1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Product Details: 1940s Vintage Wiggle Dress - Charles Warner Original - Mesh Panel + Bow Detailing / Front Dress - Zipper Fasten / Side Dress - Hand Stitched - Inverted Box Pleat / H...

Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. This stunning silk-chiffon garment has so much couture detail, you can tell it was made with expert devotion. The boned sweetheart plunge bodice is hand-pleated and hand-stitched into place with a unique asymmetric one-shoulder draped train. As pictured, there are a few different ways you can style the sash. Sparkling white glass-beads and sequins, in a gorgeous vine motif, cascade down the front. I love the hourglass nipped-waist which flows into a beautiful full sweep. Truly, this gown would have taken days to finish. A pure work of art and a study in dressmaking technique which reminds me of the famous Jean Desses. Breathtaking and timeless; I totally imagine this gliding down the red carpet! Measurements Bust: 35-36 inches Waist: 27 inches Hips: Swing Sweep Total Length: 57 inches This vintage Saks Fifth Avenue designer gown...

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long sleeves come to a point at hand. Gathered bust and basque waist....

When wartime rationing abbreviated garment lengths, brides used intricate seams and sharp tailoring to create interest in favor of volume. This shimmering example incorporates a scalloped waist seam and military shoulders to create a simple but striking gown emblematic of its time. Ivory wedding...

A chic vintage crepe dress dating from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline , short sleaves and pleats. There is sequin detail at waist leval front and...

This truly enchanting 1940's cream crepe silk dress, embellished with a sequin and bead design of a bird of Paradise perched upon a branch surrounded by leaves and flowers, in sumptu...

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded soutache embroidery depicting blossoming flowers, surrounded by pearlescent beaded d...

1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit

1940S Champagne Rayon & Silk Silver Lamé Jacquard Quilted Gown With Appliqué Bodice

1940's Irene Lentz Haute Couture strapless high-low silk gown. Sculptural style cream silk gown that features deconstructed pleating and asymmetrical point at left side bustier. High...

White Tulle With Comb Veil

This ultra glamorous 1940s evening gown is in a luxurious deep green velvet fabric, The shade of green is so rich and sophisticated and the ruched sweetheart bodice of the dress is b...

Very rare, black ‘film noir’ dress with billowy silk chiffon overlay designed by Irene Lentz dating to the late 1940's. Fabulous cut including a corset with peaks at sides, billowy b...

This arresting Fred Perlberg late 1940s or early 1950s black chiffon evening dress with matching gloves is designed to turn heads on the dance floor. Part of its 'creator's lovingly titled range of party and dance dresses "Dance Originals", the emphasis on movement and show stopping glamour is evident in this piece. Thin spaghetti straps support a dramatic horizontal neckline , which is softened by chiffon arranged attractively over the bust line in a cross-over fashion. The bodice is corseted to accentuate the fairytale waistline, which details a simple piped seam before falling away dramatically into the floor sweeping skirt. The high-waisted skirt is fully lined, with a full-circle chiffon overlay. The fabric features a panel of gold sequin embellishment that comes into play just above the knee and runs parallel to the hem. There is a concealed zip fastening to the left of the bodice with a hook and eye closure. The sheer chiffon gloves...

Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum waist designed by the House of Worth dating to the 1940's. Best fits a US 4-6. Approxi...

Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...

Circa 1938-1942 France Wedding dress with long train in champagne-coloured Duchesse satin. Fluid cut with a strapless blouse with a folded collar, ...

Ethereal Harry Cooper designer ivory-crème gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. Definitely something Lana Turner or Veronica Lake ...

Winter 1943 Collection Paris Kimono evening coat in satin, fully overstitched, by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture, Winter 1943 collection. Powder pink coat called Rose Polignac in homa...

A beautiful elaborately detailed top and skirt from notable 1940s American designer Edna Vilm. It consists of a hip length long sleeve top with with zipper cuffs, a V neck, padded s...

Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is ...

A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age minimalism and geometry. Its richly-adorned notched V neckline is outlined with a sta...

Iconic silk jersey draped and pleated handmade evening dress. The pleats and drapes are hand-made stitch on a jersey base lining ( from the shoulders until the hips) Longer in the ba...

Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s chartreuse & black crepe dress with rhinestone bodice. The bodice of this amazing dress is sprinkled with small prong set rhinestones, it has ...

A gorgeous black silk 1940's maxi dress with an interesting interplay of demure and sexy. It has a small peter pan collar and puff short sleeves. The bodice is semi fitted- plain in...

This 1940s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey. It is of superb quality and is likely a high-end American made department store piece. It features ¾ leng...

A fabulous little black silk 1940s dress. It has a V neckline, elbow length sleeves, shoulder pads and a front peplum on the A line skirt. The bodice front has 2 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. The incredible detail includes dozens of intricately constructed individually finished matching applique fabric...

This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high-quality silk fabric with crepe accents. It has capped sleeves and a square necklin...

A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and a stunning richly detailed glass seed beaded lace insert across the upper chest an...

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...

A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is line...

Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into shoulder with bralette stitched inside for support. Full skirt with panels at each s...

Fabulous vintage evening dress or gown, likely made in the late 40s or early 50s. Made from black taffeta, it features a black scalloped lace hem with lace inserts at the chest and back - so chic! It's got darts at the bodice , a gathered dropped waist and bow details at the shoulder tops, giving it a truly elegant silhouette and fit! It fastens with a metal zipper under the wearer's left arm and has a grosgrain ribbon at the front skirt bottom (photo 5). A chic and elegant vintage dress...

A beauty to behold. This original 1940's dress, rendered in a cream crepe silk, with a pattern of blooming hibiscus flowers in sunsets shades of reds, oranges and yellows, with green...

Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands. Strong shoulders wi...

1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins. Dress comes with sash/belt. Size M

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"

1940S Ivory Hand Painted Rayon & Silk Kimono With Floral Embroidery

1940s Rayon chiffon dress with silk braids and pleats. Waist : 32 Bust : 37 Hip : 42 Length : 45

French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...

Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v-neckline. Eight center front covered dome button closures. Gold sequin polka dot em...

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...

A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline with a V in back, short sleeves and a straight skirt with a back kick pleat. The dres...

1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dre...

Dramatic Retro Silk Satin Embroidered Dressing Gown from the 1940's. Shirtwaist style in slinky black silk satin with Art Deco style soutache embroidery...

Circa 1940 France A Collectible Long dress for evening or ceremony in Fibrane, a reversible matte and satin crepe in artificial fibre, in a subtle powder pink colour, dating from the 1940s. Long puffed sleeves with fine shoulder pleats, square neckline and cut-out effect at the waist. Yellow bakelite buckle...

Black Rayon Crepe and Gold Kid Leather One Piece Deco Gown from the late 1930's, early 1940's. Pleated faux wrap design with large exaggerated collar and amazing gold kid applique Deco...

This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to perfection, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The V shaped neckline...

Circa 1935/1940 France Astonishing indoor or evening coat dress in pink purple and yellow gold synthetic fibranne from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop"...

Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vintage c...

Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin. Bow in sequin in the front of the skirt. Zip on the right side. No lining. SIZE L

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...

This beautiful vintage 1940s black organza dress features a unique guipure lace under layer in soft cream which is visible beneath the sheer fabric of the skirt, a pretty sweetheart ...

This 1940s Du Barry shirt waister dress is in the most delightful shade of raspberry pink, with matching pink sequin clover leaf detail. It has gathered shoul...

1940's Black wool dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies . No lining. Shoulder pads. Zip on the left side. SIZE L

Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with brown and black abstract print and scarf. Zip in the middle back. Ivory crêpe lining. SIZE S

This is a really superb example of early 1940s trousseau nightwear in a wonderful soft peach satin fabric. This dress has elasticated sleeves and a smocked elasticated waistline. The...

Circa 1940 France Beautiful cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress in chocolate velvet panne with puffed three-quarter sleeves adorned with embroidery ...