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1940–1949

1940s Jumper Dress

Sleeveless dress designed to be worn over a blouse or sweater. A practical layering piece from the 1940s through 1960s that shows the era's relationship with separates dressing.

How to Identify an Authentic 1940s Jumper Dress

Sleeveless construction with wide shoulder straps or full shoulders

Often in heavier fabric: wool, felt, or structured cotton

V-neck or square neck to allow blouse collar to show

Check for original matching blouse — sets command 40–60% premium

1940s Jumper Dress by Material

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Jumper Dress Across Other Eras

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