These 1920s men's fashions were the bee's knees
Ah, the 1920s: a time of insane new fashions, shocking social movements, a deadly plague, economic collapse, and great military powers preparing for global war. But, wait, have we made a mistake? Is that a description of a hundred years ago or today?!
The 1920s are back in vogue in the 2020s. Great Gatsby themed parties are everywhere, and neo-flappers are doing the Charleston on TikTok. But what about men's fashion?
If you've got a 1920s themed party coming up but are scratching your head wondering how to dress up, we've got you covered. Here at Blossom Costumes, we know a thing or two about old-timey attire. Our crack team has put together this guide to 1920s men's fashion, covering everything from cabaret to the barbershop, gangsters to gender-bending, and everything in between.
We stock an enormous assortment of different outfits from a variety of eras at Blossom Costumes. Check out our incredible range of 1920s costumes, all of which can be delivered speedily to your door.
Be sharp in a barbershop quartet ensemble
There is, perhaps, no 1920s men's fashion so delightful as the barbershop quartet uniform. Those red and white stripes would be recognisable anywhere. That bowtie screams musical excellence. Those white pants cry out, 'I am as careful with my harmonies as I am eating food that could leave a stain!' So pick up a 1920s barbershop men's costume from Blossom Costumes, and don't forget to buy three extra outfits for your harmonious chums.
Look the part in spats: the accessory that time forgot
Spatterdashes, shortened to spats, are instantly recognisable as belonging to another era. They were made of fabric, often felt, and worn over the shoe and ankle as protection and ostentation. The 1920s were the last era in which spats were genuinely fashionable. Whether a gentleman or a captain of industry, one wasn't fully dressed without one's spats.
Spats have fallen out of favour in more recent decades, with the increased relaxedness of men's fashion. However, if you're dressing up in men's 1920s fashion for a costume party, ensure that you've got a pair of spats ready to go. Here at Blossom Costumes, we sell these sophisticated Navy Blue Spats that are sure to impress.
Gangster suits for flaunting prohibition
When we, the people of the 2020s, think of a gangster, we might picture baggy trousers and gold chains. That was actually true of the 1920s, as well! Gangster suits of the 1920s were cut from enormous amounts of fabric. It was a boastful display of wealth at a time when materials were costly.
Check out our many gangster costumes, complete with pinstripes, oversized pants, and broad shoulders. These gangster outfits come in various colours, like this white gangster suit, for the gangster who isn't afraid of being shot at night.
Fedoras were fashionable in the 1920s (no, really!)
Fedoras get a bad rap today, associated with shallow materialism and antisocial vapists. But it wasn't always the case! In the 1920s, a hat with a petite brim was all the rage. So if you're dressing up like a 1920s man, don't forget your little hat! We stock a range of different 1920s hats, including this gangster costume hat or our indestructible fedora hat.
Please note that 'indestructible' refers only to how you'll feel wearing it and should not be purchased with the expectation that it is, in itself, indestructible!
Life is a cabaret (especially in 1920s cabaret themed clothing)
Cabaret is very 1920s, but what is it, exactly? It can be hard to pin down an exact feeling for what cabaret is. Basically, it is a form of entertainment in nightclubs where food and drink are served. But the vibe of cabaret in the 1920s was far more exciting and novel than that. Cabaret back then was about excitement, naughtiness, and resisting the rise of authoritarianism. This gold sequinned men's waistcoat, for example, absolutely screams 'cabaret' and 'the 1920s'.
Women can partake of men's 1920s fashions, too
Gendered clothing was rather more the norm in the 1920s than it is today — even if it was revolutionary for the time. A woman in trousers? What will they think of next?
Nowadays, of course, we see nothing horribly wrong in a woman dressing like a man. So, if you've got a femme physique and want to still experiment with 1920s men's fashions, go for it! We stock typically male styles for a woman's silhouette, like this Chicago Mafia Gangster Women's Costume.
When it comes to 1920s costumes, our team is unflapper-able. Have a themed party coming up, or just want to look dapper? Check out our enormous range of 1920s costumes for men, women, children and infants.