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Printed Tights - 1965 27 Aug 2013 | 03:48 pm
I was at the mall yesterday and noticed lots of printed tights and leggings in the windows of the stores that cater to the younger crowd. They might not know it, but printed tights are not new. Toda...
"What Shall I Wear?" - Another Review 26 Aug 2013 | 03:16 pm
Remember my review of Claire McCardell's book, "What Shall I Wear?" earlier this year? It's a great read that I highly recommend. Today I'm going to send you over to my online friend and client's bl...
Weekend Eye Candy - Pierre Balmain, 1956 24 Aug 2013 | 03:30 pm
This week I added lots of pink goodies to the website, so it's only appropriate that I finish the week in that vein. Evening gown with long stole by Pierre Balmain, Fall 1956. Just a little somethin...
Christian Dior Coat - 1970 23 Aug 2013 | 02:07 pm
This coat. This coat. This coat. Designed by Marc Bohan for Christian Dior, Fall 1970. This has now been added to the ever increasing "Jody's Holy Grail List."
Nina Ricci Dress and Cape - 1970 22 Aug 2013 | 02:52 pm
The year is 1970 (can you tell?) This dress and matching cape were designed by Nina Ricci for Vogue Patterns. This was back in the day when you could find fabulously wonderful fabrics to sew at home...
Pierre Cardin - 1961 21 Aug 2013 | 04:05 pm
Here's another great idea along the lines of yesterday's fabulous hood. In 1961, Pierre Cardin showed this hood that extends into a long scarf that you can wrap around your neck. The tweed matches t...
Guy Laroche Coat - 1964 20 Aug 2013 | 07:12 pm
I'm not a fan of hoods. In fact, I won't buy a coat that has a hood unless I can remove it by way of a zipper or snaps. I think they are messy and bulky, they just get in the way. But, I am a huge ...
Weekend Eye Candy - Christian Dior, 1959 17 Aug 2013 | 04:05 pm
Christian Dior couture, Fall 1959 The other day, I was sharing fashion plates from 1914 on my Facebook page. This morning, I found this image of a Christian Dior evening gown from 1959. I do believ...
Vintage Fashion in "The Butler" 16 Aug 2013 | 04:33 pm
"The Butler" opens today in theaters. I'm looking forward to seeing Oprah in her starring role as the wife of White House butler Cecil Gaines, played by Forest Whitaker. As much as I'll probably enj...
1960s Bead Encrusted Dress at Couture Allure 15 Aug 2013 | 04:02 pm
One of my favorite collections for Fall 2013 is Dolce & Gabbana's Byzantine inspired grouping. Are you as enchanted by it as I am? If so, I want you to take a look at a dress I added to the Couture ...
