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Vintage Dancer | 1920s Fashion | Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl

Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl

1920s Fashion History

22 Jan 2014

The roaring twenties will forever be remembered as the decade of flappers. “Bright Young Things” dressed up for a night on the town at a dance hall or in an illegal speakeasy. What did flappers wear? Free of the moral and physical constraints of the previous decades, flapper costumes were loose but glamorous. During the day flappers dressed in drop-waist dresses with a small belt or wide sash to accent the hip line instead of the waist. Flat chests further enhanced the boyish flapper outfit. The evening brought out knee-length and longer fringe, beading, and sequin flapper dresses with rhinestone and feather headbands creating a fun and feminine flapper outfit.

The short fringe flapper dress costume as we know it today is not accurate to the decade. It was a style developed in the late ’50s early ’60s that used the short shift dress of the decade as its base.  The first The Great Gatsby movie premiered in 1974, influencing some dazzling disco fashions of the decade. The flapper style revived again in the 1980s with long fringe dresses and sequin-covered gowns. It is back today, thanks in part to the 2013 The Great Gatsby movie. Flapper outfits from movies, TV series, and recent history are hardly accurate, although great for flapper outfit ideas.

Follow this roaring twenties flapper costume guide to create an authentic 1920s flapper outfit or costume for your next event!

 

Flapper costume guide. What to wear and where to buy 1920s vintage inspired flapper dresses, shoes and accessories.

1920s Flapper Costume Guide- Pin This!

 1. Flapper Style Dress

1920s flapper dress at Unique Vintage

1920s Flapper Dress at Unique Vintage

How did flappers dress in the 1920s? The flapper revolution started in the early twenties when dresses were still long. The short, slinky, flapper look was in full style by 1925. Flapper dresses were loose fitting slip-overs with short or long sleeves. A belt often accented the low waist (called a drop waist). Long pleats, pintucks,  collars, and neckties exaggerated the long and lean fashion. The flapper costume (the term costume meant outfit in the ’20s) was meant for the young and thin, although mature women could also wear the style with ease with the help of some slimming lingerie. Look here for daytime flapper costumes.

Flapper evening dresses were designed to show as much skin as was morally acceptable. Exposing cleavage was still taboo, and for that matter even having a sizable chest was not in fashion (tape ’em down, girls). Bare backs were popular along with uneven “hanky” hemlines that exposed thighs while sitting down. Many flapper dresses were covered in beads or beaded fringe. The movement of fringe or tiers of fabric made dresses swish and jingle while dancing the Charleston. Dresses that made a sound as they moved attracted the attention that a flapper desired.

For your authentic flapper costume, choose a dress made of a light material like chiffon, silk/satin, or crepe. Be sure to wear a matching slip if the dress is sheer. Elaborate beading will make the dress stand out but also expensive, so if budget is a concern, find a plain dress and jazz it up with sparkling accessories. Your dress should be knee-length or longer for authenticity (but can be shorter for a 1920s inspired look). It should fit loose, meaning you may need to buy a size up. It should not hug your curves.

  • Shop for new 1920s flapper dresses here. For plus sizes, go here. And for customers in the UK, here. If you need a cheap flapper dress (most under $100), look at these flapper costumes.
  • Learn how to make a 1920s style costume from new or thrift store clothing.
  • Sew a 1920s dress starting with one of these patterns.
  • If you don’t want to wear a dress, consider one of the non-flapper outfits.

Flapper dresses:

Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl R  M Richards Short Sleeve Belted Evening Gown Womens Size 18 Beige $160.00 AT vintagedancer.com
JCPenny
$160.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl 1920S FLAPPER FRINGE GATSBY PARTY DRESS - THE ZENITH - SILVER ON TURQUOISE GREEN $329.95 AT vintagedancer.com
DecoHaus
$329.95
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Angel-fashions Womens Gold Sequin Art Deco Column Sparkle Long Evening Gown $89.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$89.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Unique Vintage 1920S Black Beaded Fringe Sleeve Nadine Flapper Dress $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$78.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl VIJIV 1920s Long Maxi Prom Gowns Sequin Mermaid Bridesmaid Formal Evening Dress $45.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$45.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl J Kara Womens Plus Size Short Beaded Dress $168.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$168.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Vijiv 1920s Long Slit Prom Dresses Deep V Neck Sequin Mermaid Bridesmaid Evening Dress $49.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$49.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl THE FEMME FATALE 1920S GLAMOUR VINTAGE WRAP DRESS - VINTAGE PINK PEARL $349.95 AT vintagedancer.com
DecoHaus
$349.95
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Floor Length Beaded Cap Sleeve V-Neck Dress $360.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$360.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Womens Pisarro Nights Embellished Mesh Gown Size 18 - Green $238.00 AT vintagedancer.com
NORDSTROMcom
$238.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl gatsbylady london Annette Vintage Inspired Fringe Flapper Dress in Antique Gold $115.70 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$115.70
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Zeattall Womens Mother of The Bride Groom 3 Piece Pant Suit Beads Chiffon Wedding Mothers Dress  AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl R  M Richards Plus Size Beaded V-Neck Dress and Jacket $110.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Macyscom
$110.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl R  M Richards Sleeveless Beaded V-Neck Dress and Jacket $129.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Macyscom
$129.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl R  M Richards Sleeveless Beaded V-Neck Dress and Jacket $129.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Macyscom
$129.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl R  M Richards Petite Sequin Gown $159.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Macyscom
$159.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl 1920S FLAPPER FRINGE GATSBY PARTY DRESS - THE ROXY - CRYSTALLINE WHITE $479.95 AT vintagedancer.com
DecoHaus
$479.95
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Unique Vintage 1920S Gold Sequin  Black Fringe Katriane Flapper Dress $98.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$98.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl  Plus Size Beaded Jacket Dress - Mother of The Bride Dresses R&M Richards Womens $144.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$144.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Plus Size Glam Gown Plum Prom Maxi Dress with Sleeves 20s Flapper Great Gatsby Formal Speakeasy Wedding Reception Bridesmaids prom $220.89 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$220.89
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Plus Size Navy Blue Sequin  Beaded Angel Sleeve Bettina Long Flapper Dress $268.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$268.00
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Flapper Shoes

1920s Downton Abbey Shoes

T Strap Shoes

The next most important part of dressing like a flapper is the shoes. While you can pair a plain set of black heeled pumps and be accurate to the decade, you will look even more smashing if you wear a pair of Mary Janes (one center strap) or T-strap heels. Dainty T-strap shoes in gold, silver or black were all the rage for eveningwear. Sometimes, black shoes had gold heels and crystals on the buckles.

Other styles of shoes to consider are multi-strap low heel shoes.  Avoid ultra thin heels (no stilettos) and shoes with an open toe (like dress sandals). It is very important to be comfortable all night, so always break in a new pair of flapper shoes well before your event.

You can take a basic pair of pumps and jazz them up a little with paint and peel and stick rhinestones, or buy a new pair of 1920s style shoes (UK shoppers look here). Shop here for shoes in wide sizes and here for flat or low heel options.

Shoes:

Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Modern Victorian Lace Up Leather Boots in Cognac $285.00 AT vintagedancer.com
WardrobeShop
$285.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Victorian Style Leather Ankle Boots in Tan Rustic $285.00 AT vintagedancer.com
WardrobeShop
$285.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Journee Collection Womens Talie T-Strap Pumps 8 Medium White $37.49 AT vintagedancer.com
JCPenny
$37.49
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Cobb Hill Cobb Hill Angelina Black Womens Maryjane Shoes $119.95 AT vintagedancer.com
Zapposcom
$119.95
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Capezio Jr. Footlight Character Black Womens Tap Shoes $34.27 AT vintagedancer.com
Zapposcom
$34.27
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Earth Marietta Stellar Black Eco Calf Womens  Shoes $54.75 AT vintagedancer.com
Zapposcom
$54.75
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Sofft Maliyah Black Tequila Womens Shoes $99.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Zapposcom
$99.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Ollio Womens Flat Shoe Wingtip Lace Up Two Tone Oxford $29.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$29.99
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1920s Stockings

1920 stockings nylons

1920s Stockings- tan, grey, black

Stockings are also very important to wear with your flapper costume. Women did not go out in bare legs, although their stockings made them look like they were. Black stockings were common for day wear, but for evenings, nude stockings that were one shade darker than natural color was standard. When pastel color dresses (pink, jade green, powder blue, peach, violet, yellow) became common in the mid ’20s, stockings were made to match.

All stockings were thigh high and held up with garters or rolled down with the help of a garter roll (an elastic band). They also had light seams down the back and reinforced heels. These are not easy to find today nor necessary, since your thighs will be covered up. Any modern pair of nude, pastel, or seamed nylons or tights will work fine with your costumes. Fishnet tights were only worn by showgirls, so unless that is the character you want to portray, don’t wear them.

Shop for 1920s style stockings and learn about the history of stockings.

Flapper Outfit: Hair Accessories

1920s headbands collage pin

One of the most fun accessories a flapper outfit needs is a headband. Headbands that wrap around the head, forehead bands that wrap around the forehead, ornate hair combs, tiara crowns, and tight-fitting skull caps were all beautiful hair accessories. They could be a simple ribbon or much fancier crystal and rhinestone band or comb. Feathers were popular springing up from a clip or headband either to one side or smack dab in the center of the forehead. One very simple decoration is to wrap strands of white peals or gold beads around the hair. The variations are endless, so be adventurous and pick an accessory that you love.

Shop for 1920s style headbands and learn more about the different styles of 1920s headbands.

Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl THE SWANSON 1920S DECO EVENING TURBAN - BLACK CROWN $49.95 AT vintagedancer.com
DecoHaus
$49.95
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Unique Vintage Black Feathers  Silver Crystal Beaded Flapper Headband $32.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$32.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Unique Vintage Dual Peacock Feather  Rhinestone Floral Flapper Headband $36.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$36.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl THE PAVLOVA 1920S SATIN FLAPPER HEAD WRAP - BLACK $39.95 AT vintagedancer.com
DecoHaus
$39.95
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Unique Vintage Black Feather  Ivory Pearl Rhinestone Flapper Headband $28.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$28.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl ArtiDeco 1920s Flapper Cap Vintage Style Roaring 20s Beaded Flapper Headpiece Exotic Cleopatra Headpieces Egyptian Cleopatra Belly Dance Headpieces £17.99 AT vintagedancer.com
AmazonUK
£17.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl STfantasy Finger Wave Wig Ombre Brown Bob Short Curly for Women Cosplay Party Costume Hair 12 $25.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$25.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Vintage 20s 30s 50s Twist Pleated Velvet Knotted Stretch Turban Hat Head Wrap $10.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$10.99
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Flapper Costume Jewelry

1920s Style Jewelry for Sale. learn and history and shop for new costume jewelry at VintageDancer.com

1920s Style Jewelry for Sale

1920s flapper jewelry was minimal and simple compared to earlier decades. It wasn’t necessary to wear any if a dress or other accessories were already elaborate. Choosing to add some bling to a simple dress (such as the black dress in the infographic above) is a good idea.  The iconic necklace of the 1920s is the long pearl necklace. Women wore it as one strand, multiple strands of various lengths and even cascaded down the back instead of the front. A beaded tassel necklace or short Art Deco style bib necklace are other styles to consider.

For bracelets, look for thick bangles in gold or colored plastic. If you can fit one up around your bicep then you will be really in fashion! Any design with snakes, pharaohs, cats, and other Egyptian icons were very popular.

Earrings were long dangling drop styles with gems in very Art Deco colors such as green, black, red, and crystal clear. Gem shapes were geometric square, rectangle, triangle, and square edge ovals. Dainty was out, BOLD was in. The long length drew attention to a woman’s face and ears.  Studs were worn, too, although they were big and colorful gems — not little ones like we wear today.

I find the best jewelry at the cheapest jewelry stores, like Claire’s, ICING, Forever 21, and my grocery store. Right now, ’20s styles are hot fashion, so they are easy to find.

Shop for 1920s jewelry and necklaces and learn more about popular jewelry styles in the 1920s.

Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Vintage Style Black Marabou Feather Fan $24.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$24.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl 1920S Style Silver Rhinestone Nouveau Flower Drop Earrings $34.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$34.00
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl BABEYOND 1920s Pearl Body Chain for Evening Party Crystal Body Chain Gatsby Imitation Pearl Body Chain for Flapper Costume $27.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$27.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl BABEYOND 1920s Gatsby Pearl Necklace Vintage Bridal Pearl Necklace Earrings Jewelry Set Multilayer Imitation Pearl Necklace with Brooch $19.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$19.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl MOOCHI Womens AA Cubic Zirconia Gold Plated Alloy Necklace Jewelry Set Fashion Prom Bridal $18.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$18.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Bohomonde Indira Headband Crystal Rhinestone Fancy Formal Beaded Headband Boho Headpiece $12.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$12.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl ZeroShop 1920s Accessories Headband Earrings Necklace Gloves Cigarette Holder $14.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$14.99
Flapper Outfit: How to Dress Like a 20s Flapper Girl Very nice carved fakelite bakelite pineapple bangle reproduction- 1940s look - awesome chunky quality!Very nice carved fakelite bakelite pineapple bangle reproduction- 1940s look - awesome chunky quality! $21.47 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$21.47
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Other Accessories

Mix and match accessories for a unique 1920s flapper costume

Mix and match accessories for a unique 1920s flapper costume

Your costume can be completed now, or you can have a little more fun and add some more accessories.

  • A large fluffy feather fan is both sexy and a portable air conditioner for hot nights.
  • Long back or white gloves were almost always worn to and from events but removed before eating, drinking and smoking. For faux smokers, the long cigarette holder is a glamorous accessory.
  • A small bead or mesh purse is all you need to carry a little cash and some makeup.
  • An elaborately embroidered shawl or warm faux fur wrap will keep your arms covered and add that extra bit of wow! A feather boa is a popular and fun accessory, too, albeit historically inaccurate. Learn about how to wear a shawl or scarf in a 1920s style.
  • Carrying a flask tucked into a garter belt will make a great conversation starter.

Flapper Hair and Makeup

1920s makeup guide- How to authentic vintage 1920s makeup for day and evening, flapper to Great Gatsby era

1920s makeup guide

Learning to style your hair into a bob or faux bob will take your look back to the roaring twenties. Take a look at the history of 1920s hairstyles for ideas. If styling hair isn’t your thing, consider wearing a flapper wig.

For makeup, you can learn some history or replicate an authentic 1920s look with this tutorial. There are plenty of YouTube hair and makeup tutorials to learn from. Most are 1920s inspired, not authentic looks. Go with whatever you like best. After all, it is your event, your costume, and your chance to recreate your ’20s flapper costume!

 

1920s costumes

Oscar and I Dressed for Our 1920s Home Warming Party- Photo Credit Lauren Reeser

Best wishes on your flapper costuming. If you need costuming help feel free to contact me anytime!

 

debbie
We are Debbie and Oscar, your guides to dressing up like decades past. We are here to help you find clothing online and learn about vintage fashions as worn by everyday people, just like you. Need help with your outfit? Ask us anytime.
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Comments

  1. Deanie Wolbrink says

    June 7, 2018 at 11:05 pm

    Very helpful! The article answered many questions I had about my costume. Thank you so much!

  2. Mari says

    November 11, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Very helpful hints for my 1920’s theme birthday party! Thanks!!

  3. Amber Austin says

    October 23, 2016 at 8:57 am

    Extremely helpful article! Thank you so much. I plan to use this great information to help with my Halloween costume. You already saved me from making a couple of mistakes.

  4. Susan says

    June 28, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Thanks, this was of great help! My friend is going to have a vintage style wedding and I needed some help to dress in the style. Great work and source of information.

    • VintageDancer says

      June 28, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you!

  5. beatrice says

    February 8, 2015 at 10:05 am

    I loved this post, thank you!

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