1940s Clothing

Like its cousin the trench coat, the pea coat enjoys military origins but its style and practicality have made it a civilian wardrobe staple. Slimmer in cut than its modern counterpa...

Rendered in the most delightful shade of navy blue crepe silk, this original 1940's dress, accented by a cross over feature and button fastenings along the length of the back of the ...

Black wool skirt-suit with jewlery rhinestone buttons and cut-work. Rayon lining. Thick Shoulder-pads. Fake pockets. Godets on the bottom back of the jacket. Pleated satin details o...

Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work: saturated color, silk velvet fabric (her favorite), sharp shoulders paired with curving...

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...

A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress is in a mixture of grey, cream and red and has a button front opening, shawl collar and cap sl...

Circa 1940-1950 China for export to Europe Beautiful 1940's gown or dressing gown for the reception in shiny straw yellow silk satin embroidered with a j...

An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...

Custom-Made 1947 Deep Blue-Black Pinstripe Wool Dandy Style Men's Wear 3-Piece Suit: A fantastic vintage wool suit, perfect for tailoring to your c...

Circa 1943- 1945 France Interesting little black dress with embroidered white ears of wheat, unmarked and dating from the end of the Second World War. Strapless dress in black crep...

Rayon 1940s kimono printed with wonderful tropical flowering pineapples and leafy fronds, in whites, reds and greens on a navy blue ground with self atta...

Beige dress knitted with ribbons and belt. SIZE 38/M

1940s Royal Purple Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit w Nipped Waist & Huge Pockets: This is a spectacular example of iconic 1940s tailoring in pristine condition. A sculpted, darted, nippe...

Long bustier evening dress in black velvet and printed cotton

very few tiny spots, no gross soiling, in very condition. 1940S Oyster Grey Wool Gabardine Custom Made Western Shirt With Embroidered Suede Fringe Yoke ...

A truly rare piece to behold, this original late 1940's grey silk Pauline Trigère dress, fully embellished with silver claw set rhinestones, is the perfect statement piece to add to ...

Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a fl...

Circa 1945-1950 France An early day dress in grey and yellow striped woven woolen cloth dating from the end of the Second World War.  Tight-fitting dress...

1940's gold lamé evening jacket with threads flowers embroideries. Shoulder pads.Hook&eye in the middle front. SIZE M

Couture Construction Entirely Stitched by Hand 1940S Mint Blue Bias Cut Negligee With Pink Lace And Bows

Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front and close with one snap. Belt-loop but no belt. Size M

Burgundy skirt-suit in wool with jewellery button. Pale pink rayon lining. Cut work and "trompe l'oeil" pocket. SIZE M/L

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

This original, rayon crepe dress was designed in the 1940s. The fabric is stunning and has retained its vibrancy, showcasing a whimsical patchwork/bunting print in childlike hues of ...

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...

1940s Bohemian-Styled Embroidered Keyhole Neckline Blouse in Rayon Crepe: Black crepe base with tab collar, and exquisite metallic thread embroidery with touch of green red and gold...

Circa 1940 France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop", slightly stretchy and elec...

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...

Black crêpe jacket with beaded work on the edge. Button covered with crêpe. SIZE S

Black double-breasted coat with velvet collar and piping. Black satin lining. Pockets on both side. Size M

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 1940's bright floral blouse, in a palette of coral pink, chartreuse green, organ, and purple with black linear accents set against a white background, is the perfect piece to a...

Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins on the entire front bodice. Free flowy skirt is both flat...

Super rare 1940s Samba / flamenco style two piece cotton crop top and mini skirt ensemble. Crop top features a warm green color with hand-sewn patches of red, blue, green and yellow....

Longing for a more elegant sleepwear alternative to cotton shorts? Hearken back to the 1940s, when gals wore tap panties: equally as roomy and comfortable as boxers, silk tap panties...

Absolutely spectacular Irene Lentz vintage jacket from the 1940s. Pristine couture tailoring with buttons that get smaller towards the middle of the jacket. Darling yellow lining. A ...

This wonderful 1940's crepe silk blouse, in a floral print in a palette of pinks, blues, sea greens and tans, with navy blue and cream accents, is the perfect piece for adding to you...

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...

Wonderful Rayon Tropical motif printed pajama style shirt from the 1940s. Graphic Prada vibes, of huge gray and white Palm leaves with coral florals on a deep jade green background. Front button closures. Label: Faultless, by Wilson Brothers...

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...

Chic 1940 LILLI ANN black and white Avant Garde wool jacket ! Features the finest soft wool fabric that was imported from France. Fabric covered button...

A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver rhinestones, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shap...

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...

In fantastic condition for its age, this sheared beaver cape can be worn for the evening over a dress or equally over a sweater and jeans. Closure is by two hooks and eyes and the ba...

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

1940S Burgundy Rayon Satin Men's Style Pajamas

Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin embellishment on a see-through tulle base. Shoulder pad. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. Fabric Belt. Zip closure on the le...

This wonderfully vibrant 1940's violet crepe silk dress, with burgundy toned buttons, is the perfect addition to your vintage wardrobe. Her V shaped neckline is accented by scallop...

1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim

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

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

A chic vintage skirt suit dating from the 1940s. The jacket has a three button front fastening, two pockets at the front, and weights in the hem so it hangs well. The skirt has a...

40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown. This dress is made of black taffeta with a black silk chiffon overlay. The white waffle cotton scalloped trim is embellished with rhinest...

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...

A rare mint condition 1940s Adrian evening gown of black silk crepe with dramatic draped back details, structured shoulders, fitted banded waist, back zipper, high V-neckline, pleate...

A classic silhouette rendered in a stunning pleasant plum wool, this 1940's tailored three piece skirt suit is the perfect addition to your vintage wardrobe. The rounded neckline o...

Incredibly rare Jacques Fath black and white cotton gingham dress from his Spring-Summer 1949 American collection for Joseph Halpert. Impeccably tailored fan-tail bustle back with pe...

An incredible brown silk top tunic from Wilma New York. It has short dolman sleeves, a square neck and an asymmetric hemline. The sleeves, neckline and ...