A Flapper costume is a outfit designed to imitate the appearance of a young and unconventional 1920s woman. There are many details which help complete the Flapper costume, many of them can be found at a craft or fabric store. Articles such as tassels, fringe, feathers and ribbon can be used to make any simple dress resemble a Flapper's outfit. Adorned with fishnet stockings, high heeled shoes, a cigarette holder, and dramatic makeup, a Flapper costume is complete.http://www.flappercostumes.com/accessories_fishnet_stockings.html
Emulating a 1920s flapper girl can make for a fun and flirty Halloween costume for women and girls of all ages and can transform to a pair of costumes with a Zoot or pinstriped suit and fedora to dress as a 1920s gangster.http://www.costumecraze.com/Couples-Costumes-Zoot-Suit-Flapper-Couple-Couple-Costumes.html
Finding Flapper Costumes
- Those who plan ahead may order various costumes online from costume and retail stores. Costumes for any age or size are available and in addition to Flapper costumes, there are many others to choose from.http://www.starcostumes.com/
- Once Halloween arrives and the need to get a Flapper costume in a pinch exists, then vintage clothing, second hand and consignment shops may have the appropriate articles to make the costume.http://www.spirithalloween.com/consignment-opportunities/
- Sewing a costume is yet another option, with numerous patterns to choose from in various sizes, styles and difficulty levels. Simple Flapper costume patterns can be followed by children and adults alike to create a Halloween costume by hand.http://www.allcrafts.net/halloween.htm
Flappers - The Roaring Twenties
Flappers of the Roaring Twenties are featured in this original black and white film. The clothing of the Flapper is distinct and consists of hats, capes, scarves, flowing fabrics, various prints, and adornments. The Flapper lifestyle was one of adventure and entertainment and dancing was a traditional pass time among the young crowd.
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Fast Facts
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The 1920s are referred to as "The Roaring Twenties" or "The Jazz Age"
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Famous flapper girls
Clara Bow, Louise Brooks, Colleen Moore and Joan Crawford
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Many flapper girls had short, bobbed hair
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Flapper costumes may be purchased or created at home
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Accessories
Long pearl necklaces, feather boa, cigarette holder, small sequined purse
