a line black long sleeve dress Tie Back A-Line Dress, Red / XS hugging the middle before spreading wide in a soft curve Long Sleeve Formal Tiered A

Modern versions that work for prom: Finger waves or soft waves pinned back at one side Low chignon with a simple jeweled pin Sleek low bun with a thin metallic headband Avoid big curly updos they lean more Old Hollywood than Art Deco Makeup Bold lip deep red, burgundy, or dusty rose is the signature Gatsby makeup move Defined brows strong, clean brow shape is essential to the eras look Minimal eye kohl liner with natural eyeshadow, or a simple smoked eye Skip glitter eye makeup with a heavily beaded dress it competes Shoes and Bag T-strap or ankle-strap heels in gold, nude, or black nail the period detail without overdoing it Block heels are perfectly acceptable and far more comfortable for a long night Small satin clutch in black or gold keep it simple and structured Gatsby-Inspired Looks by Body Type Petite Frames Avoid dropped waist silhouettes they shorten the leg line visually

Simple chains with small pendants enhance without overwhelming the dress design

Which brings us to our favorite casual fall dresses

The pull-on style is ideal for busy mornings or long workdaysthink womens lounge pants, but with a polished twist