The absolutely mesmerizing magic of "The Great Gatsby" has had me regretting the decade of my birth since I read it during junior year of high school. While Fitzgerald's writing is beautiful and elegant, it's Daisy Buchanan's beauty and elegance that made me envious of the 1920s.
1. Her wardrobe
The lacy, beaded, feathered, and layered dresses NEVER look overdone, and she could never be accused of trying too hard. As far as the headbands that go with each outfit: I'm sorry, Queen Blair, but she's got you beat.
2. Her house
The Buchanans' house exemplifies a classic, perfectly-maintained mansion. The lawns, the sun room with the curtains, the dining room, and even the trophy room are all immaculate and totally envy-worthy.
3. The parties
The dancing? Boys in tuxes and girls in embroidered dresses and heels? The champagne tower? Fireworks? Music? I would trade any sticky frat party for a Gatsby soiree. Champagne flutes > Red Solo cups.
4.Gatsby
The way he looks at her would be enough, but on top of that the parties – the house – everything was for her. So #dreamy.
While not everything works out for Daisy in the end (a lot is actually ruined), you can't help but envy everything she's got, and on top of that she's actually got it all figured out. Daisy knows "the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool," and that it's completely impossible.





















