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

£89.95

Veronica French Navy A Classic 1940s Inspired Vintage Style By The Seamstress Of Bloomsbury

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

$148.00

Unique Vintage Pale Blue Dot Libby Swing Dress

Strapless Floor Length Satin Prom Long Evening Gown

Vintage Style Lace Dress Long Length

$148.00

Unique Vintage Peach Clip Dot Bridal Libby Swing Dress

$298.00

Blush Rose Gold Off The Shoulder Magical Glitter Prom Ball Gown

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

Party Bridgerton Dress Elegant Prom Dress Fairy | Regency Dress | Fairy Wedding Guest Dress | Pride and Prejudice Jane Princesscore Dress

Off-Shoulder Satin Long Prom Dresses Evening Dress

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

$172.00

Emerald Off The Shoulder Full Length Dress

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

£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

$248.00

Eliza J Petite Sleeveless Metallic Organza Ballgown - Black Gold

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)

$99.00

Cinderella Divine BD104 SATIN A-LINE DRESS

Tulle A-Line Off-Shoulder Floor Length Prom Dress

Alex Evenings Womens Long Ballgown Skirt

Alex Evenings Womens Long Ballgown Skirt

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

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