A little toe tapping background to get you in the mood- Are your speakers turned on? I defy you to keep your shoulders still and your foot on the floor for this little gem of a video that gives a really quick overview of the 1920s fashion era, its gangsters, flapper accessories and dance steps ( as I was typing this I found myself hitting the keys to the Charleston number!) Grab a coffee, or something more befitting the era and persevere with the 6 minutes, it’s worth it.
The music alone puts you ‘in the mood’ and with a few up and coming videos I’m going to show you, I hope to whet your appetite with the 1920s fashion style and entice you to try your own version of Flapper dressing. Remember, you can still just try the ‘look’ with a 1920s costume first.
1920s Fashion gems are lurking in the sales tubs at present too, in the form of embroidered shawls (ethnic clothing ) wraps and long glittery necklaces a la Flapper style- lots of glass beads and ornate ‘filigree’ type silver and don’t forget the feather boas.
If you are handy with a sewing machine, or you are a master at beading or embroidery, there are many aspects of the 1920s fashion look that are a ‘must’ for inclusion your wardrobe. It’s just a case of adaptation.
The 1920s fashions were SO practical and comfortable that I have to say again, LAYERS are great for ‘illusion’ girls! While wools, slinky knits, faux fur and long skirts were wonderful for Winter, with the warmer weather approaching there will be DELICIOUS excuses to indulge in swishy fabrics and soft, casual layering. Thank goodness jewellery and ‘girlie stuff’ is still IN- a 2007 Flapper Girl would not be seen dead without her accessories!
No, I haven’t forgotten about the 1920s fashion in hairstyles- I’ll pop up another video soon with a DIY home demo of the ‘Bob’!
Hope you enjoyed the video- go on- watch it again to put you in the mood for …whatever!
