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Thierry Mugler Wasp Waist Faux Fox Suit
Thierry Mugler Wasp Waist Faux Fox Suit

Thierry Mugler Wasp Waist Faux Fox Suit

$3,850

Thierry Mugler Wasp Waist Faux Fox Suit

By Thierry Mugler

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Mugler's 1980's version of a 1940's suit complete with faux fur stone marten held by a

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1980s French Vintage 1940S Suits

1940's Wool Skirt Suit
1940's Wool Skirt Suit

1940's Wool Skirt Suit

$380

1940's Wool Skirt Suit

Located in Geneva, CH

Light blue 1940’s wool skirt suit with rhinestones and studs on the collar and pockets. Fully lined

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1940s American Vintage 1940S Suits

Vintage 1940s Skirt Suit
Vintage 1940s Skirt Suit

Vintage 1940s Skirt Suit

$445

Vintage 1940s Skirt Suit

Located in London, GB

A chic vintage skirt suit dating from the 1940s. The jacket has a three button front fastening

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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940S Suits

Hattie Carnegie 2 pc.Black Boucle Knit Skirt Suit, c. 1940's
Hattie Carnegie 2 pc.Black Boucle Knit Skirt Suit, c. 1940's

Hattie Carnegie 2 pc.Black Boucle Knit Skirt Suit, c. 1940's

$595

Hattie Carnegie 2 pc.Black Boucle Knit Skirt Suit, c. 1940's

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage and highly collectible 2 piece skirt suit from Hattie Carnegie. Both the skirt

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1940s American Vintage 1940S Suits

Mangone Black Deco Cutout Seam WWII Pencil Suit - M, 1940s
Mangone Black Deco Cutout Seam WWII Pencil Suit - M, 1940s

Mangone Black Deco Cutout Seam WWII Pencil Suit - M, 1940s

$675

Mangone Black Deco Cutout Seam WWII Pencil Suit - M, 1940s

Located in Tucson, AZ

shoulders and slim skirt, this suit is demonstrative of Mangone’s military influences but remains feminine

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1940s American Vintage 1940S Suits

Navy blue rayon jersey ensemble Circa 1940's A Dupont ORLON
Navy blue rayon jersey ensemble Circa 1940's A Dupont ORLON

Navy blue rayon jersey ensemble Circa 1940's A Dupont ORLON

$619

Navy blue rayon jersey ensemble Circa 1940's A Dupont ORLON

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Navy blue rayon jersey ensemble. No lining. Elastic waist on the skirt.Gros grain on the button placket (inside) and the collar SIZE M

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1940s American Vintage 1940S Suits

Vintage 1940's Plum Three Piece Wool Suit UK 10-12 US 6-8
Vintage 1940's Plum Three Piece Wool Suit UK 10-12 US 6-8

Vintage 1940's Plum Three Piece Wool Suit UK 10-12 US 6-8

$1,011

Vintage 1940's Plum Three Piece Wool Suit UK 10-12 US 6-8

Located in Nashville, TN

marvellous suit in an iconic 1940's design. The skirt is not lined. Label: The Louise Shop

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

1940s Tachi Castillo Skirt and Top Set with Novelty Aztec Print
1940s Tachi Castillo Skirt and Top Set with Novelty Aztec Print

1940s Tachi Castillo Skirt and Top Set with Novelty Aztec Print

$795

1940s Tachi Castillo Skirt and Top Set with Novelty Aztec Print

By Tachi Castillo

Located in London, GB

1940s and comprises a skirt and top set. Tailored from a lightweight cotton, it showcases a novelty

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1940s Mexican Vintage 1940S Suits

Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble Circa 1940's
Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble Circa 1940's

Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble Circa 1940's

$1,029

Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble Circa 1940's

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble. Belt-loop on the pant waist. Size L (shirt) and M (trouser)

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1940s Unknown Vintage 1940S Suits

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Fall 1981 Grey Wool Skirt Ensemble
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Fall 1981 Grey Wool Skirt Ensemble

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Fall 1981 Grey Wool Skirt Ensemble

$1,850

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Fall 1981 Grey Wool Skirt Ensemble

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture two-piece skirt suit from the Fall 1981 collection. This ensemble

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1980s French Vintage 1940S Suits

1940s Red Rayon Mens Pajamas
1940s Red Rayon Mens Pajamas

1940s Red Rayon Mens Pajamas

$988

1940s Red Rayon Mens Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

Red Rayon Mens Pajamas MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as far back as a century. Each piece is selected with both...

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

1940S Navy Blue Rayon Mens Pajamas
1940S Navy Blue Rayon Mens Pajamas

1940S Navy Blue Rayon Mens Pajamas

$988

1940S Navy Blue Rayon Mens Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

1940S Navy Blue Rayon Mens Pajamas

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

1940S Red Multicolored As Is Pajamas
1940S Red Multicolored As Is Pajamas

1940S Red Multicolored As Is Pajamas

$388

1940S Red Multicolored As Is Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

1940S Red Multicolored As Is Pajamas MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

1940S Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Pajamas
1940S Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Pajamas

1940S Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Pajamas

$588

1940S Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

1940S Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Pajamas

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

1940S Navy Blue Multicolored Rayon Mens Pajamas
1940S Navy Blue Multicolored Rayon Mens Pajamas

1940S Navy Blue Multicolored Rayon Mens Pajamas

$588

1940S Navy Blue Multicolored Rayon Mens Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

1940S Navy Blue Multicolored Rayon Mens Pajamas MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

1940S Navy Blue & Yellow Rayon Mens Pajamas
1940S Navy Blue & Yellow Rayon Mens Pajamas

1940S Navy Blue & Yellow Rayon Mens Pajamas

$588

1940S Navy Blue & Yellow Rayon Mens Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

1940S Navy Blue & Yellow Rayon Mens Pajamas MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

1940S White Cold Rayon Pink Floral Print Pajamas
1940S White Cold Rayon Pink Floral Print Pajamas

1940S White Cold Rayon Pink Floral Print Pajamas

$588

1940S White Cold Rayon Pink Floral Print Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

Some small repairs to holes in several places. 1940S White Cold Rayon Pink Floral Print Pajamas

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

1940S Navy Blue Cold Rayon Marionettes On The Tv Pajamas
1940S Navy Blue Cold Rayon Marionettes On The Tv Pajamas

1940S Navy Blue Cold Rayon Marionettes On The Tv Pajamas

$988

1940S Navy Blue Cold Rayon Marionettes On The Tv Pajamas

Located in New York, NY

a few repairs but the print is super fun and cool on this rare vintage item. 1940S Navy Blue Cold

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1940s Vintage 1940S Suits

Vintage Mustard-Yellow Tone Crepe Set, 1940s
Vintage Mustard-Yellow Tone Crepe Set, 1940s

Vintage Mustard-Yellow Tone Crepe Set, 1940s

$1,111

Vintage Mustard-Yellow Tone Crepe Set, 1940s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Vintage set from the 1940s. Additional information: Condition: Good condition

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20th Century Vintage 1940S Suits

Hungarian traditional Shirt and Apron, embroiderd by hand with pealrs, 1940s
Hungarian traditional Shirt and Apron, embroiderd by hand with pealrs, 1940s

Hungarian traditional Shirt and Apron, embroiderd by hand with pealrs, 1940s

$1,169Sale Price|20% Off

Hungarian traditional Shirt and Apron, embroiderd by hand with pealrs, 1940s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

JO NAPOT KIVANOK! Here I am offering a beautiful Hungarian hand-embroidered wedding skirt from the early 1950s. This original piece features a full, pleated skirt that is open at th...

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1940s Hungarian Vintage 1940S Suits

Blue Halter Dress & Peplum Jacket Shrug 1940s
Blue Halter Dress & Peplum Jacket Shrug 1940s

Blue Halter Dress & Peplum Jacket Shrug 1940s

$575

Blue Halter Dress & Peplum Jacket Shrug 1940s

Located in Wallkill, NY

1940s early 50's Halter Dress with Matching Jacket. Covered buttons side snap Closure. Shoulder

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1940s American Vintage 1940S Suits

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Vintage 1940S Suits For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of vintage 1940s suits for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage 1940s suits includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Blue and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage 1940s suits designed by Lilli Ann, Irene Lentz and Gilbert Adrian — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 1940S Suits?

Prices for vintage 1940s suits can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $175 and can go as high as $20,000, while these items, on average, fetch $788.

Finding the Right Suits-outfits-ensembles for You

Clothes are part of an individual’s identity. Personal style is a creative form of self-expression that can make a person feel comfortable and confident. From bell-bottoms and oversize tie-dye dresses to denim jackets and leather pants, the fashion world has changed greatly over the years. Still, many looks never go out of style, and certain vintage and designer suits, outfits and ensembles can prove just as timeless.

Think of heavy, warm sweaters: They immediately evoke a specific sensation of cold, winter mornings, hands cupped around a steaming mug of coffee or tea as fog rolls idly across the Irish moors. The design of Aran wool sweaters dates back generations, yet they remain in vogue today.

Then there are iconic fabrics, such as gingham. Originating in Asia, this fabric is known for its overlapping stripes. It was first imported to Europe in the 17th century and then was woven in 18th-century England — Manchester, specifically — where it was given the checked pattern with which it is associated today. It’s an enduringly popular choice for all types of ensembles, from vintage swimwear and rompers to three-piece suits.

Vintage and designer suits, outfits and ensembles convey style, whether dressing up or down.

From understated jumpsuits and vibrant knits to classy jackets and elegant skirts, a range of fashionable garments for any occasion can be found on 1stDibs. Browse clothing by leading designers like Chanel, Versace, Prada and many more today.

Questions About Vintage 1940S Suits
  • What dresses were popular in the 1940s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • What is a 1940s style dress?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The 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.
  • Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

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