This page is for all you who need a costume for a Great Gatsby, Flapper, or Roaring 20’s event. You will see a brief overview of 1920’s costume ideas along with links to 1920’s fashion images and tutorials for hair, makeup, and 1920’s clothing.
When assembling a costume, I always consider 6 magic ingredients to make sure you look put together:
- Hair
- Clothing
- Makeup
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Props
Here’s the breakdown for each of these 6 magic ingredients in a women’s 1920’s costume:
Hair: Bobbed or cropped to fit under the close fitting cloche hats, waved
Clothing: Straight-line chemise style, sleeveless, dropped waist or no waist at all, hemlines near the knee to make dancing the new dances like the Charleston easier, straight bodices with flattened chests. Sashes, bows, lace, beads, artificial flowers, feathers, and fringe adorned the dresses. If you would like a bit more coverage, wear a cap sleeve layering tee or wide-strap tank camisole and bike shorts, spankies, or leggings underneath the dress, although that will alter the look some.
