Keen Fashion July 2013 | Page 18

The Great Gatsby is all about opulence, with the title character ' s quest for a magical life at the forefront of the narrative, and Mulligan ' s costumes( playing Daisy Buchanan in the movie) reflect that desire in their exquisite details and luxurious fabrication. From the bobbed finger waves to the overly-powdered faces, rosy cheeks and beaded dresses, the 1920s look has been repeated time and again by modern women looking to channel that Roaring Twenties spirit. The true ' 20s look was pretty severe with thinly plucked brows, dark pointy lips and drop waist shift dresses. These days, we still nod to these looks, but everything is more contemporary. Kneelength skirts have taken an equal position next to shiny low-waist frocks( Keen Fashion’ s black beaded skirt). Along there come fancy tops with beaded patterns( Keen Fashion’ s beaded camel top) and‘ 20s inspired jewels. Rock a tiara( Keen Fashion)! Still, contemporary pieces have some modern twist. The look can be very authentic, but finished with some up-to-date details( Keen Fashion’ s black purse) can make you empower two different decades.
Mix & Match
Work with different pieces, but use the key colors of the‘ 20s.

The Great Gatsby is all about opulence, with the title character ' s quest for a magical life at the forefront of the narrative, and Mulligan ' s costumes( playing Daisy Buchanan in the movie) reflect that desire in their exquisite details and luxurious fabrication. From the bobbed finger waves to the overly-powdered faces, rosy cheeks and beaded dresses, the 1920s look has been repeated time and again by modern women looking to channel that Roaring Twenties spirit. The true ' 20s look was pretty severe with thinly plucked brows, dark pointy lips and drop waist shift dresses. These days, we still nod to these looks, but everything is more contemporary. Kneelength skirts have taken an equal position next to shiny low-waist frocks( Keen Fashion’ s black beaded skirt). Along there come fancy tops with beaded patterns( Keen Fashion’ s beaded camel top) and‘ 20s inspired jewels. Rock a tiara( Keen Fashion)! Still, contemporary pieces have some modern twist. The look can be very authentic, but finished with some up-to-date details( Keen Fashion’ s black purse) can make you empower two different decades.