1920s dress vintage

Maybe after a decade spent all cinched and pinched in corsets, it was understandable that women wanted to dress in loose drop-waist silky things, no? The ideal body had a flat chest and no hips — and was generally more boyish than feminine. The '20s was the decade that women gained the right to vote, and the flapper uniform reflected the new freedoms that women had.

Have a sparkly dress? A headpiece? Sensible heels? Maybe a flapper is your route for this year's last-minute Halloween costume. We've got your inspiration.

This straight-column dress from Eliza Jane Howell is anything but boring for a glamorous evening wedding. Gorgeous patterned beading and fringe sleeves bring the drama. Pair it alongside white gloves for a debutante-worthy look straight out of the 1920s. Click through for more art deco wedding dress ideas! #artdecoweddingdress #artdecobride #glamorousweddingdress #1920sweddingdress #beadedweddingdress

1927 Madeline Vionnet evening dress of chiffon with details in velvet and tulle. Original underslip no longer extant. From Art Deco, FB. This is the only picture I've ever seen of this dress. If you…

Introducing the eva 1920s Great Gatsby, Downton Abbey inspired vintage style wedding dress. This stunning piece is a perfect combination of classic elegance and modern sophistication, making it an absolute must-have for any special occasion. This versatile dress is not just limited to weddings, it's also perfect for evening events, cocktail parties, or even as a bridesmaid dress. Its timeless art deco design makes it suitable for a range of occasions, allowing you to make a statement…

The aspect of the body itself as the defining fashionable silhouette would begin to take hold in the 1960s with the introduction of the miniskirt and the body-revealing conceptual fashions of designer Rudi Gernreich.