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Cloche or Cap veils were de rigueur for the twenties, fitting over the entire head and then falling gracefully over the shoulders. Often made from net backed laces, they became more and more elaborate, some using the finest Lyon and Brussels lace.... See more

Cloche or Cap veils were de rigueur for the twenties, fitting over the entire head and then falling gracefully over the shoulders. Often made from net backed laces, they became more and more elaborate, some using the finest Lyon and Brussels lace. These were decorated with satin or velvet ribbon, metallic gimp and wax blossoms at the ears. The corners of this veil were rounded and as in the photo at left, made from unmistakable silk tulle as it fell straight to the floor with no body. This brides cap veil incorporated a large pouf at the back that was balanced by her simple daisy and crown trim. Her over the elbow opera gloves and her huge bouquet with traditional ribbon knots were cutting edge twenties style. Note the similarity between the following bride's silhouette, from the cut of her sleeve to her over the elbow gloves and single strand of pearls; the two brides are almost identical in style. Headpieces in the roaring twenties became more and more elaborate in contrast to the... See less