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Roaring Twenties Flapper costume idea
A dazzling jazz-age dancer in a straight black dress and long pearls. Glamorous, fun and simple.
Glamorous, sparkling 1920s dancer ready for the ball.
Easy30 min
What you need
Required
- Black dress / Long / maxi dress
- Pearl necklace / long beads
Optional
- Headband
- Gloves
- Red lipstick
- Black eyeliner
- Wig
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Substitutions
- any of: Black dress / Long / maxi dress
The look
- Top
- Black dress or long dress
- Shoes
- Any neat shoes
- Headwear
- Headband worn low across the forehead (optional)
- Accessories
- Long pearl necklace
- Makeup
- Optional bold red lips and dark eyes
- Hair
- Short waved bob or a low wavy style
Makeup
- Line the eyes with black eyeliner and smudge lightly.
- Add a bold red lip in a soft bow shape.
Hair: Make soft waves against the head, or use a short dark wig, and wear a headband across the forehead.
How to put it together
- Put on the black dress and check the hem is above your ankles.
- Loop the long pearls twice around your neck.
- Style hair in soft waves and add the headband.
- Finish with bold lips and dance the Charleston!
Two variations
Golden Flapper
Swap the black dress for a gold or cream one and add plenty of glittery accessories.
Jazz Club Singer
Add long gloves and a feathered headband for a sparkling stage look.
Safety note
Long strands of pearls can catch on things, so wear them loosely, and keep dress hems above your ankles. Use skin-safe makeup with a patch test.