Drop Waist Flapper Dress

Our drop waist flapper dress puts the 1920s waistline exactly where it belongs: a horizontal embroidered band sits low on the hips, and layered fringe falls from it to the knee. On this page it comes in black and red, meaning black mesh and black embroidery laid over a red lining, so the red glows through instead of shouting. It is one of several cuts in our flapper dresses.

Where the Waist Drops on This Flapper Dress

The top is a sheer mesh yoke worked with sequin and faux bead embroidery, and the dress hangs straight from the shoulders with no seam at the natural waist. Below it, rows of fringe swing with every step, which is why the dropped line reads clearly from across a room. Length runs about 44 to 45 in (113 to 115 cm) depending on size, landing around the knee.

A Black and Red Flapper Dress for Murder Mystery Nights

Red under black looks darker by candlelight and brighter under a camera flash, so it suits a 1920s murder mystery dinner or a jazz bar evening. We pair it with black T-strap heels, a black feather headband and a lipstick matched to the lining. The gloves, necklace, headband and clutch in our photos are styling ideas, not part of the order: you receive the dress alone.

Drop Waist Flapper Dress FAQ

How do I choose my size?

Go by bust and hips on the chart on this page. The bust runs from about 33 in (84 cm) in S to about 45 in (114 cm) in XXXL; between two sizes, take the larger.

Is the mesh top see-through?

The yoke is sheer by design. For more coverage, a nude or red camisole underneath works well.

Can I do the Charleston in it?

Yes. With no waist seam holding you in and fringe from the hips down, it moves freely for the Charleston or a lindy hop lesson.

See it in another shade

1920s Drop Waist Dress · Classic Flapper Dress