CC’s crush on Betty Draper and Joan Holloway’s early-60s style is in full swing, darlings!In this post, see how to channel the doting housewife and sexy secretary looks. Of course, one could troll the thrift and vintage shops for truly vintage pieces, but modern vintage-inspired pieces are equally alluring!
Illustration courtesy Fellow Fashionista Samantha of Matou en Peluche. See more of her wonderful work here.
This photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Tutti Dolce. 
Runway photos via style.com except where noted. Mad Men stills courtesy google images and amc.com.
Antoni & Alison’s “Sweater Girl”, via nymag.com
Issa
Kate Spade courtesy Fellow Fashionista Style Redux.
Luisa Beccaria
Christina Hendricks’ character sporting her classic pink and red sheaths.
Marc by Marc Jacobs scarf-neck dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Valentino bow-closure jacket and box-pleat skirt, at Neiman Marcus.
Black Halo Jackie O dress, at chickdowntown.com.
Selah D’or Cara dress, at aspiringcouture.com.
January Jones’ character wearing her signature sweet frocks.
Party Planner dress at ModCloth.com.
Unique Vintage cotton swing dress. CC adores this vintage-inspired piece. The nipped-in waist, halter style, and full skirt are spectacularly flattering! Visit unique-vintage.com.
Full floral skirt, at forever21.com.
Velma cardigan, at ModCloth.com.
Caroline Amato leather bow gloves, at intermixonline.com.
Jack Rabbit Serenghetti skinny belt, at twentythirtyforty.net.
J. Crew satin derby clutch; this and next at jcrew.com.
J. Crew antique gold manor bracelet.
Zelda Sweetwater Alex ruffled bikini, at zeldasweetwater.com.
Tell CC, darlings: Are you a Betty or a Joan? Or perhaps you are more of a Constance from the typing pool, rendered by the lovely Samantha of Matou en Peluche. Thanks, Sam!
xoxox,
CC
Antoni & Alison’s “Sweater Girl”, via nymag.com
Issa
Kate Spade courtesy Fellow Fashionista Style Redux.
Luisa Beccaria
Christina Hendricks’ character sporting her classic pink and red sheaths.
Marc by Marc Jacobs scarf-neck dress, at net-a-porter.com.
Valentino bow-closure jacket and box-pleat skirt, at Neiman Marcus.
Black Halo Jackie O dress, at chickdowntown.com.
Selah D’or Cara dress, at aspiringcouture.com.
January Jones’ character wearing her signature sweet frocks.
Party Planner dress at ModCloth.com.Unique Vintage cotton swing dress. CC adores this vintage-inspired piece. The nipped-in waist, halter style, and full skirt are spectacularly flattering! Visit unique-vintage.com.
Full floral skirt, at forever21.com.
Velma cardigan, at ModCloth.com.
Caroline Amato leather bow gloves, at intermixonline.com.
Jack Rabbit Serenghetti skinny belt, at twentythirtyforty.net.
J. Crew satin derby clutch; this and next at jcrew.com.
J. Crew antique gold manor bracelet.
Zelda Sweetwater Alex ruffled bikini, at zeldasweetwater.com.
Tell CC, darlings: Are you a Betty or a Joan? Or perhaps you are more of a Constance from the typing pool, rendered by the lovely Samantha of Matou en Peluche. Thanks, Sam!xoxox,
CC
I gotta say that I love this 50s mania that has taken over but I'm way more excited to see the 1940s trend that was brought on by Prada this last season.
ReplyDeleteOther than that, I love the make-up that this 50s fascination has brought on. Bright red lips. It couldn't get much better.
this is a wonderful post, i adore everything especially sam's drawings!!! as for being a betty or a joan, i suppose i'm a little bit of both! great post carrie.
ReplyDeleteTwo words. Kate. Spade. Love that line. I think my style would be more of a Betty - though I'd like to be as fiery as Joan! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love this early 60's look! So gorgeous, classy and sexy!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love all of it!!! Amazing post as always girl.
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I love this style. Just perfect.Very feminine!
ReplyDeletewhen I was a kid I had a 2pc bathing suit like that. All ruffles so cute!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a lovely day!
LOVE Mad Men style
ReplyDeletemy sister watches mad men!
ReplyDeleteanyway, back to fashion. love love love the accessories-the gloves, brooches, bags!! i do love how full the skirts are though and am thinking about purchasing one for myself...hmmm. thanks for the fashion inspiration!
Lovely how women dressed up like that!! So feminine!
ReplyDeleteI just love the 50s. Full skirts and tailored garments! I love it!
ReplyDeletej adore 50s-60s look!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your proposition!
The leather fingerless gloves with the bows! Oh Emme GEE.
ReplyDeleteThe whole housewife/secretary style is very sexy. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteIt's actually an early 60s moment. And I've always loved this time period-- it was the movement of silhouettes from New Look to slim sheath a la Jackie O.
ReplyDeleteOh I wish i watched this show! everyone raves about it! Lovely collection, CC! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I just love that early 60s style.
ReplyDeleteThe red Kate Spade jacket is rather fabulous, and the brooch with it.
Florrie x
ahh the gray dress with the neon belt is fantastic! I plan on stealing that look for myself!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! I LOVE that 60s style !
ReplyDeleteI've never watched Mad Men before but the hype about the outfits is tempting me to start! i do love 50s dressesq
ReplyDeleteI'm both - I go for the pretty styles of Betty but I have the body of Joan (minus the huge boobs).
ReplyDeleteWait for tomorrow, I'm scanning my Movie Magazines from 1943 and 1956 :) and posting it on my blog, super cool!
That orange dress and those gloves are insane...
ReplyDeleteBorn on the right planet, at the wrong time. Nice to see the past flattered with these looks though. Loving the Marc Jacobs.
ReplyDeleteThanks CC!
Great post! i love the party planner dress!
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Ooh I can't believe I still haven't seen this show! Hmm based on the fantastic pieces and photos you've featured in this post, I'd say I'm a Betty by day and a Joan by night. ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty post! The style of Mad Men is so classic. I love it.
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how pretty, darling! j'adore 50's style fashion! the drawings are my favorite :)
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I loved ur post. The whole look of the 50s and 60s is one of my favorites. and my grandma just found some old scarf and a skirt or two from then.Icalled them! anyway i love ur blog. i just started mine and i would love it i u looked at it.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Loving these looks, especially the one from the Kate Spade ad.
ReplyDeletethis post is no nice***°°°*** pics & colours amazing***°°°° thanks for sharing*
ReplyDeleteI want to dress like a sexy secretary, I think I must check out Mad Men because I have heard so much about it - all of the styles are lovely. I especially like the white bathing suit while she is jumping on the beach!
ReplyDeleteI want the white bikini!
ReplyDeletesexi secretary...how yami for a man ^.^
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i love all these things! :) great!
ReplyDeleteOoo I just love all of these dresses! So classy :)
ReplyDeleteOOOoo that first photo...♥ IT!!! Cranberry is the NEW color for sure. Great post CC.
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ReplyDeleteI love Joan - so fierce. And that Modcloth dress is such an amazing find. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much again CC! An absolute honour and you've totally made my week!! It's a gorgeous post and to be included is making my head swim with the excitement of it all!! Really and seriously!! Love that top "Sweater Girl" and Joan is my girl crush!!
ReplyDeleteI still have a week until Netflix brings my Mad Men season one disc! Yay! This has really gotten me excited for the show.
ReplyDeleteLove it all-fabulous post. I adore that bow handbag in "Sweater Girl." Thanks for the mention of Style Redux.
ReplyDeleteI like that style. It's so pretty and naughty.
ReplyDeletePeace and love!
aah these dresses are all SO perfect :) I've been hearing a lot about Mad Men, will have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteLove that LOW neckline.
ReplyDeleteI love the 50's vibe and Mad Men inspiration! Great post! xxTay
ReplyDeleteI love that style!
ReplyDeletePink dress is my favorite.
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OMG CC you always have such beautiful posts! thank you!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the 50's silhouette!!! Can't believe I still haven't seen Mad Men! Really really want to :)
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Love Mad Men...I also love the Kate Spade image and the Seldor green dress with the yellow belt! (I don't think I spelled that right) But this post is fabulous! As always :P
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love the catwalk orange/red dress and the beach photo!!
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i never new you were a pilates teacher!!! so amazing :) you must have a nice soft voice! and great body!
ReplyDeletelove the dresses deary =D mwa
CC, I knew I liked you before, But I am loving you now!! Ahhh this post! I have been wanting to do a Mad Men post, this is just too fabulous. I have been staring at it for the past five minutes. Betty Draper... I wanna be her when I grow up! Except the Betty Draper with a loyal husband...
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I love Mad Men. Samantha's illustrations are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteclassic and perfectly feminine. wearing a full skirt always make me feel extra girlie. :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful... colorful... I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love these Mad Men inspired looks!!!
ReplyDeleteA post after my own heart! I love Sam's illustrations, incredibly beautiful. The skirts are flowing and the profile shot is so very Audrey Hepburn. I also adore the fashion you've so perfectly put together dear CC, that Antoni & Alisons Sweater Girl photo is my dream outfit and the Luisa Beccaria dress is spectacular.... I want I want.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing and hope you have a wonderful Friday!
love all these looks! all perfect for work.
ReplyDeleteoh wow CC, this is a great post, i always love the past era, especially vintage clothes. ^^
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Love the gloves CC! Great theme with such a wonderful artist...Sam is amazzzing! xo*
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This is such a fantastic combination of images! Great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome Mad Men post! I popped over from Sam's blog. I just love Sam's artwork! Such a gorgeous collection of images!!!
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Dear Carrie, what a great idea for a post!I know we share love for "Mad Men"! I also enjoyed reading your 5 Guilty pleasures.:-))) I am sorry I was sort of a bit absent latelt. I am leaving today and will not be back until Christmas. With all this packing and million things to arrange I did not make it to the Post Office to send you a little package. So sorry. I promise to send it out for you from London this coming Monday.:-)))
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome. I love Mad Men. I love anything inspired and influenced by it. I hope you will have a wonderful weekend. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteOMG OMG OMG BEST SHOW EVER YES?!?!
ReplyDeleteall about the new kate spade line! What a great post! full of inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Some classic looks here!! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDelete50s is such a classic in my books. Lovin it.
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Oh, I just adore this style!
ReplyDeleteLove these dresses!
ReplyDeleteLove the sketches. :)
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50s inspired fashion is like a breath of fresh air from all the 80s that's been going on. great pics and picks as always. :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous group of finds on this post. Love it, Love it, Love it! From the cool black bowed gloves to the lovely pencil dresses. Right on target!
ReplyDeleteMega love for the Kate Spade outfit !!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really think I'm going to dress this way for the rest of my life, whether it's "in" or not. I really was born too late.
ReplyDeleteLove this post- and Betty Draper! I used you as a link to describe her style. Will be back!
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