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40s Evening Gown

Versace S/S 2013 Look # 42 Embellished Gold Silk Gown Dress 40 - 4
Versace S/S 2013 Look # 42 Embellished Gold Silk Gown Dress 40 - 4

Versace S/S 2013 Look # 42 Embellished Gold Silk Gown Dress 40 - 4

By Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

embellished body with studded leather belts - ensure a stunning silhouette. Content: 100% silk IT Size 40

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40
S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40

S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Austin, TX

S/S 1997 Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Peachy Nude Silk Slip Dress 40 Condition: very good 100% silk Made

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's
Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Yves Saint Laurent Black Wool Crepe Long Sleeve Dress-40-Circa 70's This spectacular vintage YSL

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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

S/S 2003 TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Mini Kimono Dress 40
S/S 2003 TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Mini Kimono Dress 40

S/S 2003 TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Mini Kimono Dress 40

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Rare GUCCI Black Mini Kimono Dress. S/S 2003 Gucci collection designed by Tom Ford. Unique

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Strapless Black Silk Dress 40
S/S 2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Strapless Black Silk Dress 40

S/S 2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Strapless Black Silk Dress 40

By Tom Ford, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

S/S 2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Strapless Black Silk Dress It Size 40 - US 4 90% Silk, 10

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Black Fitted Strap Dress - Size 40 S
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Fitted Strap Dress - Size 40 S

Jean Paul Gaultier Black Fitted Strap Dress - Size 40 S

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Krakow, PL

40 / S (fits brand size chart) Color: Black Fit: Waist-fitted Straps: Thin Material: Composition

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci One Shoulder Dress Size 40
S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci One Shoulder Dress Size 40

S/S 2000 Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci One Shoulder Dress Size 40

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci dress Spring/Summer 2000 One shoulder design, knee length, self lined. IT Size 42 - US 6/8 Jersey has a lot of stretch. Total length is 44" Made in Italy Excellent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

EMILIO PUCCI black wool JERSEY & LACE MINI Dress 40 S
EMILIO PUCCI black wool JERSEY & LACE MINI Dress 40 S

EMILIO PUCCI black wool JERSEY & LACE MINI Dress 40 S

By Emilio Pucci

Located in Zürich, CH

concealed zipper. Lined in nude silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Tag Size 40 Size

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 Black Silk Mini Dress It. 40
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 Black Silk Mini Dress It. 40

Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 Black Silk Mini Dress It. 40

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

, grommets, belted cuffs, quilting details, fabric not stretchy. Style: Slip-on mini dress. Size: Italian 40

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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

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40s Beaded Peplum Evening Dress
40s Beaded Peplum Evening Dress

40s Beaded Peplum Evening Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

40s Beaded Peplum Evening Dress. Glass beads on heavy crepe. Side zip closure. Has pockets!

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1940s Evening Dresses

40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown
40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown

40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown

Located in San Francisco, CA

40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown. This dress is made of black taffeta with a black silk

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1940s Unknown Evening Gowns

Pink Glass Beaded 40's Cap Sleeve Gown
Pink Glass Beaded 40's Cap Sleeve Gown

Pink Glass Beaded 40's Cap Sleeve Gown

Located in Topanga, CA

Stunning short sleeve gown, encrusted in small pink glass bugle beads throughout. Backed on light

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

40s Miss New Yorker Ruby Red Sexy Bias Cut Satin Slip
40s Miss New Yorker Ruby Red Sexy Bias Cut Satin Slip

40s Miss New Yorker Ruby Red Sexy Bias Cut Satin Slip

Located in Miami Beach, FL

. . . Has A Crisp, Yet Light And Silky Feel . . . Unlined, Just Slip It On -- This 40’s Miss New Yorker

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1940s American Evening Gowns

40S MISS NEW YORKER CAMO GREEN SEXY BIAS CUT SATIN SLIP
40S MISS NEW YORKER CAMO GREEN SEXY BIAS CUT SATIN SLIP

40S MISS NEW YORKER CAMO GREEN SEXY BIAS CUT SATIN SLIP

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Tags Removed Just Prior To The Dye Process… This 40’s Miss New Yorker Is Now A Luscious New Shade We

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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT 40's style cocktail dress YSL
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT 40's style cocktail dress YSL

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT 40's style cocktail dress YSL

By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Stunning, 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT 40's style cocktail dress. Mr. Saint Laurent was thoroughly

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

Late 40's Sheer  Black Cocktail Dress
Late 40's Sheer  Black Cocktail Dress

Late 40's Sheer Black Cocktail Dress

Located in Toronto, ON

I place this dress in the late forties. It has magnificent workmanship. It has a chiffon overlay with cap sleeves and a delicately rusched neckline. It features a longer tiered skir...

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1940s Cocktail 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. Ruched at waistline with slightly flared skirt.

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

D&G Crystal Embroidery Floral Lace Train Maxi Wedding Dress White 40 XS S
D&G Crystal Embroidery Floral Lace Train Maxi Wedding Dress White 40 XS S

D&G Crystal Embroidery Floral Lace Train Maxi Wedding Dress White 40 XS S

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Erkrath, DE

- Track jacket with heraldry and logo print, knitted details with DG King Star lettering and zip pockets by DOLCE & GABBANA - Former RRP: EUR 845 - New with tag - Slim fit - MADE IN ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Dresses

40s Taupe Sequined Evening Gown
40s Taupe Sequined Evening Gown

40s Taupe Sequined Evening Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

This sophisticated long and lean 1940s taupe rayon gabardine gown with silver/gold sequin detailing

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1940s American Evening Gowns

40s Spectacular Gold Studded Crepe Gown
40s Spectacular Gold Studded Crepe Gown

40s Spectacular Gold Studded Crepe Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful black crepe gown with classic 40s styling: emphasized shoulders, sweetheart neckline

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1940s American Evening Gowns

40s Extraordinary Black Lace Column Gown w/  Ruffles
40s Extraordinary Black Lace Column Gown w/  Ruffles

40s Extraordinary Black Lace Column Gown w/ Ruffles

Located in Gresham, OR

An extraordinarily beautiful 1940s gown made of silk lace with a wide portrait neckline and wide

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1940s American Evening Gowns

40s Hattie Carnegie Sequin Plaid Embellished Black Crepe Gown
40s Hattie Carnegie Sequin Plaid Embellished Black Crepe Gown

40s Hattie Carnegie Sequin Plaid Embellished Black Crepe Gown

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Gresham, OR

Fabulous 40s Hattie Carnegie sleeveless black crepe gown with long pleated skirt covered in pink

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1940s American Evening Gowns

1990's GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE cut velvet 40's style gown
1990's GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE cut velvet 40's style gown

1990's GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE cut velvet 40's style gown

By Gianni Versace

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous cut velvet lined in silk from Gianni Versace couture dating to the 1990's. Dress is

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Lillie Rubin black and gold Lurex 40s inspired gown
Lillie Rubin black and gold Lurex 40s inspired gown

Lillie Rubin black and gold Lurex 40s inspired gown

By Lillie Rubin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1940s inspired evening gown in black & gold chiffon and Lurex. A statement making dress from the

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1980s American Evening Gowns

1980s Lillie Rubin black & gold Lurex chiffon 40s inspired gown
1980s Lillie Rubin black & gold Lurex chiffon 40s inspired gown

1980s Lillie Rubin black & gold Lurex chiffon 40s inspired gown

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1940s inspired evening gown in black & gold chiffon & Lurex...A statement making dress from the

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Adolfo 1981 Satin 40s-Style Gown in Lavender w/ Cut-Out Back
Adolfo 1981 Satin 40s-Style Gown in Lavender w/ Cut-Out Back

Adolfo 1981 Satin 40s-Style Gown in Lavender w/ Cut-Out Back

By Adolfo

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1981 gown from Adolfo New York featuring 1940s Hollywood-retro styling in a gorgeous

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1980s American Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent  Rive Gauche 40's Inspired Jersey and Gold Lamé Gown
Yves Saint Laurent  Rive Gauche 40's Inspired Jersey and Gold Lamé Gown

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 40's Inspired Jersey and Gold Lamé Gown

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, 1940's inspired gown, in a matte jersey and a reptile pattern

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930-40s Beaded Tunic
1930-40s Beaded Tunic

1930-40s Beaded Tunic

Located in New York, NY

This is an incredible tunic, embellished all over with tiny gold tube beads. Across the whole body of the tunic, these beads tumble over it in twirling vines of embroidery to form a ...

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1930s Evening Gowns

Peggy Hunt 40s Bandage/ Nude Illusion Dress
Peggy Hunt 40s Bandage/ Nude Illusion Dress

Peggy Hunt 40s Bandage/ Nude Illusion Dress

By Peggy Hunt

Located in Gresham, OR

This is a wonderful 1940s gown from Peggy Hunt! With nude illusion panels it seems to be made from

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1940s American Evening Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent 40's Inspired Moire Dress
Yves Saint Laurent 40's Inspired Moire Dress

Yves Saint Laurent 40's Inspired Moire Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, black moire 1940's inspired long dress, having a deep V neckline, puff sleeve

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1980s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Dolce & Gabbana Black Silk Blend Dress - Size S / IT 40
Dolce & Gabbana Black Silk Blend Dress - Size S / IT 40

Dolce & Gabbana Black Silk Blend Dress - Size S / IT 40

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Krakow, PL

% polyamide, 7% elastane Size S / IT 40 Measurements (approximate, taken flat): - Back length: 83 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN grey SKELETON KALEIDOSCOPE Cocktail Dress 40 S
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN grey SKELETON KALEIDOSCOPE Cocktail Dress 40 S

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN grey SKELETON KALEIDOSCOPE Cocktail Dress 40 S

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Zürich, CH

. Lined in silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Tag Size 40 Size S Shoulder Width

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Dorothy O'Hara Fabulous 40s Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress
Dorothy O'Hara Fabulous 40s Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress

Dorothy O'Hara Fabulous 40s Draped Crepe Cocktail Dress

By Dorothy O'Hara

Located in Gresham, OR

Fantastic Dorothy O'Hara 1940s draped rayon crepe cocktail dress with dramatic hip draping and cape style back. Fabulous!

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

PRADA black rayon JERSEY LONG SLEEVE Shift Dress 40 S
PRADA black rayon JERSEY LONG SLEEVE Shift Dress 40 S

PRADA black rayon JERSEY LONG SLEEVE Shift Dress 40 S

By Prada

Located in Zürich, CH

worn and is in excellent condition. Measurements Tag Size 40 Size S Shoulder Width 40cm (15.6in) Bust

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2010s Day Dresses

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk 40's Inspired Dress
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk 40's Inspired Dress

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Silk 40's Inspired Dress

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche, black Satin back crepe, 1940's inspired cocktail dress, having a V

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1970s French Cocktail Dresses

40s Black and Pink Rayon Crepe Peplum Dress w/ Rhinestones
40s Black and Pink Rayon Crepe Peplum Dress w/ Rhinestones

40s Black and Pink Rayon Crepe Peplum Dress w/ Rhinestones

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic, classic 1940s rayon crepe dress in pink (top) and black (bottom). At the hip is an asymmetrical flounced peplum and the top is strewn with prong-set rhinestones. Side ...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Nickolas Ungar 40s Red Fox Cropped Chubby Coat
Nickolas Ungar 40s Red Fox Cropped Chubby Coat

Nickolas Ungar 40s Red Fox Cropped Chubby Coat

Located in Gresham, OR

half-sleeve. Lined. Pictured with 40s rayon gabardine evening gown in our 1stdibs store!

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1940s American Bolero Jackets

Galanos 40's Inspired Crepe Evening Gown
Galanos 40's Inspired Crepe Evening Gown

Galanos 40's Inspired Crepe Evening Gown

By Galanos

Located in New York, NY

Galanos, 1940's inspired, black and white crepe evening dress, having an ivory crepe, asymmetric

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1980s American Evening Dresses and Gowns

1980s Scaasi 40s inspired colour block gown
1980s Scaasi 40s inspired colour block gown

1980s Scaasi 40s inspired colour block gown

By Arnold Scaasi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful interpretation of a 1940s evening gown from Scaasi Boutique...Silk colour block gown in

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Late 20th Century American Evening Dresses

New Rare Gucci Black Flora Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 40 $1475
New Rare Gucci Black Flora Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 40 $1475

New Rare Gucci Black Flora Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 40 $1475

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Size: Italian Sz 40 Roughly U.S Sz 4

New Rare Gucci Black Flora Silk Dress S/S 2013 Sz 40 $1475

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Gucci Flora Silk Dress Brand New S/S 2013 * Retail $1475 * Iconic Black Flora Fabric * Euro Size

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 40s Iridescent Olive Silk Taffeta Asymmetric Dress
Vintage 40s Iridescent Olive Silk Taffeta Asymmetric Dress

Vintage 40s Iridescent Olive Silk Taffeta Asymmetric Dress

Located in Sparks, NV

Stunning! Deep olive green silk taffeta formal dress from the 1940's by American designer Eleanor

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1940s American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1940s 40s Metallic Gold + Black Cocktail Dress with a Full Sweep
Vintage 1940s 40s Metallic Gold + Black Cocktail Dress with a Full Sweep

Vintage 1940s 40s Metallic Gold + Black Cocktail Dress with a Full Sweep

Located in Sparks, NV

Details: Partially Lined Side Metal Zip Closure Color: Black and Gold Metallic Velvet Bodice Estimated Size: Medium Measurements: Bust: Up to 39" Waist: 28" Hips: Free...

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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Stunning 1940s 40s Navy Blue Dramatic Crepe Dress w/ Ivory Victorian Lace
Stunning 1940s 40s Navy Blue Dramatic Crepe Dress w/ Ivory Victorian Lace

Stunning 1940s 40s Navy Blue Dramatic Crepe Dress w/ Ivory Victorian Lace

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible 1940s navy blue dress! Features dramatic shoulder pads, with ivory Victorian lace down the front, and at peplum. Intricate seam details, that flatter the body like crazy! ...

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1940s Evening Gowns

40s Hibiscus Print Cocktail Dress w/ Tulle Swag and Capelet
40s Hibiscus Print Cocktail Dress w/ Tulle Swag and Capelet

40s Hibiscus Print Cocktail Dress w/ Tulle Swag and Capelet

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous, vampy, sexy 1940s cocktail dress of rayon or silk crepe and tulle. Large fuchsia hibiscus print gathered into a rouched bodice. Silk tulle is gathered and radiates from...

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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci S/S 2003 Feather Mini Halter Dress Italian 40  US 4/6
Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci S/S 2003 Feather Mini Halter Dress Italian 40  US 4/6

Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci S/S 2003 Feather Mini Halter Dress Italian 40 US 4/6

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford For Gucci Mini Feather Halter Dress S/S 2003 Runway Collection Italian size 40 – US 4/6

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci S/S 2003 Feather Mini Halter Dress Italian 40  US 4/6
Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci S/S 2003 Feather Mini Halter Dress Italian 40  US 4/6

Vintage Tom Ford For Gucci S/S 2003 Feather Mini Halter Dress Italian 40 US 4/6

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford For Gucci Mini Feather Halter Dress S/S 2003 Runway Collection Italian size 40 – US 4/6

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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By Linda Segal

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Alexander McQueen

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By Alexander McQueen

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40s Evening Gown For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 40s evening gown you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a 40s evening gown from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Versace, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 40s Evening Gown?

Prices for a 40s evening gown can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $89 and can go as high as $28,000, while, on average they fetch $1,305.

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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