The term "flapper" originated in the 1920s for women who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, liked jazz music and didn't conform to "accepted" behavior. The flapper movement died out during the Great Depression of the 1930s but the movement helped empower women and also left behind some fashion trends that have come back into style.
A flapper dress is a short, strappy dress that is often low cut. Dresses were usually black but today can be found in a variety of colors. They also usually feature sequins or ruffles. Besides the usual costume offerings, many designers have begun to bring out less gaudy versions that could be worn out for social occasions. Check out some different styles below:
 Vintage Topshop Flapper Charleston sequin dress size 8  US $8.20
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 Mango Mng cocktail vintage style flapper tiered fringed dress charleston satin US $63.21
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 BEBE Flapper style tier Dress totally gorgeous new with tags US $17.81
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 mad men look or 30s flapper style dress size 8 with accordian pleats US $12.50
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 SIZE 10 CHARLESTON DECO 20S FLAPPER VINTAGE STYLE DAY DRESS RED US 6 EU 38 US $5.06
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 RARE KAREN MILLEN SILK BLACK FRINGED FLAPPER 20S DRESS SIZE 14 12 WEDDING RACES US $41.10
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 Vintage Dress Ruched Wiggle Body Con Draped Dress 20s Flapper Style 1980s Uk 10 US $22.13
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 Vintage Style 1920s Tiered Ra Ra Flapper Charleston Mini Dress Sz 14 BNWT US $15.79
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 TOPSHOP Art Deco FLAPPER DRESS Nude DIP DYED Fringe 20S Studded SOLD OUT Vtg 10 US $41.10
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 1970s Vtg BLACK STAR BURST SPOTS Semi Sheer PLEATED 20s FLAPPER DRESS 6 8 XS US $23.63
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