Finding the Right Wig and Accessories for Your Flapper Costume
A fabulous costume for Halloween, a stage production, or any flapper-themed party starts with a great short wig or facial hair accessory. Choices vary in wig color, hair style, material, and quality. Consider these flapper wig tips for making the most of your next Roaring Twenties soiree.
Which Hair Colors and Styles Do Flapper Wigs Come In?
Match your natural hair color and style or completely change your look to match your dress. Wigs and facial hair come in a range of synthetic fibers and women's hairdos to match each look.
- Wig Color: Available wigs range from natural colors such as blonde, brunette, red, and black. They also include fun hues such as pink, silver, and blue to match all costume varieties.
- Wig Style: Iconic flapper hairstyles for adults vary depending on preference, though most remained on the short side. Choose for the classic blonde bob, a faux, pin-curled short bob, thick curls, or a longer burlesque pin-curl style.
- Wig Features: Tailor your wig to your face shape, adding bangs for women with longer faces or added accessories in the wig to complement a costume.
Are There Accessories for Flapper Wigs?
A flapper wig can include an array of black, colorful, or sequin add-ons to further spruce up a costume.
- Headbands: For flapper wigs both long and short, feathered headbands often sat right above the hairline or on the forehead itself.
- Men's Moustaches: When bringing a date along to a Roaring Twenties party, men can wear a black or blonde moustache to highlight their flapper costume.
- Boas and Gloves: A selection of long flapper gloves and black feather boas balance out an adult or child's costume. Additional adult looks include black fishnet stockings and cigarette holders.
Where Can I Wear Flapper Wigs and Dresses?
Once you've invested in a costume, it's fun to find more reasons to wear the getup. The flapper look is a dependable go-to costume for many events, from Halloween to New Year's Eve
- Halloween: Flapper outfits can be modified for both kids and adults; the costume is versatile for a range of ages. Keep the flapper look simple with blonde hair and a dress or spruce it up with rhinestones and black accessories to play a twenties starlet.
- Stage and Screen: Higher quality wigs look more realistic, are easier to style, and come in wide varieties. Alter a short look with curls or accessories, or find a more specifically toned blond or black wig for the actor.
- Flapper-Themed Parties: A popular theme in the past decade, these costumes pop up at New Year's Eve, birthdays, and even weddings.