Womens 1920s Costumes

Commonly referred to as The Roaring Twenties or The Jazz Age, the 1920's was a period of economic prosperity where a lot of changes in culture, society, and lifestyle took place. These new behaviors and practices began in big cities such as Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, London and Paris. During this decade, women started to act and dress differently from what was considered their appropriate behavior. Flappers were uninhibited women who wore short skirts, makeup, bobbed hair; and they were often seen smoking, drinking, and flirting, and they enjoyed listening to Jazz. The gangsters also appeared during the 20's as a consequence of the enforcement of alcohol prohibition as the gangsters where the ones who took control of the illegal alcohol sale activities. These violent criminals used suits, ties and hats, and even today their dressing style is recognized and often considered as a fashion statement of the 1920's.

Women's Flapper Costumes are trending and films such as The Great Gatsby have made these Women's Costumes even more popular lately. It is very likely that a 1920's Themed Party comes your way sooner or later so check out the Flapper On The Fringe Women Costume or the 1920's Speak Easy Vixen Women's Costume! These are fringed dresses with a sequined headpiece with an attached feather! If you decide to go with a Gagster Costume instead, great costume suggestions can be: the Gangster Betty Women's Costume and the Women's Sexy Gangster Moll Costume since they are fun-to-wear outfit alternatives that will be suitable for any 20's Themed Party!