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1940s Velvet Dress

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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Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Dress
Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Dress

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Dress

Located in London, GB

A stunning vintage black velvet gown. The dress has a sweetheart neckline, with gathering at the bust and by the side seam. It has cap sleaves and a side zip.

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1940s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is just SO good.

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Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué

Located in New York, NY

A nod to the silhouette of Christian Dior's New Look, this incredible velvet skirt set was made in 1947. It was made by designer Lorraine Budny for the brand Sportwhirl, which was fo...

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1940s Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s Does 1940s Purple & Red Velvet Tie-Dye Boho Dress
1970s Does 1940s Purple & Red Velvet Tie-Dye Boho Dress

1970s Does 1940s Purple & Red Velvet Tie-Dye Boho Dress

Located in London, GB

Beautiful vintage late 1960s or early 1970s dress in deep purple with bold orange/red tie-dye pattern on the front of the bodice and around the hem. This dress has a very 1940s feel...

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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

Heavy Black Silk Faille Shirtwaist Circle Dress w Velvet Trim, M-L, late 1940s
Heavy Black Silk Faille Shirtwaist Circle Dress w Velvet Trim, M-L, late 1940s

Heavy Black Silk Faille Shirtwaist Circle Dress w Velvet Trim, M-L, late 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A testament to how fine clothes *used* to be made, this immaculate day-to-evening shirtwaist dress boasts impeccable craftsmanship like finished buttonholes, hand finishing and luxur...

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1940s Hong Kong Ballerina Day Dresses

Jeweled Deco Black Velvet and Georgette Drape Shoulder Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Jeweled Deco Black Velvet and Georgette Drape Shoulder Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s

Jeweled Deco Black Velvet and Georgette Drape Shoulder Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

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...

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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1940s Black Velvet Evening Gown with Ecru Lace and Rhinestones
1940s Black Velvet Evening Gown with Ecru Lace and Rhinestones

1940s Black Velvet Evening Gown with Ecru Lace and Rhinestones

Located in Kingston, NY

1940s black velvet evening gown featuring an elegant lace capelet overlay adorned with hand-set rhinestones. The fitted velvet bodice is suspended from narrow straps and transitions ...

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1980 Carolyne Roehm Black Velvet Cocktail Dress W/ Rhinestone & Sequin Stripes
1980 Carolyne Roehm Black Velvet Cocktail Dress W/ Rhinestone & Sequin Stripes

1980 Carolyne Roehm Black Velvet Cocktail Dress W/ Rhinestone & Sequin Stripes

By Carolyne Roehm

Located in Gresham, OR

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.

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Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown
Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Evening Dress or Hostess Gown

Located in Portland, OR

This vintage early 1940s black velvet gown by Kamore was originally designed to be a hostess gown or luxurious loungewear for the 40's woman who entertained in style.

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Vintage 1940s Velvet Dress
Vintage 1940s Velvet Dress

Vintage 1940s Velvet Dress

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1940s Velvet Dress, Size Small: This is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is just SO good.

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1940s  Burgundy velvet dress
1940s  Burgundy velvet dress

1940s Burgundy velvet dress

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1940s Burgundy velvet dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful vintage 1940s Burgundy velvet cocktail dress with creme dots.

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Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print
Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print

Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print

Located in NEWARK, GB

A superb, gorgeous vintage late 1940s evening dress. It has a sumptuous black silk velvet bodice with a soft sweetheart neckline and faux buttons shaped like flowers in a diamante s...

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1940s Black Velvet gown with sequins applique
1940s Black Velvet gown with sequins applique

1940s Black Velvet gown with sequins applique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hollywood Glam 1940s V neck Sequin floral appliqué with colors of coral, seafoam green, dusty blue, and soft gold. 1940s sleeves, drape into soft folds and zip shut at wrists with m...

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A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950

A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1940 France A cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s.

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1940S Red Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Chinese  Slip Dress
1940S Red Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Chinese  Slip Dress

1940S Red Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Chinese Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

1940S Red Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Chinese Slip Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.

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1940's Silk Velvet Dress
1940's Silk Velvet Dress

1940's Silk Velvet Dress

Located in Water Mill, NY

Exquisite 1940's soft, silk velvet dress in a lovely shade of dusty blue with bronze undertones.

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Velvet / Rayon Black Embellished Dress 1940s
Velvet / Rayon Black Embellished Dress 1940s

Velvet / Rayon Black Embellished Dress 1940s

Located in Port Hope, ON

This tailored dress is in great condition for its age. The upper part is velvet embellished with embroidery and has a scalloped neckline and diamente. The rayon skirt has a shine and...

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1940s Black Velvet Hand Painted Dress
1940s Black Velvet Hand Painted Dress

1940s Black Velvet Hand Painted Dress

Located in London, GB

Sensational black velvet gown with beautiful hand painted floral motifs in subtle hews of purple and green. This gorgeous full length, strapless evening dress features pretty black ...

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Late 1940's Hattie Carnegie Black Dress with Velvet and Pom Pom Details
Late 1940's Hattie Carnegie Black Dress with Velvet and Pom Pom Details

Late 1940's Hattie Carnegie Black Dress with Velvet and Pom Pom Details

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Late 1940's Hattie Carnegie crepe dress with pom pom and jet black velvet details at the waist and mock turtleneck neckline. 3/4 length dolman sleeves with gathered and softly pleate...

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1940s Martha Gale Brown Velvet Flower Embroidered Pocket Vintage 40s Dress
1940s Martha Gale Brown Velvet Flower Embroidered Pocket Vintage 40s Dress

1940s Martha Gale Brown Velvet Flower Embroidered Pocket Vintage 40s Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare 1940s MARTHA GALE chocolate brown velvet dress! Features soft brown velvet, with a pocket on the right side hip with hand embroidered bright flowers.

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Minimalist Black Velvet Contrast Coat Dress with White Appliqué Collar- S, 1940s
Minimalist Black Velvet Contrast Coat Dress with White Appliqué Collar- S, 1940s

Minimalist Black Velvet Contrast Coat Dress with White Appliqué Collar- S, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Almost monastic in its simplicity, this unique coat dress maintains its femininity via full length princess seams that accentuate curves and encourage the skirt to swirl around the l...

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1940s Unknown Princess Cut Dresses

Black Silk Velvet Film Noir Double Indemnity Plunge Bias Midi Dress – S, 1940s
Black Silk Velvet Film Noir Double Indemnity Plunge Bias Midi Dress – S, 1940s

Black Silk Velvet Film Noir Double Indemnity Plunge Bias Midi Dress – S, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A dress Barbara Stanwyck might have worn alongside Fred MacMurray, this swirling dress reeks of the double-crossing Femme Fatale. The alluring plunge neckline, body-skimming flare sk...

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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s

Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age minimalism and geometry. Its richly-adorned notched V neckline is outlined with a sta...

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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1993 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe black velvet RUNWAY dress
1993 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe black velvet RUNWAY dress

1993 Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe black velvet RUNWAY dress

By Chloé, Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very unique, 1940's style jet-black velvet dress with yellow accents designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe dating to fall of 1993 exactly as seen on the runway worn by Yasmin Le Bon i...

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1940s Henri Bendel Black Velvet Evening Gown with Dolman Sleeves + Lace Insert
1940s Henri Bendel Black Velvet Evening Gown with Dolman Sleeves + Lace Insert

1940s Henri Bendel Black Velvet Evening Gown with Dolman Sleeves + Lace Insert

By Henri Bendel

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Made from what we believe is silk velvet (no content tag), this piece features a velvet-covered button front bodice with cuffed Dolman sleeves, a wide lace insert at the center front...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

Late 1940s Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Fitted Dress
Late 1940s Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Fitted Dress

Late 1940s Hand Embroidered Black Velvet Fitted Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is really an amazing and strong styled late forties dress that I just love. It is made of a black cotton velvet so has mote of a matte feel and flatness to the pile then its sil...

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1940s Day Dresses

Red Velvet Drop Waist Dress circa 1940s
Red Velvet Drop Waist Dress circa 1940s

Red Velvet Drop Waist Dress circa 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a red velvet drop waist dress c. 1940s. The designer for the dress is unknown due to the lack of a tag and its age.

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1940's Heavily-Beaded Blue Crepe-Chiffon & Velvet Goddess Gown
1940's Heavily-Beaded Blue Crepe-Chiffon & Velvet Goddess Gown

1940's Heavily-Beaded Blue Crepe-Chiffon & Velvet Goddess Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Once in awhile you see a breathtaking dress that stands out from the rest and you know you have to have it. You are not even sure where you are going to wear it, but you will wear it...

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1940's Black Velvet Asymmetric One-Shoulder Bombshell Gown
1940's Black Velvet Asymmetric One-Shoulder Bombshell Gown

1940's Black Velvet Asymmetric One-Shoulder Bombshell Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

In this gorgeous 1940's "Madeleine et Cie" designer gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-couture. T...

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1940's Hollywood  Black Velvet  Gown w/  Lace Train and Wrap
1940's Hollywood  Black Velvet  Gown w/  Lace Train and Wrap

1940's Hollywood Black Velvet Gown w/ Lace Train and Wrap

Located in Toronto, ON

Late 1940's red carpet velvet boned bodice gown with lush black and white lace and crinoline layered train.

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Vintage 1940s Beaded Deep Green Velvet Evening Dress W Ruching & Hip Swag
Vintage 1940s Beaded Deep Green Velvet Evening Dress W Ruching & Hip Swag

Vintage 1940s Beaded Deep Green Velvet Evening Dress W Ruching & Hip Swag

Located in Portland, OR

This ultra glamorous 1940s evening gown is in a luxurious deep green velvet fabric, The shade of green is so rich and sophisticated and the ruched sweetheart bodice of the dress is b...

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1940's Mainbocher Couture Midnight Blue Sculpted Silk-Velvet Evening Gown
1940's Mainbocher Couture Midnight Blue Sculpted Silk-Velvet Evening Gown

1940's Mainbocher Couture Midnight Blue Sculpted Silk-Velvet Evening Gown

By Mainbocher

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The integrity of luxurious fabrics, intricate cut, quality workmanship were cherished by Mainbocher's upper crust customers. This early 1940's gown is a perfect example of his genius...

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Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown
Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown

Vintage 1940's Brooks Costume Couture Beaded Velvet Strapless Corset Bustle Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A truly breathtaking and one-of-a-kind couture creation by Brooks Costume Company. The Brooks Costume Company was the foremost maker of theatrical costumes in New York in the early p...

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Numbered 1940s John Lewis Vintage Dress Long Black Velvet Evening Gown Fur Trim
Numbered 1940s John Lewis Vintage Dress Long Black Velvet Evening Gown Fur Trim

Numbered 1940s John Lewis Vintage Dress Long Black Velvet Evening Gown Fur Trim

Located in Portland, OR

This is a 1943 vintage black velvet dress that was purchased at John Lewis & Co on Oxford Street in London. The dress buttons up the front with covered buttons and has pretty whi...

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Deluxe Blue Velvet Vintage 1940s Blazer Skirt Suit Rhinestones Peplum Jacket 10
Deluxe Blue Velvet Vintage 1940s Blazer Skirt Suit Rhinestones Peplum Jacket 10

Deluxe Blue Velvet Vintage 1940s Blazer Skirt Suit Rhinestones Peplum Jacket 10

Located in Portland, OR

This is an exquisite 2 piece vintage 1940’s suit with a straight skirt and a fabulous peplum jacket. The blazer has a sequined applique on the collar and closes with beautiful decor...

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Vintage 1950's coral tulle dress 1950's layered tulle sweetheart  UK 4 US 0
Vintage 1950's coral tulle dress 1950's layered tulle sweetheart  UK 4 US 0

Vintage 1950's coral tulle dress 1950's layered tulle sweetheart UK 4 US 0

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A favourite! This original 1950's tulle dress in the most breathtaking shade of coral tulle, embellished with trailing silk velvet and rayon corsage flowers, is a truly breathtaking ...

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1950s Ballerina Dresses

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1940s Velvet Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s velvet dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Red and more in stock now. Finding the perfect 1940s velvet 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 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christian Dior, Emma Domb and Hattie Carnegie each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a 1940s Velvet Dress?

On average, a 1940s velvet dress on 1stDibs sells for $795, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $6,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Evening-dresses for You

With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy

Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.

Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.

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