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Post by cakediva on Sept 7, 2019 11:40:46 GMT
I'm on a committee for our local Big Brothers Big Sisters "Big Night Out" gala. And this year the theme is Roaring 20's. It's a dressy event, so I need to start searching for something fun to wear. Not a costume though. A really nice cocktail or evening dress with that 20s flair. Any shopping suggestions?? Thank you all for the great suggestions. I've fallen in love with this one: So prettyHowever spending $275 US (after exchange more like $325ish Canadian) isn't quite what I had in mind. But I'll keep checking -maybe they will have an amazing sale? LOL |
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Post by tracyarts on Sept 7, 2019 11:56:34 GMT
Anything remotely "flapper" is going to come across as costume-y. Real women in the 1920s really didn't usually dress like that, it was just a niche trend.
Evening wear of the time had straight silhouettes, unstructured, body ideal was straight up and down so no waist cinchers or wonder bras, dropped waists, a bit of fullness below the hips, hemlines just below the knees to ankle length, dropped necklines in back were a trend, sumptuous fabrics for evening, sleeveless was popular, with evening shawls and wraps, asymmetrical pointed hemlines, drapey flowy bias cut fabrics, chiffon overlays, hip sashes.
If you could find a non-fitted dress with a chiffon over skirt that falls into points at the hem, that would be very 1920s.
Yeah, just look for no waist or bust emphasis, no full skirt like an A line or ballgown skirt, dropped waist or sheath silhouette with a little fullness at the hemline, soft flowy drapey sumptuous fabrics.
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Post by cakediva on Sept 7, 2019 12:03:53 GMT
Thanks! I for sure didn't want anything "flapper" fringe-y or anything like that.
I found a few retro style shops online, but I fear they are all those China shops that you don't get what you pay for.
We are using this great pattern for all the copy media - has a real Great Gatsby feel to it.
I provided dessert last year, and will do so again this year, and I'm more hands on with the food committee for dinner as well this time.
So excited for this - it's nice to get dressed up once in a while!
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Post by muggins on Sept 7, 2019 12:45:45 GMT
@traceyarts is exactly right. Try looking at Downton Abbey styles for inspiration. There are also plenty of YouTube videos on 20s fashion. I’m not sure where you’ll get a dress though as most googling will bring up flapper costumes.
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Post by SockMonkey on Sept 7, 2019 12:51:46 GMT
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Post by lindas on Sept 7, 2019 13:00:52 GMT
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Post by flute4peace on Sept 7, 2019 13:47:02 GMT
I love the silver one!
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Post by peano on Sept 7, 2019 14:10:41 GMT
Watching this as I've already got an invitation to a Gatsby themed holiday party. Why?!!!
I'm never going to have a 40 inch bustline so those Retro Stage dresses won't work. Rent The Runway has a category of Gatsby party dresses, so I may look into that.
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Post by mimima on Sept 7, 2019 15:04:11 GMT
Uniquevintage.com I have a fabulous dress from them.
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Post by mom2rjcr on Sept 7, 2019 15:05:13 GMT
I really like the dresses on Lindyhop.com They carry vintage styles.
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Post by nightnurse on Sept 7, 2019 16:38:39 GMT
I also recommend Unique Vintage. You can shop their dresses by decade and they do have plenty of flapper stuff but also some other beautiful styles.
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Post by femalebusiness on Sept 7, 2019 20:36:53 GMT
Google 1920s fashion. Tons of ideas
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Post by stampbooker on Sept 7, 2019 21:25:14 GMT
I wear a lot of 40's and 50's vintage style dresses and have purchased a lot from both Lindybop and uniquevintage. I have been very pleased with both.
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Post by cmhs on Sept 7, 2019 21:59:55 GMT
Modcloth used to have vintage looking dresses. Not sure if they still do but you could check there.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 8, 2019 2:10:21 GMT
I'd do a search for a drop waist dress.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2019 13:23:02 GMT
Not nearly as pretty as your pink one but here’s a black one link |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2019 13:25:21 GMT
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Post by JoP on Sept 8, 2019 13:28:18 GMT
Not nearly as pretty as your pink one but here’s a black one link@missjen your links come back to this page |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2019 13:30:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2019 13:31:32 GMT
Not nearly as pretty as your pink one but here’s a black one link@missjen your links come back to this page Thanks. They should be fixed now. |
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Post by JoP on Sept 8, 2019 13:32:26 GMT
@missjen your links come back to this page Thanks. They should be fixed now. Thank you 😀 |
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Post by cakediva on Sept 8, 2019 13:33:43 GMT
And this gal totally appreciates all the fun you are having!!! Thanks for the links- those are all amazing options! |
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Post by flute4peace on Sept 8, 2019 14:14:11 GMT
The black & pink amazon links are amazing!
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Post by mimima on Sept 8, 2019 14:14:15 GMT
Oooh, that pink one is gorgeous
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Post by Skellinton on Sept 8, 2019 14:40:14 GMT
Man, I love these dresses and I am such not a dress person.
I have no suggestions, but love the pink one you posted and the pink one @missjenn linked too.
What a fun party to go to, will you share pictures of what your dessert is? I bet it will be amazing!!!
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 8, 2019 15:05:21 GMT
The mauve/pink one you've linked is $189, not $275?
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Post by cakediva on Sept 8, 2019 15:08:33 GMT
Man, I love these dresses and I am such not a dress person. I have no suggestions, but love the pink one you posted and the pink one @missjenn linked too. What a fun party to go to, will you share pictures of what your dessert is? I bet it will be amazing!!! Ha - it won't be anything too fancy. Last year I did raspberry swirl cake, with lemon buttercream. I had it all pre-cut so the caterer just had to plate it. I also made a ton of raspberry sauce for them to drizzle the plates with. That part they sucked at - there was a TON leftover, they hardly put any on the plates. But this year I'm thinking chocolate/caramel for the dessert = chocolate cake with caramel buttercream, and then caramel sauce to drizzle over it. It will depend on who the caterer ends up being. It is for about 250 people, so it needs to be super simple on my end! |
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Post by cakediva on Sept 8, 2019 15:09:52 GMT
The mauve/pink one you've linked is $189, not $275? I went back and looked - the $275 is the Canadian price! LOL It must know that I'm shopping from here.... |
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Post by Gennifer on Sept 8, 2019 15:12:48 GMT
The mauve one you posted is GORGEOUS. I think it’s worth a splurge.
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Post by Skellinton on Sept 8, 2019 15:16:03 GMT
Man, I love these dresses and I am such not a dress person. I have no suggestions, but love the pink one you posted and the pink one @missjenn linked too. What a fun party to go to, will you share pictures of what your dessert is? I bet it will be amazing!!! Ha - it won't be anything too fancy. Last year I did raspberry swirl cake, with lemon buttercream. I had it all pre-cut so the caterer just had to plate it. I also made a ton of raspberry sauce for them to drizzle the plates with. That part they sucked at - there was a TON leftover, they hardly put any on the plates. But this year I'm thinking chocolate/caramel for the dessert = chocolate cake with caramel buttercream, and then caramel sauce to drizzle over it. It will depend on who the caterer ends up being. It is for about 250 people, so it needs to be super simple on my end! Well, it sounds delicious anyway!!! Yum! |
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