The Great Gatsby

This coming weekend, some of our friends are off to a The Great Gatsby-themed party. I absolutely loved studying this book in high school... if you haven't read it, it's a very good read! 

(T hasn't read this book and now feels she has missed out on a significant part of life.)

Now, more importantly... what to wear?

The Great Gatsby is set in the roaring 20s, a time when "jazz music blossomed, the flapper redefined modern woman-hood & Art Deco peaked" (thanks wikipedia)

Some pictures from the film version of The Great Gatsby to get your mind in gear:

Film pictures from here

And a 20's-themed editorial featuring Kate Hudson

Now some more practical outfit ideas:

For the Girls

- Slinky knee-length sheath dresses or a simple shift

- Long dangly necklaces

- Hats of all kinds (especially the cloche style!) & curly hair

- T-bar heels (of which I have none)

- Drop-waist dresses

- Gloves, hats, headbands... i.e. as many accessories as possible!

pictures from here

For the boys

- Smart suits with bow ties

- Light coloured country-club type outfits

- Braces!! (of the pants-holding-up type of course)

- Waistcoats

The only problem is... All these ideas, but still nothing to wear!!

xx S&T