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An Emerald green crepe and lace evening dress- France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1945 France Emerald green crepe evening dress with lace inserts dating from the 1940s
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1930s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

An Emerald green crepe and lace evening dress- France Circa 1940
An Emerald green crepe and lace evening dress- France Circa 1940
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Size: Equivalent to size 38 in France
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink
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1940s European Cocktail Dresses

1940s Gilbert Adrian Inspired Black Silk Long Dress with Wheat Sheaf Print
Located in Toronto, Ontario
from the 1940s and was clearly inspired by both Schiaparelli in its long lean silhouette and Gilbert
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1930s Maxi 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 rose print is
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1940s American Day Dresses

1940s black femme fatale draped dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully draped black dress. Deep v surplice neckline. Long sleeves. Long draped fabric at the
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1940s Day Dresses

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

MORPHEW COLLECTION Rayon & Silk Bias Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S Chinese Prints MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress With Lace Insertion & Pin Tucked Bodi
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand finished and detailed inside and out. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940s ladies lilac dress, Diamante
Located in NEWARK, GB
A simply stunning vintage 1940s lilac dress. Made from a heavy cotton / wool knit blend in a
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Mid-20th Century British Day Dresses

1940S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Polka Dot Beaded Cocktail Dress Gathered On
Located in New York, NY
who is a size 4. 1940S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Polka Dot Beaded Cocktail Dress Gathered On The
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1940s Casual Dresses

Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s
By Eisenberg Originals
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and
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1940s American Day Dresses

1940s Black Crepe Long Sleeve Chic Asymmetrical Peplum Vintage 40s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s black crepe long sleeve vintage 40s asymmetrical peplum dress! The perfect little black
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Long Sleeve Red Velvet Dress
Located in New York, NY
This romantic vintage red velvet dress was custom-made in the late 1930s (possibly early 1940s
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1930s Maxi Dresses

Vintage Long Sleeve Red Velvet Dress
Vintage Long Sleeve Red Velvet Dress
Size: see description for sizing
1940s Wool Crepe Floral Burgundy Dress
Located in London, GB
Very late 1930s to early 1940s floral print burgundy textured crepe dress. Old Hollywood full
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1940s British Maxi Dresses

SERGEE OF CALIFORNIA c.1940's Yellow Daisy Floral Print Rayon Crepe Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all
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1940s Unknown Casual Dresses

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
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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940s Black and Cream Floral Rayon Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black and cream floral printed rayon dress dating from the 1940s. Tiny feminine V neck with a
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1940s American Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940s evening dress, Satin Brocade
Located in NEWARK, GB
A simply stunning vintage late 1940s evening dress. Made from a very heavy, purple satin Brocade
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Mid-20th Century British Evening Dresses

Late 1930s Early 1940s White Crepe Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made
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1930s French Wedding Dresses

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
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1940s American Day Dresses

Morphew Collection Violet Cotton Vintage 1940S Short Hanky Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Morphew Collection Violet Cotton Vintage 1940S Short Hanky Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Yellow & Green Cotton 1940S Embroidered Patchwork Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Yellow & Green Cotton 1940S Embroidered Patchwork Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940s Du Barry Raspberry Sequin Shirtwaister Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1940s Du Barry shirt waister dress is in the most delightful shade of raspberry pink, with
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1940s American Evening Dresses

1940s Minx Mode Navy Patriotic Dress With Checkered Ribbon
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1940s navy patriotic dress is incredibly rare and in absolutely impeccable vintage
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Early 1940's Crimson Red Satin Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to
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1940s Evening Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Powdered Blue Cotton Vintage 1940S Short Hanky Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Powdered Blue Cotton Vintage 1940S Short Hanky Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long
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1940s Wedding Dresses

1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine
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1940s American Formal Wear

MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sagittarius Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Black Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Black & Yellow Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Sagittarius Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Black & Yellow Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION White & Red Cotton Vintage 1940S Valentine Short Hanky Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White & Red Cotton Vintage 1940S Valentine Short Hanky Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the
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1940s British Vintage Bridal Gowns

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
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Black Crêpe Shirtwaist Dress w Coral Ottoman Crochet Mandarin Placket - M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
continues moving long after you've stopped. Exactly the kind of dress that made enlisted men swoon (and ask
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1940s Unknown Informal Dresses

1940s Adrian Magenta and Black Print Dress w Front Slit Diamond Inset and Gather
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s original Adrian design! A magenta and black "heraldry" paneled print crepe dress
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Blue Halter Dress & Peplum Jacket Shrug 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1940s early 50's Halter Dress with Matching Jacket. Covered buttons side snap Closure. Shoulder
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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture Strapless High-Low Cream Silk Gown
By Irene Lentz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture strapless high-low silk gown. Sculptural style cream silk gown
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Incredible Vintage Jill Richards Black & White Ruffle Body Con Long Sleeve Dress
By Jill Richards
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and sexy vintage JILL RICHARDS black and white bodcon dress. Richards was an actress of
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress
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1990s Italian Cocktail 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 Evening Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Cotton Lace Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from vintage 1940s fabric MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Cotton Lace Dress MORPHEW
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Morphew Collection Blue & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sagittariu
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Collection Blue & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Morphew Collection Black & Pink Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sagittarius Dr
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Collection Black & Pink Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Teal Blue Yellow Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Patchwork Sagitta
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Teal Blue Yellow Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Patchwork Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple & Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Flower Design Sagitt
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Purple & Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Flower Design Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Master Morphew Collection Blue, Yellow & Pink Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Sagitta
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Master Morphew Collection Blue, Pink & Green Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Sagittar
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Morphew Collection White, Black & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sa
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Collection White, Black & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Morphew Collection Pink, Navy & Light Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sag
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Collection Pink, Navy & Light Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Navy And Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon White Flowers Sagitt
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Navy And Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon White Flowers Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print S
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Aqua Blue Paisley Wool Cocoon With Vintage 1940S Velvet Ribb
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION Aqua Blue Paisley Wool Cocoon With Vintage 1940S Velvet Ribbon & Fringe MORPHEW
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1950s Pink and Black Novelty Geisha Print Button Down Dress
Located in London, GB
extraordinary prints we've come across from this era for a very long time. The dress almost certainly dates from
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1950s French Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Blue Floral Embroidered Cotton Lawn Backless Dress Wit
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind and hand made in NYC using vintage materials from the 1970s and 1940s. MORPHEW
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sensational vintage 1980's Norma Kamali dress in a beautiful black satin taffeta. Norma
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1980s American Evening Dresses

A French Powder Pink Crepe Satin Ceremonial Dress Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France A Collectible Long dress for evening or ceremony in Fibrane, a reversible matte
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1940s French Evening Dresses

A French Powder Pink Crepe Satin Ceremonial Dress Circa 1940
A French Powder Pink Crepe Satin Ceremonial Dress Circa 1940
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Size: Equivalent to French size 35-36.
1980s Albert Nipon Black Satin Dress w/ Rhinestone Buttons
By Albert Nipon
Located in Portland, OR
This is a fun 1980s Albert Nipon black dress with a 1940s flair. It has a matte finish with satin
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1980s Asian Evening Dresses

Christian Dior London velvet and taffeta mini evening dress. C.1960s
By Christian Dior
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 European Evening Dresses

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1940s Long Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s long dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Orange and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect 1940s long dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Alfred Shaheen, Ceil Chapman and Edward Molyneux 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 Long Dress?

Prices for a 1940s long dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $173 and can go as high as $2,295, while, on average they fetch $623.
Questions About 1940s Long Dress
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There are a few options for how you should dress for a ’70s party. You can go for the hippie look with dramatic bell-bottoms, fringed jackets and vests and embroidered blouses, or try a sporty look by pairing a vintage tee with high-waisted, button-fly flared jeans and clogs or platform shoes. For a straight-from-the-disco aesthetic, look for surplice and halter dresses decked out in sequins. Men can make a 1970s-inspired statement with a leisure suit or bell-bottoms matched with a turtleneck. Aviator sunglasses are great accessories for both men and women. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of 1970s apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1900s, wedding dresses typically looked like full, floor-length garments. Brides wore S-shaped corsets below the usually ruffled bodices, and most designs included large puff sleeves. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques.