Silk Strapless Sarong Dress Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Absolutely exquisite 1940's "Jaxon's Waikiki" sarong dress with its original shawl-wrap! The print is a beautiful autumn-hue yellow, orange & brown tropical-floral in "light as a fea...

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940s Hawaiian Free Floating Aquatic Print Rayon Dress
1940s Hawaiian Free Floating Aquatic Print Rayon Dress

1940s Hawaiian Free Floating Aquatic Print Rayon Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1940s Hawaiian rayon gown features a wonderful, bold aquatic print in the most fabulous and vibrant colors. A variety of large-scale shells pop against a red background. -Ful...

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1940s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Kamehameha Hawaiian Red & White Floral Rayon Halter Dress Set
Vintage 1940's Kamehameha Hawaiian Red & White Floral Rayon Halter Dress Set

Vintage 1940's Kamehameha Hawaiian Red & White Floral Rayon Halter Dress Set

By Kamehameha

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Kamehameha was one of the most creative and prolific Hawaiian companies in post-WWII fashion. Along side designers such as Alfred Shaheen, they pioneered Hawaii's vital garment manuf...

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Royal Hawaiian 1940s
Royal Hawaiian 1940s

Royal Hawaiian 1940s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare vintage Royal Hawaiian cocktail dress. Rayon tropical print (blue background) dress features a boned bodice, ties at waist and zips up side. Print is vibrant and crisp.

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Hawaiian Silk Gown 1940s
Hawaiian Silk Gown 1940s

Hawaiian Silk Gown 1940s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine & rare vintage Hawaiian silk print gown. Authentic floral print on black background. Item features a boned bodice, zips up side with a full length front wrap skirt. Ruched singl...

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1940s American Formal Gowns

1940's Hawaiian Novelty Crane-Bird Tropical Print Silk Rayon Pake Muu Gown Dress
1940's Hawaiian Novelty Crane-Bird Tropical Print Silk Rayon Pake Muu Gown Dress

1940's Hawaiian Novelty Crane-Bird Tropical Print Silk Rayon Pake Muu Gown Dress

By Lauhala

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Measurements Bust:35-36 inches Waist:28 inches Hips:38 inches Total Length:58 inches This 1940's Lauhala Hawaiian designer dress is in excellent condition with no rips or holes.

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

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1940s Hawaiian Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of 1940s hawaiian dresses available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer beige 1940s hawaiian dresses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find blue and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. 1940s hawaiian dresses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Morphew are consistently popular.

How Much are 1940s Hawaiian Dresses?

Prices for 1940s hawaiian dresses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $885 and can go as high as $1,788, while these items, on average, fetch $1,403.

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

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