During the 1940’s, women’s fashion saw a shift from the restrictive and heavily detailed clothing of the 1930’s to styles that were more comfortable and practical. Dresses featured angular, boxy shapes with nipped-in waists and shoulder pads for structure. Hemlines grew shorter, ending at the knee—in some cases, skirts could even be found grazing mid-calf—though long lengths were also popular. The midi dress, in particular, was commonplace during this era; it had a loose silhouette and ended somewhere between the knee and ankle. Midi dresses became extremely fashionable for a variety of occasions including daywear and formal events alike.
This 1940’s lightweight crepe button-up midi dress features intricate studding, contrast mustard/black coloring on the front bodice with coordinated mustard cloth-covered buttons. It has a fluid half-circle skirt that moves gently while walking. The 3/4 length sleeves have a self-belt at the cuffs as well as ruching for added style. This vintage midi dress is perfect for any modern-day outing and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Wear it to brunch, your next power meeting, or even a special night out. Enjoy this classic piece of fashion brought to you by Quirk.
Dress is in pristine vintage condition and size is approximately a modern high fashion size 2/4. Please note: though we do our best to provide accurate sizing, vintage garments may vary slightly in size. For best results, compare measurements to a similar garment of your own. All sales are final so please feel free to contact us with any questions before ordering.
