Re: I have a much simpler question

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

A few years ago I was asked to do a Dorothy Parker reading to a local theater group. I did not have a "real" 1920s flapper look so I improvised. I wore a black maximum length tiered skirt of poly with an overlay of chiffon, a sleeveless silk tank top, long strands of pearls, some bold earrings in black, pearl and rhinestones (it was the one about the garter, so of course, I had to pull my skirt up to show the garter). A British friend who had lots of flapper stuff told me she would bring a garter but it was too late for me to borrow other items. She brought the cigarette holder and the garter for me. It turned out fine. I have the haircut so I'm okay with that.

Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

I think I have the perfect dress that I forgot I had. Shopping in my closet. It'a a black sheath dress, just about the flapper length. It has a chiffon-like overlay. It is something I bought to wear to a luncheon several years ago and only wore once, didn't like the fact it was chiffon and felt I could not wear it "just anywhere." I have a very sequined scarf (shawl) with lots of sequins from Joan Rivers because it is like to be cool. I like the red accents in this. I will either buy, separate, or borrow my friend's cigarette holder. I love this! I love that dress I found in my closet (of things I was considering giving away) and that beautiful Joan Rivers sequin scarf/shawl of same chiffon-like fabric.

BABEYOND 1920s Accessories for Women - Flapper Feather Headband Headpiece for Women 20s Pearl Bracelet Necklace Gloves

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

I think it's always better to put these things together with items you already have than to buy a bunch of junk to achieve the look.

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

Enjoy your event whatever you wear! Sounds like a fun time.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

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Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

This has been fun and I thank you all for sharing your ideas. It gives me several things to think on and different ways to look at it. Interestingly, I have been to the Gatsby Museum, the home of Zelda and Scott. So interesting and I love Dorothy Parker's wit and wisdom. I think I could have enjoyed living then and knowing that Round Table group.