Girls' 1920s and 1930s Fancy Dresses

Girls' 1920s and 1930s Fancy Dress

Whether you're an adult or a young child, fancy dress has always been a fun theme for a party, be it a big birthday celebration or a wedding. Whilst dressing up as their favourite comic book super hero, pretty princess or famous celebrity is always very popular among children, choosing a fancy dress outfit from another era is also a great idea.

Girls' 1920s and 1930s fancy dress is an interesting period of choice as there are many options to choose from. Whether you are looking for an entire outfit or individual pieces, you will be spoilt for choice.

Dressing up as a 1920s flapper girl is a very popular choice amongst girls, as the fancy dress outfit is fun and pretty, allowing your little stunner to wow her friends whilst feeling like a princess.

Flapper girls came about after the First World War and they were known for their fun, distinctive style. Their well known dropped waistline dresses with plunging backs and swishy tassels make for a great fancy dress outfit. To embrace the full flapper girl look, add a pair of long satin gloves that fit snugly all the way up the arm. A feathered headband also works very well to finish the look.

Taking fancy dress inspiration from the early years of the second world war is also a very popular choice, especially for educational fancy dress days and events at school. Girls might choose to dress up as a nurse from the war, complete with red crosses on their headpiece and apron and a stethoscope around their neck.

Another popular idea from this period is to dress up as a war evacuee, leaving the big city for somewhere safer to stay. These outfits usually consist of a dull coloured dress and can be finished off with an old hat and a battered bag or briefcase.