Flapper Dresses Costume

Flapper Outfits Make Rip-Roaring Halloween Costumes

The flapper girls of the 1920s were the country's original independent women. They flaunted their disdain of society's straight-laced ideals by smoking, drinking, and engaging in risque behavior. What better way to give expression to your own free spirit than by choosing a flapper dresses costume for Halloween.

The flapper dress style is most often characterized by bare arms, straight lines, fringe, and a dropped waistline. Here is an updated flapper dresses costume in a bold combination of blue and green. The outfit includes the dress, a headpiece, a green boa, and a black pearl necklace. Stockings and shoes are not included, so keep on reading to complete your flapper outfit.

Pink Flapper Dresses Costume

Playful, peppy, and passionate flapper costume

Pink Flapper Dresses Costume

The movement of black fringe over hot pink draws every eye your way as you shimmy and shake around the room. This polyester flapper dress costume includes the matching headband. The hot pink wig is available below, as well as the perfect accessories.

Pink Flapper Costume Accessories

Flapper Costume Accessories

Silver Flapper Dresses Costume

Shimmery, shiny, and slinky flapper costume

Silver Glalpper Dresses Costume

Draw the attention you deserve in this slinky silver flapper dress costume. You'll definitely look like the boss's girl in this flapper dress costume. The bias hemline echoes the one-shoulder style, and all-over metallic fringe attracts the gaze like a magnet. Complemented by a sequined choker and feathered headpiece, this costume could stand on its own, but check below for even more accessories to round out the outfit.

Silver Flapper Outfits

Flapper costumes in a variety of styles

Dazzling 20s sexy flapper dress (Size: Medium 6-8)

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Super-sexy stretch lame flapper costume with back zipper. Feathered boa trim at the hem and matching boa headband. This could be the sexiest flapper dress costume this year!

Roaring 20s Silver Flapper Costume

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A plunging V overlay detail gives this flapper dress costume a unique style. Silver and black polyester with sequins and fringe, the costume includes a matching headpiece and sequined gloves.

Flapper Costume Wigs

Flapper Costume Accessories

Red Flapper Dresses Costume

Racy, rambunctious, and ready to go flapper costume

Red Flapper Dresses Costume

This classic-styled flapper dress costume displays the simple, straight lines and bare shoulders of the era. The bold red color, sequin trim, and swingy layered fringe attracts glances that more demure styles won't. Accessories not included, but you'll find them here; just look below.

Red Flapper Outfits

Flapper dresses for every swinger

Womens 1920s Costume Red Fringe Flapper Girl Dress * Womens US XL (fit 14 to 18)

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This polyester women's XL (14 to 18) fits true to size. The 35-inch length is short to show a lot of leg. Fringed flapper dress includes matching feathered headband.

Plus Size Red Flapper Costume - Plus Size

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Plus-sized ladies aren't left out of the fun. This classic fringed flapper dress with sequin trim will put anyone into the limelight. Fits sizes 16-22 and includes feathered headband.

Adult Red 20s Scarf Flapper Dress Costume

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This flapper dress costume is a little different with its shiny top, dropped waistline, and scarf skirt. One size fits most adults. Includes a matching headband.

Flapper Costume Feather Boas

Flapper Costume Accessories

Gold Flapper Dresses Costume

Glittery, galvanic, and glamorous flapper costume

Gold Flapper Dresses Costume

You'll look precious as gold in this baby-doll-style flapper dress costume with spaghetti straps. The gold dress is overlaid with lace, and the costume includes a matching feather headpiece. Check below for other accessories to complete the outfit.

Gold Flapper Outfit

Striking flapper outfit in gold and black

California Costume Women's Adult-Jazz Time Honey

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Not just the bees knees...you're the queen bee in this two-tone flapper costume. Black and gold fringe alternate in bands on a gold spaghetti strap nylon dress. Included feather headband coordinates with the sequin trim on the dress. Dry clean only to keep it looking great.

Flapper Costume Shoes

Flapper Costume Shoes

White Flapper Dresses Costume

Wild, wily, and WOW! flapper costume

White Flapper Dresses Costume

There's nothing basic about this basic white flapper dress costume. Flirty fringe swings with your every move. Short and sleeveless, the dress comes with a matching headpiece. Other accessories not included, so you can collect your own in every color....you can make this dress look like a closet full when you accessorize with mix and match colors.

White Flapper Outfits

Flapper costume dresses sassy to sexy

1920s White Flapper Dress Adult Halloween Costume Womens U.S. XL (14-16)

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This may tie for the sexiest flapper dress costume this season. The white velvet halter-style dress has a keyhole cut-out in front with sequin trim and fringe at the hem. Sequined and feathered headband included. Other accessories sold separately.

White Fashion Flapper Large

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Straight, sleeveless, and fringed...this is a standard for the flapper costume dress. Swingy layered fringe stays in motion even when you're still -- but we know you never stay still, right? Fits women's size 10-12, and includes matching feather headband.

Flapper Costume Accessories

Flapper Costume Accessories

Sexy Flapper Dresses Costume

But, really, aren't all flapper dresses sexy?

Sexy Flapper Dresses Costume

Here's the classic flapper dress updated for today's sultry vixen. Hot, hot pink polyester/spandex hugs your curves while black fringe tickles and tantalizes. Bare shoulders peek through between spaghetti straps and off-the-shoulder fringe. Sequin trim and fringed skirt add interest matched by a feathered headpiece and accented by long black gloves.

Sexy Flapper Costume Dresses

Sexy Flapper Dresses

Pattern For Flapper Dress

Make your own flapper dress

If you still haven't found a flapper dress that suits your taste, perhaps you'd enjoy making your own. You can choose your own fabrics and decorations and even make a hat to match. If you plan on wearing your dress for more than just a single Halloween party, a home-sewn dress may be more substantial and hold up better in the long run.



Here is a pattern for a flapper dress that includes three different styles -- a dress with a handkerchief hemline, a short evening dress, and a flapper dress. No worries about getting the right size; this pattern includes all sizes from small to XXL.

Don't forget to get a pattern for a matching cloche hat, too. And once you're hooked on the 1920s styles, buy several patterns in different styles so you'll be ready for any event.

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Fabrics for flapper dresses were mostly natural, with cotton and wool commonly used. Chiffon was often used as a sheer fabric over a slip-like dress. Many women lusted after silk, but it was too expensive for most. When rayon, the "artificial silk," was invented, it allowed women to enjoy that silky feel at a much lower price.

Dresses of the time were actually made in many different styles, but most people think of fringe when they think of flapper dresses. If that's the style you're making for your flapper dress costume, here's a source of flapper dress fringe at a great price.

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Flapper dresses are the bees knees for Halloween costumes

Learn more about the decade of the flappers at wikipedia.

  • thesuccess Mar 21, 2012 @ 10:04 am | delete
    They sure look good!
  • SayGuddaycom Jan 25, 2012 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    Fun
  • Heather426 Sep 3, 2011 @ 11:21 am | delete
    Love flapper dresses, love the lens! The silver and gold ones are my fave.
  • MysticTurtle Sep 3, 2011 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    I really like the silver one, too.
  • BSieracki Sep 2, 2011 @ 8:52 am | delete
    i do like flappers
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