Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Style and beauty

Looking for style advice? Chat all about it here. For the latest discounts on fashion and beauty, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Original poster

How to look like Christina Hendricks in Mad Men

45 replies

christiana · 23/01/2009 09:17

Message withdrawn

OP posts:
RachePache · 23/01/2009 09:26

I love Mad Men and agree - she is gorgeous. I would start with pencil skirts, and fine knitted v necked tops. Always wear heels and lipstick!

I try to go for this sort of look and am waiting for my first dress from Style Shake as I simply couldn't find anything in the shops. Meanwhile, a broad elastic belt helps with the cinched in waist look.

southeastastra · 23/01/2009 09:28

i think you need to start with a girdle of some sort

schprooz · 23/01/2009 09:29

I was quite fancying this

Original poster
christiana · 23/01/2009 09:41

Message withdrawn

OP posts:
Comma · 23/01/2009 09:41

i LOVE HER

RachePache · 23/01/2009 09:51

Comma me too. Don't know about DH but I've a big girlie crush on her.

Comma · 23/01/2009 09:52

God i love em all, and i think lisa Armstrong( the times fashion editor) is a secret fan too. She mentions them often. I think Obama woudl be a great casting in that show - all slick hair, thin ties and chiselled jawlines.

starbear · 23/01/2009 10:00

I'm going to watch this thread for ideas. Before I would always hunt out these clothes no matter what else was going on in fashion as some now it suits me. Even my Gran and Mum used to find stuff in charity shops for me as everyone knew in my family that it suits me. Look out for twin sets, shoulder length hair in a french plait, Capri pants shirt and more shirts tucked in with a wide belt on the waist, cardigans over the top. I have gone totally to pot since DS and the clothes are waiting in the loft for me to lose weight.

Comma · 23/01/2009 10:01

make up matt too with orange lipstick( shudder) for leeshure, or red fo vampability

Comma · 23/01/2009 10:13

Right do we want the Joan look rathe thant he betty?
I think the key is all sillouette to show off tthat figure.- you need suport undies, conical breasts (madonna was so past her time) and smooth unfussy lines in strong colours.

A cap sleeved sheath or straight dress is good like this from dull old next - below the knee though note and one like this for evening here and courts to go with it like these( no platform) but not in white obv
Joan often has a brooch too - very of the era, maybe given to her for services rendered...
A tiny clutch bag for her cigarettes and you are ready for a Manhattan.like this one

Comma · 23/01/2009 10:14

SOrry the brooch link has been shoved to the end.!

GrapefruitMoon · 23/01/2009 10:16

I love the look but wouldn't it be really uncomfortable for everyday?

Welcome back Comma btw

RachePache · 23/01/2009 10:16

John Lewis always has lots of vintage brooches - not too expensive.

Comma · 23/01/2009 10:17

ahem.
Yes if you want everyday you want Frigging Betty and for her allhttp://sarcastig.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/madmen-shoot2.jpg you need is a rifle.

Comma · 23/01/2009 10:18

betty

GrapefruitMoon · 23/01/2009 10:20

I am so glad RubyRedfort is back too - I love her name and can't believe it hadn't been snapped up long ago!

KarlWrenbury · 23/01/2009 10:21

I think Betty is a better name.

GrapefruitMoon · 23/01/2009 10:26

I would always think of Betty from Coronation St though...

KarlWrenbury · 23/01/2009 10:28

what about this as inspiration

Original poster
christiana · 23/01/2009 10:40

Message withdrawn

OP posts:
KarlWrenbury · 23/01/2009 10:41

Oh god easily.
hold on

KarlWrenbury · 23/01/2009 10:43

I give you... the Doreen

EachPeachPearMum · 23/01/2009 10:46

eek- those bras are rather scary!

Original poster
christiana · 23/01/2009 11:04

Message withdrawn

OP posts:
KarlWrenbury · 23/01/2009 11:09

arf.
A bit of joking goes a long way.