1920's Shoes and Accessories

This is the era of long necklaces, dangling earrings and geometric lines in jewellery, art deco rings, egyptian revival bracelets, necklaces and earrings, art deco enamels, pearls and beaded necklaces (especially layered) were the most stylish of accessories, silk or rayon stockings and cloche hats (fitted bell shaped hat) were in vogue, flapper head bands which were usually made of sequin with ostrich feathers or beaded, feather boa's, full finger gloves in satin, fingerless gloves in mesh/stocking material (usually black). fabric headbands, pins, rings, and brooches were also a big hit. Add a modern twist by using thin chains as a draping head band. Mary janes and T bar strap shoes were all the rage in the shoe department.

1920's Jewellery

Joan Crawford wearing Art Deco Jewellery

Art Deco Pin/Brooch

Josephine Baker wearing Art Deco Jewellery

Art Deco Headband/accessories

Beaded Headband

Sequin Headpiece

Layered Pearls and fabric headband

Cloche Hat/satin gloves

Cloche Hat

What is a cloche hat?

A cloche (french word for bell) hat is a small fitted bell shaped hat usually made from felt, which was worn covering the head from the back of the neck and over the forhead just above the eyes. The were adorned with ribbons or sometimes flowers.

Coco Chanel Layered Pearls

Feather Boa

Stockings and T bar Shoes

1920's Hair and Make-up

Dorothy Mackaill

Make-up in this era was heavy, dark eyes (typically kohl rimmed), full lashes, and rouge (cupids bow was popular to give that plump pouty look), Eyebrows were thin and curved downward toward the temple. Short hairstyles such as the bob cut, Eton Crop/shingle and the Marcel Wave also known as the finger wave came into vogue. Women typically wore their hair short to fit under the cloche hats they wore.

A few of the ladies from the roaring twenties were Clara Bow, Joan Crawford, Bebe Daniels and Louise Brooks.

Remember when putting your outfit together that you can't just put the clothes on, you always have to get the hair, make-up and accessories right to complete the look otherwise the look will look effortless. So have fun and add a modern twist to your vintage outfit but most importantly be creative!

Bebe Daniels sporting the finger/marcel wave

Clara Bow wearing typical 1920's make-up

Louise Brooks wearing the shingle bob