Bright colors flooded the decade in electric pink, acid green, citrus yellow, and orange loud enough to be seen from space
The core structural features of an A-line dress: Fitted bodice from shoulder to natural waist, without boning or rigid structure Flare begins at the natural waist and widens steadily to the hem Skirt falls away from the hips and thighs without contact or cling Hemline runs straight across or with a minimal sweep, not tiered or asymmetrical in the basic form Minimal waist seaming in most versions
Cut on the diagonal, woven cloth gains a stretch and fall straight grain lacks, so it slides past the body
The 1920s Flapper Make-up look Dark kohl eye shadow seems to be the standard retro version applied now for the Flapper make-up look
For those in need of a Greek mythology refresher: the gorgon Medusa is depicted with snakes for hair
Regency/ Napoleonic (1790-1820) $145.00 $520.00 Late Regency gown with tulle cape in deep and noble colours