Women's 1920s Dress

This women's 1920s dress is a sensible first piece for a Roaring Twenties wardrobe: a knee-length shape, a V-neck and layers of fringe that move each time you do. It comes in black red, purple, black gold and green, so one design can serve a themed birthday, a New Year's Eve dinner and a swing dance class. More cuts sit in our 1920s dresses.

What Sets This Fringed 1920s Dress Apart

The fringe does the work. It hangs in tiers from the bodice down, so the skirt reads as layered movement instead of flat fabric. The material is a polyester knit, and the piece is embellished. There is no built-in bra, so plan what you wear underneath around the V-neck.

Choosing a Color for a Knee-Length Flapper Dress

Black red and black gold look the most formal under evening lighting and pair well with a long faux pearl strand. Purple and green are the bolder choices and stand out in photos at a Gatsby party where most guests arrive in black. Because the hem stops at the knee, T-strap or Mary Jane heels keep the proportions right for the decade.

Women's 1920s Dress FAQ

How did women dress in the 1920s?

Evening clothes became looser and straighter, with shorter hems, beading and fringe, plus headbands and long necklaces. This is a modern dress inspired by that look, not a garment from the period.

What is a flapper dress?

It is the name now given to the loose party dresses linked with young women of the 1920s who danced the Charleston and wore their hair bobbed. Fringe and beadwork are the details most people associate with it.

Does the dress have a built-in bra?

No, there is no built-in bra, and we suggest a slip underneath for a smooth line.

More colors of this design

Sexy Flapper Dress · Modern Gatsby Dress · 1920s Glamour Dress