Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Gatsby Summer Afternoon — more fashionistas

In Art Deco > Show & Tell and Womens Clothing > 1920s and 1930s Womens Clothing > Show & Tell.
Art Deco4009 of 4086Gatsby Summer Afternoon — antiques on paradeGatsby Summer Afternoon — antiques on display
17
Love it
0
Like it

bucketheadbuckethead loves this.
betweenthelensbetweenthelens loves this.
aghcollectaghcollect loves this.
SEAN68SEAN68 loves this.
Moonstonelover21Moonstonelover21 loves this.
ManikinManikin loves this.
ttomtuckerttomtucker loves this.
hotkittieshotkitties loves this.
AshleycheriAshleycheri loves this.
tlmbarantlmbaran loves this.
StonieStonie loves this.
SignaholicSignaholic loves this.
officialfuelofficialfuel loves this.
VestaswindVestaswind loves this.
savethetoyssavethetoys loves this.
HuntleighHuntleigh loves this.
sherrybelulsherrybelul loves this.
See 15 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 14 years ago

    lisa
    (41 items)

    This weekend, I attended the Gatsby Summer Afternoon, hosted by the Art Deco Society of California. The idea is to re-create an elegant afternoon 1920s party like the ones Jay Gatsby would host in F. Scott Fitzgerald's famed novel. Everything at the party, from the clothing to the cars, had to look or feel like the time between 1920 and the '40s pre-World War II.

    Ian Fratar and Sherry Richert Belul are big fans of ballroom dancing to the likes of Fats Waller. Sherry is a hat collector herself with more than 100 hats now. They said they had fun thrifting and piecing together their outfits for the event. They also brought some lovely peacock feathers, tucked into their straw case.

    The lovely Jacky Johnson, from Oakland's Youth Uprising, and her equally lovely sister, Gina, found their pretty vintage dresses at the Alameda Antiques Fair.

    Lastly, yours truly. I borrowed this beautiful authentic '30s dress and hat from former San Francisco Chronicle Home & Garden editor Laura Thomas, who got these pieces from her aunts. The pearls were borrowed from wonderful Show & Tell poster metalorchid.

    logo
    Art Deco
    See all
    308a Antique/Vtg 30s - 40's arT Deco Ceiling Light Lamp Fixture Glass Hall Bath
    308a Antique/Vtg 30s - 40's arT Dec...
    $235
    308am Antique/Vtg 30s - 40's arT Deco Ceiling Light Lamp Fixture Glass Hall Bath
    308am Antique/Vtg 30s - 40's arT De...
    $235
    Antique Art Deco Nouveau Brass Mermaid Wall Sconces Vintage Fixture Lamp 2 pcs
    Antique Art Deco Nouveau Brass Merm...
    $427
    750am Antique Vintage 30's 40s art deco Glass Ceiling Light Lamp hall porch
    750am Antique Vintage 30's 40s art ...
    $195
    logo
    308a Antique/Vtg 30s - 40's arT Deco Ceiling Light Lamp Fixture Glass Hall Bath
    308a Antique/Vtg 30s - 40's arT Dec...
    $235
    See all

    Comments

    1. sherrybelul, 14 years ago
      What fun. I loved seeing your photos. They brought back lovely memories. This was an amazing event — charming and delightful. I'll be back next year! Thanks Lisa. :-)
    2. rebecca Belul Richert, 14 years ago
      Think I will now read the Great Gatsby all over again.
      I like Ian's socks.
    3. Laurie Gordon, 14 years ago
      Your article and all your photos are wonderful! Thank you Lisa for great coverage of the event.

      Your dress and pearls , hat and even glasses are the PERFECT outfit for the Gatsby Summer Afternoon.In fact, if I had to pick one ideal "poster girl" for the day...it would be you!
    4. lisa lisa, 14 years ago
      Thanks, Laurie! I'm glad I got it right. :)
    5. savethetoys savethetoys, 14 years ago
      This looked like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing
    6. Mrj303 Mrj303, 13 years ago
      Looks like fun!
    7. Signaholic Signaholic, 13 years ago
      You guys are livin the dream Lisa. Nothing is impossible!
    8. lisa lisa, 13 years ago
      Thanks, scandinavian_pieces!
    9. lisa lisa, 13 years ago
      In fact, thanks everyone. San Francisco is a great place for history buffs and antiques lovers. :)
    10. sarahoff sarahoff, 11 years ago
      Love this!

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.