Vintage Fashionistas Master Mad Men Style!
by Mary Kincaid
Feb 10, 2010 4:22 PM PST
They did it again! Mad Men took honors for Best Dramatic Television Series for the third year in a row at this year's Golden Globes. And while I tune in to the show for the banter, confrontations and day-to-day happenings at Sterling Cooper, as a vintage fashionista, it's an extra-special treat to view costume designer Jane Bryant's hard work each week. As we await the highly-anticipated 4th season and the return of the show's glamorous female characters, many of us are deciding to ditch our jeans and glam it up a bit ourselves. It seems Jane Bryant has single-handedly created a renewed interest and demand for figure-hugging dresses, glamorous peignoirs and shoulder-baring spaghetti straps. And there's nothing like the real deal: authentic vintage finds from the 1960s. So try some of these glitzy gowns with your next highball or martini. Just click the slideshow to see the selection!
WhatsWear Shows You How To Dress the Part: Sexy Sixties Secretary
by Ida Hsiang
Nov 10, 2009 5:32 AM PST
Old School is back as we see designers drawing more and more influence from the styles of the yesteryear. Shabby Apple's Manhattan line exudes flirtatious appeal with '60s-esque dresses synonymous with the sexy secretary and demure housewife looks we see on retro shows like Mad Men. The dresses are all about form-fitting bodices paired with fuller skirts, allowing them to be worn around the office and on social occasions. A personal recommendation goes to the Madison Avenue dress, which is made up with a black and white houndstooth material and trench coat detailing. Another particularly notable piece is the Fifth Avenue dress. This piece consists of a pencil skirt dress decorated with a high-waisted giraffe print "skirt" and a pleated neck line. In addition to these impressive looks, the prices reflect a company that desires quality craftsmanship without outstanding costs. The dresses start at $72 and always fall under $100. Times are tough and while saving is important, it does not mean that style has to be sacrificed! Wear these styles to the fullest and pair them with bright red lips and pearls exemplifying the retro look!
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