Evening dress, ca.1942. Nettie Rosenstein She is known for popularizing the little black dress in America, & she designed Mamie Eisenhower's inauguration dresses. Her dresses even sold well in the Great Depression. 1942 evening dress. Amazon.com: Women's 1940s Vintage A Line Swing Dress Bow Tie Neck 40s 50s Cocktail Dresses Mock Neck Business Work Dress Tea Dress Green : Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry Tina di Martina 1942 Susan Rose Gowns and Dresses Fort lauderdale Prom, Mother of the Bride, Bat Mitzvah Dresses