1940s Evening, Prom, Party, Formal, Ball Gowns

These 1940s style prom dresses, formal dresses, and evening gowns are new dresses with plenty of elegant 1940s fashion inspiration. They’re perfect for special occasions with a vintage theme such as a 1940s ball, WWII dance, holiday party swing dance, or Old Hollywood gala. Read the history of formal gowns in the 1940s here.

These 1940s evening dresses, formal gowns, and long party dresses are new but have a classic vintage 1940s style. For an old Hollywood or cocktail party ’40s outfit, consider the shorter 1940s cocktail dress.

1940s Evening Dresses & Formal Gowns

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Mabel Dress in Windsor Wine by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style

Ever-Pretty Women Elegant 3/4 Sleeve Empire Waist Maxi Bridesmaid Dresses 07412

Alex Evenings Womens Slimming Short Sheath 3/4 Sleeve Dress with Surplus Neckline

Illusion-Off Shoulder A-Line Prom Dresses Scoop Neckline with Rhinestones Floor Length Evening Dress

Ever-Pretty Womens Double V-Neck Floral Lace Plus Size Evening Dress 0857-PZ

Ever-Pretty Womens Off-Shoulder Long Ruched Tulle Evening Dresses 50126

Ever-Pretty Womens Illusion Embroidery Elegant Mermaid Evening Dress 07707

J Kara Womens 3/4 Sleeve V-Neck Beaded Top Long Gown

DRESSTELLS Womens Lace Bridesmaid Dresses Chiffon Formal Dresses Evening Gowns V-Back Wedding Guest Dresses for Women 2023

J Kara Womens Beaded Jacket Dress

Alex Evenings Womens Velvet Blouse Top (Multiple Styles Petite and Regular Sizes)

Tulle A-Line Off-Shoulder Floor Length Prom Dress

Alex Evenings Womens Long Ballgown Skirt

£75.00

Collectif Womenswear Kendra Velvet Wrap Dress - UK 18 Red

£150.00

Monsoon Serena Embellished Wrap Dress

$299.00

Betsy Adam Womens Ruffled Tiered Gown - Black

$299.00

Betsy Adam Embroidered 34-Sleeve Gown - NavyRose

$139.00

Alex Evenings Tie-Waist Surplice Blouse - Black

Alex Evenings Womens Long Ballgown Skirt

Ever-Pretty Womens V Neck Pleated Ruffle Sleeves Elastic Waist A-Line Tulle Bridesmaid Dress 0294A

Alex Evenings Womens Plus Size Dress with Keyhole Cutout

Janine vintage dress Victorian dress Abiti vittoriani Robe victorienne Viktorianisches Vintage Dress French

Adrianna Papell Womens Beaded Bodice Georgette Skirt

Alex Evenings Womens Long Off The Shoulder Fit and Flare Dress

J Kara Womens Plus Size Jacket Dress with Beaded Trim

MakeMeChic Womens Pearls Beaded Mock Neck Keyhole Back Long Sleeve Blouse

Ever-Pretty Womens Long A-line Lace Cap Sleeve Chiffon Formal Evening Gowns 7986

Alex Evenings Womens Long Lace Top Empire Waist Dress

$139.00

Adrianna Papell Womens Glitter Velvet Tie-Waist Top - BlackGold

$179.00

Alex Evenings Plus Size Velvet Beaded Side-Draped Dress - Forest

Once you pick out a 1940s evening gown add accessories, shoes and a hairstyle to complement your outfit.

1940s evening dress plan- Hair, accessories jewelry and shoes. Read more. 

Authentic 1940s evening dresses were long with layers of chiffon hanging down from an empire waist. A matching bolero jacket was sometimes worn over formal dresses.

1940s teenage girls preferred pastel and jewel tone colors for their prom dresses.

Sequins and beads added a bit of sparkle around the waist, bodice, and straps on 1940s party dresses. Many modern formal dresses embrace the classic A-line silhouette made popular in the 1940s. By the late ’40s, the strapless ballgown came into fashion.

1940s evening dresses