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 Sheer Dress
1940S Pearl White Burnout Chiffon Sheer Dress With Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
1940S Pearl White Burnout Chiffon Sheer Dress With Floral Pattern
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1940s Black Sheer Rayon Chiffon pleated Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940s Rayon chiffon dress with silk braids and pleats. Waist : 32 Bust : 37 Hip : 42 Length
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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 Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1940s Sheer Ivory Organza Dress with Crochet Waist and Lucite Buttons
Located in Kingston, NY
Delicately feminine and effortlessly timeless, this vintage 1940s ivory dress captures the
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1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown
Located in New York, NY
made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940S Style Gown
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1990s Formal Gowns
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
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1940s Formal Gowns
1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
Located in New York, NY
Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S
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1940s Formal Gowns
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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
1940's Lemon Yellow Sheer Net Gown
Located in New York, NY
1940's Lemon Yellow Sheer Net Gown
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1940s Casual Dresses
1940S Black Sheer Rayon & Silk Lace Fit Flare Dress With Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Rayon & Silk Lace Fit Flare Dress With Sleeves
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1940s Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940's Cerulean Blue lace Dress 1940's tea dress day dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
original 1940's dress is a rare piece to behold. The V shaped neckline, is framed by a simple shoulder
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1940s Tea Gowns
A vintage 1930s -1940s navy blue floral sheer lace / mesh day dress.
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1930s -1940s navy floral sheer lace day dress. unlined but goes easily over a slip
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1940s British Informal 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
1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
Located in New York, NY
1940s Sheer Chiffon Negligee with Couture Detailing
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1940S Buttercream Yellow Sheer Silk Chiffon Couture Hand Stitched Peignoir Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940's 1930's Couture Hand Stitched Lemon Yellow Silk Chiffon Peignoir
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1930s Cocktail Dresses
1940s Franklin Fashion Designer Sheer Back Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black 1940s dress from notable fashion shop of it's time Franklin's with a black sheer
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1940s American Day Dresses
1920s-1940s Sheer Cotton Floral Embroidered Boho Folk Dress
Located in New York, NY
1920s-1940s Sheer Cotton Floral Embroidered Boho Folk Dress
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1940s Day Dresses
Vintage 1940s Sheer Red Stripe Dress + Wrap
Located in Sparks, NV
Phenomenal two-piece set from the 1940s featuring a wrap/ stole and a strapless dress with knife
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1940s American Evening Dresses
1940's Sheer Mesh & Silk Satin Gown
Located in Geneva, CH
A stunning option for an evening event, this 40's gown is constructed in black sheer mesh and satin
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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns
1990's Gianfranco Ferre Sheer Black Silk Beaded 1940's Style Gown Dress
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1990's Gianfranco Ferre Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress
1940's Peggy Hunt Black Ivory Floral Applique Sheer Illusion Belted Swing Dress
By Peggy Hunt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's silk rayon swing dress by the famous American designer Peggy
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1998 John Galliano Semi-Sheer 1940's Pin-Up Style Wiggle Mermaid Dress
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Size: M- runs small w stretch
1998 John Galliano Semi-Sheer 1940's Pin-Up Style Wiggle Mermaid Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1998 John Galliano Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Excellent FABRIC: Wool & Viscose COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: M MEASUREMENTS; provided a...
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses
2000's Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace Old Hollywood 1940s Style Pin-Up Gown Dress
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Versace Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good
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Early 2000s Italian Maxi Dress
F/W 1995 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Ruched Wiggle 1940's Style Pin-Up Dress 44
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Size: 44- runs small w stretch
F/W 1995 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Black Ruched Wiggle 1940's Style Pin-Up Dress 44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: F/W 1995 Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- no flaws! FABRIC: Acetate- Nylon- Spandex COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 44- ru...
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1940's Don Loper Beaded Sheer Lace-Illusion Hourglass Trained Evening Gown
By Don Loper
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Don Loper, famously based in Hollywood, created gorgeous clothing from the 1930's into the 1960's
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1940s American Evening Gowns
1940's Red Lilies Floral Print Silk Sheer Illusion Applique Draped Swag Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's floral mid-weight silk gown by the "Marberl of California
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1940s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
2000s Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace 1940s Old Hollywood Pin-Up Gown Dress S/M
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Size: 46- runs small with stretch
2000s Versace Sheer Ivory Silk Lace 1940s Old Hollywood Pin-Up Gown Dress S/M
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 2000's Versace CONDITION: Good- It is actually unworn but has a faint imperfection due
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses
1940's Chantilly-Lace & Silk Sheer-Illusion Peplum Hourglass Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing and highly stylized 1940's cocktail dress! The silhouette is classic pin-up "femme
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1940s Evening Dresses
1940s Hand Smocked Sheer Rayon Slip Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and unusual lingerie dress that dates to the late 1930s or early 1940s Semi sheer rayon silk
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1940s Unknown Loungewear
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1940s Sheer Dress For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1940s sheer dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. 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, red and more. You’re likely to find the perfect 1940s sheer 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by J DAUPHIN, Bob Mackie and Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a 1940s Sheer Dress?
On average, a 1940s sheer dress on 1stDibs sells for $895, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $16,122 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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Questions About 1940s Sheer Dress
- 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.
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