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Learn 1920s fashion history and how to dress in 1920s style clothing. Whether dressing up for a roaring twenties themed event, finding a costume for a play, or doing research for a book these articles about life and fashion in the roaring twenties will help you.

1920s Fashion History for Women

  • When to wear what- a good place to start learning about 1920s fashion.
  • Dresses! History of day dresses, afternoon/party dresses, two peice suits and formal evening/flapper dresses.
  • A special look at plus size 1920s fashions is a must for "non flappers."
  • Casual women's clothing such as skirts, blouses, sweaters, and pants.
  • All about fur coats
  • History of 1920s womens shoes and the 10 most common styles. 
  • 1920s Stockings - History of stockings, tights and socks
  • 1920s lingerie - bras, panties, slips and corsets
  • 1920s nightgowns and pajamas
  • 1920s hats and headbands- beyond the stereotypical styles.
  • Jewelry- the most common styles you need to know about.
  • Gloves- History of gloves from 1900 to 1960
  • 1920s Purses- Read about beautiful 1920s purses, handbags and shopping bags.
  • Swimsuits- Learn about swimwear in the 1920s
  • Great Gatsby Style for Women- Learn how to dress for a 1920s or Great Gatsby themed event.
  • Get inspired by these easy women's costumes you can make from new or thrift store clothing. For early '20s and Downton Abbey costumes check out this handy guide. 
  • 1920s non-flapper outfits- pants, separates, casual, non dressy outfits
  • 1920s winter clothing - winter weight dresses and separates
  • 1920s Makeup tutorial and history.
  • Hairstyles of the 1920s
  • The 1920s One Hour Dress Pattern- Read these tips before you sew a 1920s dress with this pattern. Find a BIG list of 1920s sewing patterns- new, reproduction and vintage patterns.

1920s Fashion History for Men

  • 1920s Men's Suits - Learn about the styles of 1920s men's suits.
  • 1920s men's separates- pants / knickers, shirts and collars, sweaters and coats. 
  • Men's Costume Ideas- How to create seven 1920s men's fashion looks.
  • 1920s men's neckties is an interesting read.
  • Men's hats styles and men's hat history is fascinating.
  • 1920s men's shoes history- snazzy choices for dapper men
  • Accessories- gloves, glasses, canes, watches, and cuff links.
  • 1920s workwear, casual styles
  • Men's Formal Wear - Learn about black tie dress in the 1920's.
  • Great Gatsby Style for Men- Learn how to dress like the men in the Great Gatsby movie
  • Dress like Robert Redford in the 1974 Great Gatsby movie
  • Boardwalk Empire Mens Clothing- Learn about creating your own Boardwalk Empire (TV show) style clothing ensemble.
  • 1920s Gangster Style- Learn to dress like a 1920s gangster such as Al Capone. Dress like Peaky Blinders gang.
  • 1920s Sports Wear for Men- Easy to put together men's 1920s sporting clothes.
  • Men's workwear clothing - History of men's labor jobs work clothing
  • 1920s Mens hairstyles guide.
  • Men's underwear and pajamas in case you are curious.
  • Men's 1920s Swimsuits history and tutorial.
  • 1920s men's sewing patterns - Vintage men's sewing patterns
  • Men's Vintage Clothing Source- Where to shop vintage, reproduction and inspired men's clothing.
1920s Black Fashion, African American Clothing Photos

1920s Black Fashion, African American Clothing Photos

1920s Fashion History

1920s black women and men’s fashion, clothing, and outfits worn by real people, some famous, some entertainers, some unknown. Most…
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1920s Apron History and Patterns

1920s Apron History and Patterns

1920s Fashion History

We can’t talk about 1920s house dresses without including a house apron. Always worn as a pair, the versatile apron…
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1920s Men’s Suit Fabric Swatches

1920s Men’s Suit Fabric Swatches

1920s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

1920s Glasses & Sunglasses History

1920s Glasses & Sunglasses History

1920s Fashion History

“For full dress, gold mounted rimless pince-nez are refinement itself and absolutely correct.” Antic Hay, 1923 Glasses in the 1920s…
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1921 Fashion – 100 Years Ago from 2021

1921 Fashion – 100 Years Ago from 2021

1920s Fashion History

A new year in the ’20s is cause for celebration.  Last year we looked back at fashion in the year…
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1920s Men’s Workwear, Casual Clothes

1920s Men’s Workwear, Casual Clothes

1920s Fashion History

Men’s working class clothing in the 1920s utilized a variety of durable clothing, designed to withstand the elements while being…
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1920s Nightgowns, Pajamas and Robes History

1920s Nightgowns, Pajamas and Robes History

1920s Fashion History

1920s sleepwear for women, nightgowns and pajamas, were transitioning from the practical and frilly white cotton Victorian nightgown to the…
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Vintage Capsule Wardrobes-  1910s-1960s

Vintage Capsule Wardrobes- 1910s-1960s

1920s Fashion History· 1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· 1960s Fashion History· Vintage Inspired

What is in your closet? The number of clothing we have today is massive compared to the limited wardrobes from…
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1920s Style Dresses in 2020

1920s Style Dresses in 2020

1920s Fashion History

1920s fashion dresses are amazing works of art (Art Deco art!). While beaded flapper dresses are beautiful and thrilling to…
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1920 Fashion Year Clothing for Women and Men

1920 Fashion Year Clothing for Women and Men

1920s Fashion History

The 2020 New Year has spurred an interest in all things 1920s again- #backtothe20s ! While most people celebrated in…
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1920s Nurse Uniform, Maid, Waitress, Servant

1920s Nurse Uniform, Maid, Waitress, Servant

1920s Fashion History

Women’s 1920 nurse uniforms, maid dresses, and waitress or servant uniforms reflected some of the fashionable trends of the day….
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1920s Tennis Clothes | Womens and Men’s Outfits

1920s Tennis Clothes | Womens and Men’s Outfits

1920s Fashion History

Preparing for the 2020 Great Gatsby event with a 1920s tennis outfit theme begins now! I have always wanted to…
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1920s Women’s Fashion & Clothing Trends

1920s Women’s Fashion & Clothing Trends

1920s Fashion History

The Roaring Twenties were a golden era of fashion.  WWI left women desiring a simple, comfortable lifestyle and a fashion…
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1920s Fashion for Men

1920s Fashion for Men

1920s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

1920s men’s fashion was the start of menswear as we know it today.  It was a time of classic sophistication…
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1920s Bartender, Banker, Barbershop Quartet Costume

1920s Bartender, Banker, Barbershop Quartet Costume

1920s Fashion History

Second to gangsters, 1920s costumes for men in the form of a banker, ragtime piano player/musician /barbershop quartet singer, and…
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Vintage Formal Dress Accessories| Evening Jewelry, Gloves, Shoes

Vintage Formal Dress Accessories| Evening Jewelry, Gloves, Shoes

1920s Fashion History· 1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· Vintage Inspired

Holiday parties, galas, dinners, and winter balls have begun and with it a plethora of questions about how to accessorize a…
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1920s Women’s Suits for Travel, Work, & Leisure

1920s Women’s Suits for Travel, Work, & Leisure

1920s Fashion History

In the 1920s, women would wear suits (matching skirt and jacket sets) for day to day work, travel, and leisure….
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Non-Flapper 1920s Outfit Ideas

Non-Flapper 1920s Outfit Ideas

1920s Fashion History

When most people think of 1920s, fashion they think of short, fringe, sequin or beaded slip dresses with feather boas…
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Peaky Blinders Outfit – Suit, Hat, Shirt, Coat, Boots

Peaky Blinders Outfit – Suit, Hat, Shirt, Coat, Boots

1920s Fashion History

The Peaky Blinders TV series has captured audiences around the world with gritty, somewhat true accounts of the lives of…
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1920s Art Deco Jewelry: Earrings, Necklaces, Brooch, Bracelets

1920s Art Deco Jewelry: Earrings, Necklaces, Brooch, Bracelets

1920s Fashion History

The Art Deco Story: Costume Jewelry in the 1920s Barbara Schwartz, www.trufauxjewels.com A symbol of the glamour and luxury that…
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