1940s Cocktail Dresses

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

A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver rhinestones, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shap...

1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dress lined in acetate. Measurement Bus...

Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the skirt. Zip on the right side. No lining. SIZE L

A chic vintage cocktail dress with a layered skirt and cap sleaves. The dress opens with fabric covered buttons at the front , and has an attractive stitched collar.

1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress

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"

A chic cocktail dress by French designer Jeanne Paquin. The dress is made of a wool crepe with black sequins sewn on in a squiggle pattern . It has a v neckline with shape at the sho...

This original vintage 1940s black organza dress features a unique guipure lace under layer in soft cream which is visible beneath the sheer fabric of the skirt, a pretty sweetheart d...

House of Worth, 1940's A very rare black cocktail dress from the French House of Worth, dating to the 1940's.

Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for summer rehearsal wedding dress. Dress has side zipper and belt with buttons at the ba...

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

Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of the top gathered sleeve and a hip drape detail adds dimension to the silhouette alon...

Though this wartime dress observed all the restrictions of clothes rationing, it suffered no loss of glamour thanks to its clever design tricks. The contrast of fabrics forces the ey...

An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...

A beautiful 1940s Marian McCoy chartreuse and cream abstract print coral/floral rayon crepe dress with draped hip detail, separate cummerbund belted waist, short sleeved drop shoulde...

1940's Black wool dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies . No lining. Shoulder pads. Zip on the left side. SIZE L

Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of coral pink rayon paired with black crepe silk and embellished with black sequins and black bugle beads, this original 1940's gown is just the...

1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins. Dress comes with sash/belt. Size M

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...

This elegant Prada gown displays all the elevated, feminine trademarks that have become a part of Miuccia Prada’s signature style. Designed in 2007, it is tailored from smooth crepe ...

This late 1930s or early 1940s black and gold rayon crepe dress has delicate gold-toned studs across the bodice in the shape of tiny umbrellas. We have never seen this on another vi...

This playful daytime dress was designed by occasion wear designer Joan Leslie in the 1980s. It offers a highly wearable take on the 1940s novelty print. Set against a cream backgroun...

Timeless and chic 1940s Eisenberg black crepe sheath dress featuring red, green, pink and purple floral sequins trough out. Both front and back neckline has key hole opening. Side me...

YVES SAINT LAURENT - "The 1940s" Collection, Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1996, under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Long strapless dress in black plumetis, silk organ...

Charming black stretch cotton slim dress with French lace ruffle shoulder detail. The internal bustier with bones gives a shapely silhouette. Perfect dress to be worn from day to eve...

1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at sid...

A spectacular and extremely rare Nina Ricci Haute Couture evening dress, dating to the late 1940s–early 1950s. Crafted entirely by hand at 20 Rue des Capucines, Paris, this piece sho...

A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...

Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a flattering neckline, and full sk...

A 1980s Carolyne Roehm black velvet 1940s-inspired cocktail dress: Has the appearance of a suit with exposed panels of rhinestone and sequin striped silk.

Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold yellow color. Prints in red, green, blue, orange and ivory throughout. Metal zipper at t...

This is a lovely vintage black rayon crepe dress by designer Dorothy O'Hara. It is knee length, with 3/4 sleeves and a great tuck pint design on the bodice, which gathers at the wais...

Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout. Fitted bodice, with a forgiving full skirt. Black silk velvet portrait collar, with 13 blac...

A beautiful late 1940s Fred A. Block Original black rayon crepe shirtwaist-style cocktail dress with fitted waist (belt missing) and covered buttons down front to hip.

Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress ! Features a curved notch collar with a tailored bodice and flirty forgiving skirt. P...

Charming Cotton Lace and Silk Satin Cocktail Suit from the 1940's. Strong shouldered, fitted suit in silk satin with full gathered sleeves. Both bodice and skirt are overlaid in cott...

Extremely rare vintage 1940s Dorothy O'Hara cocktail dress in unworn condition with the original tags still attached!

Excellent condition, late 1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL, silk, fruits & flowers cocktail dress.

1940s gorgeous, lightweight linen party dress from famed American costume designer Adrian features his iconic structural avant-garde pleating.

This creme rayon dress is embellished with an intricate design of hand stitched gold sequins. The style is pure 1940's glamour. The sleeves, sweetheart neckline, and front are all se...

➳ vintage 1940s dress * black rayon crepe * nude acetate lining * black floral lace bodice * front bow accent * metal back zipper * by Peggy Hunt condition | excellent ...

This is a charming and delightful 1940's vintage, brown crepe sequined dress with short sleeves, a fitted waist line, a straight skirt, a side zipper for closure, an attached hood tr...

Lovely 1940’s inspired Valentino cocktail dress is made from a vibrant sapphire blue silk jersey.

Featured is a slinky black vintage party dress from the 1980s. The front bodice is lace and completely sewn with flat sequins, ribbon, and braid. This embellishment continues down th...

This is a gorgeous and RARE strapless copper taffeta cocktail dress. The bust is soutache, bugle beads and faux pearls with ruche blush modesty panel and boning . It has an interest...

➳ vintage 1940s dress * black, red, pink taffeta * acetate lining * layered bodice * bodice stays * awesome back tail * metal back zipper * by Fred Perlberg condition | e...

Putty pink crepe dress. Gold leather with beading metallic thread appliquéd around front bodice and back shoulders. Swag around skirt gathered at center front and center rear low bac...

➳ vintage 1940s dress * black & gold striped taffeta * bodice stays * back tails * metal back zipper * incredible design * by Dorothy O'Hara condition | excellent fits ...

➳ vintage 1950s dress * black rayon crepe * nude nylon lining * black floral lace accents * detachable belt * illusion bodice * metal back zipper * by Peggy Hunt conditio...

➳ vintage 1950s dress * red chiffon * acetate lining * gathered bodice * side zipper * by Emma Domb condition | excellent fits like m/l length 61" bodice 17.5" bu...

We LOVE this 1940s black silk skirt and blouse ensemble. The blouse is incredible; composed of slinky black silk, the blouse fits comfortably on the wearer. The structured shoulders ...

This fabulous cocktail dress from iconic Hollywood designer Adrian is done in black crepe and features gorgeous pleated taffeta statement sleeves. Measurements-- Bust: 36 inches Wai...

A perfect blush, this 40s dress is the epitome of sophistication. Fitted throughout the chest and waist and down through the pencil length skirt. The gathered, wide straps at the sho...

Incredible 1980s - does - 1940s Fabrice black silk cocktail dress! The dress is knee length, with long sleeves and a jewel neckline.

Stunning textured metallic 1940's cocktail dress with portrait collar, nipped, belted waist and a row of oversize Bakelite buttons.

This chic 1950's short evening dress has beautiful beadwork at the neckline, the sleeves, and the faux wrap skirt. The beadwork is done in red, gold, and green sequins alternating wi...