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1940s White Dress

Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress
Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress

Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress

Located in London, GB

A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s.

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1940s Tea Gowns

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue , brown and yellow flowers.

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1940s Unknown Day 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 Blue & White Cold Rayon Novelty  Bunny Print Wrap Dress
1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Novelty  Bunny Print Wrap Dress

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Novelty Bunny Print Wrap Dress

Located in New York, NY

In overall fantastic condition, just has some slight fading in areas. 1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Novelty Bunny Print Wrap Dress

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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s Pale Blue Rayon Dress With Navy And White Pebble Print
1940s Pale Blue Rayon Dress With Navy And White Pebble Print

1940s Pale Blue Rayon Dress With Navy And White Pebble Print

Located in London, GB

This charming 1940s cold rayon pebble print dress in pale blue, navy and white is captivating in its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition.

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1940s American Day Dresses

Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress

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 ! Features a curved notch collar with a tailored bodice and flirty forgiving skirt. P...

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par

Located in New York, NY

Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Paris

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1940s Formal Gowns

1940S White & Purple Rayon Lounge Ensemble With Gold Studded Pockets
1940S White & Purple Rayon Lounge Ensemble With Gold Studded Pockets

1940S White & Purple Rayon Lounge Ensemble With Gold Studded Pockets

Located in New York, NY

As Is Dead Stock, unworn but has signs of fume fading from age. 1940S White & Purple Rayon Lounge Ensemble With Gold Studded Pockets

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1940s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady In White Dress
1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady In White Dress

1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady In White Dress

By Geneviève Thomas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf
1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf

1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf

By Geneviève Thomas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress
1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress

1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

1940S White Striped Rayon Step In Slip Dress MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past.

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1940s Slips

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch with Original Dial, 1940s
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch with Original Dial, 1940s

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ladies Dress Watch with Original Dial, 1940s

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Dress Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 43mm Length X Width 18mm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

The White Dress
The White Dress

The White Dress

By Francois Gerome

Located in Missouri, MO

Francois Gerome "The White Dress" c. 1940s/50 Oil on Canvas approx. 10 x 8 inches approx. 16 x 13 inches framed FRANCOIS GEROME French, 1895 Francois Gerome was born in Budapest in...

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1940s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s
1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s

1.49ct Natural Unheated Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18k Gold Dress Ring, circa 1940s

Located in London, GB

A one of a kind vintage cluster ring featuring a wonderful 1.49ct natural unheated royal blue cushion cut sapphire, mounted in an 18 carat white gold six claw, open back setting. The...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Dress Gown
1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Dress Gown

1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Dress Gown

By Ceil Chapman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is such a stunning and ethereal Ceil Chapman full-length garden gown dating back to the mid 1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel fe...

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1940s American Wedding Dresses

Early 1940's White Satin Gown with Interesting Details
Early 1940's White Satin Gown with Interesting Details

Early 1940's White Satin Gown with Interesting Details

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this exquisitely plain white satin gown with slightly capped sleeves and interesting detailing including modified pleating techniques and the use of yokes. The g...

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1940s Evening Gowns

1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown
1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown

1940's Exquisitely Designed White Charmeuse Wedding Gown

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this exquisitely designed, 1940's vintage, white charmeuse wedding gown with a long and full train, embellished with ecru embroidered lace insertions and trim....

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1940s Unknown Wedding Dresses

40s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Rainbow Sequin Sleeves
40s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Rainbow Sequin Sleeves

40s Black Rayon Crepe Cocktail Dress with Rainbow Sequin Sleeves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vibrant and noir at the same time. A circa 1940s black crepe dress with white cap sleeves and padded shoulders.

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip With White Rhinestones 1940s
Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip With White Rhinestones 1940s

Vintage Eisenberg Dress Clip With White Rhinestones 1940s

By Eisenberg

Located in Austin, TX

Period: 1940 Hallmark: Eisenberg Original Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.4 Inch Materials: base metal, rhinestones Free worldwide shipping. Free 5-day return.

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

1940's White Sequin Embellished Dress
1940's White Sequin Embellished Dress

1940's White Sequin Embellished Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Our 1940's white with sequin embellishment dress is a timeless piece with a classic style.

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1940s Wedding Dresses

1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress
1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress

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 exceptional piece from the 1940s, the White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress.

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1940s Day Dresses

Emma Domb Vintage Black & White Sequin Gown / 1940's Dress
Emma Domb Vintage Black & White Sequin Gown / 1940's Dress

Emma Domb Vintage Black & White Sequin Gown / 1940's Dress

By Emma Domb

Located in Sparks, NV

Elegant late 1940's vintage Emma Domb evening gown in two-toned black and white.

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1940s American Ball Gowns

Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe Dress with White Small Polkadots
Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe Dress with White Small Polkadots

Vintage 1940s Navy Blue Crepe Dress with White Small Polkadots

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic 1940s blue and white small polkadots crepe dress with amazing sleeve and interesting origami fold pockets.

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1940s American Wedding Dresses

RARE 1940s  Linen dress with embroidery
RARE 1940s  Linen dress with embroidery

RARE 1940s Linen dress with embroidery

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous! 1940s white linen dress with purple flower embroidery.

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

VINTAGE c.1940’s Ivory Tan Cotton Lace Beaded Applique Vent V-Neck Midi Dress
VINTAGE c.1940’s Ivory Tan Cotton Lace Beaded Applique Vent V-Neck Midi Dress

VINTAGE c.1940’s Ivory Tan Cotton Lace Beaded Applique Vent V-Neck Midi Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

VINTAGE c.1940’s Ivory Tan Cotton Lace Beaded Applique Vent V-Neck Midi Dress Circa: 1940’s Label(s): None Style: Midi dress Color(s): Shades of ivory and tan Lined: No Unmarke...

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1940s Tea Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Silk Asymmetrical Bias Cut 1940S Pineapple Prin
MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Silk Asymmetrical Bias Cut 1940S Pineapple Prin

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Silk Asymmetrical Bias Cut 1940S Pineapple Prin

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Silk Asymmetrical Bias Cut 1940S Pineapple Print Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sourc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Full Hawaiin Print Sagittari
MORPHEW COLLECTION White Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Full Hawaiin Print Sagittari

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Full Hawaiin Print Sagittari

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Full Hawaiin Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materials sour...

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Brown White Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Palm Tree Print S
MORPHEW COLLECTION Brown White Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Palm Tree Print S

MORPHEW COLLECTION Brown White Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Palm Tree Print S

Located in New York, NY

MORPHEW COLLECTION Brown White Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Palm Tree Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in our NYC Ateliér of rare antique materi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Adrian 1940s Cubist Inspired Black/White Gown w/ Sequin Blocks
Adrian 1940s Cubist Inspired Black/White Gown w/ Sequin Blocks

Adrian 1940s Cubist Inspired Black/White Gown w/ Sequin Blocks

By Adrian

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Adrian black and white color-block rayon crepe gown with capelet back, slash detail and geometric sequin blocking. An incredible piece from the legendary designer of screen an...

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1940s American Evening Gowns

1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady in White Dress
1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady in White Dress

1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady in White Dress

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress

1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided The sketch is original, v...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

1940s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring
1940s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring

1940s Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique Art Deco 0.62 carat sapphire and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat white gold dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impr...

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips
Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips

Pair of 1940s Sapphire & Diamond Dress Clips

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This absolute knockout pair of Retro dress clips date to the 1940s and the tail end of World War II.

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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1940s White Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1940s white dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in White, Gray and more. Finding the perfect 1940s white 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. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Adrian, Don Loper and Eisenberg Originals are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s White Dress?

The price for a 1940s white dress starts at $250 and tops out at $6,435, and on average, selling for $800.

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