1920s lounging wear

[keira]

Hello

I'm going to a 1920s lounging/pyjama party and am not sure what to wear. Is it possible to buy anything on the British high street that would do?

Thanks for your help

 

[Mojito]

A lot of styles in PJ's today were popularised in the 1920s...

Chinese silk (or rayon) pjs would be fine - lose and flowing, perhaps with some embroidery.

http://www.fashion-era.com/images/1914-1950/louisepjs.jpg

http://www.virtualmuseum.info/collections/themes/costume_gallery/images/pyjamas.jpg

By the second half of the decade, lounging pjs were even being adopted for beach wear.

Kimonos were also popular. Or you could go for a lacy nightgown or teddy. There were some gorgeous boudoir robes in the era as well.

http://www.antiquedress.com/item4105.htm

A nice little lacy boudoir cap or bandeau would be a pretty touch - wouldn't take too much effort to make, or it could be quite elaborate:

http://www.manchestergalleries.org/...cts/common/webmedia.php?irn=2281&size=273x350


Remember that they tended to have a straight cut across the neckline in the 20s - you won't find it as shaped as it was in later eras:

http://www.manchestergalleries.org/...cts/common/webmedia.php?irn=2281&size=273x350