1940s Dresses

Dress in WWII-era vintage inspired 1940s dresses, then swing dance the night away to the latest big bands. 1940s dresses were flattering with a modest top, a fitted waist, and a knee-length A-line skirt. The later ’40s saw the skirt narrow into the pencil or wiggle shape for a bit more Va Va Voom. Patriotic colors (red, white, blue, army green) were the most common during wartime while brighter pink, yellow, sage and sky blue cheered women up in the later years. Don’t forget that prints were in! Small florals, polka dots, checks, tropical, and thin stripes added variety to a wardrobe. Read about 1940s Fashion history before you shop, including the 10 best 1940s dress styles to wear.

40s dresses and clothing is a rising trend thanks to the sexy pin up and Marvel’s Agent Carter. Casual 1940s swing dresses for dancing the Lindy hop, Jive and Balboa are on the rise around the world as the dances gain popularity again. We searched the web and found all of these 1940s dresses for sale online to make your search easier. We even have more pages for plus size 40s dresses, evening dresses, and daytime/tea dresses. Shoppers in the UK are covered too!

Need shoes, hats, tops, or wide leg pants? Use the 1940s menu above to create an entire 1940s inspired wardrobe.