1940s Black Dresses

Black 1940s dress in a slightly sheer fabric, possibly rayon.

This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink and yellow rose print it is an incredibly versatile piece and can be dressed up or down.

A chic dress from the 1940s. The bodice is a cotton net like fabric with hand painted flowers and cut out petals.

1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress

1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress

1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris

This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...

This eye-catching 1940's dress, accented by an asymmetrical collar which boasts red and tan rayon fabric, embellished with trailing metal thread soutache and claw set rhinestones, i...

Black and cream floral printed rayon dress dating from the 1940s.

Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by pastel striped taffeta silk in shades of pale blue, pastel pink, g...

Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII - 1939-1947. It has a V-neck collar, with subtle notching, and fastens at the left h...

1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back

Flirty 1940's black crepe rlightweight wool crepe cocktail dress by the label Wilma.

his darling 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by a cream floral lace collar, is just the piece to add to your classic vintage collection.

A pretty blue crepe dress with embroidery detail on the bust area and waist. The fabric is a pretty blue colour with a subtle ribbed detail. It has a button opening at the back , an...

A pretty and easy to wear vintage tea dress from the 1940s. The dress has a button front with elbow length sleaves and is in a pretty heart print and has tie backs. Measurements: Bus...

A fabulous little black silk 1940s dress. It has a V neckline, elbow length sleeves, shoulder pads and a front peplum on the A line skirt.

1940s Black Rayon Crepe Military-Inspired Tailored Day Dress w Red Piping: A super rare style in excellent, never-worn condition, this early 40s form-fitting tailored calf dress fea...

1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins.

This truly enchanting 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with pink sequins and green and yellow glass beads in a trailing and scattered rose design, is the perfect show stopp...

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Shirred Front Dress With Fringe Sleeves

Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique.

An iconic silhouette to behold, this original early 1950's Suzy Perette navvy blue silk faille dress, is just the piece to welcome to your vintage collection. The elegant shawl cut...

Silk was one of the first things to be slated for the war effort so that would date this dress to the very very early 1940s. Or this dress was made in the mid '40s using old stock fa...

A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s.

Sweet and colorful 1940s era dress in royal blue rayon with whimsical oversized paisley print. You know- that wonderfully weighted 1940’s kind of rayon that moves so beautifully in b...

An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour combination is a sublime contrast of pastel blue, pink and white against a dusky orange ba...

A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and a stunning richly detailed glass seed beaded lace insert across the upper chest an...

Original cold rayon novelty feather print wrap dress dating to the 1940s. It is in really vibrant colours of orange, yellow and blue against a black background and is a combination o...

1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail

1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer dress. Fit size: Small / 2 or 4 B: 34” / W: 26”/ H: 34” / Dress Length: 42"

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Stripe Applique Dress With All Over Rope Embroidery

The perfect blend of bohemian and traditional, this liquid shirt dress combines a bright hand-crocheted placket, cuffs and collar with a modest silhouette, somber color and upright E...

1940S Black Silk Faille Short Sleeved Midi Length Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shooting Stars

Beautifully hand finished and detailed inside and out. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress With Lace Insertion & Pin Tucked Bodice

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Robbie Bee Circa: 1940s Designer: Robbie Bee Style: Cocktail Day Dress Color(s)...

vintage cocoa brown rayon crepe dress. sheath silhouette. bracelet sleeves. fluttering cape style bodice with large flounce bow in the center. flounce peplum at hips. dress falls to ...

Timeless and chic 1940s Eisenberg black crepe sheath dress featuring red, green, pink and purple floral sequins trough out.

This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is just SO good.

1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Short Sleeve Dress

A testament to how fine clothes *used* to be made, this immaculate day-to-evening shirtwaist dress boasts impeccable craftsmanship like finished buttonholes, hand finishing and luxur...

This autumnal toned dress was designed in the late 1940s by L’Aignon, an American heritage company founded in 1898. They traded for over 75 years and made good quality fashions for t...

1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle

Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins on the entire front bodice.

A nod to the silhouette of Christian Dior's New Look, this incredible velvet skirt set was made in 1947. It was made by designer Lorraine Budny for the brand Sportwhirl, which was fo...

It is unusual to come across an original vintage rayon and crepe dress from the 1940s in a rare, larger size and we believe this will fit up to a modern size UK 20 or US 16. Composed...

A stunning 1940s original Adrian design! A magenta and black "heraldry" paneled print crepe dress with sexy right side front slit and diamond shaped inset panel at abdomen, surround...

Beautiful vintage late 1960s or early 1970s dress in deep purple with bold orange/red tie-dye pattern on the front of the bodice and around the hem. This dress has a very 1940s feel...

1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front

Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves.

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Polka Dot Dress With Zipper Front Pockets

1940S Silk Chiffon & Fine Chantilly Lace Sleeved Cocktail Dress With Very Full Skirt

Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout.

1980S JONATHAN HITCHCOCK Black Beaded Rayon Blend Jersey 1940S Style Sexy Draped Cocktail Dress

1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice

1940s MORPHEW COLLECTION Pink & Blue & Black Rayon Novelty Print Bias Cut Floral Strap Slip Dress Decade: 1940s Material: Rayon Measurements Overall length: 55 in.

This gown retains no label, however the amount of hand-finishing points to Haute Couture or custom made quality, fully lined in silk. 1990S Black Semi-Sheer Silk Chiffon & Satin 1940...

Has no label but bought in Paris. Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress

1940S Black & Rusty Orange Printed Cotton Summer Gown With Great Fullness Towards The Back