By now you should already know the theme of the class of 2024 prom. But if you don’t… the theme is The Great Gatsby.
In a nutshell, the Great Gatsby era is the extremes of the 1920s wealth and decadence. For the women think shiny headbands, fringe, and sparkle; for the men think timeless black and white suits, with a simple bow tie to finish the look.
If you’re having trouble figuring out what to wear, here are some ideas. If you are a woman try looking for a straight dress in black, teal, gold, or beige preferably with sparkles and fringe.
Extra accessories make these outfits fit the style of this era, and there is no such thing as too much with this fashion style. For this outfit feathers will be your best friend, get some long feathers to style in your hair.
Now for a jacket in case it is a little chilly, get a fur coat with a simple pop of color, like a red or pastel pink. If you don’t want to wear feathers in your hair you can opt out of a cloche hat, which was an important piece in 1920’s women fashion.
Jewelry is the time for you to go all out, get some long pearl necklaces that are long for you to wrap around your neck at least once. This goes for bracelets as well, for elongated rings were all the rage of this era.
Long feathers and fringe earrings will tie this look in, details matter. Small to medium bags were what the women wore, “Pouchettes, underarm bags, and clutch bags were names given to a new-ish style of small handbag in the mid-1920s” says VintageDancer.com.
Kitten heels with a round-toe design were the staple of most women’s closets of this period. For the men, their outfits are a lot more simple but timeless. A basic black suit with a white long-sleeve dress shirt with some sort of embellishment or design. And the final touches of a black or white bow tie and shiny black dress shoes.
Men’s fashion was a bit simpler in comparison to women’s, “tuxedos or suits designed for more comfort and movement”, stated The Dark Knot.
