Host a lavish Roaring 20’s party and dress up as a movie star
We love film’s set in the Roaring 20s that showcase the glamourous yet dark underbelly of the post-World War I era. For your next costume party, dress-up as your favourite character from one of the below featured 1920’s film gems.
Blossom Costumes has a spectacular array of 1920's Costumes from Gatsby, to Marilyn Monroe, Bugsy Malone and Gangsters. Whether it’s flapper or dapper, our opulent, old-fashioned movie star looks are to die for.
1. The Great Gatsby
‘The Great Gatsby’ captures all the exuberance of the 1920’s, in a seductive era of new found prosperity. For a Gatsby inspired look aim for maximum glitz and grandeur which means flapper style for ladies and suits for men.
Flapper outfits were glamorous slip dresses, headbands, fascinators, short hairstyles and decadent pearl jewellery. To turn heads as the mesmerizing ‘Daisy’, wear the Brown Gold Flapper Dress, the Gold Flapper Gatsby Accessory set and our blonde 20’s Bob Flapper Wig.
For the sophisticated whisky sipping gents, you need a tuxedo or sharp suit with white shirt and black tie. To channel the charming style of Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, try this beige Gentlemen’s 1920’s Men’s Costume.
2. The Roaring Twenties
‘The Roaring Twenties’ is classic gangster flick and epic crime thriller, about post war buddies turned bootleggers. Marked by suits, fedora’s and speakeasy singalongs these gangsters and flappers are the perfect 1920’s fancy dress inspiration.
For the ladies it’s all about the sequins and beads, and the Gatsby 1920’s Flapper Dress Up Costume is a stunner. Dress it up further with a Timeless Flapper 1920’s Accessory Set that includes seductive long gloves, a headpiece, a necklace and a cigarette holder.
For an old-school gangster get-up, if you already have some pinstripe trousers and a black shirt, add to it the Gangster Instant Kit 1920’s. It includes black flock plastic hat, tie, spats, braces and moustache.
3. Bugsy Malone
‘Bugsy Malone’ is the hilarious 1920’s musical and gangster film spoof - with a cast of children. Again in the Prohibition era, this story showcases the rise of Bugsy Malone. Starring a young Jodie Foster as a jaded nightclub singer ‘Tallulah’, there are fabulous mini flapper and gangster outfits for any age.
To dress as ‘Tallulah’, we have the Silver Flapper Dress Girls Costume, which comes with matching headband. You could also style with a Vintage Shawl, some silver earrings and some purple eyeshadow. The Sequin Silver Flapper Dress would look divine as an adult version. Don’t forget the short blond wig with curled baby hairs.
For mini gangsters like Bugsy Malone or Fat Sam, try a Gangster Boss Boys Costume or a Gangster Costume set complete with hat, tie, braces and cigar. Remember the hairstyles too and slick down your side part to complete the look.
4. Some Like it Hot
Another favourite flapper film, ‘Some Like it Hot’ starring Marilyn Monroe, is a Prohibition era must see. This comedic story of musicians on the run from mobsters, who dress up as women to hide, spells laughter, dancing and a touch of tragedy.
For the Marilyn Monroe look and characteristic flapper attire, check out the alluring Black Peacock Gatsby Flapper Dress. A curly blond bob hairstyle or wig is essential and the shimmery Earrings and Accessories set will finish the look.
5. Midnight in Paris
In Woody Allen’s ‘Midnight in Paris’, a Hollywood writer in Paris, mysteriously heads back in time to the 1920’s. He meets his favourite artists and musicians and falls for Adriana (Marion Cottillard) in this nostalgic, romantic fantasy.
Leave the present behind for a night and dress as the elegant Cottillard with a fabulous Black Flapper Dress Women’s Costume. Style with a Black Beads Flapper Headpiece and a curly brown bob. A Deluxe Jewelled Cigarette Holder will finesse the look.
6. More looks from the 1920’s Flapper era
Other films set in the Roaring Twenties to watch for inspiration include: ‘The Idle Class’ (1921), L’Argent (1928), Speedy (1928), Pandora’s Box (1929). You’ll be popping champagne and dancing the Charleston in no time.
For extra razzmatazz in a 1920’s costume check out our Gatsby Flapper Dress Women’s Costumeor the Elegant Green Flapper Women’s Costume. Consider styling it with a Deluxe Peacock Flapper Headband and a 1920’s Fringe Feather Handbag.
For more gangster outfits from Roaring 20’s films you could also try the Deluxe Gangster Suit 1920’s Men’s Costume. For Men’s Accessories check out the Gangsters 1920’s Moustache or the Newsboys Gatsby Beret Hat.
For 1920’s Costumes Australia, browse our full range of high quality outfits on Blossom Costume’s website. If there’s something you can’t find contact us and we’ll happily assist.