Flapper Costume Review

The flapper was the "modern woman" of her time, born from the social changes following World War I and the hard-won right to vote in 1920.

: While modern costumes rely heavily on all-over fringe, real dresses of the era often used beading, sequins, and Art Deco patterns on light fabrics like silk. flapper costume

: Women bobbed their hair short and wore close-fitting cloche hats by day, or jeweled headbands with ostrich feathers for evening glamour. The flapper was the "modern woman" of her

: A bold, "powdered down" look was essential, featuring dark eyeliner, rouge on the cheeks (and sometimes the knees), and a well-defined red "Cupid’s bow" lip. The Cultural Significance "powdered down" look was essential