This past weekend was my 8th year attending the Lake Tahoe Great Gatsby Festival. It is always my favorite event of the year and the one place we all dress up in 1920s summer outfits. Usually, we wear 1920s summer dresses and suits, coordinated head to toe...

In 2013 I wrote a guest post for American-Duchess's blog about a 1920s house dress I made inspired by a 1922 dress in a catalog I have. It's about time I share this dress here on VintageDancer too! This is my all time favorite 1920s dress I have ever made....

1920s gangsters were men who controlled the illegal distribution of alcohol during the Prohibition. Just like neighborhood gangs today, 1920s gangster mobs controlled certain sections of larger cities. Their territorial battles often ended in blood baths l...

Every year my husband and I attend a handful of 1920s themed events.  We love watching Boardwalk Empire and Downton Abbey and are very interested in the clothing men of all walks of life wore in the 1920s. We were especially drawn to the striped suits, col...

In this new series, I will be showing you how to recreate vintage looks and styles using items available from the retailers of today. The further back in time we go; unfortunately the difficulty of finding original vintage pieces increases proportionately....

The Tahoe Heritage Foundation’s annual Great Gatsby Festival is a very fun event for anyone who loves history. It is especially fun if you can dress like a fashionable 1920s lady and stroll through the beautiful grounds of Valhalla in style. To get star...

The earlier the decade the harder it is to find good vintage inspired or reproduction dresses for sale. This is especially true for the 1920's. Most clothing of this era is found on cheap costume sites which is fine for a one time party but not a great choice ...

You can make a 1920’s Gatsby tea party dress quickly with the “One Hour dress” pattern. Here are tips to help turn your on-hour dress from boring to beautiful.

The 1920s was a decade filled with all-night partying. Jazz music exploded and people danced the night away in clubs around the globe, doing the Charleston, the Shimmy and the Tango. Money seemed plentiful, and electrifying parties at mansions and ball...

As we head into fall and winter our short sleeved 1920s dresses may not be warm enough for a winter party. That and not all women like to expose bare arms any time of year! The solution in the 1920s is similar to today- wear a shawl, wrap or large scarf to...

At the end of May, my local opera company, Nevada Opera is hosting a 1920's Great Gatsby Gala at the famous National Automobile Museum. There will be music, dancing, food and wine, and lots and lots of gorgeous cars on display! Its been an honor to be chosen t...