Oct 9, 2011

1920's Glam and Photoshop Fun!

I think one of my favorite costumes is when my husband and I dressed as a gangster and a flapper.  I found everything at the thrift stores.  His costume consisted of black pants, black shirt, vest, white tie, and dress shoes (which were actually golf shoes.)  My dress was transformed from a 1980's beaded dress.  It originally had the big puffy sleeves and was way too short!


I removed the sleeves and added satin cap sleeves, replacing some of the original beaded trim.


  I cinched up the front hemline just a little and then added a flared satin skirt to the overall length.  


The hats were also purchased at the thrift stores (although they were new items.)  I added feathers and a vintage brooch to mine.

The pictures that were taken that night at the party had poor lighting and boring backgrounds.


But, with a little photoshop magic, it's like we just went back in time to the 1920's!








Click HERE to see more costumes!

5 comments:

  1. The costumes are amazing! Great job on the photoshop! It really adds to the fun of the pics! I am a little concerned about how natural the both of you look with a gun in your hand!

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  2. Me and you would have a blast making outfits I bet.Love what you have done.

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  3. How FUN! the roaring 20's is my favorite era, and I love the fashion from then. Love the dress you fixed up. perfect.

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  4. HOW cute!!

    Hop'n by from 'Creative Bloggers Party & Hop'. I'm following your blog now, wont you please come and follow me back?? ~KM

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  5. What fun!! And you're very good with the Photoshop, too :)

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the feedback and always look forward to reading what you have to say! Susan