1940s Day Dresses

1940S Blush Pink Rayon Satin Lace Trimmed Robe

The fabric of this 1940s linen floral dress is resplendent with muted tones of raspberry, ochre, teal and sage florals against a cream background. Tailored to a short-sleeve, tea-dre...

UNKNOWN - Silk taffeta dress printed with flowers, from the 1940s. Missing size and composition labels, it fits a 36FR. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Waist: 32 cm - Length:...

1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer dress. Fit size: Small / 2 or 4 B: 34” / W: 26”/ H: 34” / Dress Length: 42"

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...

A testament to how fine clothes *used* to be made, this immaculate day-to-evening shirtwaist dress boasts impeccable craftsmanship like finished buttonholes, hand finishing and luxur...

This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is just SO good. It was made in the 1940s of black velvet wi...

Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by pastel striped taffeta silk in shades of pale blue, pastel pink, g...

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...

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...

1940S Green & Purple Floral Plaid Rayon Taffeta Summer Gown

1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket

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 beautiful 1940s Marian McCoy chartreuse and cream abstract print coral/floral rayon crepe dress with draped hip detail, separate cummerbund belted waist, short sleeved drop shoulde...

1940S Pearl White Burnout Chiffon Sheer Dress With Floral Pattern

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...

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...

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

1940S Teal & White Floral Print Rayon Chiffon Dress

1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at sid...

Circa 1945 France A touching tricolour and patriotic simple dress dating from the Liberation of France after the Second World War in 1944. After several years of scarcity, the dress ...

Timeless and chic 1940s Eisenberg black crepe sheath dress featuring red, green, pink and purple floral sequins trough out. Both front and back neckline has key hole opening. Side me...

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...

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...

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...

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

Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all over daisy floral print on yellow rayon crepe. Crew neckline. 3/4 sleeves lightly ...

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Shirred Front Dress With Fringe Sleeves

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

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...

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...

1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train

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

This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine, contemporary aesthetic. The light rayon fabric has an impressionist style novelty print depicting riverside scenes with sailing boats and pasture land in soft grey, pale lilac, jade and turquoise. The calf-length dress is long sleeved with a low plunging wrap over bodice, a wide set lapel collar and forwards facing yolk on the shoulders under which the fabric is gently gathered. It is a loose fitting shift cut with a seam to mark the waistband, and could be worn loose or drawn in with a belt if desired. There is no lining and a zip fastening at the centre reverse. This lovely dress is superbly adaptable and could transform as evening wear with the correct accessories. Would fit up to a US size 8, UK size 12...

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 Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown

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

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 Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress

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

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...

It is unusual to come across an original vintage rayon and crepe dress from the 1940s in a rare, larger size and we believe this will fit up to a modern size UK 20 or US 16. Composed...

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

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...

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 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...

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

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 Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim

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...

1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoulder & Waist Ties

1940S White & Red Cotton Seersucker Bohemian Russian Style Floral Rose Print Short Sleeve House Dress

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...

Black 1940s dress in a slightly sheer fabric, possibly rayon. The bodice, with short sleeves, has a bolero-like effect and shirring across the top. The gently shirred skirt falls sof...

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...

1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail

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