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1940s Floral Dress

1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress
1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress

1940's 'Jewel' Colored Floral Silk Dress

Located in Sharon, CT

'Jewel Colored' print, silk crepe long -nearly floor length evening dress. V yoke in front. Dress appears to be custom hand sewn and pieced in 'couture' manner. Very slim bodice t...

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1940s Evening Dresses

1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress
1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress

1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

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 shirt...

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1940s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Pink Floral Day Day Dress Silk Floral Dress US 4 UK 8
Vintage 1940's Pink Floral Day Day Dress Silk Floral Dress US 4 UK 8

Vintage 1940's Pink Floral Day Day Dress Silk Floral Dress US 4 UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty in the warmest shade of pink, with a repeat scattered floral pattern in shades of navy, white and grey, this original 1940's silk day dress, is just the piece to add to your...

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1940s Tea Gowns

1940s Linen Floral Sweetheart Neckline Dress
1940s Linen Floral Sweetheart Neckline Dress

1940s Linen Floral Sweetheart Neckline Dress

Located in London, GB

The fabric of this 1940s linen floral dress is resplendent with muted tones of raspberry, ochre, teal and sage florals against a cream background.

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1940s British Casual Dresses

Handmade 1940's floral Pattern Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 4 6
Handmade 1940's floral Pattern Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 4 6

Handmade 1940's floral Pattern Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 4 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This custom 1940's design is composed of a orange hue floral patterned velvet. Handmade. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal accurac...

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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1940s Cold Rayon Floral Print Dress
1940s Cold Rayon Floral Print Dress

1940s Cold Rayon Floral Print Dress

Located in London, GB

An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print.

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1940s American Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940's Cream Floral Lace Day Dress US 4 UK 8
Vintage 1940's Cream Floral Lace Day Dress US 4 UK 8

Vintage 1940's Cream Floral Lace Day Dress US 4 UK 8

Located in Nashville, TN

Rendered in the softest shade of cream floral lace, overlaid over pale blue rayon lining, this original late 1940's dress is a timeless piece to add to your collection.

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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress

1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress.

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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black and Cream Floral Rayon Dress
1940s Black and Cream Floral Rayon Dress

1940s Black and Cream Floral Rayon Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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

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1940s American Casual Dresses

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1940S Floral Print Black Silk Crepe De Chine Dress
1940S Floral Print Black Silk Crepe De Chine Dress

1940S Floral Print Black Silk Crepe De Chine Dress

Located in New York, NY

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...

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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress
1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress

1940s White and Purple Rayon Floral Print Shirtwaister Dress

Located in London, GB

This unusual rayon crepe shirt-dress dates to the 1940s. The purple and black print looks like tangled vines or electric static - popping out on the rayon cloth against a bright whit...

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1940s British Casual Dresses

1940s Floral Cold Rayon and Navy Crepe Shirt Volup Dress
1940s Floral Cold Rayon and Navy Crepe Shirt Volup Dress

1940s Floral Cold Rayon and Navy Crepe Shirt Volup Dress

Located in London, GB

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...

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1940s American Casual Dresses

Incredible 1940s Nylon Jersey Swing Dress In A Spectacular Chartreuse and Floral
Incredible 1940s Nylon Jersey Swing Dress In A Spectacular Chartreuse and Floral

Incredible 1940s Nylon Jersey Swing Dress In A Spectacular Chartreuse and Floral

Located in Gresham, OR

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 ...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10

Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...

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1940s Evening Gowns

Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's

Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940s MC Pink & Blue & Black Rayon Novelty Print Bias Cut Floral
1940s MC Pink & Blue & Black Rayon Novelty Print Bias Cut Floral

1940s MC Pink & Blue & Black Rayon Novelty Print Bias Cut Floral

Located in New York, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Day Dresses

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1940's Floral Printed Chiffon Gown
1940's Floral Printed Chiffon Gown

1940's Floral Printed Chiffon Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a lovely 1940's, short sleeved evening gown with a scooped neckline, side zipper for closure, and a flared skirt in a repeated blue, yellow, and red floral design pattern. T...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

Early 1940's Floral Printed Floor Length Gown
Early 1940's Floral Printed Floor Length Gown

Early 1940's Floral Printed Floor Length Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a very early 1940's vintage, floral printed lightweight crepe gown with a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves, and a back zipper for closure. The large floral sprays of coral, ...

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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

1940s Vintage Dress in Navy Blue Pink & Yellow Rosebud floral Rayon Print
1940s Vintage Dress in Navy Blue Pink & Yellow Rosebud floral Rayon Print

1940s Vintage Dress in Navy Blue Pink & Yellow Rosebud floral Rayon Print

Located in Portland, OR

This is a great 1940;s vintage navy midi dress with a colorful rosebud print. The pretty roses are in shades of pink, yellow and white with green stems. This dress is easy to assimi...

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1940s American Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Floral Dress
Vintage 1940s Floral Dress

Vintage 1940s Floral Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage pink floral dress. It has a popper opening at the shoulder and side..It has ruffle detail on the neckline and lower front and hem.

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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940’s  Floral Green Crepe Dress
1940’s  Floral Green Crepe Dress

1940’s Floral Green Crepe Dress

Located in London, GB

A colourful 1940’s day dress featuring the prettiest floral print in tones of green, pink and yellow.

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1940s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940’s Navy Dress With Floral Print and Beading
1940’s Navy Dress With Floral Print and Beading

1940’s Navy Dress With Floral Print and Beading

Located in London, GB

Really stylish and fun asymmetrically cut 1940’s day dress. Made in a beautifully soft navy silky rayon with pink and white floral print and beading details.

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1940s Day Dresses

Floral Printed Cotton Dress, 1940s
Floral Printed Cotton Dress, 1940s

Floral Printed Cotton Dress, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

1940s Floral Printed Cotton Dress

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1940s American Day Dresses

VALENTINO Size 8 Floral Chiffon 1940's Style Ruffle Collar Dress
VALENTINO Size 8 Floral Chiffon 1940's Style Ruffle Collar Dress

VALENTINO Size 8 Floral Chiffon 1940's Style Ruffle Collar Dress

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

Lovely retro summer day dress by VALENTINO. A classic sleeveless low cut shirt style in pink floral silk chiffon featuring an A-line silhouette and ruffle collar that runs down the f...

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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

1940s floral print rayon dress
1940s floral print rayon dress

1940s floral print rayon dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage floral print rayon summer dress. Fit size 6 Bust - 20"/ waist - 16" / Dress Length - 44" Sleeve - 19 1/2" Shoulder - 14 1/4"

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1940s American Casual Dresses

1930s 1940s Floral Cotton Piqué Dress
1930s 1940s Floral Cotton Piqué Dress

1930s 1940s Floral Cotton Piqué Dress

Located in New York, NY

1930s 1940s Floral Cotton Piqué Dress

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1930s Cocktail Dresses

1940s Floral Seer Sucker Wrap Dress
1940s Floral Seer Sucker Wrap Dress

1940s Floral Seer Sucker Wrap Dress

Located in New York, NY

Adjustable to sizes 4 to 8 with an interesting cut out at the back of the neck.

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1940s American Informal Dresses

Morphew Collection Blue & Red Organic Cotton Sexy Floral Dress Made From 1940'S
Morphew Collection Blue & Red Organic Cotton Sexy Floral Dress Made From 1940'S

Morphew Collection Blue & Red Organic Cotton Sexy Floral Dress Made From 1940'S

Located in New York, NY

Morphew Collection Blue & Red Organic Cotton Sexy Floral Dress Made From 1940'S Handkerchiefs MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials...

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

A vintage 1940s floral print, pink summer cotton day dress
A vintage 1940s floral print, pink summer cotton day dress

A vintage 1940s floral print, pink summer cotton day dress

Located in London, GB

A stylish slk day dress.The dress has a pink background, with a green ,cream and grey floral design. It has a round neckline , with a 5 button opening at the front, and a side zip op...

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1970s Unknown Day Dresses

1940s Black crepe dress with multi color floral sequins
1940s Black crepe dress with multi color floral sequins

1940s Black crepe dress with multi color floral sequins

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 1940s crepe with multi color floral sequin ( green, pink, purple, blue, and yellow) sequin is all over the front, back and sleeve V Neck Belt attached Size : 8 B: 3...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

A vintage 1940s floral printed autumnal day dress small
A vintage 1940s floral printed autumnal day dress small

A vintage 1940s floral printed autumnal day dress small

Located in London, GB

A lovely vintage 1940s printed autumnal dress with a pretty grape and berry print throughout, with a unique double sash detail at the back zips at the side and has a lovely button ...

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1940s Unknown Casual Dresses

1940s Long Black Crepe Dress with Sequined Florals
1940s Long Black Crepe Dress with Sequined Florals

1940s Long Black Crepe Dress with Sequined Florals

Located in London, GB

Amazing vintage 1940s full length black crepe dress with lovely multi-coloured floral sequin design on the sleeves and front of the attached belt.

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1940s Evening Dresses

1940s Black Crepe Vintage Dress with Floral Beading
1940s Black Crepe Vintage Dress with Floral Beading

1940s Black Crepe Vintage Dress with Floral Beading

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 1940s black crepe vintage dress with sequin and beaded black floral motifs.

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1940s Floral Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary 1940s floral dress for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Brown and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940s floral dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Morphew, Eisenberg and Alfred Shaheen each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1940s Floral Dress?

Prices for a 1940s floral dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $227 and can go as high as $2,295, while, on average they fetch $595.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

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. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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