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Beige dress knitted with ribbons LANA Circa 1940/50
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige dress knitted with ribbons and belt.
SIZE 38/M
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink rose print is
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940's Manguin Cream Dress with Pleated Skirt and Bow Detail
By Lucile Manguin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's Lucile Manguin Haute Couture silk crepe dress. Domed shoulders, fitted waist, micro pleated
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1940s French Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940s Floral Crepe Peplum Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
A floral maxi dress, done with that distinct 1940s elegance and would work well for both day and
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress is in a mixture of grey, cream and red and has
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Vintage Brown 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress from the 1940s. The dress has a shawl collar, side zip opening, gathering at the
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink
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1940s European Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Dress and Bolero
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress from the 1940s. In a floral print of brown , yellow, green and beige, the
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Vintage 1940s Apple Print Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer dress from the 1940s. The dress has an interesting double collar and button detail
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Vintage Blue 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty blue crepe dress with embroidery detail on the bust area and waist. The fabric is a pretty
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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 Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940s black femme fatale draped dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully draped black dress. Deep v surplice neckline. Long sleeves.
Long draped fabric at the
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940-1950
Europe
Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very
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1940s French Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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Size: Equivalent size 36 frensh
A French Evening Dress in Fibranne Early 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1940
France
Astonishing indoor or evening coat dress in pink purple and yellow gold
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1940s French Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940s Vintage Heart Print Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty and easy to wear vintage tea dress from the 1940s. The dress has a button front with elbow
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40s Brown & Gold Knit Sweater Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Brown & Gold Knit Sweater Dress. Metallic gold thread woven throughout. Buttons up the front
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Vintage Cotton Dress and Bolero Jacket
Located in London, GB
A pretty summer outfit, a long vintage cotton dress and matching bolero. The dress is in a pretty
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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
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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 Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940s Black Crepe and Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress from the 1940s. The bodice is a cotton net like fabric with hand painted flowers and
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1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris
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Unbleached wild silk summer dress - France Circa 1930-1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930-1940
France
Elegant summer dress in unbleached raw silk from the 1930s-1940s, inspired
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1930s French Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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 Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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
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1940s Black Dress with Studded Belt
Located in Alford, MA
Black 1940s dress in a slightly sheer fabric, possibly rayon. The bodice, with short sleeves, has a
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Green and Black Vintage Summer Dress
Located in London, GB
A great vintage sundress in a bright emerald green fabric with black and white stripes, and white buttons down the front. It has a drop waist, 2 layers of ruffles, and black braid a...
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Vintage 1940's Pink Silk Evening Dress Beaded Pearl Floral Dress UK 8 Us 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
40s Peplum Dress with Velvet Rhinestone Appliqué
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Peplum Dress with Velvet Rhinestone Appliqué. Metal zipper up the side.
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940s Day Dress with Novelty Button Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Day Dress with Novelty Button Trim. Vertical strip bodice with gathered bust, contrast brown
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1940s Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1940's rayon crepe dress features a whimsical patchwork/bunting novelty print in soft
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1940s British Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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 Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
COUTURE c.1940's Gray Floral Print Silk Belted Front Bustle Draped Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green
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Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Vintage 1991 Dolce & Gabbana Documented Runway Studded Black Leather Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra seductive and well-documented Dolce & Gabbana silver studded black leather mini dress
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1990s Italian Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
A French Powder Pink Crepe Satin Ceremonial Dress Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940
France
A Collectible Long dress for evening or ceremony in Fibrane, a reversible matte
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1940s French Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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Size: Equivalent to French size 35-36.
SERGEE OF CALIFORNIA c.1940's Yellow Daisy Floral Print Rayon Crepe Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all
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2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black sequin and silk 2pc gown, custom made from the 1940's. It has short sleeves, layers
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A French Day Dress in Crepe Silk and Lace Circa 1935/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1940
France
Elegant day dress in wine-red or burgundy silk crepe from the late 1930s
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1930s French Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
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An Elizabeth Arden Gold Lamé and flowered Evening Dress, Circa 1940-1950
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1950
United States
Frock coak long dress in shaped gold-plated silk Elizabeth Arden's
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1950s American Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
40s Floral Printed Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Floral Printed Day Dress. Printed grosgrain fabric. Front snap closure and metal side zip.
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Long summer cocktail dress with flowers print and ruffles Circa 1930/1940
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long summer cocktail dress with flowers print and gather ruffles on the edge.
Cotton lining on the
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1930s European Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress in hyponotic rayon georgette print. A simple
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1970s French Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
50s Black Ruffle Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Black Ruffle Day Dress. Unlined, side zip closure,
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940S Oyster Grey Rayon Crepe Dress
Located in New York, NY
Dress shows signs of wear and fading 1940S Oyster Grey Rayon Crepe Dress
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A French Printed Chiffon Couture Dress Circa 1930/1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1940
France
An Anonymous Haute Couture shawl and dress in silk crepe printed voile with
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1930s French Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
1940s Romantic Gothic Black Maxi Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk 1940's maxi dress with an interesting interplay of demure and sexy. It has a
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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940s Vintage Dress in Navy Blue Pink & Yellow Rosebud floral Rayon Print
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great 1940;s vintage navy midi dress with a colorful rosebud print. The pretty roses are
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1940s American Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
Dorthy O'Hara Vintage Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940S Cotton Egyptian Novelty Printed Dress
Located in New York, NY
Dress has discoloration from age as well as color bleeding from the thread. Elastic in waist
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1940s Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer
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Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage 1940 dress dresses. For vintage 1940 dress dresses, 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 these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding appealing vintage 1940 dress dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Adrian, Gilbert Adrian and Claire McCardell each produced popular versions that are worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much are Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses?
The prices for vintage 1940 dress dresses start at $64 and top out at $225,050 with these items, on average, selling for $695.
Questions About Vintage 1940 Dress Dresses
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be considered vintage, a wedding dress has to be at least 20 years old. Many brides opt for vintage wedding dresses due to their timeless style and unique details. Shop a range of vintage and designer wedding dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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