1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...
1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink rayon lining and zip on the left side. Small bow in the same fabric on the bust. SIZE XS
Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's violet blue crepe silk dress, embellished with royal blue glass bugle beads, in a trailing swirl pattern with leaf design details, is the perfect show st...
Vintage 1940's Pink Cocktail Dress Rhinestone Silk Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
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...
Vintage 1940's Cream Silk Pleated Dress Rhinestone Button US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly mesmerising 1940's dress, rendered in the softest shade of cream crepe silk and accented by delicate pleated details, is the perfect timeless piece to add to your vintage ...
Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Illusion Neckline Rose Sequin Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly enchanting 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with pink sequins and green and yellow glass beads in a trailing and scattered rose design, is the perfect show stopp...
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
Black crêpe wrap and drape cocktail dress with black sequin Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
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
Handmade 1940's floral Pattern Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 4 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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. ...
Vintage 1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress with Tulle Overlay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dre...
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Robbie Bee Circa: 1940s Designer: Robbie Bee Style: Cocktail Day Dress Color(s): Brown (fabric), Copper (beads) Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric (feel of): Cotton (exterior), Twill (lining) Additional Details / Inclusions: Vintage Robbie Bee c. 1940's brown day dress...
1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
By House of Worth
Located in San Fransisco, CA
House of Worth, 1940's A very rare black cocktail dress from the French House of Worth, dating to the 1940's. This striking design highlights the house’s couture-level craftsmanship...
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
1940s Black Cocktail Dress with Cap Sleaves
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with a layered skirt and cap sleaves. The dress opens with fabric covered buttons at the front , and has an attractive stitched collar.
Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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 Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
By B. Altman & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a fl...
Vintage 1940's Coral Pink Sequin Embellished Gown Peplum Cut Cocktail US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most sumptuous shade of coral pink rayon paired with black crepe silk and embellished with black sequins and black bugle beads, this original 1940's gown is just the...
Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold yellow color. Prints in red, green, blue, orange and ivory throughout. Metal zipper at t...
1940s Anonymous Black Crepe Dress with Sequin and Chiffon Neckline
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
1940s Chartreuse Rayon Crepe Print Swing Dress w/ Draped Hip & Cummerbund Waist
Located in Gresham, OR
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...
1940's Black wool "trompe l'oeil" dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
1940's Black wool dress with sequin and gold thread embroderies . No lining. Shoulder pads. Zip on the left side. SIZE L
Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...
Jeweled Deco Black Velvet and Georgette Drape Shoulder Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though this wartime dress observed all the restrictions of clothes rationing, it suffered no loss of glamour thanks to its clever design tricks. The contrast of fabrics forces the ey...
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress
Large Size 1940s Silver Grey and Black Silk + Velvet Flower 40s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout. Fitted bodice, with a forgiving full skirt. Black silk velvet portrait collar, with 13 blac...
1940s Blue and Purple Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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...
Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...
1940s Black Crepe Dress with Multi Color Sequin Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Black Crepe Dress with Green and Yellow Paisley beaded sequins. Dress comes with sash/belt. Size M
1940s Adrian Magenta and Black Print Dress w Front Slit Diamond Inset and Gather
By Adrian
Located in Gresham, OR
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...
Nina Ricci 1940s Haute Couture Black Tiered Ruffle Strapless Evening Dress
By Nina Ricci
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A spectacular and extremely rare Nina Ricci Haute Couture evening dress, dating to the late 1940s–early 1950s. Crafted entirely by hand at 20 Rue des Capucines, Paris, this piece showcases the exceptional workmanship reserved only for couture clients. The interior features true mid-century couture construction: quilted lining, grosgrain support bands, and inner ribbons designed to secure the dress perfectly to the body. The exterior is composed of dozens of individually sewn sheer organza tiers, creating fluid movement and a romantic, sculptural silhouette. The strapless bodice features soft cascading ruffles and closes with its original metal zipper. Fully lined and beautifully structured. Condition: Very good for its age. Interior shows expected signs of wear consistent with 1940s–50s couture...
1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
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...
Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
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...
Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Lace Cocktail Dress, 1940s
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in Sparks, NV
Extremely rare vintage 1940s Dorothy O'Hara cocktail dress in unworn condition with the original tags still attached! Nude illusion lace bustline and draped front. Details: Par...
Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
By Lilli Ann
Located in Water Mill, NY
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...
Vintage 1940's Black Silk Cream Collar Dress Button down Lace collar UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
his darling 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by a cream floral lace collar, is just the piece to add to your classic vintage collection. The elegant rounded neckline, is fr...
Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
By Don Loper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering detail down the side seam, a fitted waist, hooks at the top shoulder, and a zipper at th...
Late 1940s Fred A. Block Black Crepe Shirtwaist Dress w Pale Blue Beaded Insets
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful late 1940s Fred A. Block Original black rayon crepe shirtwaist-style cocktail dress with fitted waist (belt missing) and covered buttons down front to hip. Skirt is plea...
Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This elegant 1940's cream crepe silk dress, accented by cream and black embroidered soutache which is in turn embellished with white rocailles beaded tassels, is the perfect piece f...
1940's Cotton Lace and Satin Cocktail Suit
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cotton Lace and Silk Satin Cocktail Suit from the 1940's. Strong shouldered, fitted suit in silk satin with full gathered sleeves. Both bodice and skirt are overlaid in cott...
A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
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 pat...
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1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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"
Traina Norell Black Satin Cocktail Dress, Drop Waist & Full Skirt xs
By I. Magnin, Traina-Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
By Howard Greer
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
1940S Silk Chiffon & Fine Chantilly Lace Sleeved Cocktail Dress With Very Full
Located in New York, NY
1940S Silk Chiffon & Fine Chantilly Lace Sleeved Cocktail Dress With Very Full Skirt
COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v-neckline. Eight center front covered dome...
A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940. France A cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress in chocolate velvet panne with puffed three-quarter sleeves adorned with embroidery in sablé...
Dorothy O'hara Black Rayon Dress w/ Tuck Point Design, c 1940s
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely vintage black rayon crepe dress by designer Dorothy O'Hara. It is knee length, with 3/4 sleeves and a great tuck pint design on the bodice, which gathers at the wais...
Jean Desses dress Haute Couture 1948
By Jean Dessès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN DESSES - Brown and black silk dress, chest embroidered with rhinestones and lurex threads. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. 1948 Winter Haute Couture Collection. To be me...
1940S Black Silk Faille Short Sleeved Midi Length Cocktail Dress With Beaded Sh
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Faille Short Sleeved Midi Length Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shooting Stars
Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
By Elizabeth Mason Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a "One Of A Kind" cocktail dress with matchin bolero jacket from Elizabeth Mason Couture. This dress is custom made from a 1940's dress kit/pattern, using a heavier weight ta...
1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress
Incredible 1940s Nylon Jersey Swing Dress In A Spectacular Chartreuse and Floral
Located in Gresham, OR
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 ...
1940s Vintage Monica Black Organza Cocktail Dress with Lace Detail
By Monica
Located in London, GB
This original 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 d...
1940s Black Crepe Sheath Dress with Multi Color Sequins
By Eisenberg
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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...
Blue Halter Dress & Peplum Jacket Shrug 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1940s early 50's Halter Dress with Matching Jacket. Covered buttons side snap Closure. Shoulder Pads. Side Zipper working great. Has Original Belt Added Brooch on the Jacket. Great ...
1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII - 1939-1947. It has a V-neck collar, with subtle notching, and fastens at the left h...
Circa 1940's jersey cocktail dress with pink flowers printed
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
jersey cocktail dress with pink flowers printed. Gather in the middle front on the bust, ruffles on the hips, zip on the left side. Size M
1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
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...
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