20s Inspired Dresses

Where to Buy 1920s Dresses

Now that we have delved into the fabulous world of 1920s dress history it is time we let the real fun begin and buy (or make) our very own 1920s dress. There are tons of special events, themed parties, dances, history tours, art deco societies, theatrical performances or “just because” events to dress up for. NO EXCUSES! You will find a reason and if you can’t find one make one up and get some friends involved.

Buying Vintage 1920s Dresses

Vintage 1920’s clothing is the best and the worst to wear. Nothing compares to the delicate fabric against your skin, quality of craftsmanship, or the embellishment that went into real 1920s dresses. They are a delight to wear IF you treat them well. They are prone to tears and snags, stains, and disintegration. Wear them to low key events, make no sudden moves, and stay away from food and wine to make them last longer. Don’t refuse to wear them just because you want to preserve it. To quote a friend, “It will either die on a hanger or die on me. I rather it die on me.”

There are far to many vintage online shops to recommend. These are just a few of my favorites:

etsy.com or ebay.com – The two largest websites for selling vintage clothing. The trick to bargains is your keywords. Search for “flapper” “gatsby” “twenties” “downton abbey” “boardwalk empire” to find more results. You can also source through just “vintage dress” or “antique dress” and maybe find a hidden gem. Be careful of anything with the words “style” or “inspired” in the title because it may not be genuine vintage.

Vintage Textile– Very stunning mostly formal gowns from the 20s and 30’s with price tags to match. Also, quality vintage at reasonable prices can be found at Past Perfect Vintage.

Vintage Vixen Clothing – Antique clothing under $100. A diverse assortment of dresses and underpinnings.

1860-1960 – More beautiful vintage pieces sold on her website and eBay store.

Facebook’s 20s marketplace– A new source to find 1920s and 1930s vintage clothing. Buy direct from the seller or their Etsy store. The 1920s-1930s Costume support group is a great place at ask questions and get help with your look, especially if you sew.

Vintage Inspired 1920s Style Dresses
When I first started out in costuming I couldn’t afford vintage or reproduction dresses, nor did I have the time to dedicate to sewing dresses for myself. So I went shopping locally for vintage style dresses that looked 20s as is or just needed a little modifying. Thrift stores and my local mall were my best friend (see eight dresses I made from new and thrift stores. And 12 more Downton Abbey inspired outfits.) Years later I still shop local but I love the online selection even better. I have several shop pages dedicated to 20’s dresses. I handpick each item for their resemblance to the fashion, materials and appeal to our more modern sensibilities. Some are reproduction dresses while others are more “costume” like. If you look and don’t find what you like, feel free to contact me anytime and I will do a custom search for you.

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