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Period: 1940s
Beige dress knitted with ribbons LANA Circa 1940/50
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige dress knitted with ribbons and belt. SIZE 38/M
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Unknown 1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Creme Beaded Chiffon One-Shoulder Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the luxury department store that used to sit on Oxford Street in central London. The o...
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British 1940s Day Dresses

1940S Red & White Floral Cotton Short Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & White Floral Cotton Short Sleeve Dress
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1940s Day Dresses

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Novelty Bunny Print Wrap Dress
Located in New York, NY
In overall fantastic condition, just has some slight fading in areas. 1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Novelty Bunny Print Wrap Dress
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1940s Day Dresses

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Floral Print Zip-Front Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Floral Print Zip-Front Dress
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1940S Light Blue & Black Cold Rayon Geometric Print Wrap Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Light Blue & Black Cold Rayon Geometric Print Wrap Dress
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1940s Day Dresses

1940S Blue & Pink Floral Cold Rayon Zipper Front Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & Pink Floral Cold Rayon Zipper Front Dress
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1940s Day Dresses

1940S Aqua Blue & Pink Cold Rayon Floral Zip-Front Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Aqua Blue & Pink Cold Rayon Floral Zip-Front Dress
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1940s Day Dresses

Hungarian traditional Apron, embroiderd by hand in the 1950s, Hungary
Located in Stuttgart, DE
JO NAPOT KIVANOK! Here I am offering a beautiful hungarian hand-embroidered wedding apron with differnt flowers and fruits from the early 1950s. The joung Hungarian girls embroidere...
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Hungarian 1940s Day Dresses

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is just SO good. It was made in the 1940s of black velvet wi...
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1940s Day Dresses

1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into Timeless Elegance with the 1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress! Introducing a truly exceptional piece from the 1940s, the White Smocked She...
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1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of this age and is the perfect choice for an informal daytime event, easily accessorised ...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

A Champagne Embroidered Satin Wedding Dress with train - France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1938-1942 France Wedding dress with long train in champagne-coloured Duchesse satin. Fluid cut with a strapless blouse with a folded collar, ...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Harry Cooper of Hollywood Ivory Sequin Chiffon Halter Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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 ...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

Little black dress with embroidered ears of wheat - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
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...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...
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A French Evening Dress in Fibranne Early 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
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"...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches, is just the piece for your transitional wardrobe. The deep V shaped neckline is...
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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...
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Vintage 1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a stunning and ethereal Ceil Chapman full-length garden gown dating back to the mid 1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel fe...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

1940s Romantic Gothic Black Maxi Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
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...
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Unknown 1940s Day Dresses

Late 1940s Nat Tuman Cobalt Blue Rayon "Gondola" Print Day Dress w Full Hemline
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 1940s Nat Tuman Cobalt Blue Rayon "Gondola" Print Day Dress w Full Hemline: Ruched form-fitting bodice with covered buttons down center front. Side zipper. Tie gathered shoulder...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

1940s Feather Print Rayon Wrap Dress
Located in London, GB
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...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
Located in New York, NY
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
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American 1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
A nod to the silhouette of Christian Dior's New Look, this incredible velvet skirt set was made in 1947. It was made by designer Lorraine Budny for the brand Sportwhirl, which was founded in 1945 as a "separates house," specializing in pieces a woman could wear both separately and as a set— quite a novelty at the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black velvet with felt rose appliqué and beaded embroidery— it actually presents like a dress, but is really two pieces, and each could absolutely be mixed and worn separately (as was the original design concept). The look is so romantic and reminds me of Old Hollywood film stars (with a dash of Snow White). The Vintage 14k Gold Spinel Heart...
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A Navy French Day Dress with white piping appliqué Circa 1945-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of the Maison Henri à la Pensée and dating from the late 1940s. Bustier with asymmetrica...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
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1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
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1940s Day Dresses

1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
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...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

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...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
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Vintage 1940's French Couture Iridescent Ivory Gold Sequin Silk Draped Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sparkling gowns from the early 1940's era are perennial favorites and this French couture showstopper is breathtaking. The garment's simple fluid structur...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

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...
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Minimalist Ivory Lacquered Satin Ankle Length Sweetheart Wedding Gown – M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

Charming Ivory Slip Dress, 18th Century Courtesan Embroideries
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unusual Ivory Slip Dress with Courtesan Embroideries from the 1940's. Elaborate 18th Century dancing courtesans in satin are hand embroid...
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Grey and yellow striped wool day dress - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France Beautiful day dress in grey and yellow striped woven woolen cloth dating from the end of the Second World War.  Tight-fitting dress with darts and slits at t...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

Original Paramount Junior Chicago 1940s Chartreuse & Black Crepe Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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 ...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

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
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American 1940s Day Dresses

1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...
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Adele Simpson 1940s Wrap Top and Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece skirt and top set in a tan cotton linen blend. The top has a crew neck, cap sleeves, shoulder pads and wraps closing at one s...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
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1940S Blush Pink Rayon Satin Lace Trimmed Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blush Pink Rayon Satin Lace Trimmed Robe
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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
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European 1940s Day Dresses

A Rare Blue Navy woollen dress by Henry à la Pensée - France Circa 1945
By HENRY
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France Elegant dress "à la Marinière" in Navy blue woolen cloth with the famous Henry à la Pensée label, 5 Faubourg saint Honoré Pari...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Polka Dot Dress With Zipper Front Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Polka Dot Dress With Zipper Front Pockets
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1940s Day Dresses

A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
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 ...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

1940S SAYBURY Tan & Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Wrap Dress With Large Button Closu
Located in New York, NY
1940S SAYBURY Tan & Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Wrap Dress With Large Button Closure
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1940s Day Dresses

1940S Brown & Green Dancing Ladies Novelty Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brown & Green Dancing Ladies Novelty Print Dress
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1940S Mustard Yellow Cold Rayon Hawaiin Novelty Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Mustard Yellow Cold Rayon Hawaiin Novelty Print Dress
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1940s Day Dresses

1940’s Black and Floral Peplum Shirt Rayon Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
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...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

1940S Red Cotton Yellow Dot Print Wrap House Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red Cotton Yellow Dot Print Wrap House Dress
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1940s Day Dresses

A French Powder Pink Crepe Satin Ceremonial Dress Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
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...
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French 1940s Day Dresses

1940S Brown & Blue Cold Rayon Sophisticated Dress With Belt, Pockets Capelet
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brown & Blue Cold Rayon Sophisticated Dress With Belt, Pockets Capelet
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1940s Day Dresses

1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that gives off just the right amount of sheen. Buttons up the front with the same silk moire...
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1940s Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
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...
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Unknown 1940s Day Dresses

1940s Wool Crepe Floral Burgundy Dress
Located in London, GB
Very late 1930s to early 1940s floral print burgundy textured crepe dress. Old Hollywood full-length style with a fitted and inverted T shaped bodice and wide waist band with a flar...
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British 1940s Day Dresses

Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
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...
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American 1940s Day Dresses

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