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1940s Silk Dress

1940s Silk Dress with Applique Flowers
1940s Silk Dress with Applique Flowers

1940s Silk Dress with Applique Flowers

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous little black silk 1940s dress. It has a V neckline, elbow length sleeves, shoulder pads

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1940s American Day Dresses

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

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1940s Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4

Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of an apricot hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2

Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress

Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on

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1940s French Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6
Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6

Vintage 1940's Navy Blue Silk Suzy Perette Dress UK 10 US 6

By Suzy Perette

Located in Nashville, TN

An iconic silhouette to behold, this original early 1950's Suzy Perette navvy blue silk faille

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1940s Casual Dresses

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay

By Irene Lentz

Located in San Fransisco, CA

A stunning and hard-to-find piece from the late 1940's created by Irene Lentz. This black gown

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress

Located in London, GB

Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII

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1940s French Formal Wear

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

This rare 1940s dress is even more special in that it is made of silk and not the customary rayon

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1940s Casual Dresses

Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress

Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress

By Lilli Ann

Located in Water Mill, NY

A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Silk négligé 1940s
Silk négligé 1940s

Silk négligé 1940s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - (Made in France) Pink silk négligé with lace. Composition and size labels missing, it

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1970s French Babydoll Day Dresses

1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown
1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown

1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s

A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1940 France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the

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1940s French Evening Dresses

Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s
Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s

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 Sheer Rayon Chiffon pleated Dress
1940s Black Sheer Rayon Chiffon pleated Dress

1940s Black Sheer Rayon Chiffon pleated Dress

Located in New York, NY

1940s Rayon chiffon dress with silk braids and pleats. Waist : 32 Bust : 37 Hip : 42 Length

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1940s Day Dresses

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown

Located in London, GB

This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels

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1940s French Evening Dresses

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1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL Silk cocktail dress
1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL Silk cocktail dress

1940's CLAIRE McCARDELL Silk cocktail dress

By Claire McCardell

Located in Newport Beach, CA

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

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress
1940s Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress

1940s Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

A perfect blush, this 40s dress is the epitome of sophistication. Fitted throughout the chest and

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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay
1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay

1940s Black Silk Evening Dress with Lace Overlay

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful black silk sleeveless evening dress with sweetheart neckline. No label but clearly

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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution
1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution

1940s Black Silk Gown w/ Illusion Lace, Howard Greer Attribution

By Howard Greer

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! 1940s evening gown of black silk chiffon on

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1940s American Ball Gowns

1940's Silk Print Day Dress
1940's Silk Print Day Dress

1940's Silk Print Day Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

An abstract print in pink, green and lavender is used for this 1940's silk day dress. There is a

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1940s American Day Dresses

1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk "1940's" dress
1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk "1940's" dress

1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk "1940's" dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Yves Saint Laurent silk printed " 1940s " dress. Condition: Excellent. Size 34 ( mannequin

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1980s French Day Dresses

Flower Silk Dress, 1940s
Flower Silk Dress, 1940s

Flower Silk Dress, 1940s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Silk dress printed with flowers, from the 1940s. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a

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20th Century Casual Dresses

1940's Champagne Silk Bias Cut Rhinestone Dress
1940's Champagne Silk Bias Cut Rhinestone Dress

1940's Champagne Silk Bias Cut Rhinestone Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you're looking for the perfect silk bias cut dress, look no further than this gorgeous dress

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1940s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940's Silk CC41 Hand-Painted Dress UK 8 US 4
Vintage 1940's Silk CC41 Hand-Painted Dress UK 8 US 4

Vintage 1940's Silk CC41 Hand-Painted Dress UK 8 US 4

Located in Nashville, TN

This truly breathtaking 1940's black crepe silk CC41 dress, with a hand painted and printed

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1940s Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940s Silk Chiffon Dress
Vintage 1940s Silk Chiffon Dress

Vintage 1940s Silk Chiffon Dress

Located in London, GB

A very pretty silk chiffon dress in an attractive blue and white print. It has a square neckline

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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress
1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

1940’s Haute Couture Madame Gres Black Silk Jersey Dress

By Madame Gres

Located in London, GB

This iconic silk jersey dress by Madame Gres from the 1940’s is draped and heavily pleated with a

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1940s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1940's Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Full Sweep Gown Dress
Vintage 1940's Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Full Sweep Gown Dress

Vintage 1940's Kelly Green Silk Chiffon Full Sweep Gown Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

The perfect synthesis of delicate and bold! Delicate light-as-a-feather silk chiffon in a bold and

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1940s American Evening Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Kaftan In 1940'S Japanese Silk Kimono
MORPHEW COLLECTION Kaftan In 1940'S Japanese Silk Kimono

MORPHEW COLLECTION Kaftan In 1940'S Japanese Silk Kimono

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW COLLECTION Kaftan In 1940'S Japanese Silk Kimono MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940's Metallic Purple Silk Taffeta Gown
Vintage 1940's Metallic Purple Silk Taffeta Gown

Vintage 1940's Metallic Purple Silk Taffeta Gown

Located in Sparks, NV

Early 1940's long formal maxi gown in metallic accented silk taffeta. Oversized back bow detail

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

1940s Claire McCardell by Townley Navy Silk Dress
1940s Claire McCardell by Townley Navy Silk Dress

1940s Claire McCardell by Townley Navy Silk Dress

By Claire McCardell, Claire McCardell Clothes by Townley

Located in London, GB

A very elegant mid to late 1940s Claire McCardell circle print dress, with V shaped back and front

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1940s American Evening Dresses

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress
Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress

Late 1940s Silk French Couture Wedding Dress

Located in London, GB

This elegant late 1940s pure silk ivory dress is a perfect example of the refined glamour of the

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1940s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940's Silk Pink Floral Dress & Jacket UK 14 US 10
Vintage 1940's Silk Pink Floral Dress & Jacket UK 14 US 10

Vintage 1940's Silk Pink Floral Dress & Jacket UK 14 US 10

Located in Nashville, TN

and in a striped pattern, this original 1940's dress and matching jacket is the perfect addition to

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1940s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1940s Silk Satin Evening Dress with a Full Sweep
1940s Silk Satin Evening Dress with a Full Sweep

1940s Silk Satin Evening Dress with a Full Sweep

Located in Sparks, NV

creamy ivory silk satin and luscious black velvet come together in this beautiful 1940s dress. Accented

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1940s Evening Dresses

1940s Black Striped Hostess Dress Coat
1940s Black Striped Hostess Dress Coat

1940s Black Striped Hostess Dress Coat

Located in London, GB

Lovely vintage 1940s black silk taffeta hostess dress coat with woven multi-coloured stripes. This

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1940s Day Dresses

1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono
1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono

1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono

Located in New York, NY

1940s Hand Silk-Screened Japanese Kimono

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent 1940s Inspired Polka Dot Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 1940s Inspired Polka Dot Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 1940s Inspired Polka Dot Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, navy and pale grey, 1940's inspired , silk polka dot dress, having

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1980s French Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Polka Dot Silk Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Polka Dot Silk Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Polka Dot Silk Dress

Located in New Hope, PA

This 1940's inspired black silk dress has a pussy cat bow at the neckline, a fitted waist, stitched

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1980s French Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Patterned Silk Shirt Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Patterned Silk Shirt Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Patterned Silk Shirt Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, 1940's inspired, silk shirt dress having an underwater sea

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1980s French Day Dresses

1940s Santa Fe Stripe Silk Crepe Gown
1940s Santa Fe Stripe Silk Crepe Gown

1940s Santa Fe Stripe Silk Crepe Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

Silk striping with lamé thread and rayon crepe skirt, balloon sleeve and high waist cut detail with

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1940s American Evening Gowns

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By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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By Vicky Tiel

Located in Water Mill, NY

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1950s Alfred Shaheen Vibrant Blue Silk Cocktail Dress

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in Sparks, NV

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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By MADEMOISELLE

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Guy Laroche

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Yves Saint Laurent

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

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1940s Silk Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1940s silk dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940s silk 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 Don Loper, Morphew and Ceil Chapman each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Finding a 1940s silk dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1940s Silk Dress?

On average, a 1940s silk dress on 1stDibs sells for $945, while they’re typically $227 on the low end and $18,025 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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. 

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