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1940s Adrian Black Linen Cocktail Party Dress
By Gilbert Adrian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s gorgeous, lightweight linen party dress from famed American costume designer Adrian features
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1940s Emma Domb Red Chiffon Party Dress
By Emma Domb
Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI
➳ vintage 1950s dress * red chiffon * acetate lining * gathered bodice * side zipper * by
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1940s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1940s party dress, Velvet burnout, novelty print
Located in NEWARK, GB
A superb, gorgeous vintage late 1940s evening dress. It has a sumptuous black silk velvet bodice
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Mid-20th Century British 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Late 1940's Adele Simpson Cherry Red & Blue Satin Party Dress
By Adele Simpson
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early Adele Simpson design is the epitome of a fun party dress. The cherry red satin fabric
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage Soutache & Lace Pink Full Sweep Party Dress 1940s 1950s
Located in Sparks, NV
Description: Stunning vintage 1940's/50's pink with mauve/lilac lace and soutache trim cocktail
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1950s 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Vintage 1940s 40s Black + White Striped Taffeta Full Sweep Party Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1940s party dress in gray, white and black taffeta. Full skirt that swings when you walk
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Vintage 1940s Rainbow Striped Party Dress with a Full Sweep
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage party dress in colorful rainbow stripes. Full sweep with gathered shoulders and a
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Susan Small English Mod Maxi Sweater Dress, 1970's
By Susan Small
Located in Atlanta, GA
with a reputation for party dress designs. By the 1970's, the label produced fashions with a nod to
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1970s English 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

Tangerine Dream Embroided Rhinestone 1940's Dress
Located in Toronto, ON
1940's Party Dress. This dress is in a beautiful shade of tangerine orange. In great condition
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1940's Beaded Crepe Party Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1940's mauve rayon crepe party dress is embroidered entirely with swirling lines of
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

1940's Fuchsia Floral Print Metallic Indian-Silk Halter Full-Skirt Party Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This "Merwin Fawkes" designer creation is one of the most alluring and flattering 1940's party
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1940s/1950s Lawn Party White Pique Dress
Located in New York, NY
parties. The dress has a side zipper plus hook and eyes, and is a medium weight basket weave cotton pique
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Party Dresses

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1940s Vintage Party Dresses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of 1940s vintage party dresses. If you’re looking for black 1940s vintage party dresses and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in red, gray and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Finding appealing 1940s vintage party dresses such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ceil Chapman, Emma Domb and Fred Perlberg each produced popular versions that are worth a look.

How Much are 1940s Vintage Party Dresses?

On average, 1940s vintage party dresses on 1stDibs sell for $1,600, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $3,950 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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