What should be worn for Big Band Swing?

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Hi! My school is having an end of the year Big Band Swing dance. It will be a regular dance with a swing theme. What kind of clothing should be worn? For both guys and girls? Pictures would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
 
girls wear a full skirt with a slip under it.white
blouse with no bra straps showing. white bobby
socks and saddle shoes.a ribbon pulling your hair back.boys wore sports coats and slacks
and shined dress shoes and socks held up with
over the calf garter belt.No silly not the kind gals
wear.
 
Zoot suits, pocket watch chains, spats and Big brimmed hats.
Take a look at "The Mask"... Big Bad VooDoo Daddy wears geat looking clothes. Ladies, anything from the 30's.
 
I seem to recall lettered sweaters for both guys and gals. Definitely a shortish skirt that flies up when doing those jitterbug spins, bobby sox and maybe a pony tail.
For the guys, khakis ok, but definitely no jeans. Oh yes, and brylcream. The big band era was a long one, so it encompassed many fashions by the time it faded out in the late fifties.
 
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