Popular 20s character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween
The 1920s was a decade of social change and prosperity. Flappers - women who abandoned traditional roles - became symbols of the new age. Whether you want to dress as a flapper or another iconic 1920s character for Halloween or cosplay, here are some costume ideas.
Harlem Nights Costume
Harlem Nights (men and women) costumes are a long-sleeved white button-down shirt, a 3-piece gray pinstripe suit, black and white oxford shoes, a wine red necktie and pocket square, and a fedora gangster hat for the men; and a 1920s vintage black cocktail party dress, T-strap black dance shoes, a vintage headband, black lace gloves, a flapper necklace, earrings, and a white feather boa for women.
Jay Gatsby & Daisy Buchanan (The Great Gatsby) Costume
Daisy outfit is an embellished pale dress with 20's accessories. Jay wears a formal suit with a bow tie.
Thomas Shelby (Peaky Blinders) Costume
Thomas Shelby’s costume is a white dress shirt, a grey three-piece suit, black Oxfords, a bronze tie, a black trench coat, a black baker boy’s hat, and a pocket watch.
Coco Chanel Costume
Coco Chanel’s costume is a simple long-sleeved black shirt tucked into a long blacks skirt with layers and layers of pearls around her neck. Coco Chanel is one of the most famous fashion icons in history.
Charlie Chaplin Costume
Charlie Chaplin’s costume is a slightly loose suit, a bowler hat, his signature mustache, and a cane. Charlie Chaplin is one of the most famous figures in film history.
Jack and Rose (Titanic) Costume
Jack Dawson’s costume is a white tunic, brown pants, and white suspenders. Rose’s costume is a cap sleeved dress underneath and oversized black blazer, and a life vest.
Grayscale Costume
a grayscale costume is anything you can choose however you want to dress up, be it a private investigator or a silent movie bombshell. The choice is yours! As long as you stick to black, white, and grey; you’re good to go!
Albert Einstein Costume
Albert Einstein wears a formal buttoned-down shirt, a brown necktie, a brown Victorian vest, a brown suit jacket, brown pants, a leather belt, and leather shoes.
Roaring 20s Josephine Baker Costume
For the perfect Josephine Baker costume, you will have to have lots of jewels, fur, feathers, as well as a beautiful and form fitting dress.