How to Create a '20s Costume for Men

Just think of certain Pacino or DeNiro films to envision how a 1920s gangster should look. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 3-inch-wide White Silk Ties
  • Black Double-breasted Pinstripe Suits
  • Black Men's Dress Shirts
  • Black Men's Dress Shoes
  • Black Socks
  • Mobster Costume
  • Combs
  • Hair Gel
  • Shaving Creams
  • Shaving Kits
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Instructions

    • 1

      Shave. Five o'clock shadow is not cool, even on a '20s gangster.

    • 2

      Slick back your hair.

    • 3

      Put on black socks.

    • 4

      Don a long-sleeved black shirt, a 3-inch-wide white tie, and trousers. The trousers must match your double-breasted black blazer with white pinstripes.

    • 5

      Put on a pair of black laced shoes with leather soles.

    • 6

      Place white spats over the tops of the shoes.

    • 7

      Put on your blazer, making certain to button all buttons.

    • 8

      Place a wide-brimmed black felt hat on your head, tilting it slightly a la Al Capone.

Tips & Warnings

  • Walk and talk like Pacino or DeNiro.

  • Exude cool.

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Comments

  • kristafish Jan 03, 2007
    Where do we get or how do we get someone we know to sew spats?!
  • kristafish Jan 03, 2007
    Where do we get or how do we get someone we know to sew spats?!

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