How to dress like a real flapper girl

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When you think about wearing a flapper costume in Australia, the 1920s fashion comes into mind. Young girls used to dress up for a night out dance or sometimes illegal speakeasy. Flapper attire was loose but glamorous and it was free of the physical and moral constraints. During the day, flapper girls would dress in drop-waist dresses. They would pair it with a wide sash or a small belt to accent the tip line. Their flat-chests would enhance the boyish flapper style. During the evening, the girls would wear longer fringe and knee-length and sequin dresses with feather headbands and rhinestone for a feminine look of a flapper girl.


 

Most people know a flapper attire as the short fringe flapper dress but this is not accurate in the 20s. The style was developed in the early 60s and the late 50s. It used a short shift dress as its base. Follow this guide to understand how to wear like a real flapper girl in the 1920s.


 

Flapper dress

The flapper revolution began in the early twenties when women were still wearing long dresses. The slinky and short flapper look came to be a full style by 1925. The dresses were a bit loose-fitting slip-overs and could be either short or long-sleeved. The girls used to put on a belt to accent the low waist. Collars, long pleats, and neckties were used to exaggerate the lean and long fashion. Before buying a flapper costume online in Australia you should consider your body size because the flapper attire was meant for young and thin ladies although mature ladies could also rock the style with ease.


 

Evening dresses

The flapper evening attire was designed to show too much skin. It was a taboo to expose cleavage so having a sizable chest wasn’t fashionable. Bare backs were very popular and women would expose their thighs while sitting. A lot of flapper dresses would grab a lot of attention as they were covered in beads. Women would opt for dresses that made sounds as they moved to attract attention.


If you want to choose a flapper dress, we recommend a dress made of light fabric such as crepe or chiffon. If the dress is sheer, don’t forget to wear a matching slip. The dress will stand out and have an expensive appearance if you chose a dress with elaborate beading. You should find a plain dress if budget is a concern. Make sure the dress is knee-length or longer. This will give you an authentic 20s flapper girl look. The dress should fit loose. This means that you need to purchase a size up. Avoid dresses that hug your curves.


 

Shoes

A flapper costume in Australia cannot be complete without the right shoes. You can pair a plain set of black heels with your costume. However, a pair of Mary Jane will do a perfect job. Sometimes, flappers would wear black shoes with gold heels and shiny crystals on the buckles. Avoid heels that are too thin as they will be uncomfortable throughout the night.

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