Lipstick, Lettuce & Lycra

What Are You Wearing? A Touch of Gatsby

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I expect lots of you have already seen the Great Gatsby by now?

I’ve been in Rotterdam for the last week, so haven’t seen it yet, and as you read this I’m travelling home and will be heading to the cinema as soon as I can.

I’ve been really excited about this film as I adore Baz Luhrmann’s directorial style, and can’t wait to see him deal with the 1920s setting of the book. The costume shots I’ve seen take the 1920s as an influence and inspiration, and add a modern touch, which I absolutely love.

My inbox has been overflowing with Gatsby look press releases, and I took a couple of them up on their challenge to create a Gatsby, 1920s inspired style with their items. I was in need of something lovely to wear to a smart event at the Travel Bloggers Unite Conference in Rotterdam, so on the first night (which I’ll tell you about later) I went a bit Gatsby.

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❤ Dress – Warehouse from Zalando ❤ Earrings and Bracelet – Claudia Bradby ❤
❤Shoes – Unisa❤

I wanted to use the 1920s as inspiration, and I didn’t want to wear a dropped waist, as it looks appalling on me. I think the pleating details on the front of this pale pink chiffon dress have a very 1920s feel to them, it came from Warehouse, via Zalando. A curled bob, deep red lips and delicate silver and pearl drop earrings and a double strand bracelet from Claudia Bradby’s Deco Collection create a 1920s inspired look (EDIT: the code I put here has ended, but Claudia Bradby has just offered me another for you to use. 15% discount with RETRO15 before the 27/05!). I didn’t want to go with smoky eyes as well on this day, but it would look fabulous I think, as would that old 1920s cliche, a knotted string of pearls.

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The key when looking for 1920s style on the high street, without going for a dropped waist, which doesn’t suit everyone, is to look for looser waists and less fitted bodices. Details like pleats and beading are also great, and you can rely on accessories to finish the look. This dress could just as easily look 40s with longer hair and victory rolls.

So, tell me, have you seen the film yet? Will I enjoy it or be sobbing into my popcorn in disappointment?

 

Comments

28 responses to “What Are You Wearing? A Touch of Gatsby”

  1. Abi Gray avatar
    Abi Gray

    Aw, you look GORGEOUS!! Love the dress and earrings especially. Great photos too.
    I’m not gonna get to see Gatsby until, at least, next week but I’ve heard great things!
    xx

  2. Aquaruby avatar
    Aquaruby

    Going to see it tomorrow although methinks it won’t be great. You look gorgeous though!

  3. superheidi avatar
    superheidi

    you look gorgeous!

    Gee, so often I don’t know what’s going on in my town…

  4. Elisa Taviti avatar
    Elisa Taviti

    You’re so elegant and super chic!

    With love,
    Elisa – My Fantabulous World

  5. Ruth avatar
    Ruth

    You look stunning as always xxx love the look

  6. sesameswirl avatar
    sesameswirl

    You look gorgeous, Gemma! I so love that dress! Have to check out availability in Sweden. The earrings and bracelet are great, too, and fit perfectly together and to the dress! Great look, really 🙂

    I haven’t seen the Big Gatsby, yet, either. I actually wanted to read the book first (Shame on me that I haven’t done that years ago…), but now that everyone is talking about the film I wonder if I shouldn’t just go and see it…

  7. Gemma Edwards avatar
    Gemma Edwards

    You look fantastic! Hope you enjoy the movie it is brilliant. The director can do no wrong with past projects including Moulin Rouge and Romeo and Juliet. Awsome 20’s look.

  8. Pernille avatar
    Pernille

    You look fab! Love the dress and you’re hair! I am planning on seeing it, and I am worried! I love the book, and have fears the movie will be awful. Look forward to reading you’re review!

  9. avintagewife avatar
    avintagewife

    You look so fabulous! This look really suits you and I love your hair like that xox

  10. Margaret avatar
    Margaret

    Great outfit! I absolutely adored the film :3

  11. AC Silver Antiques avatar
    AC Silver Antiques

    Adore 1920’s inspired jewellery and it seems you have some nice pieces. I have to say the pearl earrings are my favourite. I have yet to see the film but I must get this viewed.