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1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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 1940s Vintage Party 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 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Fred Perlberg 1940s Black and Gold Evening Dress with Matching Gloves
By Fred Perlberg
Located in London, GB
This arresting Fred Perlberg late 1940s or early 1950s black chiffon evening dress with matching
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Emma Domb Rose 1940s Gown
By Emma Domb
Located in Alford, MA
first under the Party Lines label and then under the label Emma Domb. This long dress represents her
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana Early 90s Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Super cute Dolce & Gabbana black mini dress from the early 90s with crystal panels on each sides
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1990s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
party dresses and celebrity clients flocked to her for her gowns including Marylin Monroe who declared
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Mollie Parnis Emerald Green Mock Neck Sequin Dress, 1960s
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gaining commercial success in the 1940s, Mollie Parnis was an early American designer who was
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1960s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Christian Dior London velvet and taffeta mini evening dress. C.1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
party like this beautiful mini velvet dress, or a haute couture, red . A Dior pièce will command the
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1960s European 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Rima Ladies 14Kt Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch with Ruby Accents 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14Kt Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 14mm MOVEMENT
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1940s Swiss Art Deco 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
parties at the Bauhaus, usually breaks (white party, party metal, party of comets) and almost always dress
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1940s German Bauhaus 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Chrome

Armchair in Wood and Chrome, Style: Bauhaus, German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
breaks (white party, party metal, party of comets) and almost always dress in its organization and design
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1940s German Bauhaus 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Chrome

Bauhaus Stool, Material, Chrome and Leather, Country German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
parties at the Bauhaus, usually breaks (white party, party metal, party of comets) and almost always dress
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1940s German Bauhaus 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Chrome

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1960s French Haute Couture Cream Bow Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a wedding or red carpet event, where it could be paired with striking accessories and glov...
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1960s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1950's Bergdorf Goodman Ivory Sequin Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

c. 1959 Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Couture Strapless Blue Satin Evening Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Patou Paris
Located in North Hollywood, CA
c. 1959 Jean Patou by Karl Lagerfeld Couture strapless blue satin evening sheath gown. Matching oversized fabric buttons and large bow at back. Subtle wrap-like effect at back with c...
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1950s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1930's Cartwright Ivory Striped Silk Rayon Cut-Out Maxi Dress & Jacket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The vibrant rainbow-stripe used on this ivory silk rayon 1930's "Cartwright" designer dress ensemble has a whimsical allure that I find irresistible. The sleeveless bodice has a flir...
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1930s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Azzaro Paris 80's Gold Lamé Sunray Pleated Met Gala Evening Gown
By Loris Azzaro
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
A veritable museum piece, this 1988 Loris Azzaro gown was worn by supermodel Amber Valletta to the ‘Gilded Glamour’ themed 2022 Met Gala where she was fêted as best dressed at the ev...
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Stunning Vintage Bill Blass Lipstick Red Strapless Silk Mermaid Dress / Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage Bill Blass red silk Mermaid dress! Vibrant liptick red color, with intriicate stitching, which produce an unbelievable sexy fit! Super flattering, and utterly jaw dr...
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1980s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

A/W 1956 Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture Black and Gold Embroidered Velvet Dress
By Jeanne Lanvin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 1956 Jeanne Lanvin by Antonio Castillo Haute Couture black and gold embroidered velvet dress. Sleeveless below-knee ballgown-style dress with fitted bodice and full flared skirt,...
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1950s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork Carven Junior late 1950's
By Carven
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....
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1950s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
Located in New York, NY
1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
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1930s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1930s Monochrome Chevron Pattern Tulle Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a very unusual and original 1930s tulle dress and reminds me of the work of the great American designer Elizabeth Hawes. This dress is unlabelled although American made and ...
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1930s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

UNWORN Pink Versace Asymmetric Draped Goddess Engagement Evening Gown Dress 38
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous blush pink evening gown inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VERSACE Asymmetric style Beautiful draped details Silk trail on side and back Closes with a hidd...
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Early 2000s Italian 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing. This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing. The front of the...
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1930s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Important 1950's Emilio Schuberth Italian Couture Under The Sea Motif Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important and absolutely magnificent Emilio Schuberth Italian couture ocean aquatic motif ivory satin gown dating back to 1951. A Met Gala worthy look! This breathtaking dress was...
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1950s Italian 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1970 Courreges Hyperbole Orange Wool Space-Age Sleeveless Mod Mini Dress
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vibrant and rare-to-find bright orange André Courrèges dress dating back to the early 1970's. Courreges launched his Space-Age collection in 1964. The shapes of his clothes were geom...
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1970s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Oscar de la Renta FW 2014 Runway Museum Red Carpet Black Gold Gown Dress L / XL
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta Runway, Museum, Red Carpet Black Gold Ball Gown Dress F/W 2014 Runway Collection Size approx. L/XL ( made-to-order ) please check measurements !!! Black gold floral...
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2010s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

GUCCI Tom Ford Burgundy Wrap Gown
By Gucci
Located in Thousand Oaks, CA
Gucci burgundy red long sleeve wrap evening gown. Tom Ford era. Sash with gold chain accents. 100% viscose. Size 40
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2010s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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1940s Adrian Black Linen Cocktail Party Dress
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s gorgeous, lightweight linen party dress from famed American costume designer Adrian features
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1940s Emma Domb Red Chiffon Party Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * red chiffon * acetate lining * gathered bodice * side zipper * by
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1940s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

VINTAGE 1940s Style BLACK RUCHED COCKTAIL DRESS w SEQUINS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a slinky black vintage party dress from the 1980s. The front bodice is lace and
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1980s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1970s Mollie Parnis Red and Bone Print Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
Mollie Parnis created an absolutely adorable quilted red and bone printed dress. This comfortable
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1970s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1950s Faux Pearl and Green Glass Vintage Ring
Located in Wigan, GB
'Cocktail Style' of costume jewellery being produced and worn during the late 1940s and Early 1950s. In the
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1950s Unknown 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Gilt Metal

1960s Amber Rhinestone Vintage Shirt Collar Design Necklace
Located in Wigan, GB
and worn during the late 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. In the post-war world there was a craze for
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1960s Unknown 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Gilt Metal

1970s Mollie Parnis Gold Sheer Ensemble
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
high school, Parnis was invited to a party after attending a football game. Times were tough, and
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1970s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print
Located in NEWARK, GB
A superb, gorgeous vintage late 1940s evening dress. It has a sumptuous black silk velvet bodice
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Mid-20th Century British 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Late 1940's Adele Simpson Cherry Red & Blue Satin Party Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early Adele Simpson design is the epitome of a fun party dress. The cherry red satin fabric
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage Soutache & Lace Pink Full Sweep Party Dress 1940s 1950s
Located in Sparks, NV
Description: Stunning vintage 1940's/50's pink with mauve/lilac lace and soutache trim cocktail
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1950s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1950's Harvey Berin Red Chantilly-Lace & Satin Full Scalloped Party Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Harvey Berin opened his business in 1921, and by the 1940's he was an important name in women's
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1950's Harvey Berin Black Chantilly-Lace & Pintuck Silk Illusion Party Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Harvey Berin opened his business in 1921, and by the 1940s he was an important name in women’s
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1990's Christian Dior Black Strapless-Illusion Collar & Cuffs Mini Party Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Christian Dior is probably the best known name in high fashion since the late 1940's. This
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1990s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1940s Evening Halter With Cut-Out in Beaded Cotton Chintz
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a great summer piece from Emily Wilkens circa 1940s! A large scale abstract floral print
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1950's Harvey Berin Black Silk Lace Illusion Strapless Dress & Bolero
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Harvey Berin designer black silk and chantilly lace party dress dating back to the mid
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1950's Harvey Berin Black Chiffon Lace Pleated Scallops Strapless Capelet Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Harvey Berin designer black silk-chiffon and lace party dress dating back to the mid
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1950's Harvey Berin Documented Black Chiffon & Lace Illusion Full Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Harvey Berin designer documented black silk-chiffon full circle skirt party dress
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Bueche Girod Ladies Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Art Deco French Cocktail Wristwatch
By Bueche Girod
Located in Long Beach, CA
kind of watch you would want to wear with a black dress for a New Year's Eve party, yet you could also
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1940s French Art Deco 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR Bracelet Vintage 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
. Wear with autumn winter rich jewel tones or classic black for party season. When the warmer months come
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR Necklace Vintage 1980s Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
classic black for party season. When the warmer months come this will elevate loose neutral layers and
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Gold Plate

Vintage 1940s 40s Black + White Striped Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940s party dress in gray, white and black taffeta. Full skirt that swings when you walk
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1940s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1940's Fuchsia Floral Print Metallic Indian-Silk Halter Full-Skirt Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This "Merwin Fawkes" designer creation is one of the most alluring and flattering 1940's party
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1940s Rainbow Striped Party Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage party dress in colorful rainbow stripes. Full sweep with gathered shoulders and a
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1940's Nina Ricci Haute-Couture Black & White Embroidered Silk Tie-Neck Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of Maison Ricci, seeking debutante dresses, party frocks and wedding trousseaus distinguished by fine
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1940s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1950's Nettie Rosenstein Metallic Leopard-Print Strapless Full Party Dress
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
metallic leopard-print silk party dress is a perfect example of her genius. I love the slightly ruched low
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1950s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1940s Black Velvet Hand Painted Dress
Located in London, GB
and green. This gorgeous full length, strapless evening dress features pretty black net ruffles
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1940s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1950's Lillie Rubin Black & Pink Pintuck Silk Taffeta Illusion Full Party Dress
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
off with a perfect "new look" silhouette. This will be the party dress you reach for every time you
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1950's Harvey Berin Dove-Gray Silk Chiffon Applique Party Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
& silk-chiffon party dress is a perfect example of their genius. The bodice is a seductive low-cut plunge
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1950s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Ultimate Vintage 1940s Dress Blue Textured Silk W/ Dramatic Neck
Located in San Diego, CA
Lovely vintage 1940s dress in the most beautiful, vibrant Royal blue textured silk! Dramatic neck
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1940s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Susan Small English Mod Maxi Sweater Dress, 1970's
By Susan Small
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a reputation for party dress designs. By the 1970's, the label produced fashions with a nod to
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1970s English 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Christian Dior Paris numbered couture black silk evening gown. C. 1960s
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in London, GB
The French fashion house which dates back to the 1940s, has been providing customers all over the
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1960s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1940s Irina Roublon Eccentric and Fabulous Christmas Ornament Hat
By Irina Roublon
Located in Gresham, OR
Be the hit of the party with this 1940s holiday hat! From divine San Francisco milliner
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Fancy-Dress Body Chain attributed to the Follies Bergé
Located in New York, NY
-dress party of your own! It is a rare and very unique find. The chains are symmetrical, our mannequin is
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20th Century French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

CHRISTIAN DIOR Earrings Vintage 1980s Clip On
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
the year day and night. Wear with autumn winter rich jewel tones or classic black for party season
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR Bracelet Vintage 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
autumn winter rich jewel tones or classic black for party season. When the warmer months come this will
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1980s German 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR Ring Vintage 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
for party season. When the warmer months come this will elevate loose neutral layers and dresses alike
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Gold Plate

Thierry Mugler Vintage Chain Cut Out Womens Blazer
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
the bottom. Perfect for a party in the evening or even dressed down in the day. - Made in France
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1990s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

DIOR Necklace Vintage 1980s Christian Dior
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
rich jewel tones or classic black for party season. When the warmer months come this will elevate loose
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1980s German 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR Earrings Vintage 1980s Clip on
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
black for party season. When the warmer months come this will elevate loose neutral layers and dresses
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Rhodium

CHRISTIAN DIOR Necklace Vintage 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
jewel tones or classic black for party season. When the warmer months come this will elevate loose
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1980s French 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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Rhodium

Tangerine Dream Embroided Rhinestone 1940's Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
1940's Party Dress. This dress is in a beautiful shade of tangerine orange. In great condition
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1940's Beaded Crepe Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1940's mauve rayon crepe party dress is embroidered entirely with swirling lines of
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1940's Asian Inspired Tiki Paku Mumu Lounge Hostess dress
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning Raspberry Satine Rayon 1940's post WWII Asian inspired Paku Mumu Hostess Lounge Dress
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1940s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Holly Hoelscher Hand Painted 1950s Silk Chiffon Party Dress
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Beautiful Holly Hoelscher 1940s/50s silk shirt dress. Stunning piece! Button front with 3/4
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1960's Mollie Parnis Gold and Cream Dress Suit
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mollie Parnis Gold and Cream Dress Suit Gorgeous dress suit by Mollie Parnis boutique for
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Jomaz 1960s Emerald Green Glass Vintage Floral Bracelet
By Jomaz
Located in Wigan, GB
the late 1940s through to the early 1960s. In the post-war world there was a craze for costume
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Rhodium

1940s/1950s Lawn Party White Pique Dress
Located in New York, NY
parties. The dress has a side zipper plus hook and eyes, and is a medium weight basket weave cotton pique
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1970s Mollie Parnis Red and Gold Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous long red dress with metallic gold criss cross threads. Great dress for any season or
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1970s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1970s Molly Parnis Summer Maxi Dress with Yellow Eyelet Lace
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
Adorable yellow summer dress by Mollie Parnis. The neckline is cut deep with a ruffle all the way
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1970s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1960s Mollie Parnis Vivid Mini Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
This fun and fantastic 1960's dress is one of Parnis's greatest works. (Worth seeing in person as
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1960s Mollie Parnis Black Lace and Large Rhinestone Ensemble
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
Made of gorgeous black lace and embellished with large rhinestones. The dress sparkles like
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1960s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1960s Rhinestone Cuff Vintage Bracelet
Located in Wigan, GB
the 'Cocktail Style' of costume jewellery being produced and worn during the late 1940s and Early
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Weiss 1960s Teardrop Rhinestone Vintage Necklace
By Weiss
Located in Wigan, GB
America particularly during the late 1940s and Early 1950s. In the post-war world there was a craze for
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1960s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1960s Mollie Parnis Sheer Silk Chiffon Two Piece Blouse and Jumpsuit
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
invited to a party after attending a football game. Times were tough, and Parnis, having already worn her
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1960s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1960s Mollie Parnis Sheer Silk Chiffon Two Piece Blouse and Jumpsuit
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Houston, TX
invited to a party after attending a football game. Times were tough, and Parnis, having already worn her
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1940s Vintage Party Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of 1940s vintage party dresses. If you’re looking for black 1940s vintage party dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in red, gray and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Finding appealing 1940s vintage party dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ceil Chapman, Emma Domb and Fred Perlberg each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940s Vintage Party Dresses?

On average, 1940s vintage party dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,600, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $3,950 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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