1940s Fashion

TheRealList presents: a museum-worthy bodice created by Charles James in about 1940. James is remembered for his masterful command of fabric, structure, and silhouettes and this piec...

1940S Peach Nylon & Lace Hand Finished Slip Dress

Product details: The travel clock is made out of 18K yellow gold, accented with twelve cabochon rubies. The clock features twisted robe detail on the side. Hallmarks: Marchak Paris...

Very well preserved, authentic silk skirt with many hand made-embroidered silk borders. Front and back have the same part. The embroidery on the beige sild borders around shirt par...

1940s Navy blue leather sling-back peep-toe platform heels with decorative cut outs, and a sculpted leather bow above the toe. The heel is 4 inches tall from the ground.

A bold 1940s Sally Victor Hollywood hat and glove ensemble: a tilt-style fuchsia and green snood, in faille attached to a hat with matching faille opera length gloves. Gloves feature...

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...

1940S Leopard Print Cotton & Rayon Faux Fur Early Rockabilly Skirt

Amazing vintage 1940s Botanical Asian inspired linen and cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of red, green, yellow, black and beige. Full metal zipper up the front to control ...

1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Nylon Slip Dress With Cream Lace Trim

Gorgeous 1940s LILLI ANN black wool and sequined jacket! Features a dramatic portrait collar, with a smart chic tailored fit. Hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins at the trim. Buttons...

1940s Gold Lamé Dress. Black braid trim on collar and hips and adorable tassel detail on boat neck collar. Zips up mid back. Glove length sleeves. Original belt included.

1940s Black and Gold Satin Strap Heels. Black satin heals with gold leather trim and cross-over ankle strap with buckle off to the side.

Soft and stylish...this Rose Kraysler hat from the 1940's is so fun to play with. The body is made from a neutral mousey brown wool felt and trimmed in sheared beaver fur creating t...

Hand made in France for a bride in Havana, Cuba and part of a wedding trousseau from the 1940s...Although this was originally intended as an item of lingerie It would make a lovely c...

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat with Singed Feathers. A dramatic Sally Milgrim design with the sculptural appeal of large curled and singed ostrich plumes and pure...

1940s Red Alligator High Heels Size 8

We acquired this incredibly beautiful rayon 1940s vintage long skirt from an estate that also had 3 Gilbert Adrian vintage dresses. We would not be surprised if this was designed by...

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 sleaves.

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...

1940s twill hand bag in a rare tone of apricot twill. The closure is made of brass and designed into a decorative curse to match the decorative grip on the double sash handle. The in...

1940S Blue & Red Plaid Cotton Seersucker Peter Pan Collar Dress

40s Plaid Platform Peep-toe Cork Heels. Heels may have been covered in cork, but it is now removed to reveal an olive green linen type fabric. Leather soles. Metal reinforcements on ...

A stunning forest green wool jacket adorned with brass studs in an abstract pattern throughout. It has a tie at the neckline, shoulder padding and is fully lined in black. Fits si...

This is a wonderful vintage dress from designers Traina-Norell. It is made of a heavy black satin and has a fitted bodice, drop waist and very full skirt. There is a button front clo...

This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Dorthy O'Hara, from the 1940's. The dress has 3/4 length sleeve, scoop neckline, and a zipper up the back. Measures: Length: 43 1/2" ...

1940s Brown Velvet Top w/ Green Lacing. Adorable brown velvet top with gold buttons, green lacing at collar, sleeves, and hem.

Circa 1940/1950 France Rare pair of collector's shoes in new condition and wooden wedge heels painted in red, dating from the 1940s. Black leather upper with cutout in the shape of...

1940's Brown Suede Platform Measures 9 inches from toe to heel. Platform is 2inches high, heel is 5 inches long. Palm of foot measures 3 inches wide.

1940S Red & Black Wool Plaid Robe

1947 Brown Suede Heels With Cut-out Accents. Brown suede strap heels with lime green leather accents. Cutout accents are also featured.

Rust colored cotton dress. Crew neck with three-button closure, side zip and buttoned short sleeve and two fake front pockets. Years: 40s Size: 42 IT Flat measurements Height: 11...

"Black Tie" doesn't necessarily have to mean "black jacket," and if you are the kind of gentleman who wants to stand out from the crowd, opt for the debonair gold standard: the ivory...

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...

Circa 1945-1949 France Haute Couture Rare Haute Couture evening coat in black silk jersey crepe by the Parisian house Jean Dessès made at the end of the Second World War. Flared cu...

1940s red coated and woven straw toy pork pie hat. The short brim is decorated with a black taffeta trim, large looped taffeta ruffles, black lacquered wooden fruit, a narrow band, a...

Circa 1945/1950 France Majestic Evening jacket of type Bar, probably haute couture, dating from the years 1945/1950.  No labelled. Structured jacket with notched clips, black silk f...

40s Black Straw Hat

A wonderful 1940s wide-brimmed hat from milliner/designer Irina Roublon! High crown and large upturned brim are entirely covered in lime green silk organza petals and draping. Comb...

1940S Black Silk Hand Embroidered Japanese Kimono Skirt

This vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality crocodile leather. The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure. Gold hardware In preloved conditi...

Elegant black sleeveless evening blouse with a deep "swag" of stud set rhinestones down the back. The rhinestones start on the left shoulder, run down the back and then up over the r...

1940s mustard gold velour hand-molded cocktail hat with a graduated ruffle decorating the front edge of the hat and a back panel finished with an enlarged matching bow. The box is at...

Vintage evening gown with fabulous pleating detail, most likely made in the late 1940s. Labeled Original Design Pat. Pend. US, this piece just screams GODDESS! Made from bronze-hued ...

Hermes classic vintage navy calf leather "Pan" clutch featuring a fold over top with Art-deco push-lock closure of sterling silver signed Hermes and is made around 1930-1940's. Attr...

Hard-to-find 1940s brown suede platform shoes with brown leather leaf appliqués on instep and heel. Open toe and sandal back with ankle strap. In excellent condition. Heel measures 4...

1940s Chinese Style High Collar Blouse w/ Ribbon Sash. Golden jacquard fabric with medallion pattern, frog class closures down front. Long sash held by belt loops.

1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown Layered In Chantilly Art Deco Rose Lace

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 stores and specialist boutiques ...

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...

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...

1940S Blue Rayon & Cotton Satin Bustier

Late 1940s to early 1950s Plaid Two Piece cotton Sunsuit with halter top.

Circa 1945 France Astonishing tricolor skirt suit in Bar suit style dating from the Liberation of France around 1944/1945. Silk twill or fibranne (?) woven with checks made with sma...

1940S Ivory Silk Short Sleeve Button Down Dress

This 1940's dress is a beautiful shade of red embellished with darker red bugle beads and miniature opalescent sequins surrounding the low neckline. The dress has loose pleats on the...

1940s Hollywood style flamingo print 2-piece Pin-Up swimsuit / playsuit: halter tie top and skirted, high-waisted bottoms in azure blue and white satin. Size Medium. No zipper, pull-...

1940S Black Cotton Velvet Top With Floral Embroidery & Red Wood Buttons