Twenties-style flapper dresses are difficult enough to wear without looking like a costume, but Olivia Palermo not only owned one but even found a way to spin it into two different looks. We thought flapper dresses were destined to remain period pieces, only suitable for themed events. However, Olivia’s creative styling and exceptional mix-and-match skills have completely shattered that misconception.
The first time Olivia wore her Willow fringed top and skirt combo, she just went with the ’20s theme. She even chose an Art Deco clutch as her accessory and a close-to-the-skull hairdo that somewhat resembled the fitted cloche hats that were popular in that decade.
Olivia Palermo dazzles at the 17th Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards in a fringed Willow top and skirt combo, New York City, November 4, 2013 (Credit: C. Smith / SIPA / WENN)
The second time around, she channeled her inner cowgirl. Paired with a plaid shirt and a thick belt, the long, swingy fringes now look Western-inspired instead of the ’20s embellishment that it was before.
Olivia Palermo at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City on November 13, 2013 (Credit: C. Smith / SIPA / WENN)
You might’ve noticed that Olivia even styled both looks with the same Aquazzura “Beverly Hills” sandals in gold and red. The dress and shoes are the same, yet the outfits look worlds different. This, ladies, is the power that accessories hold.
Try restyling the ’20s flapper dress yourself into different looks with the fringed dresses we’ve picked:
Sabine “Stroke of Midnight” Sequin Mini Dress, $198 / Unique Vintage Beaded and Embroidered Reproduction Flapper Dress, $348 / Free People Shift Dress, $168 / Parker “Allegra” Feather Dress, $396
Also, check out Olivia Palermo once again working her magic on one white dress, which she turned into two looks for day and night.