1920s Bartender Outfit

Behind every good speakeasy party is someone pouring the drinks, and this 1920s bartender outfit starts with the piece that makes the role: a black men's vest costume set in polyester. The photos show what the set includes, so check them before buying the rest of your look. More looks for men and women are in our 1920s outfits.

Building a Bartender Outfit Around a Black Vest

Start with a crisp white shirt, sleeves rolled to the forearm or held up with sleeve garters, the detail most people remember from old bar photographs. Add black trousers, a black or red bow tie and polished black shoes. Comb the hair back with a side part, and a short apron finishes the job if you are really serving.

Where a 1920s Bartender Outfit Works

It suits a Prohibition-themed birthday, a murder mystery dinner where you are cast as the barman, a Halloween party, or staff at a Gatsby wedding cocktail hour who want to match the theme. Black keeps it neutral, so it also looks right next to guests in bright flapper dresses.

Bartender Outfit FAQ

Does the set include a bow tie and sleeve garters?

It is a men's vest costume set. Look closely at the photos to see which pieces are part of it, and plan to add a bow tie or garters if they are not shown.

What sizes are offered?

S to 6XL. Compare your chest measurement with the size chart on this page; a vest should sit close to the body without pulling.

What is a Gatsby theme outfit for men?

Usually a vest or three-piece suit, a white shirt, a bow tie or slim tie and a flat cap or fedora. A bartender look is a simpler variation: vest, shirt and bow tie, no jacket.