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This Week’s Look Turns 100

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Welcome to This Week’s Look’s 100th post celebration. /streamers. Bringing fashion to the wretched masses since 2011. /noisemakers. Here are some trivial statistics for you research and math types. To date, This Week’s Look has attracted more than 1600 followers and has been viewed 9,150 times. Our busiest day was December 11, 2011.

To commemorate this illustrious centennial, below we have curated 100 of our most favorite things. Just kidding. Who has time for that? How about 10? Below are 10 of our most favorite things right now, in no particular order. Click on each image to see the actual listing.

1. Vintage 1960s jersey micro mini dress. Current bid on eBay is $44.55.

2. Pour La Victoire blushing rose patent leather heels. $149 on eBay.

3. 1920s-style cloche in sky blue vintage wool with cut glass buckle. Made by bonniesknitting on etsy. $75.

4. Vintage zephyr wool knit jacket with impeccable shape and structure. Perfect for spring. $38.50 on etsy.

5. OPI Muppets Collection Nail Lacquer in “Meep-Meep-Meep,” $4.55 on Amazon.

6. Proenza Schouler yellow satin sandals with carved heels. Current bid on eBay is $100.

7. Vintage 1970s southwest space dye knit cardigan. $45 on eBay.

8. Vintage 1960s tortoise shell frames on eBay. Current bid is $75. 

9. Vintage 1960s Lanvin quilted silk bed jacket on eBay. Current bid is $20.99.

10. Star Wars Jedi inspired etched brass keychain from CreativeEtching on etsy. $8.

11. Yeah, yeah I said 10 things, but here’s one more. Custom made aviator cap in a nubbly, oaty wool from rocksandsalt on etsy. Comes in men’s, women’s, and kid’s sizes. $68.

12. OK, one more. Vintage 1960s black chantilly lace push up bra from BoudoirBarbie on etsy. $36.

Skinny Mocha

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Vintage 1970s metallic chevron jumpsuit with bateau neckline, bell sleeves and a sash belt. Current bid on eBay $30. Click on the images below to see the actual listing.

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January 12, 2012 at 12:43 am

Get a Jump on These

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There are tons of vintage, wide leg, super glam jumpsuits on eBay and etsy and these are the best we found this week. Click on each image below to see the actual listing.

Vintage 1970s plunging palazzo leg halter jumpsuit on eBay. Buy it now for $195 or make an offer.

Vintage 1970s ultra glam jersey jumpsuit. $98 on eBay.

Vintage 1960s to 1970s jeweled neck wide leg jumpsuit. $85 on eBay.

Vintage 1970s two-piece floral jumpsuit on eBay. Buy it now for $95 with free shipping.

Vintage 1970s orange crush jumpsuit on eBay. Buy it now for $124.99.

Vintage 1960s to 1970s wide leg backless floral jumpsuit. $75 on eBay with free shipping.

Vintage 1970s Lillie Rubin sea foam green jumpsuit with matching shawl. $145 on eBay.

Vintage 1960s to 1970s silver goddess jumpsuit from chihuahuas8 on etsy. $75.

Vintage 1970s palazzo leg jumpsuit with rhinestone trim from ladyscarletts on etsy. $165.

Vintage 1960s formal jumpsuit with mod rhinestone embellishments from kimvintage on etsy. $145.

Vintage 1970s wide leg jumpsuit (can be worn on or off shoulder) from shmooozin on etsy. $53.99.

Vintage 1970s coral jumpsuit from VintageSanFrancisco on etsy. $75.

Vintage 1960s Don Jillette plaid jersey jumpsuit from prettyinprague on etsy. $65.

Vintage 1960s rose embroidered jumpsuit from GravelGhostVintage on etsy. $56.

Vintage floral palazzo leg jumpsuit on eBay. Current bid $34.99.

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January 10, 2012 at 5:41 pm

Glittery Goddess Gown

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If you like that Badgley Mischka caftan I posted earlier this week, but frowned at the $495 price tag, perhaps you will be interested in this vintage 1970s batwing gown trimmed with sparkly sequins and draped like a goddess. Current bid on eBay is $9.99. Click on the image below to see the actual listing.

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December 16, 2011 at 1:17 pm

Steal This

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This gorgeous vintage coat with giant faux fox fur collar is only $25 on eBay right now; the auction ends in one hour. The seller just relisted the item so you have another shot. Click on the image below to see the listing.

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December 14, 2011 at 6:42 pm

Nothing Up My Sleeve

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Vintage 1970s mini dress featuring amazing, giant lantern sleeves and incredible micro pleating. Sleeves can be worn on or off the shoulder. Current bid on eBay $9.99. Click on the images below to see the actual listing.

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December 14, 2011 at 3:23 pm

Always in Accord

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I love knife pleats and fortuny pleats, but accordion pleats are by far my favorite of the pleat varietals. And they’re going to be quite ubiquitous come spring 2012, especially in skirts. But as far as I’m concerned, they never really go out of style. Below we found a lovely selection of vintage and not-so-vintage accordion pleated pretties. Click on each image below to see the individual listing.

Accordion pleated chiffon dress with lightly fluted hem. $30.21 on eBay.

Vintage 1970s garnet maxi dress with accordion pleated skirt. Current bid on eBay is $14.99.

Sensational H&M black accordion pleated trapeze dress on eBay. Available as a “buy it now” auction for only $18.

Vintage 1970s accordion pleated, crossover secretary dress on eBay. Current bid $14.99.

Vintage accordion pleated maxi dress with sheer cape from VoxVintage on etsy. $38.

Vintage 1970s turquoise accordion pleated dress on eBay. $58 or make an offer.

Stretchy ivory satin cocoon dress with all over accordion pleats. Current bid on eBay $16.99.

Vintage 1970s cranberry red secretary dress from RustBeltThreads on etsy. $29.

Vintage 1970s Lillie Ruben accordion pleated dress with matching belt. Overpriced at $249 on eBay, but they do allow you to make an offer.

Vintage 1970s pumpkin spice accordion pleated dress from bloomstreetvintage on etsy. $36.

Vintage 1970s bright red accordion pleated skirt. $14.99 on eBay.

Vintage ivory dress blouse with accordion pleated ascot. Current bid on eBay $8.99.

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December 13, 2011 at 8:57 pm

Gentleman’s Agreement

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I admit we have neglected the men on This Week’s Look lately. To remedy that, we plowed the depths of eBay and etsy this week to bring you some of the finest haberdashery around. Most of these wool coats and jackets are vintage, some are not, but any one of them will surely make you the most debonair dude on deck. Click on each image below to see the full listing.

The “James Bond” double breasted, belted wool jacket on eBay. $95 with free shipping.

The “Pete Campbell” vintage 1960s silk and wool blend sport coat from OneTrickChassis on etsy. $48.

The “Cameo” vintage 1960s charcoal flecked wool coat from TripleGemini on etsy. $145.

The “Don Draper” vintage 1960s wool flannel sport coat from FabGabs on etsy. $58.

Vintage Pendleton single breasted wool coat from KeyAcquisitions on etsy. $40.

The “99 Percent” vintage 1950s Army issued wool coat from BetaPorHomme on etsy. $48.

The “Highlander” vintage hooded wool overcoat with faux horn buttons from BrightWall on etsy. $90.

The “British Invasion” vintage 1960s Carnaby Street wool coat from iandrummondvintage on etsy. $149.

The “French Connection” vintage 1960s navy blue, double breasted coat. Made in France. Current bid on eBay $135 with free shipping.

The “Donnie Brasco” vintage 1970s wool coat with faux fur collar and lining from LiliesValleyVintage on etsy. $125.

This avant-garde, anime-inspired asymmetrical wool blend coat comes in black or grey. $160 on eBay with free shipping.

The “Cowboy” vintage “Crownwear for Carl Putzer” overcoat with removable plaid liner and western yoke. Current bid on eBay $39.99.

The “Officer and a Gentleman” vintage 1970s never worn, Italian Navy officer’s coat. $150 on eBay with free shipping.

The “Roger Sterling” vintage wool overcoat with faux fur collar from BrightWall on etsy. $80.

The “Echo Park” vintage tweed blazer with suede elbow patches from TandemNorthwest on etsy. $40.

Vintage original Swiss Army wool overcoat from BetaPorHomme on etsy. $98.

Vintage wool jacket with Greek key pattern and faux fur collar and lining from bytheway on etsy. $75.

You’ll be ready for smoking cigars and sipping brandy after the fox hunt in this grey wool Trachten jacket. Current bid on eBay $149.

The “Inspector Gadget” vintage extra-slim, belted Donegal tweed trench coat. Current bid on eBay $74.50.

Vintage 1970s double breasted wool coat. Made in Germany. Current bid on eBay $130.

Vintage French Air Force wool officer’s coat from RueBroc on etsy. $61.75.

Fashion Files: The Goldworm Era

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As a collector of vintage Italian knitwear from the 1960s to 1970s, I can tell you that original Goldworm pieces are becoming more expensive and harder to find these days.

If you are unfamiliar with the label, it was founded in 1928 by Samuel and Gertrude Goldworm. The company partnered with clothing manufacturers in Italy during the knitwear boom in the 1960s and transformed itself into a purveyor of quality, wearable art. Identifiable by the iconic smiling gold worm on the label, original Goldworm pieces are highly collectible and would make a unique and timeless addition to your vintage wardrobe.

Below are some vintage Goldworm knits we found on eBay and etsy this week. Click on each image to see the listing.

The classic gold worm.

Vintage 1960s Goldworm wool knit mini dress/tunic from Hottmilk on etsy. $110.

 

Vintage 1960s Goldworm keyhole dress from Planetclairevintage on etsy. $115.

 

Vintage Goldworm virgin wool knit dress on eBay. Current bid $99.

 

Vintage 1960s Goldworm young Edwardian-style dress on eBay. Currently on sale for $140.

 

Hello Mad Men lovers. Vintage 1960s Goldworm merino wool wiggle dress from ZucchiniFlourVintage on etsy. $78.

 

Vintage 1960s Goldworm dress from cloudninevintage on etsy. $94.

 

Rare price! Vintage 1960s Goldworm Navajo print dress on eBay. Current bid $9.99.

 

Vintage 1960s Goldworm 3/4 sleeve knit dress from Vintage201 on etsy. $79.

 

Vintage 1960s to 1970s Goldworm knit dress from josieovtg on etsy. $30.

 

Vintage 1960s Goldworm wool knit shift dress from VINTANTHROMODERN on etsy. $96.

 

Vintage 1960s Goldworm psychedelic print knit dress from Vintage201 on etsy. $97.

 

Vintage 1960s Goldworm wool knit shift dress from VINTANTHROMODERN on etsy. $84.

 

Vintage 1960s Goldworm silk blend, knit dress from VINTANTHROMODERN on etsy. $108.

 

Vintage Goldworm Gustav Klimt print dress on eBay. Current bid $79.99.

 

Vintage 1970s Goldworm knit sweater dress from honeydip on etsy. $68.

 

If you love Missoni you will really adore this one. Vintage 1960s Goldworm full-length knit dress from staticwhite on etsy. $40.

 

Vintage Goldworm wool knit dress with matching scarf from MissMaggiesBureau on etsy. $129.

Vintage Clampers

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I have a predilection for vintage clampers, those hinged bracelets that rely on the tension from the hinge to stay closed (although some have clasps as well). Vintage clampers can be found in just about every material imaginable: Bakelite, Lucite, plastic, silvertone, enamel, celluloid. Some are abstract, Art Deco, or Art Nouveau, some even come in animal shapes. Some are flashy and rhinestone encrusted and some are mod and minimalist. I love them all.

As one can imagine, there are hundreds of vintage clampers on eBay and etsy, but we saved you the trouble of wading through all the junk. Below are some of the best clamper bracelets we found this week. Click on each image to see the listing.

Vintage 1950s pink Lucite clamper from griffincat on etsy. $6.99.

One of my favorite vintage jewelry makers. A very collectible, signed Sarah Coventry silvertone clamper bracelet. Current bid on eBay $9.99.

Huge rhinestone encrusted leopard head clamper from TheVintageAngel on etsy. $54.40.

Vintage 1980s red enamel and gold metal clamper from popgoesmyvintage on etsy. $25.

Vintage silver plated crystal rhinestone hinged bracelet from VermontJewelryShop on etsy. $22.

Another one of my favorite vintage jewelry makers. A vintage Trifari clamper in a creamy enamel and goldtone from GillyLynn on etsy. $18.

Vintage 1970s Givenchy lucite clamper bracelet. Current bid on eBay $74.99.

Vintage aurora borealis rhinestone and faux pearl buckle clamper. Current bid on eBay $34.95.

Vintage 1960s two-tone Lucite clamper bangles. This auction is for the blue one, but the seller has more. These are new old stock. Very mod. Current bid on eBay $20.72.

Vintage figural cat bracelet in blue enamel with rhinestones and glass eyes. Signed “Ciner.” Current bid on eBay $104.99.

Vintage black Bakelite clamper with large rhinestones. Current bid on eBay $9.99.

Vintage Trifari brushed gold leaf clamper from VintageGypsies on etsy. $32.

Very wide and striking green and goldtone clamper bangle from duSayeJewelry on etsy. $35.

Vintage 1940s to 1950s thermoplastic with pave set rhinestones clamper bracelet and matching clip-on earrings. Signed by Weiss, highly collectible. Current bid on eBay $150.

Vintage embossed brass buckle clamper from terrasouljewelry on etsy. $59.

Vintage 1950s black Lucite clamper bangle from ANTIQUEANDVINTAGE on etsy. $24.97.

Vintage goldtone clamper from EyeCandyAntiques on etsy. $18.

Vintage chunky cabochon, multi-hinged, brass filigreed clamper from PattycakesPlunder on etsy. $65.

Vintage modernist geometric design clamper from Moderra on etsy. $5.

Vintage chunky and super shiny red orange clamper bracelet from mooivintage on etsy. $32.