Dapper Day inspiration by the decade [1920’s – 1990’s]

The organizers for Dapper Day define the word on the homepage.

Dapper: adj. A neat and trim appearance; very spruce and stylish.

‘Dapper’ doesn’t mean just vintage! We welcome all sophisticated fashions from vintage classics to contemporary chic!”

Before my first Dapper Day, I looked online for inspiration, unsure of what to expect. The only images that came up led me to believe that it was an event where people wore 1950s fashion. While there is nothing wrong with 1950s fashion, I had less than a day to plan my outfit and I couldn’t find anything in my closet that I could wear. Here’s some inspiration for an outfit and historically accurate makeup!

1920s

http://basaktinli.deviantart.com/art/Disney-Princesses-in-1920s-Fashion-by-Basak-Tinli-513660699

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123357098/vintage-1920s-womens-fashions?ref=sr_gallery_44&ga_search_query=1920s+dress&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=12&ga_order=price_asc&ga_search_type=all

http://www.ladyandtheblog.com/2014/09/02/bringing-the-1920s-gatsby-girl-to-modern-day-madamepicasso/

1930s

http://vintagedancer.com/1930s/women-1930s-fashion/

http://vintagedancer.com/1930s/women-1930s-fashion/

http://vintagedancer.com/1930s/1930s-shoes-history/

1940s

http://vintagedancer.com/1940s/1940s-costume-ideas/

http://hubpages.com/style/Vintage-Fashion-of-the-1940s

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/1940s-fashion-a-peasant-top-everett.html

1950s

1960s

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161969344/vintage-papers-maps-handwritten-like

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161969344/vintage-papers-maps-handwritten-like

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/532621093410310030/

1970s

http://fondlyandaffectionately.tumblr.com/

http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/gallery/20127/1/how-yves-saint-laurent-changed-fashion

http://www.adoreness.com/real-or-fake-how-do-you-wear-your-fur-coats/

1980s

http://www.adoredvintage.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_69&products_id=2228

https://www.etsy.com/listing/150274423/1980s-dress-pattern-simplicity-8342-slim?share_id=5762543&hmac=7b0e9936e81e0771b8ae08ca3fe2851d632b1883&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share

https://www.etsy.com/listing/150274423/1980s-dress-pattern-simplicity-8342-slim?share_id=5762543&hmac=7b0e9936e81e0771b8ae08ca3fe2851d632b1883&utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share

1990s

http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/advice/g1909/memorable-90s-supermodel-looks/

http://www.refinery29.com/modern-clueless-outfits?crlt.pid=camp.YHXGUZ365J95#slide

http://www.buzzfeed.com/juliapugachevsky/stylish-ways-to-channel-your-favorite-fictional-heroines

Remember, it’s all about dressing your best. There are no rules.

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