The opulent 1920s are a firm favorite Party Theme. Super-glamorous, the decadent flapper girls style is often called on for Birthday Parties, New Years Eve Parties, and Halloween. With the 20's now back again, the Art Deco, Great Gatsby, Downton Abbey, Jazz Age, 20's theme is going to be a firm favourite for lot's of parties these next few years, if not the whole 2020's.
When preparing your outfit for a 20's Theme Party, there are many accessories and things to consider, but the most important of course is the dress. Below are my picks of the best new season flapper dresses.
For more inspiration, style advice, and full outfits including the headwear, shoes and accessories then do be sure to read my Blog Spot on 20's Flapper Girl Party Outfits.
For lot's of accessories ideas, with a whole host of Headwear, Jewellery, Bags and Shoes options currently available online do be sure to read my Blog Spot on The Best Flapper Girls Accessories.
When choosing your Flapper Dress you can certainly play with colours if you wish. There are Yellow, Pink, and other bright colours available, but the majority of Flapper Girls Dresses of the Jazz Age would have been Gold, Black and White, Green, Navy or Champagne. All would have had beading, tassles possibly (although expensive to produce in the 20's) or sequins and some would have had feathers. The most common hem length by far was just below the knee, certainly in the first half of the decade. For evening wear in the early 20's the dresses would have been long, and at the end of the decade the short thigh length became fashionable / acceptable for the first time ever for a woman (for evening wear only mind - not to go and buy the bread, or do the laundry). If you are wanting to stay faithful and authentic then Art Deco geometric patterns should be chosen, loose (even straight down) on the waist and not too low in the neckline, as this was definitely not acceptable for a lady in the 20's. If you're headed to a 20's Great Gatsby Theme Party in today's world, you can take inspiration alone from the Era, and bend the rules on the neckline and waist.
Dresses were sleeveless, shapeless, long or short slip gowns accented with hundreds of beads, sequins, fringes, and ostrich or peacock feathers. Black, Navy, Gold or Rich jewel tone embellishments, added to the simplest of gowns, made the ladies look and feel expensive.
To help you find the perfect flapper dress for your party, I've picked loads out for you below, offering a variety to suit a wide range of budgets. Whether you are looking for the Ultimate Designer Dress, or 'Just need a dress', below you should find the perfect flapper dress for you.
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Below is a gallery of some luxury 20s vintage inspired dresses I've hunted out for you to splash out on.
View: Jenny Packham Delilah Evening Gown (USA). Shimmering beading runs throughout this figure-hugging cap-sleeve gown giving a structured glamour to the striking vintage inspired evening wear dress.
View: Jenny Packham Lotus Lady Beaded Dress (International). Jenny Packham's signature embellishments are the focus of this 'Lotus Lady' gown, which is studded with shimmering crystals, beads and sequins from head-to-toe. Cut from 'Gentle Green' tulle with a deep V-neckline it has structured cape-effect shoulders that lead to a full, flowing back.
View: Jenny Packham Feather Trim Beaded Gown (International). Jenny Packham's whimsical gown is trimmed with feathers that shimmy as you move. Made from layers of lavender tulle, it's delicately embellished with sequins, beads and crystals.
View: Naeem Khan Beaded Dress (International). Naeem Khan pays especially close attention to detail when designing his pieces - the fringing on this mini dress is strung with tonal sequins and beads, so it really shimmers as you move.
View: Jenny Packham Beaded Gown (USA) or for in the (UK). The 'Planelto' gown is strewn with icy crystals and sequins that reflect like shards of glass. Draped from cascading swathes of stretch-satin and tulle, it's subtly pleated at the hem and floor-sweeping sleeves.
View: Ashish Beaded Rainbow Mini Dress (International). Ashish's intricate beadwork expertise sees this halterneck Holi mini dress constructed from layers of multicoloured beaded fringing, creating a whimsical blur of colours.
View: Retrofete Millie Dress (International). Split back dress with bodice cut-outs and V-waist detail, completely embellished with iridescent and matte white sequins.
View: Mac Duggal Sequin + Beaded Floral Evening Dress (USA). Flowy cape sleeves enhance the vintage glamour of a floor-pooling evening gown designed with a plunging neckline and show-stopping allover sequins and beaded embroidery.
View: Color Dress - Beaded Mermaid Gown (USA). Beaded stripes fuel the chic symmetry of an undeniably voluptuous mermaid gown with sweetheart neckline, strappy back, and a diminutive train.
Below is a gallery of some vintage inspired dresses, that offer good 'cost per wear' if you are wearing for a few parties, but certainly not as expensive as the aspirational -for most- ones above.
View: Karen Millen Beaded Tassel Dress (USA). or also from: Karen Millen (UK).
View: Karen Millen Beaded Art Deco Pattern Dress (UK) and also available at: Karen Millen (USA). For a hit of Great Gatsby-inspired glamour this long 1920's style dress has all over intricate beads bordered in swishy tassels.
View: Karen Millen Burgundy Beaded Dress (UK) and also available from: Karen Millen (USA).
View: Pink Crystal Embellished Gown Evening Dress (International). Also available in Burgundy, Black, Pink and Grey
View: Pisarro Nights Short Flapper Dress (USA). If looking for Quality Flapper Girls Dresses on Amazon instead of the dozens of cheap "Fancy Dress" , then you need look for the following options:
Pisarro Nights (Amazon USA) or for Pisarro Nights (Amazon UK)
or Adrianna Papell (Amazon USA) and for Adrianna Papell (Amazon UK)
or Aidan Mattox (Amazon USA) and for Aidan Mattox (Amazon UK).
View: Adrianna Papell Fringe Dress (UK) or also Amazon (UK).
View: Karen Millen Coral Tassel Dress (UK) and also at: Karen Millen (USA). Intricate beads and dramatic tiers of fringing bring an opulent, Art Deco twist to this statement midi dress in a colour your don't often find "flapper" dresses. In the coral colour and with swishy hem you'll definitely make an impression as you step into the party.
View: Karen Millen Beaded Ombre Dress (UK) and also at: Karen Millen (USA). Scintillating with vivacious movement, this mini dress screams the decadence of the Roaring ‘20s. Referencing Art Deco with its intricate beaded composition, this piece boasts ombre tassels that shimmy along with you.
View: Adrianna Papell Cranberry Beaded Dress (International). Floor length beaded tassel dress, enhanced by a side slit that creates an alluring finish. The halter neck and the open back complete this glamorous dress.
Below is a gallery of some flapper dresses that will fit most peoples budgets. Suitable to wear to a New Years Eve, Halloween, Christmas or Birthday Party with the 1920s Art Deco, Great Gatsby Theme, but won't leave you feeling like you spent all your money on the outfit and can't now afford to buy the Cocktails.
View: Amazon Black Gold Dress (USA) or for on: Amazon (UK). One of the better quality (highest average reviews) Low Budget Flapper Girls dresses available on Amazon.
View: Amazon Fringe Flapper Dress (USA). One of the better Low Budget Amazon Flapper Dresses, with 4.5 Star reviews (over 1,500 reviewers in the USA). Available in wide selection Colours. This dress is also now available on Amazon (UK).
View: Goddiva Navy Fringe Dress (UK). Get that 1920's vibe from this maxi dress by Stephanie Pratt, that looks far more expensive than it's price tag under £80.00. Unique in more ways than you can describe. With its fun and flirty fringe detailing, stunning pattern & sprinkling of sequins, this navy gown will make you a show stopper at any 1920s event.
View: Amazon Cream Flapper Dress (USA) Or for: Amazon (UK). There are lot's of Flapper Girls Dresses available on Amazon for low prices, and many are not in the best fabric (you get what you pay for), But this one has some of the best reviews. So if you are on a budget. This is one of the best of the cheap.
Match your perfume to your 20's outfits, be authentic to the era and smell of the Jazz Age. The 20’s were glory days for perfume. Many of the enduring ‘classics’ of today were actually created in the 1920s. Working women had a new self-confidence, and they wanted to express it through perfume, as well as the flapper dresses (and cigarette-smoking…)
In 1921, a very clever designer and businesswoman created a scent that revolutionised the way women smell. Chanel (originally a Milliner) wanted to launch a scent for the new, modern woman she embodied. Almost 100 years later, Chanel No. 5 is still the world’s most iconic fragrance.
In 1925 another blockbuster was launched - Jacques Guerlain’s Shalimar. Shalimar is one of the best selling fragrances ever.
Lanvin Arpege is another famous perfume of the era, still considered one of the worlds most prestigious perfumes. Jeanne Lanvin was a contemporary of Chanel’s, also originally a milliner, both opened their Paris stores in the same decade. Originally made in 1927, Arpege was reformulated in the 1990s, but is still very close to the original.
Molinard Habanita. Created for the en vogue smoking ladies of the 20's. Habanita's has a unique story, as flapper girls put it on cigarettes to surround themselves with clouds of fragrant smoke. In 1921 it still wasn't the case that every girl smoked. This in itself tells you a lot about the sort of girl who used Habanita.
François Coty L'Aimant - For the Flapper Girl on a tight budget. Cheap but with the same top notes of Lanvin Arpege and Chanel No. 5, it's a fragrance authentic to the decade. If just buying to wear for one party, you can buy it in a small 15ml bottle.
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