After the commercial success of the star-studded Great Gatsby remake this summer, Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatbsy Halloween costumes are sure to be all the rage come October 31st, 2013. Luckily, this style is easy to emulate yourself; just traipse through any vintage or thrift stores and you’ll find plenty of retro-styled pumps, drop-waist dresses and bedazzled headwear.
The best part is that you can wear this glamorous 1920s look all on your own or fashion a glitzy Jay-and-Daisy couples costume. And remember: there’s no much thing as too much bling with this look, so don’t be afraid to go all out with your diamonds, rhinestone’s and pearls – even if they’re cubic zirconium, I guarantee they’ll have you feeling extra fabulous!
Check out shefinds.com for some awesome pieces to pull together your Gatsby-inspired Halloween ensemble, such as an Anna Kaci Flapper dress or an ASOS faux fur caplet. Marie Claire also has some costume options for those with a more generous budget.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Great Gatsby Halloween Costumes
- The trend of dressing up as Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby for Halloween presents an opportunity for retailers to offer 1920s-inspired costumes and accessories.
- Vintage and Thrift Stores
- The trend of seeking out retro-styled clothing and accessories for Halloween costumes creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for vintage and thrift stores to market and sell 1920s-inspired items.
- Glamorous 1920s Look
- The trend of embracing the glitz and glamour of the 1920s for Halloween costumes opens up opportunities for jewelers and accessory designers to offer blingy, retro-inspired pieces.
Where This Applies
- Retail
- The retail industry can capitalize on the Great Gatsby Halloween costume trend by stocking and promoting 1920s-inspired clothing and accessories.
- Vintage and Thrift Stores
- Vintage and thrift stores have the chance to attract customers by offering a wide selection of retro-styled clothing and accessories for those looking to create Great Gatsby costumes.
- Jewelry and Accessories
- The trend of the glamorous 1920s look for Halloween costumes creates an opportunity for jewelry and accessory companies to design and sell blingy, retro-inspired pieces.
