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1940s Plaid Dress

Party Lines by Domb 1940s Brown Plaid Taffeta Drop-Waist Party Gown
Party Lines by Domb 1940s Brown Plaid Taffeta Drop-Waist Party Gown

Party Lines by Domb 1940s Brown Plaid Taffeta Drop-Waist Party Gown

By Emma Domb

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Party gown in brown plaid taffeta, c. 1940s, by Party Lines by Domb — the early California label of Emma Domb. - Brown taffeta with plaid windowpane pattern; warm brown base with cr...

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1940s American Ball Gowns

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1940s Jourdelle Of Hollywood Originals Plaid Taffeta Bustle-Back Peplum Gown
1940s Jourdelle Of Hollywood Originals Plaid Taffeta Bustle-Back Peplum Gown

1940s Jourdelle Of Hollywood Originals Plaid Taffeta Bustle-Back Peplum Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A stunning 1940s Jourdelle of Hollywood Originals plaid taffeta bustle-back gown! In shades of forest green, plum and tan, this gown is cut on the bias at front side of bodice for co...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940S Black & White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffet
1940S Black & White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffet

1940S Black & White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffet

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully made just an oldie with condition issues here and there, age spots. 1940S Black & White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffeta Bow

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1940s Evening Gowns

Vintage 1940's Gay Gibson Colorful Plaid Linen Cotton Sun Dress & Winged Bolero
Vintage 1940's Gay Gibson Colorful Plaid Linen Cotton Sun Dress & Winged Bolero

Vintage 1940's Gay Gibson Colorful Plaid Linen Cotton Sun Dress & Winged Bolero

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vibrant linen-cotton plaid and flawless styling, this Gay Gibson designer dress ensemble has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for.

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940's Rainbow Plaid Print Cotton Button-Down Belted Swing Dress w/ Tags
1940's Rainbow Plaid Print Cotton Button-Down Belted Swing Dress w/ Tags

1940's Rainbow Plaid Print Cotton Button-Down Belted Swing Dress w/ Tags

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vibrant rainbow plaid print and flawless styling, this "Fortune Fashions" sundress has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for. The short, ruffle-trimmed, sleeve belte...

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Rainbow Plaid Print Cotton Button-Down Belted Swing Dress w/ Tags
Vintage 1940's Rainbow Plaid Print Cotton Button-Down Belted Swing Dress w/ Tags

Vintage 1940's Rainbow Plaid Print Cotton Button-Down Belted Swing Dress w/ Tags

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vibrant rainbow plaid print and flawless styling, this "Fortune Fashions" sundress has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for. The short, ruffle-trimmed, sleeve belte...

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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

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1940s Plaid Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s plaid dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Brown and more. Finding the perfect 1940s plaid 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. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hattie Carnegie are consistently popular. Finding a 1940s plaid dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1940s Plaid Dress?

The price for a 1940s plaid dress starts at $319 and tops out at $1,200, and on average, selling for $638.

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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. 

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