1940s Day Dresses

A wonderful late 1940s Eisenberg indigo blue lightweight wool tailored dress w beautiful detailing and charming large button trimmed tabs at neckline an...

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Robbie Bee Circa: 1940s Designer: Robbie Bee Style: Cocktail Day Dress Color(s): Brown (fabric), Copper (beads) Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric (feel of): Cotton (exterior), Twill (lining) Additional Details / Inclusions: Vintage Robbie Bee c. 1940's brown day dress...

1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress

1940S Blue & Pink Floral Cold Rayon Zipper Front Dress

1940S Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown

A pretty vintage dress from the 1940s. In a floral print of brown , yellow, green and beige, the dress has a square neckline with pleat detail a...

1940S Green & Purple Floral Plaid Rayon Taffeta Summer Gown

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Polka Dot Dress With Zipper Front Pockets

1940S Purple Embroidered Antique Lace Gown

A charming 1940s Lady Alice tropical print rayon jersey dressing gown with ukuleles, maracas and stylized palms. Center front zipped, tie at neckline and wa...

An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour combination is a sublime contrast of pastel blue, pink and white against a dusky orange ba...

Circa 1940-1950 Europe Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very propably from the Second World War. Clever print on silk satin cream with surreal patterns popular in the 1940s thanks to Elsa Schiaparelli ... Fish, horse heads, parrots appear in a flowery decor and abundant acid colors. Short sleeves and Claudine collar applied with a golden cord and knotted. Integrated belt with two flaps hanging out on the front to refine the silhouette. Beautiful bobbin lace...

1940S Mustard Yellow Old Hollywood Rayon Crepe Gown With Beaded Collar Detail MORPHEW VINTAGE represents the finest pieces of fashions past. Sourced from across the globe, dating as...

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

A sweet 1940s red crepe novelty calico-style print rayon swing dress with sewn-down pleated peplum, drop-shoulder and flared skirt back details. Origina...

This rare 1940s dress is even more special in that it is made of silk and not the customary rayon of the period. Silk was one of the first things to be slated for the war effort so t...

Vintage Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Cocktail Dress with purple sequins. Perfect dress for summer rehearsal wedding dress. Dress has side zipper and belt with buttons at the ba...

Late 1940s Nat Tuman Cobalt Blue Rayon "Gondola" Print Day Dress w Full Hemline: Ruched form-fitting bodice with covered buttons down center front. Side zipper. Tie gathered shoulder...

Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green floral print silk. Extended shoulders. V-necklin...

1940S Peach & Cream Lace Bias Cut Slip Dress With Jacket

This pretty 1940s rayon midi dress is printed with repeat florals in bright violet, emerald green and aubergine, all against a charcoal black background that really makes the colours...

This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center front buttons. In excellent vintage condition, some slight discoloration due to ag...

This is a very fine example of late 1940s to early 1950s evening wear by British designer Norman Young who made high end occasion wear for department stor...

1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back

Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowers, jars, fountains and architectural elements. Straight dress...

1940S Black & Rusty Orange Printed Cotton Summer Gown With Great Fullness Towards The Back

A stunning 1940s original Adrian design! A magenta and black "heraldry" paneled print crepe dress with sexy right side front slit and diamond shaped inset panel at abdomen, surround...

1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress

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

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. A tidy shift cut, this dress fe...

1940S Printed Rayon Crepe Dress With Bows & Pockets

Has no label but bought in Paris. Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows & Shirring

This custom 1940's design is composed of a orange hue floral patterned velvet. Handmade. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal accurac...

Circa 1945-1950 France Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of the Maison Henri à la Pensée and dating from the late 1940s. Bustier with asymmetrica...

1940S Silk Chiffon & Fine Chantilly Lace Sleeved Cocktail Dress With Very Full Skirt

This dress is composed of an apricot hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center front buttons. In excellent vintage condition, some discoloration due to age. ...

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...

This autumnal toned dress was designed in the late 1940s by L’Aignon, an American heritage company founded in 1898. They traded for over 75 years and made good quality fashions for t...

1940S Teal & White Floral Print Rayon Chiffon Dress

A pretty summer outfit, a long vintage cotton dress and matching bolero. The dress is in a pretty print in red, yellow and blue , has a scoop fron...

A pretty blue crepe dress with embroidery detail on the bust area and waist. The fabric is a pretty blue colour with a subtle ribbed detail. It has a button opening at the back , an...

1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front

1940S Red & Black Organic Cotton Nigerian "Ngozi" Batik Dress

1940S Yellow Cotton Seersucker Blue Floral Wrap House Dress With Belt & Pocket

Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of the top gathered sleeve and a hip drape deta...

1940S Ethnic Medallion Printed Cotton Seersucker Button Front Dress With Tie Belt

A nod to the silhouette of Christian Dior's New Look, this incredible velvet skirt set was made in 1947. It was made by designer Lorraine Budny for the brand Sportwhirl, which was founded in 1945 as a "separates house," specializing in pieces a woman could wear both separately and as a set— quite a novelty at the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black velvet with felt rose appliqué and beaded embroidery— it actually presents like a dress, but is really two pieces, and each could absolutely be mixed and worn separately (as was the original design concept). The look is so romantic and reminds me of Old Hollywood film stars (with a dash of Snow White). The Vintage 14k Gold Spinel Heart...

A pretty and easy to wear vintage tea dress from the 1940s. The dress has a button front with elbow length sleaves and is in a pretty heart print and...

A chic dress from the 1940s. The bodice is a cotton net like fabric with hand painted flowers and cut out petals. The dress has a sweet hear neckline and short sleeves,and it opens a...

The perfect blend of bohemian and traditional, this liquid shirt dress combines a bright hand-crocheted placket, cuffs and collar with a modest silhouette, somber color and upright E...

1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the front bodice, fitted at the waist, mid calf length...

Color fading along shoulder and sleeves. 1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Silver Studded Dress With Ruffles & Shirring, As-Is

1940'S LORA LENOX Persimmon Red Rayon Crepe Rockabilly Lindy Hop Swing Dancer Music Note Print Dress

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 laye...

A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress has a v neck with triangular collar and zip front with bow detail. It has short slee...

1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt

1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris