Early 40s sheer violet crepe silk dress with cheery floral print. Smocked at shoulders and hips, shirred at sleeve cuffs. No label, no flaws. No openings on side or back, so bear in mind this needs small shoulders to slip over head or a side opening needs made. Click picture for more images. 14" shoulders, 36" bust, 27" waist, 41" hips, 16" bodice, 21" sleeves, 40" long $215

Late 40s deep blue wool crepe 2 piece suit by LILLI ANN. Flattering pleated panels at sides of nipped waist, front button of glittery soft golden lucite, rounded shawl collar. Skirt has side metal zip with button at waistband. No flaws. Click image for more pictures.  Jacket~ 40" bust, 30" waist, 17" sleeves, 23" long Skirt~ 28" waist, 42" hips, 25" long $395

Rockabilly red gingham 3 piece play set with 2 blouses and flirty, short full skirt. Top shown has fabric covered buttons down ribbed cotton placket, ribbed cotton at collar and angled sleeves. Skirt has side metal hooks and eyes, was made hemmed with very deep hem to allow to be let down to a more classic length. Other blouse is plain in front and buttons up back (has one small spot in front). No label, no  other flaws. Click picture for more images.  Top shown~ 36" bust, 26" waist, 22" long Skirt~ 26" waist, 42" hips, 25" long as is Top not shown~ 36" bust, 30" waist, 18" long $140

COMING SOON.... Red cotton 40s polka dot playsuit romper with matching button up skirt (not shown in this picture). Romper buttons up back, has eyelet cotton ruffled shoulders and bows at straps. Skirt buttons up back as well with tiny front bow-topped pocket. Classic pin up panache! Watch for details.

Bright turquoise moire taffeta New Look dress from the late 40s to the early 50s. Stand up collar and large hip pockets accented in soutache and rhinestones. Self belt.  No flaws. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 54" hips, 16" bodice, 15" sleeves, 45" long $170

40s wiggle dress of black and grey  mini houndstooth with wrap around hip pockets and dramatic squared collar with swirled silver button accents. Back metal zipper, no labels, no flaws.  Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 19" sleeves, 44" long $165

COMING SOON..... 40s rayon dress in navy blue with fun polka dot print. Great larger size. Watch for details.

Red and white candy striped cotton WWII era 40s sundress piped in navy blue for a patriotic effect. Inset at left side buttons shut, blue cord at waist ties in a bow, crimped at ends with silver metal. Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 42" hips, 16" bodice, 43" long $215

Ink black 40s crepe wool suit with metallic gold braid soutache at collar and tassled hip pocket. Faceted glass buttons down front, nipped waist, shoulder pads. Slim fit pencil skirt falls to past knee (and makes a perfect wardrobe basic on its own!). Labeled "LADY BARRINGTON". No flaws. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 40" bust, 32" waist, 40" hips, 24" long, 24" sleeves Skirt~ 30" waist, 44" hips, 32" long $195

Late 30s to early 40s cherry red linen weave rayon full length gown with sweet lace accents and darling matching capelet. Wide straps on bodice, neckline and center of front edged in pleated lace. Back metal zipper. No label, no flaws. 34" bust, 28" waist, 52"hips, 56" long $245

COMING SOON.... Moygashel linen 40s zip front day dress by DeDe Johnson. Watch for details.

Sporty plaid wool curvy vest and pleated skirt. Vest has large fabric covered buttons down front with finished button holes, skirt is pleated toward waist band and has side metal zipper and hooks and eyes. A few tiny holes in skirt, no labels. Fantastic set worn together or separately! Click picture for more images. Vest~ 38" bust, 30" waist, 19" long Skirt~ 26" waist, 44" hips, 29" long $140

Salmon pink iridescent taffeta 40s gown with black flocked chevron stripes and flirty bow at neckline. Side metal zipper, no label. Some flocking wearing off and a few water spots on taffeta, flaws reflected in price, sold as is. 34" bust, 26" waist, 46" hips, 56" long $145

Deep cocoa brown brushed wool 40s suit with beaded detail at padded shoulders. Nipped waist with curved hip pockets, slim fit pencil skirt. Labeled "Athena Beverly Hills", also has MILGRIM department store label. Missing some beads on right shoulder. Fully lined. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 40" bust, 34" waist, 40" hips, 23" long, 23" sleeves Skirt~ 30" waist, 40" hips, 31" long $165

Bright mossy green narrow wale corduroy 40s dress. Shirt style with button flaps on either side of bodice, buttons to hem. Missing belt, easily remedied with something understated or a bold accent color! Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 52" hips, 16" bodice, 17" sleeves, 42" long $155

40's swimsuit in shimmering, molten show-girl gold! Heavy stretchy, satin type textile in gold makes up a pin-up worthy 2 piece swimsuit with halter top shirred at center with back and neck ties,  skirted bottom. Lined with white brushed knit cotton, labeled "SWIM-EZE Hollywood Style". No stains or holes......wearable upon receipt! Summer sizzle! Click picture for more images. Top~ 32-34 bust, A/B cup max Bottoms~ 26-30" waist, 40" hips, 13" long $265

Pin up pretty! Golden yellow cotton 40s bikini top in halter style with sweet bow at center. Just the top, no bottoms! Lined in brushed cotton, ties at neck and in back. No label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 34-36 bust, A/B cup max $75

COMING SOON.... Pin up pretty yellow denim cotton play set with bra top and high waist shorts. Bright green piping and buttons. Watch for details.

40's Camp Fire Girl's Counselor summer camp shorts and top set. Blue cotton pull-over blouse with shirred shoulders and small collar, Camp Fire logo embroidered on pocket, Camp Fire Girl's label. High waist shorts snap up side, by Dodger. Clean, no holes. Click picture for more  images. Top~ 36" bust, 36" waist, 19" long, 9" sleeves Shorts~ 26" waist, 38" hips, 14" rise, 15" long $265

Blue & green sheer crisp nylon plaid 40s dress with demure ruffled round collar and rhinestone buttons. Side metal zipper beneath self belt, skirt is full and perma-pleated to below knee. Watch for more images. No flaws. 36" bust, 28" waist, 50" hips, 16" bodice, 3" sleeves, 45" long $180

Black crepe 40s cocktail dress with illusion lace neckline and shoulders. Strapless effect in black crepe rayon, nude chiffon under black lace makes up the upper bodice. Slightly flared skirt, side metal zipper, no label. No flaws.  Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 7" sleeves, 16" bodice, 47" long $190

Black crepe 40s dress with beveled studs, bright metal florette shaped studs and red felt flowers. Short sleeves, red gemstone style buttons up bodice. Sash ties waist. By. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 44" bust, 42" waist, 52" hips, 17" bodice, 10" sleeves, 43" long $190

40s confetti flecked wool dress with big checked print in deep green, olive, soft green and golden yellow. Black velveteen collar and covered buttons, self belt. Buttons to hem. By Laura Lee. No flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 17" sleeves, 16" bodice, 41" long $145

Dramatic persimmon crepe 40s dress simply shimmers with a show of perfectly plum beads! Knee length swingy cut skirt has pleats toward hips to give it sway, bands of beads add accents to sides. Peaked front peplum edged in beading, as is scooped neckline. Front of bodice sparkles with whorls or bugle beads. Small self belt in back buckles in center, side metal zipper, no label. Utterly breathtaking and flawless! Click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 17" bodice, 4" sleeves, 42" hips, 43" long $235

Soft maize yellow cotton blouse and skirt 2 piece 40s dress by JONATHAN LOGAN. Rhinestone buttons down blouse, side buttons and metal zipper on skirt. No flaws. Click picture for more images. Blouse~ 33" bust, 23 waist, 19" long, 6" sleeves Skirt~ 22" waist, 48" hips, 27" long $140

Ribbon bedecked feathers grace a deep blue rayon crepe 40s dress with peplum and shirred shoulders. Lace trimmed short sleeves, metal side zipper. No flaws. Rare larger size.  Clikc picture for more images. 44" bust, 38" waist, 50" hips, 17" bodice, 11" sleeves, 46" long $175

Late 30's to very early vintage 40's dress in loden green and cocoa brown plaid with feminine eyelet lace detailing. Yoked waist, cute white plastic buttons. Crisp and clean, appears never worn! Side metal zipper, no labels. Click picture at left for more images. 36-38" bust, 28" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 8" sleeves, 46" length SALE $50

Smart 2 piece wool blend knit 40's dress with button details. Lightweight sweater top has low pockets banded in a khaki hued knit and accented with buttons, same color at cuffs with coordinating buttons. Wide ribbed band at waist. Skirt is a slightly flared cut, metal zipper in back, fully lined. Has been taken up and let back down, however lining is still shortened length so doesn't come to hem. No flaws. Click picture for more images. TOP~ 38" bust, 32" waist, 23" sleeves, 20" long SKIRT~ 28" waist, 40" hips, 25" long $155

Whimsical navy blue late 30s to early 40s rayon dress with bow tie print in blue, red and green. Buttons up front, shirred at waist. Rare larger size, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 44" bust, 38" waist, 50" hips, 15" bodice, 24" sleeves, 47" long $210

Smart kelly green 2 piece wool 40s suit with brass buttons and detailing on belt. Dramatic, noir starlet silhouette withh wide padded shoulders and nipped waist cinched with brass studded belt. Pockets toward shoulder and center placket detailed with brass buttons, narrow skirt has side metal zipper. No label. Several moth holes as shown, priced accordingly....some stitches could conceal or a great piece for stage or 40s events. Click picture for more images. Jacket~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 24" length, 23" sleeves Skirt~ 26" waist, 40" hips, 26" long. $50

Blue velvet 40s jacket style top with iridescent taffeta front edged in mauve lace. Shot iridescent taffeta makes up front panels in shades of blue and pink, added to cuffs as well. Deep blue velveteen flanks taffeta inserts. Blue velveteen covered buttons down the front.  Click picture for more images. No flaws. 35" bust, 24" waist, 21" long, 10" sleeves $85

Chartreuse green satin 40s pajama top, perfect to wear for a blouse!

Bright kelly green 40s rayon dress with superb print in black of Victorian women and men in silhouettes. Loop button closure down front, velveteen trim. Has one tiny white dot on front, fade on right shoulder, prices as is, flaws shown. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, 42" hips, 17" bodice, 12" sleeves, 45" long SALE $50

Deep teal blue, white and black striped cotton 40s day dress with white pique cotton trimmed collar. Buttons to inset waist, tabbed detail in center. By Kay Whitney, side metal zip, no flaws. Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 48" hips, 16" bodice, 4" sleeves,  40" long $115

Perky 40s day dress in soft green with angled white stripes. Angle kimono sleeves, wide lapels. Sash at waist, only long enough to knot. Tiny white spot at waist, click picture for more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 44" hips, 16" bodice, 44" long SALE $50

Sweet 40's day dress in green awning stripes. Horizontal stripes in graduated widths, nipped waist with side metal zip. Angled kimono sleeves. Click picture for  more images. 36" bust, 26" waist, 54" hips, 17" bodice, 45" long SALE $50

COMING SOON..... Peach rayon 40s dress by MINX MODES Jrs. Angled buttonholes finished in brown and peach plaid. Watch for details. Click picture for more images.

Gorgeous rayon gabardine 40s blouse in deep goldenrod yellow with bold blue print of Olympic style torches. Rhinestone buttons, cuffs have double finished buttonholes for cufflinks. Collar has double buttonhole for either effect or a rhinestone stud, next button down is missing but if one wants to wear this starting with a V neckline as shown its a non-issue, and worth it for the print alone! No other issues. By "Reid & Reid", marked size 36. 40" bust, 34" waist, 21" long, 22" sleeves $65

Darling late 40s dress of lightweight acetate with all over print of soft purple roses. Piped in purple at neckline, sleeves and below bust. Slit at neckline with grommets ties shut with narrow purple satin ribbon (replacements as one original was missing). Rhinestones sparkle around bows. Center back metal zip, no label. Click picture for more images. 40" bust, 30" waist, free hips, 15" bodice, 45" long (fit is a Jr size, so A to B cup max) SALE $50

Vibrant pink cool rayon 40's dress with bold turquoise daffodil and floral print. Sleeveless bodice with half peplum wrapping across back! Side metal zipper, no label, no flaws. Click picture for more images. Petite size, measurements taken tight, deduct for fit. 38" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, 15" bodice, 39" long $155

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Smart 2 piece burgundy and hunter green plaid cotton 40s dress with peplum on blouse, rounded collar and large mother of pearl buttons. Skirt flares slightly, has side metal zipper and buttons. One eeeensy rust colored dot on front of blouse, as pictured. By "Modern Classics". Watch for details. Top~ 38" bust, 28" waist, 10" sleeve, 16" bodice, 23" long Skirt~28" waist, 42" hips, 30" long $125

40s dress of green gabardine with deco influenced cherry red accents! Angled off center placket on bodice is edged with red and accented with graduating sizes of red gabardine covered buttons, same treatment on right ip. Wide peaked sleeve cuffs. Missing original belt, buttons at waist with clear plastic button and another button secures inside waist at right side, creating a wrap effect. Labeled "Ivan Frederics Originals". A few worn threads on sleeve cuffs, no stains or holes.  Click picture for more images. 38" bust, 28" waist, 40" hips, 16" bodice, 19" sleeves, 44" long $215