Classic Early 1940s Black Cocktail Dress
1940s Black Crepe Day Dress with Satin Jacquard Motif
A beautifully understated 1940s black crepe day dress, featuring a subtle contrasting satin weave that catches the light with each movement. The jacquard pattern creates a tone-on-tone texture, adding quiet depth and sophistication. With its V-neckline, softly gathered shoulders, and three-quarter sleeves, this piece balances everyday wearability with the effortless elegance typical of the decade.
Features
• Era: 1940s
• Material: Midweight crepe with satin jacquard motif
• Details: Shaped V-neckline with soft pleating; fitted waist; three-quarter sleeves; pleated hip drape; side metal zip fastening
• Silhouette: Gently fitted bodice with fluid mid-length skirt
Measurements
Bust: 38”
Waist: 32”
Hips: 38”
Length: 14 1/2” seam to seam
Shoulders: 44”
Condition
Very good condition with no flaws to note.
Why You’ll Love It
This is a quintessential 1940s dress — quietly refined with just enough detail to make it special. The satin contrast pattern gives the black fabric a sophisticated sheen, making it versatile enough for both daytime and evening wear. Perfect styled with structured heels or a tailored jacket for true vintage polish.
Shop now to add this timeless piece to your vintage wardrobe.
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This garment is available to purchase with or without dress shields. These clever little contraptions have been made by our seamstress to an original 1940s pattern and can be simply attached to your garment by tack stitching at the corners of the underarm seam, pinning (we wouldn’t recommend that, it hurts if it goes wrong, so if you try this, it is at your own risk only) or inserting tiny poppers. They then stand ready to absorb any sweat and body odours as needed and you can simply detach and launder them instead of your garment, saving you a fortune in dry cleaning bills.
They are equally suitable for suits, blazers and dresses and come in pure white cotton.
They are universally sized and super easy to use even for a sewing novice as only a couple of tiny stitches are required at each side to secure them.
We sell Dress Shields as a standalone item or at a discount if you purchase them with a garment. We will select the appropriate type to match the garment you have purchased.