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1920s Gangster costume idea
A smooth, big-city character from the jazz age: sharp blazer, tie and fedora. Classy and easy.
Smooth, sharp-dressed jazz-age big-city character.
Easy25 min
What you need
Required
- Blazer / suit jacket
- White button-up shirt
- Tie
- Fedora
Optional
- Suspenders
- Black pants
- Black dress shoes
- Gloves
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The look
- Top
- White button-up shirt and blazer
- Bottom
- Dark pants
- Shoes
- Dark dress shoes
- Headwear
- Fedora
- Accessories
- Wide tie
- Hair
- Slicked back
Makeup
Hair: Slick hair back with a little gel or wax, or tuck it under the fedora.
How to put it together
- Put on the white shirt and knot the tie snugly.
- Add the blazer and button it up.
- Wear dark pants, suspenders and dress shoes if you have them.
- Tip the fedora slightly over one eye.
Two variations
Pinstripe Boss
Use a dark striped blazer and add a pocket square for a sharper look.
Jazz Club Regular
Skip the tie, leave the collar open and add suspenders for a relaxed jazz-night style.
Safety note
Keep the fedora brim high enough to see clearly. Keep accessories simple and soft for this look.