Downton Abbey Costumes for Ladies

Downton Abbey Evening Ladies Costumes Day 1922 Accessories Cloche Hat Drop earrings, lọng bead or tăssel necklaces, and a tiara or headband in silver, gold, or blačk Cloche hats had 2 įnch brims and were simple, decorated e felt or straw with ribbon trim, small flowers, or jeweled pins Straight Dress Formal Gown Ankle to tea length, straight fitting (loose), slečveless, with a wide sash band or drape to one side."All over beading very popular. Long, loose fitting, straight cut dress with a gathered skirt. Long or elbow length sleeves and round neckſine. Add a sash around the low waist. Dance Shoes T Strap Shoes Fancy T-straps, Mary Jane's. or tall pumps in silver, gold. or black with rhinestones on the straps and buckle. Black or brown T strap shoes or low heel oxfords. In summer, white shoes. The beautiful ladies of Downton Abbey by 1922 were wearing tea length, loose fitting dresses, small brim hats, showcase of glamorous sparkling beads or flowing multi strap shoes, and simple streamline jewelry. The 1920's were about tossing out ornate and confining clothes in favor of a looser fit, shorter length, freedom enhancing fashion. Evening gowns for the upper classes were still a chiffon tiers cascading from a dropped waist band. The flapper look was on the rise but not for evenings at Downton. Create your own glamorous 20's look beginning here: VintageDancer.com/Downton Create Your Costume at: www.VintageDancer.com/1920s