40s formal dresses Size 2 1940s Evening Dress
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40s formal dresses

40s formal dresses Size 2 1940s Evening Dress

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40s formal dresses Size 2 1940s Evening Dress1930s black evening dress is a gorgeous design in rustling black taffeta, with a boned fitted bodice and storybook style full skirt. The bodice has a petal bust with lace layer, a string tie bow at bust, and a piped basque waist seam. Strapless design is optional, as there are narrow shoulder straps that can be shown or hidden. Ball gown style skirt has cinched bows drawing up the hem at intervals, exposing a sheer lace "petticoat" underneath. An

1930s black evening dress is a gorgeous design in rustling black taffeta, with a boned fitted bodice and storybook style full skirt. The bodice has a petal bust with lace layer, a string tie bow at bust, and a piped basque waist seam. Strapless design is optional, as there are narrow shoulder straps that can be shown or hidden. Ball gown style skirt has cinched bows drawing up the hem at intervals, exposing a sheer lace "petticoat" underneath. An exquisite find from the late 30s or early 40s.

Ladies' Size
1 to 2

Measurements
Bust 31.5, Waist 24, Hip up to 40; Front Bust Edge to Natural Waist 11.5, Front Bust Edge to Waist Seam 13, Natural Waist to Skirt Hem 41 Inches

Era
1940s

Label
None, factory made

Materials
Luminous black rayon taffeta, black floral & net rayon lace, black rayon net skirt lining, boning

Closure
Side seam cloth-covered zipper with hook/eye at top, hook/eye at shoulder straps where they join front bust

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Beautiful, the back bodice has approx 8-10 pinpoint holes with an old line of stitching at back bodice seams (where the seams were let out), the net skirt lining has several small holes in random places, some of the zipper's overcast threads are missing, this does not affect use

Washing Instructions
Dry clean

Please note: All measurements (bust - waist - hip) are the maximum body measurements that will fit the item. These measurements already have ease subtracted and they are not actual fabric widths. To get actual fabric widths add one inch at the bust - one inch at the waist and two inches at the hip.

Size listed is a modern size. Any available vintage size is noted in the Label description. Please remember vintage sizes and modern sizes can vary a great deal.

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Maggie Etheridge
Houston, US
★★★★★ 4
It's a fun/unusual color, but not "celery"
Size: Medium, Color: Celery Green, Size: Medium, Color: Celery Green
Can't comment on the fit because we didn't take it out of the bag. I gave it 4 stars because 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 of the suit looks really nice through the plackaging, but we didn't open it up and try it on because the color could not be further from what we were expecting. It's actually a really cool and unusual fun fabric, but not really describable as any shade of green which is what I was going for. It's more of a beige tweed whose tiny plaid upon careful examination even has slightly blue threads.. or is that lavender? In fairness to the manufacturer, I tried and tried to get a photo with lighting that accurately represents this fun and unusual color to no avail. For a proper review I guess I should have my son put it on and take a picture in daylight. But they do need to change the color name at least to "champagne tweed" or something. No idea whose job it was to call this color "celery". ;p
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Ritz
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect suit vest for any formal occasion
Size: 10-11, Color: Black, Size: 10-11, Color: Black
I purchased this for my son’s music band performance. I can say that this product is value for money. This vest offers stylish, well- tailored, slim fit look. The quality is fantastic and adjustable back strap helps to give perfect fit.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026
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DD
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Well made and comfy.
Size: 10-11, Color: Black
Very pretty. Well made and comfy.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2025
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TMC
Boise, US
★★★★★ 5
Great value
Size: 10-11, Color: Black
We bought 2 of these because our suit rentals for our wedding didn’t come with full vests for the children (Men’s Wearhouse gives you bibs for kids), and we live in Texas, so we didn’t want the boys to have to wear a full jacket during the reception in the heat. These fit really well and matched the suits that we rented.
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Elizabeth E.
New York, US
★★★★★ 4
Fancy vest
Size: 12, Color: Black
It’s a very nice jacket fits awesome great material and stitching and looks fabulous
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