Mad Men style

[Wheresmypopcorn]

How/where do I get it? Any suggestions would be great, thanks

[mrscumberbatch]

If you search the talk archive for teadresses or 1950's style there is HUNDREDS of threads about it.

[Havingkittens]

You'll find the best range of Mad Men type styles here www.pinupgirlclothing.com/vintage-style-inspired-clothing.html?limit=all

Only problem is that they are based in the US. It's a good place to look for inspiration though. There are still a lot of pieces on the high street this season which you could style in a similar way.

It does depend on which series you are inspired by, of course. The first series was set in the late 50s, then a lot of the following series in the 60s so the styles change gradually. The last series was set in the early 70s, not quite my cup of tea! I wouldn't have said tea dresses were featured at all, they are more 1940s, revived in the 80s.

[Havingkittens]

www.pinupgirlclothing.com/vintage-style-inspired-clothing.html?limit=all

Sorry, the link should work now!

[Brodicea]

Vivien of Holloway (www.vivienofholloway.com/) is a british brand that does '50s style. However, MM is more very early 60s which means a little less on polka-dots, poodles and circle skirts - more twin sets, wiggle skirts, pastel coloured lipstick etc. But if you're going 'Joan' you might find some nice fitted things.

Look at early 60s here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960s_in_fashion

Once you master the french twist hairdo (loads of people post handy videos on youtube), with a little back-combing, anything has a bit more of an early 60s sheen. Also liquid eyeliner.
If you're curvy, then Joan is the way to go (blouses and high waists, fitted dresses). If you're boyish (like me) then try shift dresses and pumps.

look in google for vintage, and see what you fancy - try ebay, just looking for 'mad men'. There are loads of blogs too, or have a look at Pinterest.

[Brodicea]

I'd also agree that tea dresses, while often very nice, are not MM - but you might find that you just like vintage and MM has kickstarted your interest.
This is a shop near me that looks like it has a good range of reproduction vintage things www.digforvictoryclothing.com/index.htm

[Brodicea]

But if you look at ebay and 'Beyond Retro' you'll find the original much cheaper!

[Curtsey]

I just ordered this dress from ssshhh Coast. It arrived today. It's a great MM shape and feels lovely on, though I wish it had pockets. However the size I orderedit isn't quite tight enough/wiggly enough so I'm ordering a size down to see if that fits better. Would look great with a backcombed and laquered French twist

[BeauNeidel]

The last series was not set in the early 70s btw! It hasn't got out of the sixties yet, was never in the fifties.

[Mirage]

I've just bought a load of late 50's to early 70's clothing from a jumble sale,all at 10p each.Check out ebay for some lovely vintage stuff.

[Wheresmypopcorn]

Thanks all! January jones and Cristina Hendricks are my favourites! I have only recently started watching so am way behind but loving the fashion.

[Gingersnap88]

Poppy's Children do a beautiful range of women's dresses in a 1950's style.

[Gingersnap88]

And I'd also recommend pencil skirts with blouses / tops as well as flared or wiggle dresses. Tea dresses are lovely too.

I was building quite a 50s wardrobe but since having baby I'm not sure I'll fit into if again

[ElizaDoMore]

I like the look of this. Sort of MM meets Adele?