The melodrama “The Great Gatsby,” released in 2013 and based on the novel of the same name by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, tells how people lived in New York back in 1922. The time, nicknamed “the era of decaying morality,” is considered the heyday of jazz music and silent films and glamorous luxury reigning in everything from clothing to lifestyle.
It was the outfits of the women and men who lived in New York at that time that especially appealed to viewers and film critics, which was reflected in the awards that “The Great Gatsby” began to receive almost immediately after the premiere. He received the prize for best costumes twice: from the British Academy and the Oscar.
Recommendations for creating a Gatsby-style dress with your own hands
The girls who, while watching the film, not only admired the magnificent performances of the handsome DiCaprio and Maguire, were sure to be struck by the outfits worn by the heroine Carrie Mulligan.Daisy Buchanan, Jay Gatsby's lover, could not dress differently, because rich ladies of her wealth and position had luxury in their blood.
Beautiful shiny dresses, golden high-heeled sandals, boas made of ostrich feathers and constant decorations on hair cut into a bob - all this is very beautiful and stylish. Of course, today you won’t be able to go every day looking like a girl from the twenties of the last century, since this style is more suitable for holidays and various themed parties.
If you are going on a date, a New Year's party or a costume ball, and choosing a look in the "Great Gatsby" style, you can purchase a dress ready-made or make it yourself. In this case, you need to take into account the following characteristic features of this style:
- the upper part of the outfit should not be fitted with a low waist;
- fringe can be sewn both at the bottom of the dress and over the entire surface;
- the dress can be very short, the inherent length of the style can be achieved through fringe;
- lack of sleeves;
- velvet, silk and chiffon were the main materials for such outfits;
- a deep neckline in the front and an open back in the back are a must-have element;
- an abundance of lace, pearl threads, embroidery with beads, glass beads and silver or gold threads decorated the outfits of rich and famous ladies;
- dim pleated beige or black colors are suitable for those who do not want to experience inconvenience during fiery dances.
Important! The main criteria that must be observed when creating the image of a woman from the twenties of the last century are elegance and minimalism.
How to sew a dress in the Gatsby style
The main advantage of fashion of that time was simplicity.The post-war period and total emancipation forced women to work equally with men in order to provide for themselves and their families. However, in the evenings, almost all of them put on beautiful dresses and shoes with stable and low heels and went to bars and clubs to dance.
Modern women also work a lot, but they also do not lose the opportunity to have a lot of fun. Participation in themed parties, which are dedicated to a particular event or period of time, is considered especially fashionable these days. Gatsby-themed parties are very popular among both young people and older people who choose this theme for celebrating birthdays, New Year's parties, and corporate events.
The main condition for theme parties, of course, is a certain dress code for its participants. Men need little to create a Gatsby-style look; just wear a tuxedo and vest with a contrasting tie. On your feet - classic Oxfords, on your head - a boater and the image of a New York dandy of the twenties is ready.
Creating a female character is a little more difficult. Despite the fact that the dresses of that time did not have a complex cut, in order to make it with your own hands from scratch, you still need to have certain cutting and sewing skills. The optimal materials for sewing will be:
- flowing chiffon;
- fine silk;
- soft panvelvet;
- comfortable knitwear.
The basic model that can be used to create an outfit of this type is a “pipe” with darts on the chest. You can also design an outfit using the pattern below as a basis, replacing the sleeves with thin straps or chiffon “wings”. The waist can be highlighted with a satin ribbon or a thin leather strap.
Advice! If you don’t have any time left for sewing yourself, you can visit one of those involved in the sale of “stock” clothing. In the presented assortment you can easily find a suitable option.
Decor options for a dress in the “Gatsby” style
It is important not to forget about the decorations and decor of a sewn or purchased outfit. It is recommended to wear a cover made of transparent tulle and embroidered with beads or lace over the dress. Another decoration option would be a mesh scarf with a long fringe of shiny threads worn on the hips. Fringe is also sewn on all surfaces of the dress in long horizontal lines.
Advice! You can purchase ready-made fringe threads made from shiny lurex or beaded threads at any store that sells and sews curtains.
To complete the image of a woman of the twenties from New York, you should think through all its details:
- Hairstyle. Long hair can be gathered into a tight bun at the back of the head, laying the strands on the forehead and temples in wide waves. A short haircut is properly fixed with varnish, also not forgetting the characteristic waves and curls in the front.
- Headdress. One of the key elements of the image in this style is a headband, decorated with large brooches made of semi-precious stones, peacock and ostrich feathers, satin ribbons and beads. An elegantly tied silk scarf or cloche hat matched to the dress can replace the headband.
- Cape. You can throw a fur boa, a light cape made of the same fabric as the dress, or a voluminous feather boa over your shoulders.
- Shoes. Shoes should have small three or five centimeter heels with a rounded toe and straps.
- Makeup.Dark lipstick with a clearly outlined lip contour, raised eyebrows in surprise and thickly lined eyes - such brightness would be appropriate at a Gatsby-themed party.
The Gatsby style look is unlikely to be suitable for everyday life, however, it is still reflected in many collections of modern designers. Wedding dresses of this cut are especially popular, as they can turn any bride into a stylish and sophisticated lady.
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