What to Wear to a 1920’s Themed Party

The 1920s has to be one of the greatest eras when it comes to fashion. It was a time when suits were a staple for men, and women were also very particular about their styles. With movies and TV series based on the 20’s theme, these outfits have become inspirational for many  so don’t be surprised if you’re suddenly invited to a 1920s themed party, whether it's a Gatsby night in downtown Toronto or a speakeasy party in Montréal.

Now you might be thinking about what you’re going to wear. We’d say it all depends on what style you want to recreate whether it’s the English-style Peaky Blinder or sophisticated Gatsby, we’ve gathered the perfect list to inspire you.

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If you don’t want to get into the hassle of assembling your 20s outfit, you can find an exclusive collection of ready-to-wear vintage-style suits at FJackets browse our three-piece suits and suits & tuxedos. All you need to do is select the suit you like, choose the right size, and place your order free shipping across Canada. Here are some suits to inspire your next dress-up.

The Great Gatsby Suits

The Great Gatsby has to be at the top of the list because the movie is responsible for recreating vintage 1920’s men’s suits and bringing them back to life. We’ve seen Jay Gatsby and Nick Carraway rocking classic suits like a boss you can copy the same style with these suits below.

The Gatsby White Suit

This is the signature style of Jay Gatsby in the movie: a striking men's white suit featuring peak lapels and paired with a contrasting dark brown waistcoat. For a similar style, you can wear the suit with a sky blue shirt and gold tie.

Complete the look with a pair of white and brown wingtip shoes.

The Carraway Three-Piece Suit

The Nick Carraway suit is another popular outfit from the film. The colours selected for this character are highly sophisticated and would truly reflect the 20s appeal if you adopt the same style. View a similar suit.

The Nick Carraway outfit is a light brown three-piece suit with a darker waistcoat. What makes it stand out is a wide lapel and front-facing pant pockets. Complete the look with a pair of capped-toe leather boots.

The Peaky Blinders Suit

Here’s another hit TV show that represents the 20s era of England. If you’re looking to add some urban touch to the theme party, this is the outfit you should try.

The Peaky Blinder getup is so popular that you don’t even need to tell anyone who you’re dressed up as. Here is what you need to assemble your Peaky Blinder outfit and for the full breakdown, see our Peaky Blinders style guide and character-by-character dressing guide.

The Hat

The newsboy cap was the usual hat of choice in the 1920s era, as seen in the Peaky Blinders show. Opt for basic colours like brown, grey, and blue.

The Suit

The Peaky Blinders wore a three-piece suit made of wool or tweed. The colours were muted for example grey, navy, green, and brown. The patterns were usually solid or pinstripe.

The Overcoat

Lastly, you will need the right outerwear. A Peaky Blinders-inspired men's wool coat features heavy material, side pockets, and wide lapels, typically extending just below the knee a piece that keeps earning its place all through a Canadian winter, long after the party ends.

The Accessories

Accessories are an essential part of the Peaky Blinder outfit. These include a necktie, bowtie, pocket square, pocket watch, and tie pin. All this little detailing matters.

1920 Themed Party Sport Look

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Now that we’ve covered the classic business look, it’s time for the 1920 sports style. If you want to get a little more creative with your 1920 outfit, this would make a great choice.

For a 1920 golfer look, wear a chunky knit sweater with relaxed-fit pinstripe trousers, a button-down shirt, and a knitted necktie. Keep your outfit on an off-white scheme to mimic the classic look. Complete the style with a pair of white sports shoes.

Working Men Style

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Working men didn’t have tailored three-piece suits. They wore a cotton shirt with jeans or trousers along with suspenders and newsboy caps. Boots were an essential part of the outfit because of the nature of the work.

To wrap things off, whether it’s a working outfit or a 1920s business outfit, you can easily nail any look inspired by the styles above. Chances are you might find some of the items already lying in your closet now you know what to wear to a 1920’s themed party.

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