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The Silent Film Starlet

Black and white glamour, full technicolor drama.

A sequin flapper dress and exaggerated lashes, built for a closeup that does not actually exist.

VintageGlamourMoviehalloweenvintageglamourflapperphotogenic
Costume from
$50
Effort
Moderate
Good for
Adults
Where to buy this look
Parts
Abracadabra NYCBEST PICKFull set · 1920s Daydreaming Daisy Flapper Costume - X-Small / Small
Abracadabra NYCFull set · 1920s Daydreaming Daisy Flapper Costume - Medium / Large
Abracadabra NYCBEST PICKSequin flapper dress · Happy New Year Sequin Dress - X-Small / Small
Abracadabra NYCSequin flapper dress · Happy New Year Sequin Dress - Medium / Large
Abracadabra NYCBEST PICKDramatic lash kit · Danessa Myricks Thrive False Eyelashes - 02 Wispy

About this costume

Black and white glamour, full technicolor drama - this vintage Hollywood Halloween costume idea is for adults who want a glamorous costume with a wink of comedy built in. A sequin flapper dress and exaggerated lash makeup make it one of the most photogenic costumes in the whole catalog.

DIY this look

This vintage Hollywood costume idea leans entirely on makeup and posture, which makes it a genuinely easy Halloween costume to pull off well.
  1. Wear the sequin flapper dress with a long strand of pearls if you have them.
  2. Apply the dramatic lash kit and keep the rest of the makeup simple - the lashes carry the look.
  3. Practice one dramatic, frozen pose - this costume is about the photo as much as the outfit.
  4. Hold the title-card prop for at least one shot each party.

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