1920s Swing Dress

Our 1920s swing dress takes its movement from fringe rather than from a flared skirt: layers of black fringe hang from a scalloped hem and swing with every Charleston kick. Above it, the straight sheath body is covered in an emerald-green and black art deco sequin pattern, with a V-neck and sheer short flutter sleeves that keep the shoulders light.

How the Green Sequin Swing Dress Moves When You Dance

The straight body stays calm through the torso while the fringe does the work: standing, it reads as a sleek sequined column; in a swing-out, the hem fans and settles again. That is why we steer dancers toward fringe rather than a circle skirt for a jazz night or a swing social.

Length and Sizing of This Fringed Dress

The dress measures 44.5 to 45.3 in (113 to 115 cm) long, so on most women the fringe falls below the knee toward mid-calf. The chest runs from 33.1 in (84 cm) in S to 40.9 in (104 cm) in XXXL; compare those figures with a dress you already like the fit of. The headband, necklace and fan in our photos are props only. For other cuts and shades, see our 1920s dresses.

1920s Swing Dress FAQ

Does the skirt flare out like a 1950s swing dress?

No. The silhouette is straight, as flapper dresses were. The swing comes from the fringe at the hem, which moves freely when you turn or kick.

How did women dress to dance in the 1920s?

Dancers favored straight or dropped-waist dresses that freed the legs, with hems near the knee and fringe or beading that caught the light.

What shoes do you suggest with the emerald sequins?

Black T-strap heels with a modest heel. They match the fringe and let you dance for hours.

Other colorways of this piece

Fringe Birthday Dress · Fringe Holiday Dress