The roaring '20s or the Jazz Age was best-known for epic parties and F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The no-holds-barred era followed the Spanish Flu, after people spent two years indoors. A resurgence of the decade's affinity for celebration is likely to be on the horizon post-pandemic lockdown, and a reinvention of the era's top trends will likely follow suit as well.
Drop waists, second-skin satins, and loads of beaded embellishments are all likely to make appearances in the roaring 2020's. What might have felt try-hard or costume before is now theatrical yet chic in new ways. Whether your bridal style is understated, modern, modest, or glam, these are the new art-deco-inspired archetypes to consider for your intimate party now or larger celebration later. These looks require a flair for the dramatic and love of all things old and new. Here, the new ways to channel 1920's inspiration for the 2020's—to suit every bride from the fashion-forward renegade to the classicist—with a nostalgic twist.
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Pearls on Pearls
Strands on stands of pearls feel undeniably Gatsby, usually worn long, wrapped many times around the neck, or cascading down one's spine, revealed by a low-cut, open back.
Also synonymous with bridal, this adornment is typically associated with more traditional looks. For the new decade, layer them on thick—like these gowns from Vera Wang's new bridal and ready-to-wear hybrid collection for Fall 2021.
This 1920s-inspired take on the classic accessory is all about being glam without the glitz. No sparkle or crystals necessary here; this pearls-on-pearls look is for a bride who doesn't do anything according to the status quo. Skip the predictable single pearl strand—these are pearls for the bride who wants to look festive, formal and host a party befitting of post-lockdown energy.
The Jazz Age was all about sparkle and fringe—and Naeem Khan is the gatekeeper of after-party looks that tick all those boxes.
But say goodbye to the vintage flair long associated with Gatsby-style party frocks. This look is a combination of 20th-century stylings but modernizes the carefree, stylish flapper. From fashionable fringe to a leg-revealing length, a high neckline and shoulder pads add cosmopolitan flair to the era's more popular plunging V necklines.
Think glam—yet playful. This bride dons stilettos or kitten heels but would always trade in a corset for relaxed-fit lingerie.
Appearing effortlessly chic from head-to-toe is best accomplished with a gown that speaks for itself. Enter: posh plumes and easy-to-wear silhouettes.
This interpretation of Jazz Age inspiration is a bit more alluring than all-out glam; it's all about playfulness, drama, and texture. This look is easy yet over-the-top in all the best ways—similar to how we'll want parties to feel once we emerge from lockdown. This bride pushes party dressing to the max—and doesn't shy away from not wearing white.
This bride's vibe is laissez faire; she doesn't do pomp and circumstance, but her style is still high-society, ultra-femme, and classic with an edge. This look can be worn in a dress variation or as a two-piece set for the aisle (paired with a veil) or for any other wedding-related events like the rehearsal dinner, after-party, brunch, and beyond.
This look may not scream roaring '20s to start, but investing in a high day-to-night look that you'll cherish forever could not be more 2020's—plus, opting for this look with a micro mini skirt means you'll have nothing in the way of your dancing all night.
This bride has been in quarantine and is ready to party—like it's 1925, or 2022. Think '20s staples, like metallic embellishments, a plunging V-neckline, and dropped waist; now, bring it into this century.
Romantic without a doubt, but irreverent without feeling stage-worthy, looks like this feels fresh—and deco-inspired. It's all about infusing old-world elements and new, current silhouettes: This look's full midi skirt, touch of blush, and barely-there accessories make it far more apropos for parties to come than good-times past.
Calling all contemporary sophisticates and hopeless romantics. An alluring mansion or historic home is just the type of setting to embrace this trend. This look is all about sultry satin, and a fit that grazes the body.
This 1920s-inspired look has a hint of edge, starting with a hint of black and an ankle-length. The bones of this trend riff on '20s fashion, but a Victorian-inspired sleeve and high neckline brings the look into this era. For the soon-to-come roaring 2020's, opt for satin looks with a twist. Choose minimal makeup, hints of color, and opt for baroque pearls and rich embellishments to finish the look.
This bride breaks the rules—as most Gatsby girls do. While much of Roaring '20s fashion incorporated tiers of fringe and feathers, it was all about retaining a t0-the-body silhouette. This trend does just that—but taps the more modern frills and texture we've come to love in more recent decades.
This look is frothy but has an edge. Voluminous skirts may get in the way of partying all night long, but sporting ruffles sans petticoat is a youthful take on Jazz Age energy that is sure to suit the lively parties to come post-lockdown.
Head-to-toe embellishments feel bridal—but can feel basic—if you're not selective with your textures, fabrications, embroidery patterns, and accessories. Opt for beadwork that provides intrigue rather than your standard sequin sheath, but nods to the Deco designs of the '20s. Then, rather than styling it a la the Jazz Age with crystal headpieces and loads of eyeliner, go with effortless hair, easy makeup, and dewy skin.
Settings like your favorite bar or restaurant take on new life when paired with Jazz Age vibes that feel fresh—this trend isn't about ditching deco altogether, it's about embracing it, with modern styling.
Heather HallContributing Weddings WriterHeather Hall is a weddings, fashion, and lifestyle writer and editor.
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Every bride should be beautiful on her wedding day, and one local organization deserves applause for its tireless work to ensure those days are, indeed, special.
Reporter Madeline Hughes last week wrote of Brides Across America, which has been fitting military brides with free wedding dresses for nearly 13 years. Since 2013, in response to the Boston Marathon bombing, the organization has also helped first responders. Now, it's reaching out to support brides who are medical professionals working with COVID-19 patients.
"We felt it really lined up with our mission to help those health care workers on the front lines because they are putting their lives on the line, too, just like military and first responders," Heidi Janson, the organization's founder, told Hughes.
You needn't be a romantic to acknowledge that every bride deserves a dress befitting her wedding day, but some find it especially difficult to make that happen for a host of reasons, which could be financial, logistical or an issue of aesthetics and fashion.
Brides Across America clears away those hurdles, and not just for local brides. The Andover-based nonprofit also works with boutiques and bridal shops across the United States.
Its assistance is especially timely now. Planning any event in a pandemic is taxing, beginning with the uncertainty of whether local rules will even allow a gathering in the first place. Then, there's the matter of guests' safety and comfort levels. Layer on top of that the complications that come with wedding planning.
"It's so nice to have someone take care of you," Dr. Mariama Runcie, a resident in the emergency room at Mass. General and Brigham and Women's hospitals, told Hughes.
Runcie is planning a wedding on a resident's salary, which is not the big paycheck that doctors might get later in their careers. She's also planning it remotely; her wedding is scheduled in Chicago, near her family.
But at least she no longer has to worry about finding the perfect dress — a match that happened on her recent trip to the Andover boutique.
Best wishes to Dr. Runcie and her betrothed, as well as all of the other brides who give so much in their service to others.
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