- S (4-6 Yrs old) / Red
- M (7-9 Yrs old) / Red
- L (10-12 Yrs old) / Red - $32.99
Kids 1920s Flapper Costume - Red Fringe Charleston Dress with Headband
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- Red layered fringe dress with tiered curtain movement
- Sequined headband with red feather plume
This Kids 1920s Flapper Costume brings the Jazz Age to life with bright red fringe that swings with every shimmy. The sleeveless shift dress is covered in horizontal tiers of fringe from shoulders to hem, creating that signature Charleston-dancer silhouette parents remember from Gatsby films.
The red is vibrant and eye-catching — not burgundy, not pink, but proper bright red that photographs well. Fringe is densest at the mid-body and hemline where movement shows most. The sequined headband stretches to fit and holds its feather upright without flopping. Pull-over style makes getting dressed quick on busy mornings.
Perfect For
Book Week & Literature Days: A natural pick for The Great Gatsby, Thoroughly Modern Millie, or any 1920s historical fiction project. Pairs with classic novels set in the Roaring Twenties for Book Week parade.
Decade Days & School Events: Stands out at 100 days of school dress-up (centenarian theme), Grandparents Day concerts, school history presentations, or any decade-themed disco at kindy or primary school.
Dance Recitals & Parties: Works beautifully for jazz dance performances, Charleston-themed birthday parties, Great Gatsby movie nights, or any 1920s costume event where movement matters.
How to Wear It
Pair with black tights and patent Mary Jane shoes for the full flapper look. Add a string of plastic pearls if you have them. Skip modern sneakers — the era calls for vintage-style footwear to complete the silhouette.
Parent FAQs
What size should I order?
Check the size chart image for chest and length measurements. The shift-dress cut is forgiving through the body, but length matters for the fringe to sit right. If your child is between sizes, size up — fringe hides a looser fit better than a tight one.
Can she move and dance in this without fringe falling off?
The fringe is stitched in horizontal rows, designed for swing and movement. It's meant to shimmy — that's the whole Charleston appeal. Expect some loose threads after enthusiastic dancing, but the tiers stay intact for normal wear.
How do I wash this? Will the fringe tangle?
Hand wash cold and hang to dry, smoothing the fringe layers as it dries. Machine washing will tangle the fringe into knots. Spot-clean spills where you can to keep the dress looking sharp between events.
Is this suitable for Book Week if we're reading Gatsby in class?
Absolutely. The Great Gatsby is a Book Week staple for older primary students, and this costume nails the flapper aesthetic without needing a literature degree to recognise it. Teachers love period-accurate costumes for history-meets-literacy themes.
Care: Hand wash cold, hang dry, smooth fringe layers while damp.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.