Fashion of the 20s and 30s never ceases to excite designers, and fashionistas with them. Here you can talk about the Great Gatsby parties, about frank and bold, but at the same time, elegant outfits of girls at gangster parties, or you can admire floor-length evening dresses with deep cutouts on the back of charming and inaccessible ladies of the 30s ... let's talk? No, we will not talk about the gangsters of Chicago, especially about their robberies and ruthlessness towards people. Let's talk about a Chicago-style dress.



In the 20s and 30s in America, life was in full swing, much was happening under the cover of secrecy, and this only added to the greater attractiveness. Extravagant and adorable cuties were dressed with glamor and glamor. Their outfits looked stunningly luxurious, especially the Chicago-style dresses.

What does a Chicago-style dress look like?

In the 20s, dresses were of a simple cut, with a straight silhouette, low waist, and, moreover, short. In the 30s - dresses were already longer, slightly tight-fitting, sometimes cut along the side, in the evening version - floor-length dresses with a deep cut on the back.




Dress with spaghetti straps. The straps can be thin or wide.

Floor-length dress, cut along the side, with a deep cut in the back.

Asymmetrical dress. It can be an asymmetrical cut of a skirt or bodice, it can be a dress on one strap.

Everyday options. There are also models that are suitable for a casual look. In these cases, the dresses should be closed and the decorative trim is rather restrained. The color of the fabric can be black, burgundy or marsala.

For relaxation and walking, dresses made of fabrics of bright and pastel shades are suitable.

Evening dresses. In some cases, these are floor-length dresses with a deep neckline. Such dresses look very impressive with a slant cut. However, it is not at all necessary to have a floor length. Dresses are luxurious, which will have a much shorter length. Dresses with asymmetry and layering of light airy fabrics look great. Fringe will be appropriate here too.

Dress material. The most popular fabrics are velvet, silk, chiffon, satin, as well as fabrics in which the texture emphasizes the figure or creates the effect of airiness.

Decorative elements dresses Chicago. The leader in dressing is fringe, which can be sewn onto the hem of the skirt, on certain sections of the dress, on the shoulder line, in the form of frills along the entire length of the dress, or maybe in several tiers. The color of the fringe is sometimes different from the main fabric.

The decorativeness of the dress is also created by transparent beautiful fabric, embroidery, lace, mesh, fur, feathers, beads, sequins, rhinestones and many other elements. There are options in which the decoration is made of golden or silver threads and fabrics. Ei dresses from the category of retro. They always looked feminine and sexy.




A dress in the style of Chicago will suit women with any figure, regardless of age. For slender girls or those with a lean body type, the dress will emphasize the slenderness of the lines, emphasize the beauty of the arms and legs. A dress with a low waist for girls of small stature will visually lengthen the silhouette, and for girls with curvaceous forms it will hide a few extra centimeters.

If you choose the right Chicago dress, all figure flaws can be hidden, but the advantages can be emphasized. The length of the dress should also be chosen based on the slimness of your legs.For young girls, mini is suitable, and for older ladies - length from knee to ankle. It all depends on your figure.

With what to wear and combine

For a Chicago-style dress, the main complementary accessories are gloves, fishnet stockings or transparent and smooth, handbags - small clutches or envelope bags, small handbags on chains. As footwear, you should choose shoes, sandals, ankle boots and all this with heels like "glass" or "Ludovik".

Decorations for a dress in the style of Chicago - long beads - sautoir, pearl necklaces, long chains, bracelets, long earrings. The head ornament can be a ribbon decorated with beads, a flower, a bow or a feather. And if not a ribbon covering your hair, then necessarily a hat, which can be either small or with brim. A boa or a fur boa will be a great decoration.

If you think some jewelry doesn't fit your budget, wrap a chiffon scarf around your hips with a nice bow at the side. A shawl on the hips, especially with tassels around the edges or with fringes, will also work. Finally, don't forget to grab the long, sleek mouthpiece for the party. This is a very bright and noticeable touch.

The hairstyle assumes long or short curls, but straight hair, just above the chin, is also possible. Hair can cover the cheeks or one eye. Makeup should be bright, long black eyelashes will make your look deep and soulful, and bright rich lipstick will set off the sensuality of your lips.

If you go to a party, then you can be sure - among all the beauties, you will become the most noticeable. After all, dresses in the style of Chicago are the embodiment of chic and glitter.