In 1940, the year this dress was created, things were just about to shift again style wise, so this stands on the point of that transition. Made of a wine red machine 1940 Colors Dress Vintage 1940s Evening Dress Black Silk Chiffon Size M L Tall 1940 Vintage Sewing Pattern 1940s Evening Gown Film Noir Style Dress Bust 30 32 34 36 38 Etsy Norway 80 years later and still timeless. , This vintage 1940s silk dress was passed down to me from my grandmother, and proof that true style never goes out of fashion. Elegant then. Elegant now. Some 40s Fashion Dresses Buy 1940s Clothes heartmycloset