Originally published in 1925, this book will guide you through the creation of 60 different paper costumes including: floral costumes (chrysanthemum, jonquil, wisteria, hollyhock, rose, lily, apple tree, daisy, sweet pea, carnation); slip over costumes (butterfly, Halloween, rose, peasant, flower, valentine, decorated crepe, ruffled, pansy, bird); special day costumes (Irish lassie, Easter, autumn, patriotic, queen of hearts); health plays and pageants (string bean, sunbeam, orange, cauliflower, beet); costumes from all parts of the world (Chinese, Italian, Russian, Scandinavian, Dutch, Scotch); nature costumes (dicky ducky, sir bumble bee, breeze, snow bunny, butterfly, raindrop); story book costumes (little bo-peep, mistress mary, fluffy ruffles, May pole lass, wood elf, hiawatha, fairy). Instructions for accessories are also included: 3 types of wings, sheperds crook, wigs and hats There are two ways to make the costumes -- the slip over style which is worn like an apron over your own clothing and the cloth foundation method where you glue or sew crepe to the simple cloth foundation. Instructions for working with crepe including sewing guidelines, wrapping wires, wiring petals a... [Read More]

"A tribute to a time when style--and maybe even life--felt more straightforward, and however arbitrary, there were definitive answers." --Sadie Stein, Paris ReviewAs a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We lack the fashion know-how we need to dress professionally and beautifully. In The Lost Art of Dress, historian and dressmaker Linda Przybyszewski reveals that this wasn't always true.In the first half of the twentieth century, a remarkable group of women--the so-called Dress Doctors--taught American women that knowledge, not money, was key to a beautiful wardrobe. They empowered women to design, make, and choose clothing for both the workplace and the home. Armed with the Dress Doctors' simple design principles--harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis--modern American women from all classes learned to dress for all occasions in ways that made them confident, engaged members of society.A captivating and beautifully illustrated look at the world of the Dress Doctors, The Lost Art of Dress introduces a new audience to their timeless rules of fashion and beauty--rules which, with a little help, we can certainly learn ... [Read More]

Black and white striped pants and jacket, Fashioned after early 20th century "gangster" looks. IMPORTANT: Costumes are not sized the same as clothing, consult Charade's Child's Size Chart and recent reviews before making selection. Shirt, tie, hat, and shoes available separately. From inspiration, through design and construction, Charades takes pride in quality materials and excellent finished products.

Includes Flapper Costume, Black, with Long Dress, Headband & Gloves. Please note that all our Smiffys products will always come in full Smiffys branded packaging.

Packet include: 1 x Manhattan Fedora Hat; 1 x Y-Back Suspenders Adjustable Elastic; 1 x Pre Tied Bowtie1 x Gangster Tie; 1 x Toy Fake Puff Cigar; 6 x Fake Mustache

''LA Opera's latest production of Verdi s Macbeth (2016) features Plácido Domingo in the title role and Russian mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk as Lady Macbeth. The opera is staged by Darko Tresnjak, who won a Tony Award for his direction of the Broadway musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. ''When I was a young tenor, I loved playing romantic or heroic leading roles. When I began to add baritone parts to my repertoire six years ago, I was particularly interested in playing fathers, as I could draw from my own experience as a family man. Macbeth is a completely different kind of role for me. He is a murderer, but I think that he is also something of a victim, drawn into his crimes by the witches and by Lady Macbeth.'' Plácido Domingo''

The "roaring twenties" were exciting years for women's fashion. The iconic image is of the young "flapper" dancing the night away in a sparkling dress with fringes and tassels moving to the beat of the Jazz age. But, for all women in the post-war years of the 1920s, there was a new freedom in fashion as hemlines lifted and waistlines dropped. The simplified silhouette caused a boom in home dressmaking as women with basic sewing skills used tissue paper patterns to run up a new frock in the latest style. This practical book explains the background to these years and the trends in women's fashion, before introducing a range of garments that women would typically have worn. Suzanne Rowland gives a unique and detailed account of how to make vintage 1920s clothes for women based on the dress collections at the Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove, and Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. Fifteen detailed projects for garments and accessories include a pair of fashionably daring beach pajamas, the wedding dress of a bride from East Sussex, and a simple striped frock suitable for wearing at a British seaside resort. Each project includes a detailed description of the original garment wit... [Read More]

The production of Wagner's Ring at the Bayreuth Festival is an event that takes place only once every six years. Bayreuth recordings of the complete cycle are very rare; this being only the second filmed version. The Kupfer/Barenboim Ring was performed over a five-year period and recorded at the conclusion when the Bayreuth Workshop had raised the quality of the performance to an almost unsurpassable level (Der Tagesspiegel) In going back to the original high definition video masters and using cutting edge encoding technology, we are able to maximize the quality of this new presentation of the Ring. This, along with the larger 11 disc transfer, allows us to exploit the DVD standard to its fullest, and to also include three audio streams, LPCM, Dolby 5.1 and DTS 5.1. Das Rheingold John Tomlinson: Wotan Bodo Brinkmann: Donner Kurt Schreibmayer: Froh Graham Clark : Loge Gunter von Kannen: Alberich Helmut Pampuch: Mime Matthias Halle: Fasolt Philip Kang: Fafner Linda Finnie: Fricka Eva Johansson: Freia Annette Kattenbaum: Wellgunde Jane Turner: Flosshilde Die Walkure Poul Elming: Siegmund Nadine: Secunde Sieglinde Matthias Halle: Hunding John Tomlinson: Wotan Anne Evans: Brunnhilde Lin... [Read More]

The Fun Costumes Plus Size Pin Stripe Gangster Costume At Fun Costumes, we're all about the wide world of costumes. And one of the most popular themes every year is the gangster era of the roaring 1920s. So we're proud to offer this Wide Pin Stripe Gangster Costume as one of our Made by Us designs. With plenty of experience making and designing costume styles worn by customers around the world, this design was crafted by our own team of artists, designers, and developers. And if you'd like to suit up as a mob boss or famed gangster, this costume will be just the thing to bring your Halloween plans to life! Attention to Detail You, too, can become the leader of the mob when you slip into this pinstriped gangster suit. The jacket features a double-breasted style with functional front buttons. The two faux front pockets add a touch of authentic style. The matching pants fit with an elastic waistband. The shirt front with attached necktie gives it a complete look, you can wear it over a regular t-shirt. Add sold separately accessories like a fedora hat or black and white oxfords for a style that really stands out! Product Details: 100% polyester poplin & broadcloth fabrics Jacket & pan... [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

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