25 beautiful and historically accurate pattern of corsets 1750-1917 taken from private and museum collections.Each stunning example is accompanied by a pattern, photographs and drawings, plus an historical overview giving invaluable insight into making up these period pieces.This book also contains two step-by-step projects, a 1790 hand stitched corset and a 1900 machined corset.The book includes practical advice on construction and period detail, from inserting gussets and split buskinsertion to eyelets and flossing.Students of Costume and Fashion should find this a necessary addition to their bookshelf.

New definitions of American femininity were formed in the pivotal 1920s, an era that vastly expanded the "market" for sexually explicit displays by women. Angela J. Latham shows how quarrels over and censorship of women's performance -- particularly in the arenas of fashion and theater -- uniquely reveal the cultural idiosyncracies of the period and provide valuable clues to the developing iconicity of the female body in its more recent historical phases.Through disguise, display, or judicious appropriation of both, performance became a crucial means by which women contested, affirmed, mitigated, and revolutionized norms of female self-presentation and self-stylization. Fashion was a hotly contested arena of bodily display. Latham surveys 1920s fashion trends and explores popular fashion rhetoric. Resistance to social mandates regarding women's fashion was nowhere more pronounced than in the matter of "bathing costumes." Latham critiques locally situated contests over swimwear, including those surrounding the first Miss America Pageant, and suggests how such performances sanctioned otherwise unacceptable self-presentations by women.Looking at American theater, Latham summarizes maj... [Read More]

Sequin.fringe.v neck.make this lovely 20's look gown

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Be the baddest gangster in town and complete your bad boy costume with these fake puff cigarettes. These novelty cigarettes measures 3 1/4" and features a fake lit tip. Made from high quality non-toxic paper and comes in 6 pieces per pack. Be smoking hot without the nasty smoke and be a classic gentleman with these fake puff cigarettes.

* Black Satin * Costume Shoe * Dance Shoe * Flapper, 1920's * Medium Width

Look great in a durable and high quality costume from Karnival! These costumes are great for any costume party during the year or for Halloween. Not only can it be used for Halloween, it can also be used as a theatre costume for plays and skits. The costume also comes in a resealable bag to ensure it stays fresh and away from clothes moths and environmental wear and tears. Spot Clean only, as a washing machine can diminish the cloth

Fancet Unisex Gangster Fedora HatOccasionA great 1920s/1950s Gatsby or Jazz Party costume accessory looks cool on casual and formal places, such as derby, church, wedding or theatre; also keeps you warm and stylish in fall winter and spring.Washing instructionWe suggest Spot clean; Or hand wash with cool water and mild detergent.Shipping InstructionIf you are an Amazon Prime, "Sold by Siggi&Fancet and Fulfilled by Amazon" would be the best choice for you, that means faster delivery and free return service.If you choose "Ships from and sold by Siggi&Fancet" shipping term, the item would be shipped from international address and will need 10-20days to be delivered.Fancet®Fancet is a young brand in hats' field. As an official partner of Siggi® has designed plenty of trendy hats, covering newsboy, beanies, Ushanka, fedora and sun hats; lots of them are highly recommended by customers from North-America, Europe and Japan market. Hope you can also find your favorite hats from us. Quality is Fancet®'s First PriorityTo produce a quality hat for our customers, we always choose more comfortable fabric and NEVER sacrifice detail quality for price.All products sold by Siggi&Fancet are ... [Read More]

You'll be the classy gal in the speakeasy with this costume on! This costume includes a black flapper dress adorned with tassels, headpiece, and a black sash. Other accessories are sold separately. You will be sure to be swept off your feet by a smooth talking gangster! These costumes look great on their own but would look even better along with many of our other costumes and accessories available in our

This flapper beauty didn't think it would be a sin to have a bathtub filled with bootleg gin. This 1920's-inspired gold-flecked dress features an off-the-shoulder fringe detail and intricately-embroidered neckline & hemline trim. Includes gold sequined headpiece with ostrich feather. (Gloves, boa, wig, jewelry and cigarette holder not included.) (Two-Piece Set). Pair with Dreamgirl's "Retro Wig," "Luna Glove" and men's costume, "Party at Gatsby's," for a couples costume that is sure to be a roaring

Relive the glory days of ragtime and jazz music and flapper girls with this great '20s beach-style costume! Red and white striped lace-trimmed tunic with matching bloomers comes with knee socks and matching mob cap. Perfect for any '20s themed event! Parasol is not included. It's just the costume you need for Halloween, parties, plays and other fun holiday productions and