I always love a good party scene on Mad Men, as it affords us an opportunity to see some fabulous vintage clothing. Episode 7 of Season 5 aired this past Sunday and not only did we have a formal gala, we had a client dinner, Megan's French mother Marie (played to perfection by Julia Ormond), and shopping!
For the Heinz client dinner, Megan wore this fabulous silver and gold cocktail dress with a beaded collar.
It wasn't until she and Don get into the car after dinner that we see a glimpse of the matching coat with beading on the sleeves!!!!! I've always had a thing for these 60s dress and coat sets and grab them for the website whenever I can.
Right now, I have this gorgeous 1960s silver, gold and copper metallic dress and coat set available for purchase at Couture Allure. It is very similar to the set Megan wore on the show.
In this scene, we see Megan, Marie and Sally returning from a day of shopping. I think this is the first time we've seen Megan wearing a hat. Both Megan and her mother wear gorgeous dress/coat ensembles in wool plaids. Love, love, love!
I sold a very similar 1960s dress/coat set last year to a very lucky customer!
In the past, I've bemoaned the demise of the evening coat. Here we see two fabulous examples as everyone prepares to leave for the American Cancer Society gala. Marie wears a black brocade full length coat with a huge portrait collar that floats away from her neckline. Megan is wearing a velvet coat in a rich coral red that has beading at the sleeves. It matches her gown which you'll see in a second. Everyone has turned to look at......
....Sally! Sally looks so grown up in her silver mini dress and white go-go boots! It's hard to tell from this photo, but she is also wearing fishnet tights. Check out her silver evening bag. Don says "no" to the boots and make-up before they leave for the gala.
Finally, a look at the evening gowns. Megan's has a velvet beaded bodice and the skirt is chiffon with floating drapes at the sides. Marie's gown is black velvet with a sheer nude color inset at the yoke topped by a band of silver beading. Oh, I do love a good party scene.
Posts
5 comments:
oh yes! something about those luscious 60's coats...if i didn't already have a silver one...i'd be all over the one you have listed...
now i need to go over to my mom's house...sift through pics...i am pretty sure i owned a pair of white go-go boots... =)
Completely agree with you on the fashions in this episode. The 60s party clothes are very chic and sophisticated, even Sally's! And I love all those dress coat sets. Looking foward to seeing what else Janie Bryant comes up with the rest of this season.
The most awesome fashion episode yet! Megan's the 60s fashion plate I've been waiting for on this beloved show. Really excited for Sally's looks, as well.
I love how you actually have almost identical ones in your shop! To die for!
The clothes in this episode were wonderful! Megan especially is the epitome of style for this time period, just as Betty was for the late '50s/early '60s styles. I loved everything she wore in the episode.
Megan actually wore a hat once last season, back when she was a bit player we didn't give much thought to. The episode was "Waldorf Stories." She had a lot of flair even back then, on her secretary's salary. Now that she's a rich executive's wife, she's even more fashionable!
You can see the "Waldorf Stories" hat here.
Melissa
I had a beautiful black velvet evening coat with rhinestone buttons and a back half belt in the late 'sixties. It was purchased for a formal party that I attended on New Year's Eve in 1966. I wore it with an evening dress made with a black velvet bodice, a black plaid taffeta skirt and the cutest 1" wide, black plaid bias ruffle around the high neckline that dipped to a V in the back above three tiny red taffeta covered buttons above the waist. I also had a wonderful persimmon, teal and gold plaid coat and jumper/sleeveless dress ensemble that I wore for college interviews. Sure wish I had the money to dress like that now! Your gorgeous clothes bring back so many memories.
Post a Comment