Paint and Party Like Gatsby with These Roaring 20s Trends
It’s been one hundred years since the roaring twenties. Gone are the days of speakeasies, motorcars, and all night Jazz clubs. Charlie Chaplin is no longer the king of comedy, movies have sound, and the internet controls practically everything about our daily lives! And though we’ve come a long way since 1920, we could see some 100-year old trends make a comeback! Here are four trends to get excited about in 2020.
1920’s Fashion
The iconic, influential style of the 1920’s decade still impacts some of our fashion choices today. Flappers, known for chic, bobbed haircuts, headbands, pearls, and drop-waist sleeveless dresses, set the look and tone of that decade. And though the term “flapper” is out of style, their fashion choices could make a comeback!
For the ladies, capture that flapper look by sporting a headband – make it beaded or feathered for extra flair – and a scarf – think big with a feather fan! Try loose, flowing dresses that you wouldn’t mind dancing the Charleston in! Sleeveless dresses with drop-waist beading, knee-length hemlines, layered fringe, or soft draping are ideal. Combine it with Mary-Jane or T-Strap heels, a bold lipstick color, and your chunkiest gold, silver, black, or green drop jewelry, and you’re ready for your girls’ night out!
And let’s not forget about 1920s men’s fashion! For your daytime attire, don a button vest, suspenders, and a pocket square. Complete the look with a newspaper cap or linen hat, and add a cane for extra gusto. For nighttime, go with a black, three-piece suit. Add a bowtie, cufflinks, and a large-face pocket watch to complete the look, and you’re ready for the roaring 2020s!
Party Games & Group Activities
Party and parlor games gained traction during the 1920s. Popular games like poker, dominos, and Yahtzee gave people reason to socialize. And while Psychology Today reports that we’ve adopted more solitary behaviors in recent years, we could see this changing in the new decade! As more attention is given to combating loneliness, 1920s-inspired social activities could start to gain traction again.
Culture & Nightlife
Speakeasies were born out of necessity to avoid prohibition laws. And while those laws are long gone, the speakeasy culture remains! Fancy cocktails, savvy mixologists, and even hidden bars could likely be a focal point for 2020 socialites.
Don’t feel like searching for hidden bars in your city? Gather your friends and serve up your own classic cocktails at a private Painting with a Twist party. Put on your fanciest garb, blast some jazz, and create a 1920s-inspired painting!
Choreography Craze
Dancing was all the rage in the 1920s, especially dances that really made you move! And even though some of these choreographed steps are a little dated compared to today’s modern dance trends, the focus on stylized dances could make a big comeback! Look for a 2020 dance craze resurgence on social media platforms like Tik-Tok and Instagram, where videos of people dancing to popular songs can trend rather quickly.
Gatsby-Inspired Parties at Painting with a Twist
Are you ready to get into the spirit of the 20s? Well, there’s no need to bootleg to have a Gatsby-inspired prohibition-era party. Just phone your pals, plan your outfits, and prepare those prohibition-era cocktails for a night of jazz, dancing, and fun at a Painting with a Twist near you!
