Jazzed Up
“Anyone can make the simple complicated. Creativity is making the complicated simple.”
Charles Mingus, 1922 - 1979
In 1920s joie de vivre met the pursuit of happiness and created a fabulous decade of clothes and music. The saucy independence of flappers was a perfect fit with the new genre of American music: jazz. With the New Orleans Jazz Fest kicking of this weekend, there’s no better time to work some jazz age inspired spring pieces into your wardrobe.
Rhythm
Elegant leisurewear, a.k.a. sportswear, started with the active lifestyle of the 20s. Look for a tennis costume inspired blouse in lightweight cotton or silk to add a dash of Gatsby glamour to your style.
Jump
Ferragamo realized in 1925 that by inserting a slim steel shank into the arch, he could design fancier shoes. Pay homage to the birth of the modern pump and put a little
Fusion
Simple silhouettes in fluid, drapey fabrics defined the Jazz era. You can’t drink bathtub gin (the beverage of flappers) in a stiff dress, so give the hanger a shake. The dress should be able to slink into a speakeasy. Add a belt at your hips to complete the modern flapper look.
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