How To Rock A Flapper Costume Like You Were In The 1920s

The 1920s dress is still one of the most popular costumes that ladies wear on Halloween. There is something special about the dress and that is why it is sought after. In this guide, we will help you learn how to rock the flapper costume in style.

Hairstyles 

In the 1920s, the bob hairstyle was one of the most iconic looks. However, a lot of people do not realise that the era did not begin with the bob style. A lot of women made their hair in a faux bob and cut it shorter later on during that era when it was socially acceptable. Various movie stars such as Claudette Colbert and Greta started these fashion trends. The bob had a lot of variations and some women had their hair short and straight while others had beautiful finger curls.

Dresses

A lot of people like the flapper era because this is the time women started showing a little leg. However, the change was not as immediate as the media portrays it. Hemlines went to mid-calf and ladies always wore stockings. During the day, dark stockings were ideal but in the evening, stockings that were darker than your skin tone were popular.

Short skirts indicated the sexual revolution that permitted ladies to embrace their bodies and get outside their traditional roles. The flapper fashion was associated with a boyish look so bras were used to bind breasts. Dresses had a straight silhouette that mirrored the style of men and this is an important fact you should never forget when buying costumes online.

Jewellery

During the 1920s, art deco was not just appropriate for buildings. Smooth lines and triangular designs made the fashions for women ideal for interesting and new jewellery. Art deco jewellery was embedded with gemstones and other types of precious metals and stones. They were overstated and costume jewellery became very popular during this era because of plastics that were readily available to replicate jade and amber.

Makeup

The flapper fashion was more about the lips and eyebrows. A famous 1920s film actor known as Clara Bow showed off her lipstick and this ignited other ladies to follow suit. Eyebrows were removed and filled with a dark pencil and this trend can still be seen today among young ladies. In addition, dark eyeliner around the eyes was also common. Generally, ladies wanted to gain a youthful appearance and rosy lips achieved this.

Shoes

In the 1920s, heels were practical. Ladies could dance in heels and this means that they were not too high to be hard to dance in. The heels were chunky and low and there was some T-strap to ensure the foot was safely secured in the shoe.

Accessories

If you are to wear a 1920s dress, you should wear the right accessories. The accessories were not just clothes hats and tiny embroidered purses. Ladies wore controversial items such as cigarette holders and feather boas. They also carried cigarettes in extravagant cases that were designed in an art deco style.