(Women cutting their long hair into a bob, showing their legs, and rejecting the confinement of corsets was a big deal, and quite a step for female empowerment. I was searching for a glamourous dress with a dropped waist, fringes or sequins, and a loose-fitting silhouette, which was the favourite of flapper girls during the Roaring Twenties. The first place I checked was, of course, Forever 21. Luckily for me, 1920s fashion seems to be on trend at the moment, which means it’s easy to find 20s style dresses and accessories in stores right now. Here’s the 1920s flapper themed outfit I put together: Now, if you know me at all, you know that I only need the slightest motivation to dress up, particularly in the garb of ages past. As soon as I heard the theme, I went on a hunt for the perfect 1920s Gatsby inspired outfit. What better way is there to end the year?

There would be an open bar, catered food, a casino, and dancing.

The gentlemen and ladies were instructed to pick an alias and “dress to kill” – we were going to a speakeasy. The invitations were delivered, beautifully designed in Art Deco style. This year, our office Christmas party was 1920s-themed.

1920's casino party theme