1940s Day Dresses

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Floral Print Zip-Front Dress

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...

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 ...

40s Floral Printed Day Dress. Printed grosgrain fabric. Front snap closure and metal side zip.

in near deadstock condition. Check out our other listings to see a matching set of men's pjs 1940S Light Blue & Navy Rayon Polka Dot Robe

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

1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim

Possibly late 1930s from when the zipper was a new fun fashionable novelty popularized by Schiaparelli. Some slight fading and small holes but pretty minor. 1940S Black Rayon & Silk...

Dress shows signs of wear and fading 1940S Oyster Grey Rayon Crepe Dress

This desirable original unlabelled 1940’s day dress in black rayon with a pretty pink rose print is an incredibly versatile piece and can be dressed up or down. It features long sleeves, a shirt collar, peplum detail from the waist and button up front with 8 x exquisite large black cut glass...

1940S Red & White Floral Cotton Short Sleeve Dress

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

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

1940S Aqua Blue & Pink Cold Rayon Floral Zip-Front Dress

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

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Stripe Applique Dress With All Over Rope Embroidery

1940S Mustard Yellow Cold Rayon Hawaiin Novelty Print Dress

1940S Blush Pink Rayon Satin Lace Trimmed Robe

Beautifully hand finished and detailed inside and out. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress With Lace Insertion & Pin Tucked Bodice

1940S SAYBURY Tan & Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Wrap Dress With Large Button Closure

1940S Red Cotton Yellow Dot Print Wrap House Dress

1940S Brown & Blue Cold Rayon Sophisticated Dress With Belt, Pockets Capelet

1940S Black Silk Faille Short Sleeved Midi Length Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shooting Stars

1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Short Sleeve Dress

1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress

Original cold rayon novelty feather print wrap dress dating to the 1940s. It is in really vibrant colours of orange, yellow and blue against a black background and is a combination o...

Dress has discoloration from age as well as color bleeding from the thread. Elastic in waist stretches up to 40in. 1940S Cotton Egyptian Novelty Printed Dress

Black and cream floral printed rayon dress dating from the 1940s. Tiny feminine V neck with a collar and long sleeves. Very wearable today with a pair of white sneakers. Beautiful fa...

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...