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From TV to real-life: Where to find Mad Men-inspired fashion

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In this, our sixth episode of the Thread, we're going crazy for the glamorous, early-'60s style depicted on the amazing show Mad Men. Take a look...



Mad Men, the Golden Globe Award winning drama from AMC, has 17 Emmy nominations this year. (What a way to kick off the second season!) It's no surprise to us: The show has spectacular, strong female characters and incredible costumes, and it didn't take long for its influence to hit the fashion industry in a big way. We've highlighted two of our favorite, easy-to-pull-off looks from this season: The "wiggle dress" and the "full skirt".

Thefirst wiggle dress in dark blue satin is from Donna Rico and sells for $158.00 My personal favorite was this rich brown example with the bolero jacket, it's from Eliza J for $148.00 (available at Macy's stores). And wasn't the contemporary red wiggle dress from Macy's a great option too? It's Central Park West for $78.00 (also available at Macy's stores)













Full skirts are perfect if you're not comfortable with the form fitting wiggle dress because shape is so forgiving. The black satin full skirt is from DKNY C and sells for $99.00. The plaid wool full skirt is from Zara for $59.00 (that's a fantastic price because that skirt feels very expensive). And that black cotton modern version of the full skirt is 29.90 from H&M (available at H&M stores).

We got so caught up in Mad Men fashions this week that we chose a form-fitting David Meister red dress for me to wear in the opening moment of the segment. It's from Lord and Taylor and sells for $119, and the shoes are by Nine West.

And check out our "Ageless Beauty" Countdown featuring Jacquelyn Smith, Sandra Bullock and Debra Messing.

Thanks for checking out The Thread. We'll be back again soon with a new episode counting down the top five jeans for fall.

In the meantime, if there's anything you see that you'd like us to help you find, post some comments below or send me an email to sar_bernard@yahoo.com

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  • Carrie's Avatar
    Posted by Carrie Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:08pm PDT

    If you are looking for some wonderful and honest vintage sellers, check out vintagefashionguild.com . There is a list of members who sell vintage, all of which have to meet very high standards to join. There is also a vintage label resource, workshops and a public forum where you can post questions about styles, fabrics and how to wear vintage. I have been a member for over a year and the experience in that group of vintage sellers is phenomenal! If you want to check out my vintage online, go to www.thevintagebungalow.com.

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  • stephanie's Avatar
    Posted by stephanie Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:05pm PDT

    I make 60s inspired purses. Check them out at www.stephaniexristine.etsy.com

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  • Penny's Avatar
    Posted by Penny Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:04am PDT

    to albyrocks:

    this is a great site for vintage clothing. reasonably priced too.http://www.rustyzipper.com/featured_dresses.cfm?nav=left

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  • Sheila F's Avatar
    Posted by Sheila F Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:00pm PDT

    Yuck, i am so glad I was only born in the early sixties, these fashions are hideous!

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  • teresa c's Avatar
    Posted by teresa c Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:52am PDT

    i really like fashion of the past, real retro, a cycle that come and go. good job!

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  • shizzle's Avatar
    Posted by shizzle Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:07pm PDT

    www.lookurself.com/vintagelaugh

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  • Kendra's Avatar
    Posted by Kendra Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:57pm PDT

    I love the red dress. I bought one similar at Ann Taylor Loft just yesterday. What style shoe looks best with this type of dress??? HELP!

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  • Lei M's Avatar
    Posted by Lei M Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:08am PDT

    VERY SEXY, VERY PRETTY GOOD DREESS FOR WEARING THE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN.

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  • EB's Avatar
    Posted by EB Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:19am PDT

    I believe they are calling it the Wiggle because it is similar to the Hobble skirt. The Hobble skirt was longer and more difficult to walk in, but this Wiggle skirt has a similar cut.

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  • linda w's Avatar
    Posted by linda w Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:32pm PDT

    As a been-there-wore-that old lady from the 60s, I have to say that there is one thing missing from your "full skirt" outfits - nice as they are - and that's the crinoline slips they were worn with. The skirts really should "poof" out more, so they swing like a bell when you walk. Made a very nice effect which did not go unnoticed by the males. Which was the whole point! And while we're at it, this thing they call a "mini skirt" today is no NOT a mini skirt. Mini skirts did not hug the bottom as if they were painted on. They simply came several inches above the knees. What young women today call a mini skirt looks to me more like a tube top with a thyroid condition. Just had to say that.

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