Gangsters often dress in black and wear top hats.
The tern gangster refers to the roaring 1920s gangster theme, which consists of jazz music, a dress code that resembles the mafia, money, expensive cars and flapper dancers. The term is also used to refer to a modern gangster, such as a rapper. Some of the ideas are similar, such as expensive cars, money, focus on weapons and the importance of music, so be aware of this as you decorate your bedroom.
Choosing Fabrics
Black is a common color when discussing and defining the gangster term and community. Men often wore black suits and black top hats. Women, on the other hand, frequently wore flapper dresses, which were seen as an easily accessible dress as it could be made at home, according to Fashion Era. These could be found in black, red and other bold colors. As you pick your fabrics for your bedroom, start with black and add white and bold colors as you desire. For example, black curtains may be too heavy and bold, so add white and red stripes to them. As for your bed sheets or pillows, use one color for each of the pillows and create a striped bed sheet for the bed.
According to Your Dictionary, a gangster is someone who is a member of an organized group of criminals or a delinquent. If you choose to only go with black and whites for your fabrics, it would suit the style of a prisoner or criminal well in this case.
Hat Wall Decoration
Black gangster hats that look like top hats are distinct characteristics of a gangster. At times, the black hat will have a white or beige color silk band wrapped around it. For women, hats were also popular, whether it was a regular-sized hat or a headband with a flower or jewels on it. Images of the two can be seen on the Fashion Era website (see Resources). Hang several types of gangster-themed hats on a wall to create a mirage of the characteristic hats worn by gangsters in the 1920s. If you want to stay with the feminine hats, simply leave out the black top hats.
Add Shiny Elements
The gangster theme often involves money, jewelry and wealth. While you do not have to add money or expensive jewelry to decor, consider adding a silver pearl decorative bead string to your room, whether it is hanging along the ceiling corners or on your mirrors or cabinets. When the light is on, it will reflect on the beads creating a shiny appeal. If you have spare change, place them in a tall vase or small bowl, if desired.
Implement Quotes
Add quotes about gangsters or spoken by gangsters to your room, whether in the form of a poster or a picture. For example, write Nicholas Pileggi's quote "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster" on a poster board and hang it on your wall. Decorate these posters with pictures of gangsters or movie stars that portray gangsters from your favorite gangster films.
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