1920s Fancy Dress

1920s Gangster Fancy Dress Complete Outfit – Here we look at gangster fancy dress costumes that come in at under £50. This is followed by extra accessories for an outfit that costs less than £75. Please note that the costume and all accessories have been sourced from the same supplier in order to save on post and packaging.

Mens Sub £50:

1). Suit (which includes a jacket, trousers and a dickey with tie)

The adult Gangster Suit is a 1920s gangster fancy dress outfit that is based around a polyester/cotton woven jacket and a pair of matching trousers.

The gangster fancy dress costumes also include a dickey with a white tie.

The cost of the Adult Gangster Suit is £28.99.

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2). 1920s Spats

The 1920s Spats are the first accessory to go with your 1920s gangster fancy dress outfit. They are of course white in colour, with silver coloured buttons on the outside, and are made from a soft felt material, which help creates a classic twenties shoe look.

These gangster fancy dress costume accessories have a velcro fastening to the side with an elastic stirrup between the heel and the sole to keep it in place.

The cost of the 1920s Spats is only £3.98

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3). Black Spiv Moustache

The Black Spiv Moustache is a great looking 1920s gangster fancy dress moustache, which will add a lot to your outfit.

Please note that the 1920s fancy dress accessories is self adhesive, so no spirit gum is needed.

The cost of the Black Spiv Moustache is only £1.99.

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4). Tommy Gun

The Tommy Gun is another must have accessory for your 1920s gangster fancy dress outfit. The length of the gun is 20 inches and is made from a moulded PVC.

Please note that this size is actually suitable for adults or children.

The cost of the gangster tommy gun is £6.49.

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5). Adult White Band Flock Twenties Hat

The Adult White Band Flock Twenties Hat is another must have accessory for any gangster fancy dress costume.

The gangster fancy dress outfit is a black flock gangster hat with a white silk band.

The Adult White Band Flock Twenties Hat costs only £2.99.

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Total cost of the sub £50 1920s gangster fancy dress costume: £46.43

Mens Sub £75:

6). White Elasticated Braces

The White Elasticated Braces are another example of a great 1920s gangster fancy dress accessory, for those of you that have a little more money to spend.

The wite elasticated gangster braces with metallic clips are another excellent addition to your 1920s gangster fancy dress costume.

The White Elasticated Braces coat £5.99.

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7). Male Gangster Shoes

The Male Gangster Shoes really are the finishing touch to any 1920s gangster fancy dress outfit.

From an exclusive shoe collection, these black and white patent shoes really are the authentic touch you need to complete your costume.

The Male Gangster Shoes cost £23.99.

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Total cost of the sub £75 1920s gangster fancy dress outfit: £74.42

When we think of a woman of the ‘Roaring Twenties’ it is likely that we are picturing a 1920′s flapper. Flappers emerged on the scene about 1926 and the fashion embraced all the modern styles of the day.

A flapper normally had short hair, a shorter than average dress that exposed her limbs, was heavily made up and smoked with a long cigarette holder. She was the epitome of a young girl who danced the nights away during the Jazz Age. No wonder flapper fancy dress is so popular!

Adult Sexy Flapper Costume

Our budget choice for a 1920′s flapper dress is this Adult Flapper Costume in red, which includes a short red dress with faux jewel detail around the hem and the midriff. A matching red feather headpiece is also included with the costume.

Sizes for the Adult Flapper Costume are:

Small: Dress Size 8 – 10
Medium: Dress Size 10 – 12
Large: Dress Size 12 – 14

To make this 1920s flapper dress costume that little bit more authentic we recommend purchasing a Cigarette Holder, a Feather Boa and the Small Bargain Flapper Purse, which is a 1920s style flapper purse with black sequin detail.

This is the perfect outfit for the younger lady looking for a flapper fancy dress costume at a reasonable price.

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Adult Puttin' on the Ritz Flapper Costume

Our choice for a mid-range flapper fancy dress costume and perfect for the fuller figure is this Puttin’ on the Ritz outfit. This one is a twenties style velour and crepe satin dress in teal, which includes a sequin trim and applique.

Also included with this 1920′s dress is a matching cloche, with sequin brim and flower accent, as well as a coordinating teal crepe satin shawl.

Sizes for this costume are:

Extra Large: Dress Size 18 – 20
Extra Extra Large: Dress Size 22 – 24
Extra Extra Extra Large: Dress Size 26 – 28

This is definitely one of our favourite 1920′s fancy dress costumes, which alternatively comes in a lovely fresh coral colour.

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And if you are feeling particularly cheeky, then why not buy a 1920s style blonde wig to set your outfit off nicely.

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Adult Elite Quality Charleston Cutie Costume

If you want to be the pinnacle of any fancy dress party and are not having to watch the pennies, then this brand new and exclusive elite quality 1920′s flapper fancy dress uses fine fabrics and trim to create a beautifully detailed and professional outfit that will make you look a million dollars.

The Adult Elite Quality Charleston Cutie Costume comes straight from San Diego, USA and includes a black satin dress detail with fringe, faux rhinestone buckles and a lace overlay. This flapper fancy dress costume also comes with a pair of black fishnet stockings, a long pearl necklace and a sequined and jewelled feather headpiece.

The authentic looking 1920s fancy dress costume comes packaged in a full length zipped garment bag, with a colour photo insert.

There is no doubt that this is the ultimate 1920′s fancy dress costume, it just looks so real. Wear this outfit to the party and you will be dancing the Charleston, as if you were back in twenties Chicago, at an illegal speak easy!

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Adult Roaring 1920s Blazer

Of course, the 1920′s flapper girl may have a date to take to the party, so here is our recommendation for a 1920s fancy dress outfit for her man.

This 1920′s style red and white striped blazer makes a great accompaniment to any flapper fancy dress costume.

Sizes for this costume are:

Small: Jacket/Chest 34″ to 36″
Medium: Jacket/Chest 38″ to 40″
Large: Jacket/Chest 42″ to 44″
Extra Large: Jacket/Chest 46″

You can also purchase an Adult straw boater, with a black band detail, to make it that little bit more authentic. And for the final touch, why not get a fake plastic smoking pipe.

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If the above 1920′s dress outfits are not quite what you are looking for, then be sure to check out our Flapper Fancy Dress Costumes section for a wider range of flapper fancy dress.

A gangster, or mobster, is someone who is a member of a criminal organisation, usually associated with American prohibition during the 1920′s, as well as infamous individuals such as Al Capone.

Gangsters have been romanticized in popular culture, especially in films such as Bugsy Malone. So it is little wonder that gangster fancy dress is so popular nowadays at fancy dress parties.

The word “mobster” is a term derived from the Latin word “mob” meaning “crowd”. The full term mobster actually means “member of a crowd”. However, we believe that if you go to the party wearing one of these great gangster fancy dress costumes you will in fact stand out from the crowd.

Budget Gangster Suit

Budget Gents Gangster Suit

This 3-part gangsta fancy dress costume, includes trousers with an elasticated waist, a jacket and a tie. It is made from a dark grey, pin stripe material, which is 100% polyester.

Sizes for this costume are:

One Size: 40″ to 44″ Chest

The must have accessories to complete the look are a Black Spiv Moustache (Gangster’s moustache), a Felt Trilby Hat, a Tommy Gun and especially the superb 1920s Spats, which are white in colour and are made from a soft felt material.

Even if you buy all of these accessories, your gangster fancy dress outfit is very reasonably priced for what you are getting and so comes highly recommended.

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Adult Massive Mobster Gangster Costume

Mid-range: Adult Massive Mobster Gangster Costume

Our top pick for a mid-range gangster fancy dress costume is the hilarious Adult Massive Mobster Gangster Outfit. It includes a jacket with an attached tie, matching trousers, inflatable shoulders and of course an oversized gangster mask.

Sizes for this costume are:

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If you are looking specifically for a comical Al Capone Fancy Dress, then this is definitely the best costume that we have found.

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To make you stand out from the crowd even more (as if you really need to), we recommend getting the Male Gangster Shoes, which are authentic looking black and white patent shoes that will complete any of the mobster fancy dress costumes.

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Adult Elite Quality Gangster Costume

For those of you that are looking for the ultimate fancy dress costume and are not on a budget then this brand new and exclusive, elite quality product, is the way to go!

The Adult Elite Quality Gangster Costume uses fine fabrics and trim to create a beautifully detailed and professionally finished gangster fancy dress costume. This has come all the way from San Diego, USA and is as authentic a costume as you are going to get, guaranteed to be the pinnacle of any party.

This gangster fancy dress outfit includes a black pinstriped suit, with attached red pocket handkerchief, as well as a red dickie bow with an attached white tie. You also get a pair of black and white gangster spats with buttons and a matching black and white fedora hat. It also comes packed in a full length zippered garment bag, with a colour photo insert.

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If the above 1920′s fancy dress outfits are not quite what you are looking for, then be sure to check out our Gangster Fancy Dress Costumes section for a wider range of gangster fancy dress.

In the 1920′s a large percentage of ladies were capable and willing to make their own dresses. They would be able to make their dress in the styles and colours that they wanted, whether it was a dress to go out to dinner on a date, or one to strut their stuff on the dance floor.

Making your own dress quickly by yourself really came to the fore in 1924, when a certain Mary Brooks Picken of the Woman’s Institute developed a method of making an attractive 1920′s dress in less than an hour.

Many doubters at the time dismissed claims that it was possible, so Mary made the dress in a public demonstration in the Grand Central Palace, New York, in 34 minutes.

If you have a fancy dress party to go to and you would like to go as a twenties flapper then as you can see from looking through this website, there are some beautiful 1920′s dresses that you can purchase.

However, perhaps you would like to give making your own 1920′s dress a go. If you would like to, but are unsure if you would be able to make a twenties dress on your own, then don’t worry help is at hand.

The easy dressmaking system that Mary developed back in 1924 is just as relevant today as it was back then. Whether you are trying to create a flapper dress costume, looking for some inspiration, or want to learn dressmaking, then the One Hour Dress book is definitely for you.

You will certainly get a great sense of achievement when friends at the party ask you where you bought your super authentic 1920′s dress and you can reply that you made it yourself!

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A moll, or a gun moll as they were more commonly known back in the twenties, was a female companion of a male professional criminal, or gangster. The “Gun” was not derived from the firearm that they may or may not have carried with them, but instead from the Yiddish word meaning “Thief”.  Meanwhile, “Moll” derives from Molly, used as a slang term for a prostitute, since the 17th century.

Despite the negative implications of being a “thief prostitute”, the gangster’s moll fancy dress is today a very popular choice for parties.  Indeed, the gangsters and molls fancy dress is an especially popular choice for couples going to a fancy dress party together.

Fever Gangster Lady Costume with Black Pinstripe Dress and Scarf

The Ladies Fever Gangster Lady Costume is based around a sexy black pinstripe black dress that has a deep v-neck front and lapels.

The molls fancy dress costume also includes a pink neck tie. Just add some gangster moll accessories, such as a tommy gun and a gangster’s hat, to achieve a great looking gangster moll fancy dress outfit.

Recommended for the younger and more daring among you, the Ladies Fever Gangster Lady Costume is certainly great fun and is bound to turn heads at the party!

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All That Jazz Costume

These Chicago-chic fancy dress outfits are based around a v-neck mini-dress that has tassels and lace.

The molls fancy dress costume also includes a floral headpiece. All you need now is some 1920′s make-up and a twenties cigarette holder to complete your outfit.

This gangster moll fancy dress costume is a little less revealing than some of the gangster moll outfits, but is no less sexy. Reasonably priced and well made, this costume comes highly recommended.

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Adult 3 Piece Brass Knuckle Betty Gangster Costume

Our recommended high range moll fancy dress costume is just perfect for the fuller figure. The Adult 3 Piece Brass Knuckle Betty Costume includes a superb dress, a white belt with a gemstone dollar sign buckle and black tie.

The long black and white gangster style pinstripe dress is very well made and extremely sexy. It has button detailing, with white collar and cuffs and all-in-all is a very authentic looking outfit.

The sizes for this particular costume are as follows:

One size: Dress Size 18 – 22
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This gangster moll fancy dress costume really is a great looking outfit, but for the finishing touch for this and any of these other great 1920s fancy dress costumes, you may want to consider purchasing some black and white moll shoes, with 5 inch heels and buckle detail.

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If the above 1920s fancy dress outfits are not quite what you are looking for, then be sure to check out our Moll Fancy Dress Costumes section for a wider range of gangsters and molls fancy dress.