20s style dresses Shop 1920s Inspired The dress has slightly more room through the waist and hips Modern 20s Vintage Dresses Gatsby

When its really, really hot, this is what you want, lightweight fabric in soothing colors, like an ocean wave

I decided on this Shilow style, which features a fitted bodice and a loose skirt, made of a beautiful taffeta faille

Add a structured leather handbag and gold-toned jewelry to pull everything together

All of the dance-number costumes are glittering, and the party gowns, cocktail dresses and general every-day looks for the actors are glamorous and in the fashion of the day that was at its height

Best of all, the v-neck design didn't plunge too low

The knee-length hemline ensures a balanced proportion for petite figures