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1940s Plaid Dress

Party Lines by Domb 1940s Brown Plaid Taffeta Drop-Waist Party Gown
Party Lines by Domb 1940s Brown Plaid Taffeta Drop-Waist Party Gown

Party Lines by Domb 1940s Brown Plaid Taffeta Drop-Waist Party Gown

By Emma Domb

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Party gown in brown plaid taffeta, c. 1940s, by Party Lines by Domb — the early California label of Emma Domb. - Brown taffeta with plaid windowpane pattern; warm brown base with cr...

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1940s Jourdelle Of Hollywood Originals Plaid Taffeta Bustle-Back Peplum Gown

1940s Jourdelle Of Hollywood Originals Plaid Taffeta Bustle-Back Peplum Gown

Located in Gresham, OR

A stunning 1940s Jourdelle of Hollywood Originals plaid taffeta bustle-back gown! In shades of forest green, plum and tan, this gown is cut on the bias at front side of bodice for co...

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1940S Black & White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffet
1940S Black & White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffet

1940S Black & White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffet

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully made just an oldie with condition issues here and there, age spots. 1940S Black & White Silk Organza Strapless Plaid Gown With A Giant Green Taffeta Bow

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vibrant linen-cotton plaid and flawless styling, this Gay Gibson designer dress ensemble has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for.

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vibrant rainbow plaid print and flawless styling, this "Fortune Fashions" sundress has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for. The short, ruffle-trimmed, sleeve belte...

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Vintage 1940's Rainbow Plaid Print Cotton Button-Down Belted Swing Dress w/ Tags

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Located in Beverly Hills, CA

With its vibrant rainbow plaid print and flawless styling, this "Fortune Fashions" sundress has the casual elegance the 1940's were known for. The short, ruffle-trimmed, sleeve belte...

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1940s Plaid Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary 1940s plaid dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Brown and more. Finding the perfect 1940s plaid dress may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hattie Carnegie are consistently popular. Finding a 1940s plaid dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 1940s Plaid Dress?

The price for a 1940s plaid dress starts at $319 and tops out at $1,200, and on average, selling for $638.

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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. 

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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. 

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