Monthly Archives May 2014

20s Costumes and Fancy Dress

As they were the generation that were so well known for their parties and as the people who were going to enjoy themselves before settling down, it is not surprising that there are lots of 20s costumes on show whenever there are fancy dress parties. Many films are being made about the decade and it is helpful for them to be able to find costumes that are fitting.

For women the obvious 20s costumes are going to be flapper costumes. The decadent dress that actually came up to the knee was frowned upon by many, and when combined with a short bob shocked them even more. Every woman will want to be seen in such a special outfit. For the men it would be quite easy as they tended to wear top hat and tails or a general evening suit.

The 1920s was also a decade when gangsters were beginning...

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20s Costumes

20s Costumes

As they were the generation that were so well known for their parties and as the people who were going to enjoy themselves before settling down, it is not surprising that there are lots of 20s costumes on show whenever there are fancy dress parties. Many films are being made about the decade and it is helpful for them to be able to find costumes that are fitting.

For women the obvious 20s costumes are going to be flapper costumes. The decadent dress that actually came up to the knee was frowned upon by many, and when combined with a short bob shocked them even more. Every woman will want to be seen in such a special outfit. For the men it would be quite easy as they tended to wear top hat and tails or a general evening suit.

The 1920s was also a decade when gangsters wer...

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