One of my favorite things is having an occasion to dress up. Although the outfits that I generally wear are already what most people would consider to be ‘dressed up’, I really love evening wear because I feel that with evening wear I can take more liberties. I love to throw on a fabulous beaded dress and a velvet shawl for a night out because the luxurious textures of the fabric and material make feel more glamorous, and daring.
In my wardrobe there are a few beaded flapper dresses that come out to play, and the wonderful Gatsbylady London sent me the Daisy dress to review. As a company who specialise in 1920s inspired beaded dresses, Gatsbylady have an incredibly vast collection of dresses in beautiful colours, styles and in all sizes. Dedicated to creating dresses that make all women feel special and beautiful, Gatsbylady have flapper dresses for everyone from petite to tall, those in between, and in sizes UK8 – 30.
Flapper dresses can be styled in a variety of different ways, and one of my favourite ways to wear mine is with a piano shawl over my shoulders. This is a great way of ensuring that you don’t get cold on a night out, and adds extra glamour and authenticity to your 1920s outfit. In these photos I am wearing the Daisy dress in black and silver which comes from the selection of short dresses that Gatsbylady have on offer which is a range perfect for those of an average height. I myself am 5’5” and the hem of the Daisy dress falls just below the knee.
The flapper style that the 1920s is best remembered for did not emerge until 1926 when it became fashionable for more rebellious and reckless young women to show off their legs. During this point hemlines were at their shortest, with some dresses going as far as revealing the knee cap draped over with sheer beaded over skirts worn with shorter lining.
A flapper dress does not have a zip, and for this reason I personally like to go a size up in order to be able to slip into the dress easily. I also prefer a more relaxed fit to accommodate for my bust and hips, and in these photos I am wearing the Daisy dress in a UK10.
Of all the flapper dresses that I have worn so far, the Daisy dress by Gatsbylady London comes up as the most comfortable to wear in terms of fit and construction. In most cases slips are sold separately from flapper dresses, meaning that you then need to worry about finding a slip that is the right colour and length, not to mention adding significantly to the cost of your outfit. The Daisy dress comes with a slip that is built in, therefore taking the hassle out of finding a matching slip which is much appreciated!
Since receiving the Daisy dress to review I have had the pleasure of wearing it on two occasions and it has quickly become my go to dress to wear on a night out. The reason for this is due to the high construction quality of the beautiful bead work. I love a beautiful beaded dress, however not all dresses are made equal and some flapper dresses lose their beads the second you put the dress on. In the past there have definitely been instances where I have had dresses that spray beads all over the place with every move, and it’s really not ideal when it comes to the longevity of a dress.
As divine and heavily beaded as the Daisy dress is, I don’t believe I have lost a single bead on either occasion I have worn Daisy out. This is why the Daisy dress by Gatsbylady gets a standing ovation from me. I know that I will be reaching for it on future nights out as I know that I won’t have to worry about sitting down quietly and carefully when I’m wearing a dress that can stand up to a good time!
Wearing:
Daisy dress courtesy of Gatsbylady London
thrifted piano shawl & necklace
David Lawrence heels
I adore flapper dresses. My problem is that they are difficult to find, expensive and I don’t have so many occasions to wear flapper dresses.
Love this photoshoot!
You look beautiful, and both the dress and the setting are utterly decadent! That shawl is the perfect touch, and definitely adds another layer of sumptuousness to the outfit.
Beautiful dress and a beautiful setting. You wear this era as if you were made for it. Just lovely.
Oh my stars, how do you do take such perfect shots Harlow?? The ambience and lighting in these pictures is just perfect, and complement the heavenly sophistication of your ensemble. You are so fascinating in this look, you’ve styled it to perfection… It’s a distinctive, moody feel that is perfectly silent film! ❤
xox,
bonita of Lavender & Twill
Just stunning! I love that these beautiful, feminine garments were a method of rebellion. And I love that they started cutting their hair short around this time too. You look amazing!
Wow just wow, such a stunning dress and shawl and that location for your blog photos is just beautiful! xo
Beautiful! You do the 1920’s style so well, I always look forward to what you outfit you will have next.
The Artyologist
You are looking dazzling! I think flapper dressers can be a challenge if you’re blessed with curves, but this one looks stunning so you nailed the sizing. I think that where buying quality becomes really key is anything with intricate beadwork like this – it really makes a big difference like you say. Shame I have no reason to wear a flapper dress 99.9% of the time 😉
What an alluringly gorgeous ensemble. The bead work here is dazzling and takes to a lower light setting like this superbly – just as gowns of this nature were intended to.
As always, I’m smitten with not only your beautiful outfit, but the photos that star it. Many props to you and your photographer.
xoxo ♥ Jessica
Divine indeed! I love the setting for these photographs too, very opulent! xx
You look so decadent in this outfit! The shawl definitely adds that extra touch of glamour that makes the look perfectly opulent. And once again your setting is impeccable! I’m living vicariously through your stunning photographs!
Gorgeous photos and a super glamorous ensemble! I think if I had a beaded 20’s dress I’d wear it all the time, getting dressed up for an evening out is the best! 🙂
You look utterly glamorous and such a gorgeous backdrop!