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
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