Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The Coats of Mad Men


As summer turns to autumn, my thoughts turn to coats, one of my many passions. So here is a look at the coats of Mad Men, for what era did coats better than the 1960s? My coat collection includes three vintage beauties from this era-a very glamorous silk lined gold sequined coat, a tapestry princess coat, and a fox trimmed black evening coat. See the last three photos. Be on the lookout in vintage stores for 1960s coats. Please don't forget your gloves whatever you do. And make sure to visit my post today on the Chinoiserie living room of Don and Betty Draper-click here.
















21 comments:

  1. LOL. So I am in SERIOUS trouble since I haven't had a chance to watch all the Mad Men seasons since this morning :) But I am repentant!! Especially after seeing these fabulous coats, and the amazing chinoiserie! Reminds me so much of that tan FABULOUS Kate Spade coat from last season in all the ads - big buttons and cuffs, tie waist. Remember that one? I need to get out my grandmother's leather elbow length gloves and try these looks. They're so elegant.

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  2. What beautiful coats. Reminds me of my grandmother and my mother back in the sixties.

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  3. Wonderful post on a wonderful show. Yes, Mad Men is definitely the show of choice in our house. The stylist for this show are amazing. They get the details down so well--even the wrist watches.

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  4. Beth, I think you should switch professions and be a curator at a fashion museum! Your own personal collection is amazing.

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  5. fab post! i love the gold number...it matches your new bed!

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  6. Sanity Fair-Without question Kate Spade has a very vintage look, especially the coats.

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  7. The Consummate Hostess-This is definitely my era for clothes-love it all.

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  8. Kathleen-And I had lots of dress and coat ensembles myself in the sixties that I still remember.

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  9. Granny Smith Green-They do have wonderful attention to detail.

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  10. Anne-Thanks so much-I definitely have a thing for coats.

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  11. Kitty-I love gold in fashion and in the home.

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  12. I actually remember my mom and dad wearing these styles so they certainly resonate with me. I love gloves and think they make such perfect sense right now.....especially when traveling.

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  13. Sande-Oh oh-I wear these styles now and I wear gloves all year long.

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  14. Your vintage coats are stunning, Beth!

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  15. OMG I love this post! What amazing vintage pieces!

    Yay for Mad Men!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  16. Averill-There is a nip in the air today-I will have to wear one tonight.

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  17. CC-I love everything about the show, but especially the clothes.

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