1920s dresses are perfect for tea parties, garden gatherings, and vintage-inspired celebrations that call for a little glamour without feeling overdone.
Whether you’re planning a 1920s tea party, attending a Gatsby-style event, or hosting a themed afternoon gathering, these dresses capture the elegance of the era while remaining comfortable, wearable, and fun.
This curated collection focuses on 1920s dresses that work beautifully for daytime tea parties as well as evening celebrations — flattering silhouettes, soft movement, and classic details inspired by the Roaring Twenties.
✔ Comfortable enough for sitting, mingling & dancing
✔ Works for tea parties, garden events & themed celebrations
✔ Vintage style without heavy costumes
✔ Easy to wear and easy to style
1920s Dresses We Love
1920s Tea Party Dresses
These 1920s dresses are ideal for afternoon tea parties and daytime events. Think soft fabrics, relaxed fits, and vintage charm without full costume drama.
Drop Waist Dress
This loose silhouette dress with v neck, low waist and a flowy hem take you back to the past 1920s era.
Vintage-Inspired Ruffle Dress
A beautiful dress for a vintage themed wedding or party. Inspired by the glamour of the great Gatsby era of the 1920s, this dress features a glamorous ruffled design, artistic cut and elegant long hemline.
Sleeveless Party Dress
This classic elegant chiffon dress is perfect for a 1920s tea party. Comfortable, flattering, and easy to style with simple accessories.
Layered Day Dress
A simple cut and loose fit make this vintage dress comfortable and fun. Add accessories and turn up the glam.
Gatsby-Style & Evening 1920s Dresses
If your 1920s celebration leans more Gatsby than garden party, these dresses bring a touch of evening glamour while still remaining comfortable and wearable.
Fringed Dress with Cap Sleeve
Perfect for standing out with understated glamour at formal occasions.
Blue Dress with Fringe
This 1920s dress is great for a roaring 20s themed party.
Vintage Inspired Sequin Dress
Great Gatsby Art Deco sequin dress, perfect for dancing the night away.
Vintage Inspired Sequin Dress
Great Gatsby Art Deco sequin dress, perfect for dancing the night away.
1920s Formal Dresses
Some events call for more formal and elegant styles from the roaring 20s. Theses dresses are perfect for an evening wedding, or art deco event.
Elegant Full Length 1920s Dress
The Art Deco elegance of this dress makes it perfect for a more formal evening event.
Champagne Colored Sequin Dress
Glam in this golden vision of a dress. Wonderful for a wedding celebration 1920s style.
Gatsby Style Maxi Dress
This dress exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance. Perfect for elegant dinners and up-scale evening events.
Sequin Beaded Maxi Dress
The glittering sequins on this dress will sparkle all night and will never go out of style. Perfect for a glamorous evening event.
Silver Maxi Dress
This dress is a wonderful example of a balance between sophisticated luxury and the era’s embrace of a more liberated, adventurous lifestyle.
Sequins A-Line Dress
This dress has glamour, perfect for an evening under the stars or a lavish ballroom affair.
Simply Elegant Dress
Perfect if you want understated elegance, and not a costume.
1920s Accessories That Complete the Look
The right accessories can instantly transform a simple 1920s dress into a complete Roaring Twenties look.
Many people choose a comfortable dress first and then elevate it with classic 1920s accessories.
These are some of the most popular finishing touches for tea parties, Gatsby events, and themed celebrations.
1920s Headpieces & Hair Accessories
Headbands, feathered hairpieces, and beaded accessories are the easiest way to add instant 1920s style, especially for tea parties and Gatsby events.
Feather and Jewels Headband
This glamorous headband with a large feather is perfect for an evening event.
Easy to style and the perfect addition to any dress.
Peacock Feather Headband
Peacock blues and greens with a pretty sparkly headband, this is an easy to wear piece that will instantly bring the 1920s feel.
Bejewelled Headband
A shimmering headband with sliver rhinestones and crystals secured to a sparkling elastic headband for an all night shimmy on the dance floor!
Ostrich Feather Headband
A stunning great Gatsby party headband with feather, that is extremely impressive and attractive with any dress.
Ostrich Feather Fascinator
A feather fascinator is one of the easiest headpieces to wear. You can clip it to the side, and wear it all night.
Long Gloves & Vintage-Inspired Wraps
Long gloves and soft wraps add elegance without feeling costume-heavy, making them ideal for afternoon tea parties and daytime events.
Vintage Ruffle Boa
For an extra touch of extravagance, feather boas were a favorite accessory. They added movement and drama to an outfit and were often worn draped over the shoulders or wrapped around the neck, adding a fun and flirtatious edge to the look.
Elegant Shawl
An easy way to add the 1920s feel to any outfit. Also perfect for a cooler outdoor evening event.
Wings
Why not add these divine wings. Which amp up the drama of any of these dresses by about 1000%. We are in love with this new twist on a 1920s night.
Gloves with Lace
Add the drama with these pretty lace elbow length gloves. Stylish and easy to wear.
Sheer Elbow Length Gloves
Classy and comfortable, these sheer gloves bring the class to even a simple dress.
Beaded Necklaces & Jewellery
Long pearl necklaces and Art Deco–inspired jewellery are classic 1920s details that work beautifully with simple dresses.
Pearl Necklace, Earrings and Bracelet Set
Instant impact with this set of Gatsby inspired party jewels.
Pearl Necklace and Earrings Set
Matching pearl necklace with pearl earrings are an easy to wear addition.
Clutch Bags & Small Accessories
A small clutch or vintage-style bag completes the outfit and is practical for carrying essentials during events and parties.
Vintage Style Clutch Bag
Perfect size to match your outfit and carry your phone.
Peacock and Ostrich Feather Fan
Keep your cool with this great addition to your outfit.
How to Choose a 1920s Dress for a Tea Party
When choosing a 1920s dress for a tea party or themed event, comfort and proportion matter just as much as style.
For afternoon tea parties, look for:
- Lightweight fabrics that move easily
- Relaxed or slightly fitted silhouettes
- Knee-length or midi hems
- Minimal sequins for daytime settings
For evening or Gatsby-style events, you can lean into:
- Fringe details
- Beading and sparkle
- Rich colours and dramatic shapes
Choosing the right style for the occasion makes your outfit feel intentional — not costume-heavy.
Not Looking for a Full Costume?
Many people choose 1920s-inspired dresses rather than strict historical replicas — and that’s completely fine.
A softly styled dress with vintage influence often feels more comfortable, flattering, and appropriate for tea parties and daytime events.
If it captures the spirit of the era and feels good to wear, it works.
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