Blossom like a flower with flapper fancy dress
It was all for her. The parties. The cars. The castle. Without Daisy's love, he would only have been Jay, but she inspired him to rise above his station. Jay became The Great Gatsby. And it went both ways.
Daisy Buchanan did the impossible. She stood out in the 1920s, a time of extravagance, excess, and dazzling beauty. Her evening gowns were exquisite, but she made them shine. Her flapper dresses were astonishing—she made them divine. As F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “She blossomed for him like a flower.”
But they were making up for lost time. They had been young and in love. But Gatsby left to make his bootleg fortune and, in despair, Daisy married another man. Her life was pleasant. Until Gatsby returned.
“Can’t repeat the past?…Why of course you can!” Together they ate the forbidden fruit and, for a passing moment in time, they were complete.
Are you ready to blossom like a flower? For a passing moment in time, this New Years Eve, don a stylish suit or flapper fancy dress—and party like Gatsby.
How to party like Gatsby characters with 1920s New Years Eve costumes
1. Party like Daisy Buchanan: Effortlessly elegant
Coming from the elite society, Daisy is a mesmerising socialite. She’s as astute socially as she is beautiful. If you can’t help but make heads turn, you belong in a fancy flapper dress.
How to act?
- • You’re indecisive. Stay home or party? Water or wine? Husband or Gatsby?
- • Don’t be afraid to flirt. You’re kind to all and effortlessly charming.
What to wear?
- • Flapper dresses were the rage of the 1920s. And no one wore them better than Daisy. This black and gold Flapper Dress matches the Gatsby films’ aesthetic.
- • Alternatively, there’s nothing more elegant than a gold Evening Gown.
- • The 1920s were extravagant, so finish your costume with a Faux Fur Shawl and Gatsby Accessory Set.
2. Party like Jay Gatsby: Dreams of grandeur
The young, handsome, mysterious, bootlegger-millionaire is obsessed with Daisy Buchanan. His business dealings may be improper, but his love is pure. If you’re a romantic who loves to create a spectacle, then this is the outfit is for you, old sport.
How to act?
- • You’re above the law. It’s more than your money. You have the social connections, from gangsters to senators. And yet you always remain in character—as a most respectable gentleman.
- • You appreciate the finest things in life. Only the finest liquor touches your lips, only the prettiest flowers grow in your garden, and only the fanciest clothes adorn your body.
What to wear?
- • There’s only one suit fit for Jay Gatsby—this bright White Suit with tuxedo and trousers.
- • Complete this outfit with this fine cigar.
3. Party like Myrtle Wilson: Wild and free
Myrtle is a true flapper. She listened to jazz, wore her hair in a bob, and snubbed her nose at ‘acceptable behaviour’. If you love to let go and live in the moment, a Myrtle flapper outfit is a fantastically fun choice.
How to act?
- • Dance, drink, laugh, smile, and love. Enjoy every second.
- • Overindulge and celebrate with your friends like there is no tomorrow.
What to wear?
- • Grab everybody’s attention with this Peacock Fringed Flapper or Saucy Black Flapper.
- • Add some naughtiness to your outfit with these Black Rhinestone Pantyhose and Temptress Black Gloves.
4. Party like Meyer Wolfsheim: The Don
Gatsby’s ‘business associate’, Myer Wolfsheim is a professional gambler linked to organized crime. He even fixed the 1919 baseball World Series. If you think you could have made it in the Mafia, ‘don’ this costume.
How to act?
- • The truth is a matter of perspective. Say whatever suits you best.
- • While partying is nice, making money is nicer. But you know the real prize—power.
What to wear?
- • The Don has to dress over the top—try this pinstripe Gangster Suit.
- • Add a Gangster Hat, Pipe, and Violin Case.
5. Party like Jordan Baker: A free woman
Jordan is a professional golfer and popular socialite. She represents the newfound freedom of women in the 1920s.
How to act?
- • You have an aloof attitude. You can choose to keep your distance, especially from men—you don’t need them.
- • Professional and proper. Like in your golf game, the smallest details are important to you.
What to wear?
- • A sleek and subtle Flapper Dress or Coco Flapper meets the refined standards of Jordan Baker.
- • Compliment the dress with this Black Pearl Headband.
6. Party like Nick Carraway: Within and without
“I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life,” wrote Nick Carraway. If you’re the person who watches the outrageous New Years Eve behaviour and recounts the stories the next day—this is your outfit.
How to act?
- • You’re a bond salesman, but really want to be a writer. You are seduced into the lavish 1920s lifestyle, yet are more of an observer than a participant.
- • Be judgemental of any debauchery going on around you. But only at first. As the night progresses, dip your toe in the water (or whiskey).
- • Remember, you’re a Yale University graduate. Act accordingly.
What to wear?
- • Nick Carraway dresses very proper, but not outlandish. This 1920s suit with jacket, pants, and necktie is a perfect fit for a budding Nick Carraway.
- • Want an authentic 1920s feel to your costume? Add these Gatsby accessories.
Ready to party like Gatsby on New Years Eve? Blossom Costumes has a huge variety of quality 1920s costumes—so like Daisy, you blossom like a flower.