How to dress up as the 20s

What a happy 20 years ! The second decade of the 90s was a time of splendor that has been remembered for a long time. It was also the time of the Charleston, the most representative dance of the moment, and gangs of gangsters, organized criminals. And today it is still common to dress up as the characters of this era, whether it's Carnival, Halloween or any other costume party. If you also want to know what you need to disguise yourself in the 20s, keep reading this article from.

Costume of the 20s: woman

In the case of the girls, for the disguise of the 20s, the classic fringed dress they wore in the Charleston era will be indispensable. The color will not be so important, so you can choose the one you like the most or the one you can find. You can also choose a fringed skirt or, if you do not have any of these items, you can always use a short dress and black or red tight.

In any case, it is recommended to wear black fishnet stockings to give more realism to the suit, as well as the ideal shoes will be black shoes with a heel type salon or similar.

Costume of the 20s: female accessories

The accessories play an important role in the disguise of women of the 20s, so you will need:

A feather boa
Long necklace of pearls, bracelets and earrings
Gloves up to the elbow
Long nozzle and cigar
Feather hair accessories
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As for the make-up and hairstyle of the 20s, the most classic is to opt for a brown wig with short, straight hair -or comb your hair- and you should never miss the red lips.

Costume of the 20s: man

The disguise of man of the 20s simulates the figure of the gangsters of this time, that is, of the members of organized gangs of evildoers. His characteristic dress is a vertical striped suit, so you should get one of them; You can look in old closets of parents and grandparents, you will probably find one that they used in weddings and other formal events. If you do not find a striped suit, look for a plain, dark one.

In this case, the color of the suit does not matter either, it may be light or dark; You will also need a shirt and a tie, whether they are the same color or contrasted. As for footwear, the simplest option will be to see classic black shoes.