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1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
over the finger, or held by the bridal procession to elevate the fabric. This dress presents very
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1940s British Vintage Bridal Gowns

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 Day 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 Day Dresses

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 Unknown Day 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 Cocktail 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 Day 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 Day 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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1940s Casual Dresses

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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1940s Unknown Casual 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 Day Dresses

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Inclusions: Vintage Robbie Bee c. 1940's brown day dress. Feel of wool blend material with beaded accents
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1940s Cocktail 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 Day 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 Day 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 Day 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 Day 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 Cocktail 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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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

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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1940s Unknown Day 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
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1940s Unknown Day 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 Day 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 Unknown Cocktail Dresses

1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of vintage charm with this exceptional dress. Order yours today and
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1940s Day Dresses

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
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1940s Maxi Dresses

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
Size: see description for sizing
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 Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black
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1940s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Size: XS Small Medium, see item detail
Vintage 1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel feminine in this
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Rayon & Silk Bias Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Cut Scarf Kaftan Dress With 1940'S 1970'S Chinese Prints MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

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. The dress
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1940s Tea Gowns

1940s Paisley Rayon Maxi Hostess Dress
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1940s, this is an excellent example of a hostess dress from the era. With 80
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1940s American Maxi Dresses

Red Camouflage Dress Pink Lurex Silk Patch Work Vintage Designer
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer J Dauphin Repurposed Vintage US Military Camouflage Dress with Pink Silk and Red Satin
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2010s American Mini Dresses

Red Camouflage Dress Pink Lurex Silk Patch Work Vintage Designer
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer J Dauphin Repurposed Vintage US Military Camouflage Dress with Pink Silk and Red Satin
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2010s American Mini Dresses

1940s Cold Rayon Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940s Black and Cream Floral Rayon Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black and cream floral printed rayon dress dating from the 1940s. Tiny feminine V neck with a
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1940s American Casual Dresses

1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

1940s Minx Mode Navy Patriotic Dress With Checkered Ribbon
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1940s navy patriotic dress is incredibly rare and in absolutely impeccable vintage
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage Escada Dress in a Yellow Floral Silk Print by Margaretha Ley Size 8/10
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Escada
Located in Portland, OR
This is such a pretty Escada vintage dress, in a rich yellow silk print with beautiful tropical
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Late 20th Century German Informal Dresses

1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
the bottom of the dress. In very good to excellent vintage condition overall. Silk taffeta is
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1950s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
this period. The dress is in remarkable vintage condition, especially for a garment of its age and
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1940s French Formal Wear

1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of
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1940s American Formal Wear

1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine
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1940s American Formal Wear

1940s Pale Blue Rayon Dress With Navy And White Pebble Print
Located in London, GB
its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition. A tidy shift cut, this dress features a gentle
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1940s American Day 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 Maxi Dress

Vintage 1940's French Couture Iridescent Ivory Gold Sequin Silk Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture
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1940s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
! Great dress to go from day to night. In great condition. Approximately Size Small-Medium Measurements
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold
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1940s Cocktail Dresses

Large Size 1940s Silver Grey and Black Silk + Velvet Flower 40s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout. Fitted
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

Coral Beaded Cameo Vintage Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
versatile find! This bracelet is a perfect size and design to take from day to night with a change of an
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Vintage 1940s Beaded Bracelets

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Coral

Elsa Schiaparelli Vintage Faceted Topaz Crystal Glass Clip on Earrings
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in North Miami, FL
and designed. They are from the 40's. They can go day or evening; dress up or down. Ultra chic and
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Vintage 1940s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Taxco Silver Leaf Necklace by M Campo
Located in Stamford, CT
. This is an elegant accessory that can be worn by everyone for any reason day or night. Denim and silver
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Modern Link Necklaces

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Silver

Vintage Continental 14k Gold Enamel Lavalier Pendant with Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
1970s Red Velvet Dress pictured is also available in my shop; please inquire. Great vintage condition
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Vintage 1940s European Baroque Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Trifari Mid-1940s Sterling Vermeil, Turquoise Glass and Ruby Paste Vintage Fur C
By Trifari
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
black dress, but equally chic with a bridal gown. Alternatively, wear it in the day - pinned to the
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

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Vermeil

Mens Omega Ref 14191 14k Solid Gold Manual Wind 1940s Vintage Swiss JM12
By Omega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
condition. On original Omega leather strap and buckle, in excellent vintage condition. An exquisite dress
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage "Fancy Japanese Lady" Doll Head Vase, American, Circa 1958 Scarce
Located in Incline Village, NV
.), circa late 1950's; depicts Japanese young lady dressed in formal traditional Japanese royal attire, with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Chic 1940s Black Duster / Opera Jacket w/ Crochet Details + Scalloped Edges
Located in San Diego, CA
from day to night. Looks great with jeans, shorts, a skirt or a dress. Label reads "Fashion Company
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1940s Hong Kong Dinner Jackets

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 4392 18k Rose Gold Automatic 1940s RA362
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
packaging and paperwork. WARRANTY We offer a full 90 day warranty on all vintage timepieces. Warranty
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 4392 18k Rose Gold Automatic 1940s RA62B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
packaging and paperwork. WARRANTY We offer a full 90 day warranty on all vintage timepieces. Warranty
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual 3372 18k Rose Gold Automatic 1940s Swiss RA316B
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
packaging and paperwork. WARRANTY We offer a full 90 day warranty on all vintage timepieces. Warranty
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mens Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 3372 18k Rose Gold Automatic 1940s RA316
By Rolex
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
offer a full 90 day warranty on all vintage timepieces. Warranty covers parts and service. Water damage
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bruno of Hollywood B & W Original Nude Photograph Woman with Flowers, Framed
By Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Procter. See our other listings for more vintage original mid-century nudes both male and female. BRUNO
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

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Vintage Day Dresses 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage day dresses 1940 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a vintage day dresses 1940 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Claire McCardell, Stefney and Adele Simpson are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Vintage Day Dresses 1940?

Prices for a vintage day dresses 1940 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $212 and can go as high as $1,500, while, on average they fetch $395.

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