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The 1920s were a time for radical change, and that included for one's wardrobe. With the end of World War I and a "live fast die young" mantra taken on by the new generation, fashion experienced a revolutionary shift, producing some scandalous marieprom dresses in the 1920s. With sleeves becoming passé, hemlines rising to flirty lengths, and corsets turning old-fashioned, a woman's silhouette became freer and more on display. The trend was called "la garçonne," whereby women took on almost boyis

Image by Adolf De Meyer

For me, there has been no more glamorous decade than the 'roaring' 1920s. It was the first time when dramatic, obvious makeup was worn by women, the first time for centuries when it became fashionable to cut your hair short, and the first time for a while that less actually wasn't more.

If you've been invited to a 1920s themed party or wedding (or you're planning one yourself!), here's how to get that iconic flapper girl look without it seeming too costume-y...

The Outfit

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If you haven’t heard about the release of The Great Gatsby film yet, then you must be living under a very large, sound-proof, rock. The 2013 film is an adaption of the famous 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald based on romance, drama and sheer luxury. The leading role goes to the wonderful Leonardo DiCaprio who plays Mr Gatsby, a mysterious businessman who holds profligate parties.

The Great Gatsby film has brought back memories of the 1920s era which was a massive decade for fashion. Following th

The 1920s were a time for radical change, and that included for one's wardrobe. With the end of World War I and a "live fast die young" mantra taken on by the new generation, fashion experienced a revolutionary shift, producing some scandalous marieprom dresses in the 1920s. With sleeves becoming passé, hemlines rising to flirty lengths, and corsets turning old-fashioned, a woman's silhouette became freer and more on display. The trend was called "la garçonne," whereby women took on almost boyis

Image by Adolf De Meyer

For me, there has been no more glamorous decade than the 'roaring' 1920s. It was the first time when dramatic, obvious makeup was worn by women, the first time for centuries when it became fashionable to cut your hair short, and the first time for a while that less actually wasn't more.

If you've been invited to a 1920s themed party or wedding (or you're planning one yourself!), here's how to get that iconic flapper girl look without it seeming too costume-y...

The Outfit

Th

If you haven’t heard about the release of The Great Gatsby film yet, then you must be living under a very large, sound-proof, rock. The 2013 film is an adaption of the famous 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald based on romance, drama and sheer luxury. The leading role goes to the wonderful Leonardo DiCaprio who plays Mr Gatsby, a mysterious businessman who holds profligate parties.

The Great Gatsby film has brought back memories of the 1920s era which was a massive decade for fashion. Following th