Here are a collection of headdresses commonly worn by the flappers in the roaring twenties. Many of these can be easily recreated, beaded, or sewn up for parties, Halloween, and just for fun.
1. Black Lace
The fall fashion headdress trend for 1920 was this black lace piece that covered the eyes to add a sense of mystery and drama. [1]
2. Pearls
Pearls were extremely popular and women would wear them around their necks and on their heads. 1920. [2]
3. Head Jewel
Head jewels covering the third eye were also popular in 1920. [3]
4. Jeweled Headdress
Jeweled headdress from 1922. [4]
5. Ancient Rome
This is said to be an adaptation of the headdress worn by the men of ancient Rome. Photo from 1920. [5]
6. Pearls and Rubies
A 1920 headband of pearls and rubies. [6]
7. Grecian Headdress
This 1920 headdress was inspired by ancient Greece. [7]
8. Boudoir Cap
A 1922 boudoir cap meant to be worn over bob cuts. [8]
9. Beads
A 1922 illustration showing a beaded headdress and other accessories popular among flappers. [9]
10. Evening Headdress
Evening headdress style from 1921. [10]
