1940's evening dresses

1940's lace and satin evening dress; along with a printed 1940's gown

Jacquard rayon fabric with silk trim, as is condition, silk is shattered, rayon has staining. 36" bust/28" waist.

Two Vintage 1930's and 1940's Black Evening Dresses. Medium size average. Rayon type material.

1940's Sequined Black Evening Dress.

strapless sweet heart bodice with zigzag beading through out, side zipper, approx. 36 bust, 26 waist, in bodice boning, one piece is sticking through at inside top

1 purple w/ SH & belt appliques w/ short chatoyant bugles, pronged colored rhinestones, faux pearls & fine gelatin sequins, B 40", W 28", L 62", (belt dirty, minor bead loss, fading/discoloration, man

1 black crepe, embroidered w/ crystal seed beads in bow at front SHs, deep V-neckline, ray pleated to CF W, B 38", W 26", L 45", (belt missing, two 0.5" seam openings front W, minor bead & significant

Black crepe semi-boned bodice with two rows of black fringe, long ivory skirt with side slit, covered in rows of fringe, corset added. B-36, W-26, H-36, L-46. (Alterations, faint stain near waist, lin

Black silk with cap sleeve, jewel neckline with front keyhole, angled long fringe across padded shoulder forming a "V" on back, attached self sash, set-in waist, skirt having three tiers of fringe set

Velvet and Net Lace Evening Dress, 1940s Brown silk velvet with yellow and gold-thread lace evening dress with deep box neckline, cap sleeves, front flounced full skirt of golden yellow net lace with

long sleeved, full length, round neck, black silk blend, ruched bodice with smocked sides, 2 attached snap on bows at back, Approx. 38" Bust, 30" Waist, good condition.

Great vintage dress with large ball buttons on skirt, faucet buttons on bodice, tiny side pocket under large velvet bow on right, another velvet bow on left lapel. Measures approx. 34 bust, 26 waist,

rayon crepe fabric, good condition - a few very small/well done repairs under the arms and a few small open seams, see photos. 38 bust/30 waist

An early Ceil Chapman Original Black Velvet & Pink Taffeta Evening Dress, ca. 1940s.

By Jay's of Boston, sweetheart neckline, netting ruffles at neckline, back zipper, stiff fabric for skirt lining. Measures 28 bust, 24 waist, 52 long. In good condition.

Empire waist, sequins in front with gathers at bust, attached bow at hip, side buttons, buttons in upper back (they are unmatched and 2 are missing). Some small seam repair needed at side seam.

Moss crepe & black satin labeled dress, surplice bodice, bell sleeves, B 32", W 23", L 59", (sun fade at left shoulder) very good; t/w 1 pea green jersey 1940's style evening dress.

A yellow chiffon evening dress, 1930s, with lace and chiffon flare fabric to shoulders, diamanté embellishment to bodice and gathered waist, together with a black crêpe fabric evening dress, 1940s,

Black silk velvet skirt, coral crepe bodice w/ bell sleeves, cuffs, sash & collar w/ silver lame & black velvet trim, B 32", W 30", (right underarm w/ tiny holes & stains, white crepe trims stained) f

1 chartreuse wrap front w/ butterflies in crystal seed beads & gel sequins to left B, glove length dolman sleeve, heart shaped patch pocket below right H, label "Tula", B 40", W 27", L 58", (belt miss

1 brown crepe belted dress w/ double overlapping peplums at W, self-covered buttons, label "Forman & Gunner Boston", B 42", W 30.5", L 44.5", (discoloration, collar, cuffs & hem modified to make small

1 crepe w/ padded & quilted semi-detached cutout glazed cotton chintz faux corsage & Correlli embroidered gold linear leaf outline, notched collar, skirt gathered into drop W, B 37", W 28", L 55", (be

White synthetic jersey w/ large red poppy print, flounced neckline, B 36", W 28", L 58"-92", (small hem hole, light stains) very good.

White seersucker w/ red, yellow & purple blossom print, B 38", W 27", L 60", (couple small side seam openings) excellent.