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Max Power

26th September 2016

We’ve been to more than our fair share of dress up events. We know full well that fancy dress + photo booths is always a magical combo!

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If you’re hunting for a theme for your next party or event we’ve gained a pretty good idea of what swings and what stings. This series of posts is intended to give you some ideas for costumes, accessories, and of course our dashing 1920s party pack of props…

Hotsy Totsy

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Our party pack includes all the props you’ll need for your ’20s shindig. These include mobster’s tommy gun, a selection of hat styles from the period, fans and appropriately sassy speech bubbles, darling.

Gangster Flappers

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1920s is a chic fancy dress theme that appeals to all ages. The boys love the mobster suits and dapper Gatsby getups and the ladies get to accessorise to the max for the ultimate flapper look.

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The lovely Ange had her 40th birthday party recently with a Speakeasy 1920s theme for her photo both. Friends and family got right into the swing of things and loved showing off their sassy efforts in our booth.

Big fans

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Most of the gents opted for the dapper look – either pinstripe zoot suits or trilby hats, braces and various smoking acoutrements a la Gatsby. Other options might include the moustachio’d 20s strongman or the Charlie Chaplin look…

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For the 1920s gals the flapper is the clear-cut favourite. Other options include the gangster’s moll or Moulin Rouge-style dancer costume for those who dare… cigarette holders and plenty of pearls are generally the order of the day.

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Inspiration

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Good movies to watch for some inspiration around this might might include The Great Gatsby, Bugsy Malone, or Woody Allen’s rather fabulous Midnight in Paris. For ultimate authenticity try something from nearer the period, like L’Argent or Pandora’s Box. Or, for those of you who prefer more long-term research, why not immerse yourself in the Brideshead Revisited series or Boardwalk Empire.

Music for your event should obviously include some swing tunes and perhaps some honky tonk silent movie piano too for the ultimate authentic soundtrack… again movies are a great source of inspiration here and the soundtrack to The Great Gatsby is the perfect place to start.

Moonshine Molls

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Tipples and nibbles for your event should be suitably elegant, with prohibition cocktails and mocktails in shallow glasses. Maybe some Coke in glass bottles for the kids… canapes, olives and fancy cakes work well for the food.

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As well as perfect props your party booth will also require the perfect backdrop. Here our dedicated 1920s fan design in black and gold is sure to set off those glorious costumes.

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Check back in for more fancy dress ideas soon. In the meantime tune in to our social profiles for more events and party tips and ideas – we’re to be found on Instagram, Facebook (UK or Australia) or Pinterest.

 

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