1940s Day Dresses

Full vamp old Hollywood glamour with the fringed bodice on this dress. Add extra shoulder pads for even more voomph! Dress sold as-is as there are a few small repairs though nothing...

1940S Red Rayon Blend Crepe Back Satin Classic Hollywood Gown

A breathtaking and incredibly rare early 1940's full-length gown by French couturier Marcelle Dormoy. She started out as a model for Paul Poiret, which...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"

1940'S Black Silk Charmeuse Button Front Couture Detailed Dress From Paris

A pretty and easy to wear vintage tea dress from the 1940s. The dress has a button front with elbow length sleaves and is in a pretty heart print and...

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 stor...

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...

This pretty 1940's rayon crepe dress features a whimsical patchwork/bunting novelty print in soft pastel shades of yellow, blue, pink, purple and green. ...

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

1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the front bodice, fitted at the waist, mid calf length...

A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress has a v neck with triangular collar and zip front with bow detail. It has short slee...

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...

1940S White Cotton Piqué Off Shoulder Dress

1940S Light Pink Cotton Eyelet Lace Dress

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...

A pretty summer outfit, a long vintage cotton dress and matching bolero. The dress is in a pretty print in red, yellow and blue , has a scoop fron...

1940S Peach & Cream Lace Bias Cut Slip Dress With Jacket

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 ...

Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowers, jars, fountains and architectural elements. Straight dress...

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...

Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown ...

A sweet 1940s red crepe novelty calico-style print rayon swing dress with sewn-down pleated peplum, drop-shoulder and flared skirt back details. Origina...

A pretty dress from the 1940s. The dress has a shawl collar, side zip opening, gathering at the shoulders and two pockets at waist level.

A cute day dress by Marion Michaels. In a light sage green jacquard and silk fabric with swirling design in tonal shades. This dress has a chic frilled collar and cuffs and a fullish...

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 Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice

This charming 1940s cold rayon pebble print dress in pale blue, navy and white is captivating in its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition. A tidy shift cut, this dress fe...

1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front

An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour combination is a sublime contrast of pastel blue, pink a...

1940S Teal & White Floral Print Rayon Chiffon Dress

Has no label but bought in Paris. Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown

1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoulder & Waist Ties

A charming 1940s Lady Alice tropical print rayon jersey dressing gown with ukuleles, maracas and stylized palms. Center front zipped, tie at neckline and wa...

1940'S LORA LENOX Persimmon Red Rayon Crepe Rockabilly Lindy Hop Swing Dancer Music Note Print Dress

Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green floral print silk. Extended shoulders. V-necklin...

1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Short Sleeve Dress

40s Green and Purple Stripe Chenille Yarn and Ribbonwork Dress. Handmade. No closures. Ribbon work flower neck detail. Aprox. US women's size 8-12. 26"-32" waist 30"-36" bust

Beautifully perfected KORNHAUSER 1940s burnt orange crepe rayon beaded evening dress! Warm burnt orange color, with thousands of hand-sewn beads, sequins and rhinestones on the front...

Beautifully hand finished and detailed inside and out. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress With Lace Insertion & Pin Tucked Bodice

1940's Lucile Manguin Haute Couture silk crepe dress. Domed shoulders, fitted waist, micro pleated skirt, low scoop back and bow detail on the waist at the back center seam. All the ...

50s Black Ruffle Day Dress. Unlined, side zip closure,

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Shirred Front Dress With Fringe Sleeves

Color fading along shoulder and sleeves. 1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Silver Studded Dress With Ruffles & Shirring, As-Is

1940S Mint Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Sash Belt Peplum

1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows & Shirring

A great vintage sundress in a bright emerald green fabric with black and white stripes, and white buttons down the front. It has a drop waist, 2 laye...

1940'S Black Rayon Crepe One Shoulder Draped Peplum Cocktail Dress

A chic dress from the 1940s. The bodice is a cotton net like fabric with hand painted flowers and cut out petals. The dress has a sweet hear neckline and short sleeves,and it opens a...

This is a great 1940;s vintage navy midi dress with a colorful rosebud print. The pretty roses are in shades of pink, yellow and white with green stems. This dress is easy to assimi...

Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all over daisy floral print on yellow rayon crepe. Crew neckline. 3/4 sleeves lightly ...

1940S NORMAN ORIGINAL Peach Silk Faille & Black Chantilly Lace Tiered Cocktail Dress

1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress