The Shirtwaist Dress: The Ultimate 1940′s Day Dress

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1944 Spring Shirtwaist Dress

This past weekend I took a weekend shopping trip where I was determined to find myself a 1940′s shirtwaist dress. Ever since I completed writing the 1940′s Style Guide ebook I have been hunting for a comfortable, classic, day dress. The shirtwaist dress is by far the most popular of 40′s day dresses. Why? Because they look good on every body type and because of this the style has remained popular ever since the 1940′s. It is the classic dress of the 1940′s and today.

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Below is a selection of my favorite 1940′s style shirtwaist dresses from a handful of retailers I like online. They come in all colors, sizes and price ranges. Happy shopping!

Buy a retro recreated 1940 shirtwaist dress.The 1940 shirtwaist dress is easy to wear, comfortable, and looks good on all body types.

About the Artist Dress

About the Artist Dress

$52.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Pina Colada Summer Shirt Dress

$96.00

Buy at: Shabby Apple

Hepcat 1940's Shirtwaist Dress in Black Licorice

Hepcat 1940's Shirtwaist Dress in Black Licorice

$49.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Baba-blue Kitty Foyle Shirt  Dress

Baba-blue Kitty Foyle Shirt Dress

$99.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Vicki Wayne Shirtwaist Dress

$9.97

Buy at: Old Pueblo Traders

'Til the Gals Come 1940's Home  Shirtwaist Dress

'Til the Gals Come 1940's Home Shirtwaist Dress

$134.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Army Green Military Style 3/4 Sleeved Button Down Dress - S to 2X

$64.00

Buy at: Unique Vintage

1950's Soda Fountain Dress in Ginger

1950's Soda Fountain Dress in Ginger

$44.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

One For My Baby Vintage Inspired Shirtwaist Dress

$96.00

Buy at: Shabby Apple

About the Artist Dress in Navy

About the Artist Dress in Navy

$52.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Soda Fountain Dress in Cola

Soda Fountain Dress in Cola

$44.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Soda Fountain Dress in Grape

Soda Fountain Dress in Grape

$44.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Pretty Pleats Shirt-Dress

$19.97

Buy at: Bedford Fair Lifestyles

Heart of Me Shirtwaist Wrap Dress

$109.00

Buy at: Shabby Apple

Broomstick Shirtwaist Dress

$69.99

Buy at: Old Pueblo Traders

Blue Eyes Vintage Style Shirt Dress

$96.00

Buy at: Shabby Apple

Country Manor Semi Shirt Dress

$83.00

Buy at: Shabby Apple

Vicki Wayne Print Shirtwaist Dress

$9.97

Buy at: Old Pueblo Traders

Toe the Line Vintage Style Shirtwaist Dress

$88.00

Buy at: Shabby Apple

Travel's Easy Shirt Dress

$49.99

Buy at: Bedford Fair Lifestyles

Travel's Easy Shirtwaist Dress

$49.99

Buy at: Bedford Fair Lifestyles

Animalia Shirtwaist Dress

$95.00

Buy at: Shabby Apple

Black Military Style 3/4 Sleeved Button Down Dress

$48.00

Buy at: Unique Vintage

Black Military Style 3/4 Sleeved Button Down Dress

$48.00

Buy at: Unique Vintage

About the Artist Dress in Brick

About the Artist Dress in Brick

$52.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Brunch with Buds Dress in Florets

Brunch with Buds Dress in Florets

$109.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Brunch with Buds Dress in Stars

Brunch with Buds Dress in Stars

$109.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Been There London That Dress

Been There London That Dress

$132.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Hepcat Dress in Cherry

Hepcat Dress in Cherry

$49.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Retro Revamp Dress in Heart

Retro Revamp Dress in Heart

$162.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Worn With Aplomb Dress

Worn With Aplomb Dress

$104.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

Gold Golly Dress

Gold Golly Dress

$104.99

Buy at: ModCloth. com

TS VINTAGE 1950s Ruffle Swing Dress

$38.49

Buy at: LightInTheBox

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