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1940s Women Clothing

1940s Vintage Asymmetric Beige Silk 2-Piece Jacket + Skirt Women's Suit Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Asymmetric beige silk women's suit from the 1940s. The skirt is unlined with side metal zip and
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1940s American Skirt Suits

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1940s Embroidered Women's Western Shirt and Pant Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s maroon and slate blue Western shirt and high waisted pant set with contrast yellow, red, and
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1940s American Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1940s Womens Suit with Unique Chevron-Shaped Details
Located in New York, NY
SALE! Originally $495 This 1940s suit is embellished with chevron-shaped flaps in two rows across
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1940s American Skirt Suits

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1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
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1960s Guy Laroche Couture Lipstick Red Virgin Wool A Line Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Guy Laroche
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s GUY LAROCHE Couture lipstick red virgin wool A-Line mini dress! The perfect alternative to a little black dress, this red gem is sure to stand out! Hand made, with the utmost a...
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Gucci Fall 2011 burgundy chiffon silk plunging neckline sheer cut out gown dress
By Gucci
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI Vintage Gucci Fall 2011 midi length dress in burgundy Sleeveless cut Crinkle effect chiffon fabric Partly sheer Layered skirt Long ties can be wrapped around the waist or ...
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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Prada Runway Postcard Print Cotton Dress, Spring 2004
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian fashion house, Prada, is known for their status at the forefront of luxury fashion. Through comingling a clean tailored aesthetic with at times highly experimentalist techniq...
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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Amazing 1960s Vintage Gold Silk Fully Sequined Sleeveless 60s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1960s fully sequined gold full length evening dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn gold sequins on lace throughout. Flattering tailored bodice, with a straight full...
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1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
Located in London, GB
This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection. The lace is incredibly intricate and has a lovely thickness to it - a testament t...
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1950s French Wedding Dresses

VALENTINO Vintage Ivory Bridal Wedding Gown
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Roma Vintage Ivory Embellishments at front Ruching throughout IT44 NWT's, some light dusty marks that do not show up on camera. With a dry clean will be pristine. Measureme...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci Vintage Beaded Evening Dress Gown NWT
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fab Gucci vintage ravishing red bias cut gown adorned with spiral panels showered in hand beadwork. Features plunging neckline and delicate tie shoulder treatment. Puddles with lon...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses

1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
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1960s French Skirt Suits

1958 EISA by CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA haute couture black boucle wool skirt suit
By Eisa, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black boucle wool haute couture suit designed by Cristobal Balenciaga for his Eisa boutique dating to fall of 1958. Suit best fits a size 0-4 . Approximate measurement...
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1950s Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Asymmetric Cocktail Sheath Dress
By Dorothy O'Hara
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1950s black hourglass sheath dress with asymmetric drape detail for sale by Dorothy O'Hara. Fully lined with rear zip and hook closure. Fits like a modern size medium. The bu...
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

2004 Tom Ford for Gucci Wool Coat
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
2004 Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Wool Coat Size 40 Color: Aubergine Finished with belt Made in Italy Unworn, but there is two minor holes on the lining
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1930s White Floral Cutout Organza Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent example of a 1930s cut-out work, organza dress in really pristine vintage condition. It is an archetypal 1930s shirt-waister design that reaches ankle length an...
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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful tailoring and opens with a side zip, and is fully lined.
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S/S 2003 TOM FORD for GUCCI Black Mini Kimono Dress 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Rare GUCCI Black Mini Kimono Dress. S/S 2003 Gucci collection designed by Tom Ford. Unique, Rare and Highly Collectible! Beautifully crafted and guaranteed to turn heads. IT...
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2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Silk Chinoiserie Suit NWT
Located in Montgomery, TX
2004 Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Silk Chinoiserie Suit FR Size 40 - US 8 100% Silk New, with tags Pristine condition. The skirt from the runway look is also a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Skirt Suits

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1940s Women Clothing For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of 1940s women clothing you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, blue, brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of 1940s women clothing may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but J DAUPHIN, Dolce & Gabbana and Bill Blass each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 1940s Women Clothing?

Prices for a piece of 1940s women clothing can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $4,500, while, on average they fetch $1,465.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About 1940s Women Clothing
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.

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