Brittany Iacoponi
Dr. Bailey
Roaring 20s Seminar
28 November 2015
Chic Socialites vs Gypsy Boho Fashion
The Roaring 20s era continuously proves to be one of the most extravagant time periods America has yet to see. Between the new motion pictures and glamorous estates of the wealthy it is quite easy to see why. The fashion of the 1920s is no different and certainly qualifies the enchanting lifestyle. However not everyone in the 1920s was draped in jewelry and furs. The Roma- Gypsy people of the 1920s were much more minimalistic and their attire certainly portrayed that. Starting from the top of her head a 1920s woman would make sure her hair displayed both her rebellious and flirtatious sides. Women would typically bob their hair and finger …show more content…
Young Gypsy girls who haven’t reached the point of menstruation would wear dresses from shops and usually go unnoticed as being Gypsy. Gypsy women would typically wear a long pleated skirt (that includes 7-12 yards of material) the length of this very skirt varies by age and occasion but it is always below the knee. The older the woman the longer the skirt would be, suggesting that older gypsy woman would have a floor length skirt. For a top a Gypsy woman would traditionally wear a flowy blouse. Although Gypsy women’s fashion is far different from typical 20s apparel, men’s Gypsy fashion isn’t as far off. Much like young gypsy girls, the young men wear the same attire as American children. However they may also be seen dressing like their fathers either in a suit and felt hat with a feather, or in ranch attire. Older Gypsy men wear flashy clothes such as shiny metallic blue or green suits, not nearly to the minimalistic extent of Gypsy Women. The uniforms go for the Jazzman’s update, which we would call cafe Roma they would be much more reflective of the time period. I propose that the women wear a tank dress that passes the knees with hooped earrings and non slip kitten heels. For the male uniform he would wear a colored button up with a body wrap and a nice pair of dress
Dr. Bailey
Roaring 20s Seminar
28 November 2015
Chic Socialites vs Gypsy Boho Fashion
The Roaring 20s era continuously proves to be one of the most extravagant time periods America has yet to see. Between the new motion pictures and glamorous estates of the wealthy it is quite easy to see why. The fashion of the 1920s is no different and certainly qualifies the enchanting lifestyle. However not everyone in the 1920s was draped in jewelry and furs. The Roma- Gypsy people of the 1920s were much more minimalistic and their attire certainly portrayed that. Starting from the top of her head a 1920s woman would make sure her hair displayed both her rebellious and flirtatious sides. Women would typically bob their hair and finger …show more content…
Young Gypsy girls who haven’t reached the point of menstruation would wear dresses from shops and usually go unnoticed as being Gypsy. Gypsy women would typically wear a long pleated skirt (that includes 7-12 yards of material) the length of this very skirt varies by age and occasion but it is always below the knee. The older the woman the longer the skirt would be, suggesting that older gypsy woman would have a floor length skirt. For a top a Gypsy woman would traditionally wear a flowy blouse. Although Gypsy women’s fashion is far different from typical 20s apparel, men’s Gypsy fashion isn’t as far off. Much like young gypsy girls, the young men wear the same attire as American children. However they may also be seen dressing like their fathers either in a suit and felt hat with a feather, or in ranch attire. Older Gypsy men wear flashy clothes such as shiny metallic blue or green suits, not nearly to the minimalistic extent of Gypsy Women. The uniforms go for the Jazzman’s update, which we would call cafe Roma they would be much more reflective of the time period. I propose that the women wear a tank dress that passes the knees with hooped earrings and non slip kitten heels. For the male uniform he would wear a colored button up with a body wrap and a nice pair of dress