20s & 30s Day will be Friday, 10/26

I'm looking forward to a great day of music, activities, learning, and fun.
Since we'll be dressing up, check out my post from last year here to see some examples of fashion to assist you in dressing up.

How to dress up for ’20s &’30s Day…

First, look around the house and/or ask some willing family or friends to let you look in their closets. You’ll be surprised what you might find. A loose fitting dress (for the girls) or a plain suit (for the boys) can work by simply accessorizing!

Here are some suggestions for accessories to make a simple outfit look like the ’20s or ’30s:

WOMEN

· Feather boa

· Headband (worn around the forehead with a feather or covered in sequins)

· Long pearl necklaces

· Cloche or “bowl” hat

· An aviator hat and/or leather jacket (the Amelia Earhart look)

MEN

· Floppy cap

· Fedora

· Newsboy cap

· Suspenders

· Bow tie

· Aviator hat and/or leather jacket (the Charles Lindbergh look)

To buy or rent accessories or whole outfits check out these shops. Call first to check hours.

Ø Fantasy Headquarters (costumes)

4065 N. Milwaukee Ave. (at Irving Park and Cicero) in Chicago

773-777-0222

Ø Salvation Army Thrift Store (second-hand clothes)

6536 Roosevelt Road in Oak Park

848-1181

Ø Margie’s II (second-hand vintage clothes)

2208 N. Mannheim Rd. in Melrose Park

847-451-9836 (call first; hours vary)

Ø Fashions Anew (second-hand clothes for women)

183 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park

848-0120

There are numerous other locations in the city of Chicago; check the yellow pages, Chicago newspapers, or online for other options.