9.13.2014

ROARING 1920s STYLE IN COLOR


The flapper dress, and the dresses of the 1920s in general, were designed for beauty, movement and comfort. They "let go of the waistline" as famous designer Coco Chanel said.


Authentic 1920s Art Deco Dress


Sequin Tabard Dress, Early 1920s
Black net embroidered 
w/ blue & black sequins 
& black bugle beads


Flapper: a "new breed" of young Western women in the 1920s who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior.



1920s flapper headpiece; inspired by 
the ancient Egyptian/Cleopatra



Starburst shoe made by 
 J. de Bont Dutch, 1922-1925


Art Deco shoe - Hellstern Sons C.1920s


1920s flapper hairstyles from the bob to finger waves..


By 1926 skirts were at their shortest in the Twenties decade 
and showed the knee until 1928.



Antique Jeweled Flapper 
Compact Purse Trinity Plate 1920's

1920's Sage-Green Beaded Chiffon & 
Metallic Lace Flapper Dress ~Image © Timeless Vixen



1920s woman's tunic-style black chiffon dress 
with clear seed and tubular beads, 
medium green square and circular disks 
44" shoulder to hem
















The Origin & History of the 1920s Flapper Dress


1 comment:

Jim Harper said...

"This is another great post on your very cool blog, Kimmer. Thanks for remembering The Man in Black so kindly, and keep up the great work."

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