1940’s Women
Authentic 1940’s Women’s Costume Rentals
In the mood to be a starlet like Hedy Lamarr, Ginger Rodgers or Carole Lombard we carry vintage from that era, day wear as well as evening dresses in sizes 2-16.
Price of each costume is for a week rental
Call us at 203-869-6911 to rent now.
Black Fox Trim Suit
$150 Rental
This suit is the 1940's inspired but because of the drop in the fur trim at the hips it can also be used for the twenties and thirties The suit is made of a grey wool blend fabric and has authentic black fox trimming the collar and then down through the hips and around the back forming a tail. The jacket has a single button closure at the waist and the skirt zips up the side. There is a silver fox stole resting on her shoulder which can be rented for an additional fee as well as her authentic hat. This suit fits up to a size 38 bust, 28 waist, and 40-inch hips.
Tomato Crepe 1940's
$75 Rental
This authentic vintage 1940s tomato red dress is made out of a crepe material. The dress has a rounded collar and ¾ sleeves. The dress is fitted at the upper hip to the lower breast area. There are loose pleats at the breast area. The dress has a side zipper and has a pleated skirt. The dress contains zero damages and is a size 8.
Rayon Rhinestone
$75 Rental
This authentic vintage 1940s rhinestone-studded gown is made out of a rayon crepe material. It has a ‘V’ neckline, big shoulder pads, and ¾ sleeves. The dress has a very fitted bodice with a short peplum. The skirt of the dress is very full. The bodice is covered in small rhinestones. The dress zips up the side and is a size 4. This dress contains zero damages.
Coral 1940'S Evening Gown
$95 Rental
This is an authentic 1940's vintage coral crepe evening gown with large shoulder pads and a “v” neckline. The dress comes in at the waist and has a peplum at the waist as well. The dress has a straight skirt with a slit in the front. There is a side zipper and is a size 6-8. This dress contains a slight fading on the skirt.
$395 Replacement
Gold Beaded Crepe
$75 Rental
This is an authentic vintage 1940's tan crepe beaded gown. On the fitted bodice, there are gold metallic beads. The dress has short sleeves, shoulder pads, and a rounded collar. It has a straight skirt and zips up the side. This dress is a size 6 and contains zero damages.
$395 Replacement
1940's Two Piece Rayon
$95 Rental
This is an authentic 1940's rayon crepe ensemble. The top zips up the side and has a boat-necked collar with pronounced shoulders with pads. There is a peplum at the waist and a small matching peplum at the shoulder. The skirt is long and straight and has a small front slit vent. This fits up to a 34 bust,24 waist, and 34 hips.
1940's Cocktail dress
$65 Rental
This is an authentic cocktail dress from the 1940's. The dress is made of rayon crepe and satin. There is sequin detail, beading, and embroidery on the pink satin part of the bodice as well as fancy detailed ornamentation at the hip. The dress zips up the side and back. The dress fits up to a size 36 bust, 28 waist, and 40 hips.
Crepe Embroidered Dress
$95 Rental
This is an authentic gown from the 1940's. The dress is made of rayon crepe fabric and has elaborate gold embroidery at the yolk, down the front, and at the cuffs. The dress closes up the front with gold buttons. The bust fits up to 38, waist 28, and hips 38.
Rayon Crepe Dress
$65 Rental
This is an authentic black rayon dress from the 1940's. This dress has an asymmetrical neckline and three-quarter sleeves. Dress zips up the side. Bust fits up to 34, waist 28 hips 38.
Black Rayon Crepe & Lace Gown
$95 Rental
This is an authentic gown from the 1940's. The dress is made of rayon crepe and cotton lace. It has a v-neck and short sleeves. There is lace at the bust{illusion and lace at the hips which drape in a peplum and is longer in the back. The gown zips up the side.and requires a slip. This is amazing on a real body. This gown fits up to a 34bust, 26 waists, hips 36.
Black Rayon Crepe Gown
$85 Rental
This is an authentic black rayon crepe gown from the 1940's. The dress has short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, pleating at the bust, and zips on the side. This dress fits up to a 35 bust, 29 waists, and max 40 hips.
1940's Cocktail Dress
$65 Rental
This is an authentic example of the 1940's. This dress is made of rust color rayon and has beautiful beading in a floral motif in bronze and gold beads. There is a peplum at the hip and zips up the side. This dress fits up to a 40 bust, 29 waists, 38 hips.
Copper Rayon
$75 Rental
This authentic example of a 1940's gown is made of a beautiful coppery color rayon fabric. There are beautiful beading and cutwork at the top on the bodice of the gown. The copper beading is done in a heart like a pattern that is cut out around the neck. The dress is long and zips up the side. This is a great example of the 1940's elegance. There is also a front slit in the dress. This dress fits up to a 40 bust, 30 waist, and 38 hips.
Navy & White Daydress
$45 Rental
This is an authentic dress from the 1940's. The dress is made of printed rayon and zips up the side. This dress has a square neckline and black velvet trim accents. This dress fits a 38 bust and 29 waists. The max on the hips is 46.
1940's Red Cross Coat
$45 Rental
This is an authentic coat from the 1940's. It has the Red Cross emblem patch on the shoulder. It is in perfect condition. This coat fits a size 40 bust and 29 waists.
$165 Replacement
WWII Nurses Cape
$45 Rental
This is an authentic cape from the 1940's. Used by a nurse during World War II. The wool cape is the three-quarter length and has a red lining. Fits anyone.
$250 Replacement
Slate Blue 1940's Suit
$65 Rental
This authentic 1940's suit is made of lightweight blue wool blended fabric. The jacket is shorter and has two bows at the vents and four buttons. Skirt zips up the back. This suit fits a size 40 bust, 29 waist, and 42 hips.
$195 Replacement
Wine Gaberdine 1940's
$75 Rental
This is an authentic gaberdine suit from the 1940's. The jacket has a wide lapel collar and four-button closure as well as two front pockets. The skirt zips up the back. This suit fits a 40 bust 29 waist and no bigger than 42 hips.
$195 Replacement
Blue/white Two Piece 1940's
$65 Rental
This is an authentic example of 1940's daywear. The dress is made of rayon fabric as has the matching coat. The dress has a side zipper and short sleeves. The jacket has pockets and buttons closed at the neck. The length is two inches below the knees. This ensemble fits a 38 bust 29 waist and size 40 hips.
$125 Replacement
Gaberdine Suit
$65 Rental
This is an authentic suit from the forties. The suit is made of gaberdine and can come with or without a hat. The coat single breathed and the skirt comes below the knees. Fits a size 8.
Brown 1940's Wool Suit
$65 Rental
This authentic 1940's ladies suit is made of soft brown wool. The jacket has a mink fur collar and six buttons in the front. The skirt zips up the side. The fully lined jacket fits a 34 bust and 24 waists. The hips are 36. Can come with or with our hat.
Gaberdine 1940's Suit
$65 Rental
This is an authentic vintage tan gaberdine suit from the 1940's. The jacket is fitted and comes in at the waist, and hangs below the hips. It has two small pockets and five-button closure. The skirt zips up the side. The jacket fits up to a 38-39 bust, waist is 30 on the skirt and hips are 40. This is probably a size twelve today. Can come with or without a hat.
Brown Tweed 1940's Suit
$65 Rental
This is an authentic vintage 1940's speckled wool tweed suit. The jacket is shorter and double-breasted. There are four buttons on it and this has shoulder pads to add definition to the shoulders. The skirt zips up the side and comes to top the knee. The jacket bust fits up to 36 and the waist is 26, hips are 36 making this a size 6 today. Can come with or without a variety of available hats.