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The styles for men are easier. Basically a boater hat, a bow tie and suspenders and you’re set. Thus began my crash course into the fashion of the 1920’s! We were told we had to dress in 1920’s inspired clothing. Because Joel was one of the speakers, the Chairman offered to host us at five major events over a four day period-only one being a “Great Gatsby” formal party. My husband Joel Levine had scheduled a trip for us to the annual Art Deco Festival in Napier, New Zealand for February 2020. But that’s not how people dressed to go on a walking tour, attend an afternoon tea or lawn party, have lunch with friends, or be a guest at an evening soirée and dinner, etc. This paper is a result of those interests.Ī year ago November 2019, the only thing I knew about “how to dress Art Deco” was the stereotypic outfits in movies like “The Great Gatsby”. Barbara has combined her interests in history and Art Deco architecture with an interest in vintage clothing. She worked in healthcare management and sales for over 30 years before retiring to Sunny Isles Beach in 2012. Shortly after moving to South Florida, Barbara and her husband became active members of MDPL where she completed the Tour Guide Academy and volunteered at several Art Deco Weekends.