Oct 062010
 

Le sigh. These are so gorgeous! I can’t believe I found these beautiful vintage Elsa Schiaparelli treats.

Schiaparelli Tilt Hats – 1938

Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian who began her career as a designer in 1930s Paris. While Coco Chanel and Madeline Vionnet designed easy, soft clothes, Elsa Schiaparelli designed unusual, almost shocking garments. She invented shocking pink and introduced mad prints, buttons and accessories. She was the designer for hard chic, those who want to be shocking. Elsa introduced the upturned shoe hat which became very famous.

50s Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli Applique Slip

50s Vintage Elsa Schiaparelli Applique Slip

In difficult times fashion is always outrageous.
~Elsa Schiaparelli

These adorable Red Chandelle Boudoir Slippers are not shocking pink, that is, Schiaparelli’s signature magenta or “shocking pink” but they’re still pretty!

50s Vintage Schiaparelli Red feather Boudoir Slippers

50s Vintage Schiaparelli Red Chandelle Boudoir Slippers

Dollhouse Bettie stocks Elsa Schiaparelli vintage items from time to time.

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Oct 012010
 

Betty Draper’s style is perfectly coiffed and adorned. Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant describes Betty’s look as “… quite simple but so gorgeous. And you know, you still see women like this. That beautiful classic style from the period that they’ve carried on for their entire lives…”

Betty Draper definitely takes inspiration from Grace Kelly. To get her look just right, you’ll need a petticoat to get the skirt of your dress to flare out full-circle.

The Blue Dress from Mad Men’s Season 2 Studio Photos

The Look-A-Like

Silver Jubilee Dress

Silver Jubilee Dress by ModCloth

Betty’s Floral Dress (from a photo shoot)

The Look-A-Likes

Rose Conservatory Dress

Rose Conservatory Dress by ModCloth

Atop the Grand Staircase Dress in Floral

Atop the Grand Staircase Dress in Floral by Pinup Couture

‘Priscilla’ Retro Vintage Swing Dress by Stop Staring

Available  here on Amazon and at JBR Clothing.

To die for! Vintage inspired Retro Dresses from Stop Staring!

Take a step back to the fabulous Fifties with the new ‘Priscilla’ Floral print dress from Stop Staring! White with bold black and pink floral all over design. Sleeveless with flattering plunge V crossover neckline. Fitted bodice and retro Swing circle skirt, figure hugging in all the right places, and supremely feminine!

Thick shoulder straps which can be worn on or off the shoulder for a little Fifties glamour! Vintage style gathers in the bust. Zip fasten on reverse. Retro chic, a timeless classic!

Betty Draper’s Grey and Black Plaid Dress

The Look-A-Like

Ponderosa

Ponderosa dress

Graceful details abound in the Ponderosa dress, from the gathering at the waist to the gently puffed, banded half sleeves. The classic slim silhouette accentuates feminine curves while keeping an office-appropriate length. Made of a sturdy and fuss-free woven poly blend, you’ll love packing this soft plaid number for a weekend getaway.

Don’t forget the accessories!

Get yourself imitation Mad Men jewelry from Emitations.

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Oct 012010
 

To get Joan Holloway’s 1950′s bombshell look you’ll need: the red hair, bright red lipstick, Marilyn Monroe curves and of course, a dress loaded with va-va-voom!

Tip: Joan always wears a strong, bright color: usually red, green, blue or purple.

Click to get: Joan’s Sought-After Vintage Pen Necklace

Joan’s Blue Dress with White Buttons & Accents

Similar Style

Navy Braid Belted Dress
Navy Braid Belted Dress

Joan’s Purple Sweater & Pencil Skirt, Blue Wiggle Dress

Similar Style – Blue Dress

‘SUPER SPY’ – Retro Sixties Dress by Heartbreaker

at Atom Retro or JBR Clothing

Sixties Sexy Style all wrapped up in this fab ‘Wiggle’ Dress from Heartbreaker!

Retro Sixties knitted cotton Dress from Heartbreaker. A Sixties style Sexy ‘Wiggle’ dress, designed to be curvy and seductive! Wide turtle neck collar with half length sleeves. This dress will hug your curves in all the right places, while staying super comfy and cool. Looks great when accessorised with a wide belt and pair of to-die-for high heels! Irresistible Sixties Sexy style and sophistication.

Azure Coast

Azure Coast Teal Wrap Dress

A true gem of a multi-tasker, the Azure Coast dress, with it’s playful puff sleeves and no-nonsense shirt collar, is perfect for the office or a weekend getaway at the shore. This ocean-colored beauty sports faux-wrap styling—the skirt closes all the way—giving you the look of your favorite wrap dress without the anxiety of worrying whether or not you’re unintentionally showing too much leg.

Similar Style – Eggplant Outfit

‘BABY JANE’ – Retro Forties Vintage Style Dress by Stop Staring

at Atom Retro or JBR Clothing

A Retro Forties classic Dress, guaranteed to turn heads!

Understated yet glamourous Forties Vintage style classic pleated dress from Stop Staring. Eggplant purple in stretch bengaline fabric, flatteringly shaped and elegantly cut.

Classically fitted dress with pencil skirt. Retro geometric v-shaped neckline. Pin tuck pleats to bust, sleeves and front skirt. Chevron shaped waist piece. Vintage forties style pleats to reverse of dress with double button detail. Put a little forties hollywood glamour into your life with ‘Baby Jane’!

flying ace shabby apple purple wiggle dress mad men

Flying Aces Dress

A billowy top blooms over a haute couture-inspired tulip skirt in the elegantly understated Flying Ace dress.  A scoop neck and cap sleeves offset the voluminous top which is cinched at the natural waistline, before descending into a pocketed tulip skirt. With all the luxuriousness of the pre-war era, and a silhouette to match, this 100% crepe de chine dress is finished with French seams and baby rolled hems.  You may not be flying fighter planes, but you’ll sure have aced the wardrobe test!

Joan’s Orange-Red Wiggle Dress

Similar Style


‘CHARM’ – Retro Vintage Fifties/Sixties Dress by Bettie Page Clothing

at Atom Retro or JBR Clothing

The late Fifties and Early Sixties ‘New Look’, personified by Bettie Page Dresses

An echo back to the late Fifties and Early Sixties, the Kennedy era and the ‘New Look’ fashion! Fabulous Retro Dress in Rust from Bettie Page. A smart chic – this Dress could be worn for almost every occasion from a important job interview or dress to impress for a swingin’ party!

Fitted, figure hugging dress with pencil skirt and short sleeves. Retro early Sixties style collar with crossover layering and tab and fabric covered button decoration. Turn up cuffs to sleeves. Optional matching thin belt with buckle fasten. Center vent to reverse of skirt. An absolutely gorgeous Retro Dress – works like a Charm! From Bettie Page!

nge red mad men joan wiggle dress vintage

Nothin’ Like A Dame Dress

A simple shift takes on a new form with a lei of tucks, folds and petal-like ruffles along the rounded scoop neck of the Nothing Like a Dame dress.  Princess seams and careful tailoring keep the shape classic and form-flattering, and the cap sleeves and deep vermillion color make it summer’s perfect stand-alone piece.

Don’t forget the accessories!

Get yourself imitation Mad Men jewelry from Emitations.

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Oct 012010
 

31 days to Halloween…

Why not dress like a Comic Book Pin-Up?

Watchmen Sally Jupiter Custom Made Halloween Costume

From the seller: Sexy, slinky and delicious this is a silk chiffon recreation of the Sally Jupiter costume from the movie Watchmen.

Secret Wishes Sally Jupiter Adult Superhero Costume – Officially licensed Watchmen ™ costumeOfficially Licensed Watchmen Sally Jupiter Silk Spectre Costume
Includes wig, dress, glove, bracelet. Does not include boots or hosiery but you can get those for cheap at Electrique Boutique.


Don’t forget the black strapless longline bra/bustier , garter belt and fishnet stockings underneath!

What Katie Did Glamour Shape Wear Black Merry Widow Basque

The Merry Widow is quintessential mid-50s shapewear. Unlike a corselette, which focuses on the hips and derriere, a Merry Widow works its magic on the upper torso; tightening, smoothing and uplifting.

It’s essentially a low-backed strapless bra combined with a strict waist cincher; and the result is the perfect foundation for wearing under the tight-bodiced, full-skirted gowns that were extremely fashionable in the 1950s and early 60s.

If you’ve ever admired Mad Men’s Betty Draper in her strapless evening frocks, this is for you!

Actually, it’d just be easier to get a merry widow instead of separates – don’t go for a corselette, it doesn’t fit with the costume.

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Sep 302010
 

All the glamor of a 1930′s Silver Screen Starlet, the ‘Bombshell’ Dress is a guaranteed show stopper! Available at Atom Retro for $180.67

We’re sure you are about to fall as much in love with this dress as we have! Introducing the devastatingly glamorous, Retro Thirties ‘Bombshell’ Vintage style Dress from Stop Staring. Divine Black with Red trim in high quality stretch Jacquard millennium fabric.

Fitted from top to toe, the ‘Bombshell’ Dress cuts a flattering shape. Retro Thirties/Forties Art Deco style round neckline with red button detail and black/red contrasting faux neck tie. Contrast red trim throughout, with 2 front kick pleats. Matching button detailing to pleats. Retro chic, a timeless classic!

Here at Vintage Lingerie Blog, I’m all about a good deal. And this dress is gorgeous but honestly, I don’t have the money for a “pin-up couture” dress. You can get a similar dress for much, much less!

Red Vintage Pencil Dress – $ 29.95
The dress is made of comfortable fabric cotton/spandex blend ruffled in the center of bust with a belt in waist the whole design show your stature perfectly. Approx. length: 43 inches. 97% cotton/ 3% spandex; Machine wash. Also available in white – Black and White Vintage Pencil Dress

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Sep 302010
 

Dita lounging at home in her dressing gown

What do you wear to bed?

Either a little lace slip or nothing at all. I love being nude in very fine sheets. I keep a dressing gown next to the bed and that’s what I slip in and out of to wear around the house.

- Dita von Teese, OK Magazine interview

Swan about your boudoir in these  glamorous vintage dressing gowns and loungewear from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Below you’ll find my hand-picked glamorous vintage inspired dressing gowns and robes!

secrets in lace glamorous robe gown 1960s

Secrets in Lace 1960s robe in nude & mint
In the 1960′s you could always find sexy night gowns, baby dolls and glamour lounge pieces in favorite pastels like Pink and Mint. Secrets in Lace Pampering Pleasures Long Button Front Robe is adorned with Lace around the bust and semi-sheer nylon. Complete the look with the Ruffle Trim Brief!

Elizabeth Taylor lounging in quilted dressing gown

Liz Taylor lounging in satin quilted dressing gown

40s Vintage Textron Quilted Smoking Jacket
40s Vintage Textron Quilted Smoking Jacket
from: Dollhouse Bettie
Smoking jackets were seen as the epitome of class in the 1940′s and 50′s. This short Textron jacket is not only comfortable when you have guests over, but it will keep you stylish taking a smoking break inside or out of doors. The quilted design of the sky blue rayon is nicely complimented by the cozy black lining. This luxurious jacket has elegant long sleeves and a classic right hand pocket for your hanky. Post WWII Asian influence is seen in the swirling appliques on the bodice front, long loops of contrasting rope piping add incredible texture and a unique design element to the piece. New old stock garment maintains the original paper tag reading, “Textron, Rayon, Style 3191, Size 12.” Bust 44, shoulder is 16, sleeve is 25, length at center back is 30, fitting a S/34 as shown or M/36. This item is in mint new old stock condition without flaws.

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Sep 252010
 

Curvy Kate’s AW 2010 collection is gorgeous!

Curvy Kate Tease Me bra from the Showgirl range

It appears they have done it again, the collection comprises, the usual awesome, colors, style, and sexiness you would expect from Curvy Kate, however, once again they have managed to combine practicality and support for the bigger bust. Yes, you can have both!

Are you a Curvy Kate? Do you often have trouble finding vintage inspired lingerie for your bigger bust? Look no further than Curvy Kate!

Curvy Kate Thrill Me bra from the Showgirl range

The Curvy Kate Range has been specifically designed for the shapely figure - Sizes 28-40″ back, DD-J cup. The goal is to offer beautiful looking garments that both flatter and support the fuller bust. Buy Thrill Me, Tease Me, Portia, Princess and matching briefs, thongs, and knickers today.

See more of the Curvy Kate collection!

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