Where the Roaring Twenties style comes from
After the First World War, the 1920s brought a burst of freedom, jazz music and new dances like the Charleston. Young women called flappers cut their hair short into bobs, raised their hemlines and wore loose dresses that let them dance all night.
The typical flapper dress had a straight, drop-waist shape and swinging fringe or glittering beads. Long strands of pearls, headbands worn low on the forehead, finger-waved hair and Mary Jane or T-strap shoes completed the look.
1920s flapper outfit ideas: what to wear
- A drop-waist dress with beads, sequins or fringe.
- A headband with a feather or jewel, worn low on the forehead.
- Long strands of pearls or beads.
- T-strap or Mary Jane heels for dancing.
- A short bob or finger waves.
- Drop earrings and a small beaded bag.
Where to wear it
- 1920s and Gatsby-themed parties.
- New Year's Eve celebrations.
- Swing and jazz dance nights.
- School history projects and costume days.
Styling tips
- Choose a straight, loose dress shape: that is the 1920s silhouette.
- Movement is everything: fringe and beads should swing when you dance.
- Layer long pearls for an instant flapper look.
- Midnight blue or black with silver or gold sparkle feels very jazz age.
How to play Roaring Twenties and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 84 pieces in 7 tabs: earrings (12), necklaces (12), hair accessories (12), accessories (12), shoes (12), hairstyles (12) and dresses (12).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “It's 1925 and the jazz band is playing! Make me a flapper star.”
- Open every tab and put something on from each one. The style meter gives 1 star at 35%, 2 stars at 70% and 3 stars when every tab is filled.
- Pick pieces in blue and black. The wardrobe marks the best matches with a heart, and they give her bonus hearts.
- Keep to one or two main colours, so the look goes together. White, black, grey, brown and gold accessories go with everything.
- Tap Done for her fashion show and your score. Your final look is saved as a photo in My Lookbook, where you can open it again to edit it.
Frequently asked questions
What did flappers wear in the 1920s?
Loose, drop-waist dresses with beads or fringe, low headbands, long pearl necklaces, T-strap shoes and short bobbed or finger-waved hair.
Which colours score best in Roaring Twenties?
Blue and black pieces score best for this look.
What should I wear to a Gatsby party?
A beaded or fringed flapper dress, a headband, long pearls and dancing shoes.