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Vintage Dancer | 1920s Fashion | The VintageDancer’s Costume Photos

The VintageDancer’s Costume Photos

1920s Fashion History· 1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· 1960s Fashion History· 1970s Fashion History· 1980s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History· Steampunk Fashion· Victorian Fashion History· Vintage Inspired

9 Sep 2021

So what does the VintageDancer team (Debbie and Oscar) wear when we dress up? A bit of everything! From Victorian to the 1980s, we have done every decade at some point in the last 15 years. If you count living through the 1980s to now, then we have costumes for over 100 years in history.

I put together all the photos I could find of our outfits. Some are quite good, others … well… I wish I could go back and redo them. Good or bad, here they are for you to enjoy.

Article Outline

    • Victorian
    • Edwardian
    • 1920s Costumes
    • 1930s Costumes
    • 1940s Costumes
    • 1950s Costumes
    • 1960s Costumes
    • 1970s- 1980s Costumes
    • Halloween Costumes + Other Themes
  • Steampunk Costumes

Victorian

Debbie began with Victorian costuming when she worked the Dickens Fair in San Francisco.  Together we ventured into Nevada’s role in the Civil War, plus attended a few balls and picnics. Oscar usually fights for the South, because someone has to play the “bad guy” and they have more fun than the Northern Troops. We were then married in 1890s Victorian clothes.

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Civil War Outfits
Off to the Civil War Battle
Civil War Era Day Dress

Victorian Ball
Victorian Beach Picnic
Victorian Beach Picnic

Dickens Fair Worker (Low-Middle Class)
Dickens Fair as a Young Family
Victorian costume
Plaid Victorian

1880s
Victroain clothing for men and women. Vintagedancer.com/victorian
1880s
Saloon girl costume 1880s
Saloon Girl Costume (Late 1880s)

Halloween costumes family Victorian
Nightmare Before Christmas themed Victorian Costumes
Steampunk moulin rouge costumes
Our Final Moulin Rouge Steampunk Costumes
Steampunk Costume Top Hat for Men
Oscar in a Top Hat

My 1893 Worth dinner gown ball gown turned Victorian wedding dress
My Final 1890s Wedding Gown – Isn’t It Beautiful! Even more so in person
So Handsome!

See more photos of our Victorian wedding here.

Edwardian

Our very first costume event together was a 1910-1920 historic house tour.  We have had over 10 years of Titanic Tea party events with our local historical costume society.

Out first event! 1911 inspired costumes
Our First Event! 1911 Inspired Costumes
An original Edwardian era dress worn while i was 4M pregnant. It is Not a maternity dress but had ample room to accommodate. Copyright VintageDancer.com.
An Original Heavy Cotton Edwardian Era Dress Worn while I was 4m Pregnant
Edwardian motoring car automobile clothing outfit Debbie Sessions of VintageDancer 500
My Edwardian Motoring Outfit

1915 Sailor themed summer costume Edwardian outfit
1915 Sailor Themed Summer Outfit
Oscar's White Summer Suit, 1910s
Oscar’s White Summer Suit, 1910s
Late Edwardian era dance costume ideas
Late Edwardian Era Dance

My 1890s Suffragette costume made from a linen 1980s Jessica McClintock suit
My 1890s Suffragette Costume Made from a Linen 1980s Jessica McClintock Suit
Titanic tea party outfits
Titanic Tea Party Outfits
DIY titanic tea dress with long gown, light floral silk robe and a silk sash
DIY Titanic Tea Dress with Long Gown, Light Floral Silk Robe, and a Silk Sash

Thrifty Titanic costume
Thrifty Titanic Costume
2012 Titanic Tea
2012 Titanic Tea
My DIY Titanic dress
My DIY Titanic Dress

Ghost on the Titanic costume ideas
Ghost on the Titanic
Titanic Movie inspired "jump" dress and Oscar's pinstripe suit
Titanic Movie Inspired “jump” Dress and Oscar’s Pinstripe Suit
Oscar's Edwardian thrifted mens costumes
Oscar’s Edwardian Thrifted Costume

My 80s does Victorian / Edwardian Tea Dress
Mary Poppins and Bert (Jolly Holiday) Costumes
Mary Poppins and Bert (Jolly Holiday) Costumes

1920s Costumes

Our favorite annual event is the Lake Tahoe Great Gatsby Festival. We have plenty of 1920s costumes because of it.

One Hour Dress cover costume Great Gatsby Festival Lake Tahoe
2009 Gatsby Tea Costumes – Our Very First Year!
1920s Maternity outfit costumes mens seersuckers suit summer clothes Great Gatsby Festival
2016 Gatsby Outfits
Pink at the Gatsby

1920s Prince Naveen and Taina from Disney's Princess and the Frog costume ideas
Prince Naveen from Disney’s Princess and the Frog
Seersucker suit on the left, ivory linen suit on the right. Both are perfect for hot summer events.
Seersucker Suit on the Left, Ivory Linen Suit on the Right. Both are Perfect for Hot Summer Events
1922 House Dress (Handmade)

1920s Zorro mens costume idea Halloween
1920s Zorro
1920s Boating outfit- striped boater jacket with white pants and hat
2019 Oscar’s Boating Outfit – Striped boater Jacket with White Pants and Hat
2019 swimsuits costumes outfit couples mens women DIY at Lake Tahoe Great Gatsby Festival
2019 – Our 20s Swimsuits

1920s fashion mens outfit
Striped Linen Suit by Perry Ellis
1920s men's all white Gatsby summer outfit
Oscar’s All White Gatsby Summer Outfit
One of my Unique Vintage flapper dresses (on a tall model this would have been at the knee, but on me it's perfect for the 1920s)
One of my Unique Vintage Flapper Dresses (on a tall model this would have been at the knee, but on me it’s perfect for the 1920s)

1920s-1930s men's summer casual fashion with a pattern sport coat over a light pants and straw boater hat
1920s-1930s Summer Casual Fashion with a Patterned Sport Coat over Light Pants and Straw Boater Hat
how to make a mens 1920s swimsuit
Men’s Swimsuit (Circa 1915-1920) I made for Oscar using a Henley shirt and Swim Shorts. Trimmed in Binding Tape.
A black sheer lace and sequin scarf was he perfect accessory for this early 20s outfit
A Black Sheer Lace and Sequin Scarf was the Perfect Accessory for this Early 20s Outfit

Seeing the Downton Abbey movie in 1920s style
Seeing the Downton Abbey Movie in 1920s Style
1920s summer outfit idea: Beach pajama outfit: wide leg palazzo pants, sleeveless white blouse, knit beret hat, and low heel oxfords.
Beach Pajama Outfit: Wide Leg Palazzo Pants, Sleeveless White Blouse, Knit Beret Hat, and Low Heel Oxfords
1920s casual outfit: My 1920s inspired casual sporty look: cardigan sweater over a loose blouse and pleated skirt with two tone oxford shoes.
My 1920s Inspired Casual Sporty Look: Cardigan Sweater over a Loose Blouse and Pleated Skirt with Two Tone Oxford Shoes

1929 EZ Frocks, Pretty Frocks the Easy Way pattern dress
My Dress Made from ‘Pretty Frocks’ Booklet
1902s white tea dress and white suit
At the Tea Dance
Checking Makeup in my 1920s Style Fringe Shawl and Fur Collar

make a 1920s dress
Final Up-Cycled 1920s Dress
A sewed this early 20s dress and hat from a striped knit. Not my best outfit but it was unique!
I Sewed this Early 20s Dress and Hat from a Striped Knit. Not my Best Handmade Outfit, but it was Unique!
A Spin in the Garden

Peaky Blinders
Suave
Sessions Family - 1920's Day Wear
Sessions Family – 1920s Day Wear

 

1930s Costumes

We don’t have many 1930s events, therefore we have fewer costumes. It is a shame, because it’s such a wonderful era!

Oh Gatsby!
My Thrifted 1930s Outfit with Matching Skirt and Jacket, Polo Shirt, Belt, Neck Scarf, and Hat
1930s daytime suit
1930s Daytime Suit

1930s fashion outfits - Striped sport coat and white trousers
Striped Sport Coat and White Trousers
Honeymoon on the Queen Mary
1930s reproduction suit with inspired overcoat, fedora hat and two tone wingtip shoes
1930s Reproduction Suit with Vintage Inspired Overcoat, Fedora Hat, and Two-Tone Wingtip Shoes

1930s outfit idea for winter. My 30s date night outfit with fur collar winter coat at VintageDancer
My 30s Date Night Outfit with Fur Collar Winter Coat
Dad and Daughter
Rockin my House of Foxy beach pajama set 1930s
My House of Foxy Beach Pajama Set

Casual 1930s
Casual 1930s
Oscar 1930s summer suit with plaid sport coat and striped shirt over a pair of vintage pants. Topped with a straw panama hat. Get all of these at VintageDancer.com/1930s
Oscar 1930s Summer Suit with Plaid Sport Coat and Striped Shirt Over a Pair of Vintage Pants. Topped with a Straw Panama Hat
Downton Abbey Great Gatsby inspired garden party costume. See more costume ideas at VintageDancer.com
Me, Dressed for a Gatsby Festival, Wearing the Floral Dress and Edith Hat Mentioned Above

Post Office Tour
A Day at the Post Office
1930s Indiana Jones Costume
1930s Indiana Jones Costume

1930s playsuit from Forever 21
Love this Photo!

1940s Costumes

Sadly not many 40s events, but we still dress up vintage for date night and swing dances.

1940s reproduction men's suit from Chester Cordite
Wearing a 1940s Reproduction Suit from Chester Cordite
Original 1940s Dress
1940s men's outfit idea, costume, semi casual style
1940s Sport Coat (light) and Vest, over Dark Trousers, Two-Tone Shoes, and a Grey Fedora Hat

1940s mens sportcoat or vest only outfits - casual vintage men's fashion
1940s Men’s Sportcoat and Vest-Only Outfits
how to dress vintage men
Oscar in Fedora Hat, Vintage Tie, Pinstripe Pants, and Two Tone Shoes. Very Vintage!
Concert with Cab Calloway

New Zoot suits 1940s mens clothing costumes outfit ideas
New Zoot suits
My 1940s Rosie the Riveter costume
My Rosie Look
1930s-1940s Men's Casual fashion - T shirt and casual trouser with cap
1930s-1940s Men’s T-Shirt and casual Trousers with Cap

A bold re lipstick is all you need for the 40s
A Bold Red Lipstick is All You Need for the 40s
40s Tea Dance
40s couple costumes
30s-40s-50s ish

USO Dance

1950s Costumes

Since we are home to Hot August Nights, we have a few ’50s outfits. Oscar dresses in ’50s clothing almost daily (at least the shirts).

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Date Night 50s
Date Night
Vintage 50s cocktail dress in summer yellow linen
Vintage Cocktail Dress

Everyday 1950s
1950s outfit Rockabilly mens
Plaid Western Shirt, Dark Blue Jeans with a Roll Cuff, and Black Boots
A Homemade 1950s Skirt with Vintage Accessories, 2013.

My Hawaiian hula girl linen shirt 1950s outfit mens
Hawaiian Hula Girl Linen Shirt
1950s Winter Party Outfit- Wool dress, long gloves, heels, jewelry
1950s Winter Party Outfit – Wool Dress, Long Gloves, Heels, Jewelry
My vintage 50s tea dress
My Vintage 50s Tea Dress

Genuine vintage 1950s mens suit, tie and shoes at VintageDancer
Genuine Vintage 1950s Suit
I snagged this 50s pink gingham dress on etsy for $15
halter dress
Debbie- 1950s Hot August Nights

A little retro filter goes a long way to creating vintage memories
A Little Retro Filter goes a Long Way for Creating Vintage Memories
Hawaiian
Picnic

Easter
Tiki for Christmas
Our Family of Matching Tiki Room Clothes

Sports Themed Event
Everyday 50s
50s Christmas

Aww so cute
Pinup 50s

1960s Costumes

Mad Men inspired a few early 60s costumes. My 40th birthday was supposed to be 60s theme but… pandemic.

Mad Men Dance
Holiday Party
My Jackie O style outfit with shift dress and crop jacket
My Jackie O Style Outfit with Shift Dress and Crop Jacket

1960s era costumes debbie oscar vintagedancer
1960s Era Costumes
1960s long hair style easy half updo with bouffant. Debbie Sessions at VintageDancer.com
My Bouffant with Long Hair
How to 1960s updo hairstyle bouffant and double French twist easy DIY 1960s hairstyle
My 60s Mad Men Inspired French Twist with Bouffant Top Updo

1970s- 1980s Costumes

Hmm, we need to do more of these decades….

180s costume diy easy fun colorful leg warmers

80s All Day

Halloween Costumes + Other Themes

1950s Vintage Halloween costume spider dress
Vintage 1950s Spider Queen Costume DIY
Doctor
Mary Poppins and Bert (Jolly Holiday) Costumes
Mary Poppins and Bert (Jolly Holiday) Costumes

Mommy and baby halloween costume
Vintage Strawberry Shortcake and her Strawberry Baby Costumes
Carl and Ellie and Parrot from UP Disney movie
Carl and Ellie and Parrot from UP
Vintage Ghost Costumes couple
Vintage Ghost Bride and Groom

Our first cruise in all white for formal night
Our First Cruise in All White
Lake Tahoe Renaissance Fair
Lake Tahoe Renaissance Fair
18th Century

Regency
Wonder Woman
Circa 1985 (I am Lucy)

Witch
Incredibles
White Witch from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Steampunk Costumes

Steampunk moulin rouge costumes
Our Final Moulin Rouge Steampunk Costumes
Steampunk Costume Top Hat for Men
Oscar in a Top Hat
Mens Steampunk costume
Men’s Victorian Steampunk Costume

prego steampunk
Debbie- Steampunk a la Prego
Steampunk Mens Costumes
Victorian Wild West Costumes (Photo by Chris Stowel)
Steampunk costume ideas for Halloween
Wild West Theme Steampunk Costumes

Steampunk wild west costumes
Steampunk Ball, Nevada theme
Thrifted Steampunk Costume
Steampunk Indiana Jones

Steampunk Train Conductor
Maternity Steampunk

 

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