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It’s Always After Six in the Afterlife
I won’t bother you with the details of the search terms that led me to this daring 1960s or 1970s ‘After Six’ velour tuxedo on etsy. Sure, $88 seems a bit steep, but you’ll never need another tux. You could even be buried in this striking ensemble, virtually guaranteeing that your reanimated zombie corpse will pass for the living. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage Sears Fashion
Kestrin and Jonathan, a fashionable and multi-talented couple here on the L.A. scene, recently made a baby, as well as a feature-length film. I’m not sure in which order, as baby and film are both currently in post-production, but at some point in the process there was a baby shower/baby naming competition with brackets and everything, and it was on that evening that the couple gifted me with a book called Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs. Never before has friendship rang so harmoniously, as if they periscoped down into my true inner being and retrieved a polyester pants suit.
The aforementioned book served as our inspiration this week, as we scrubbed etsy and eBay clean of vintage fashions from the near-extinct Sears chain of department stores. Hell, we even found stuff for men too. Click on each image below to see the individual listing.
Vintage 1960s striped Sears slacks with orange trim from ancestorvintage on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1960s purple pop mod shirt dress from QuirkyQuriosities on etsy. $26.
Vintage 1970s, men’s size 9.5 D, caramel leather Beatle boots from vintagedame on etsy. $55.
Vintage “Dazed and Confused” high waist jeans by Sears from Fiftyleven on etsy. $29.
Vintage 1970s pastel green secretary to disco dress by Sears. $32 from NewmanHall on etsy.
Vintage Sears “Kings Road” collection brown plaid slacks from atlasclothingco on etsy. $20.
Vintage 1960s bold and bright, fringed sweater vest by Sears fromneonthreadsdesigns on etsy. $37.
Vintage long-sleeved polo sweater by Sears’ King’s Road line. $28 from pandaJpanda on etsy.
Vintage 1960s snow white gogo dress by Sears Roebuck Jr. $28 from ShuuShuubyLulu on etsy.
I can just see one of you asshole, painfully urban dwellers wearing this vintage, oxblood puffy ski vest from Sears. $30 from LaPouleNoire on etsy.
Vintage 1970s floral print secretary dress by Sears. Current bid on eBay $19.99.
Vintage 1960s Sears “Clingalon” leotard from RogueRetro on etsy. $22.
Vintage 1960s Sears secretary dress with ascot tie from WindingRoadVintage on etsy. $38.
Vintage 1970s Penguin knock-off, cranberry, long-sleeved polo with white piping by Sears. $15 from RipCityRetro on etsy.
Vintage 1970s glen plaid belted trench by Sears from collectivethreads on etsy. $39.
Unisex Vintage Vests
Welcome to part two of our two-part expose’ on vintage vests. As you may recall, part one skewed more toward our feminine demographic, with plans to showcase the masculine end of the vest range in part two. However, as we plowed eBay and etsy for vintage men’s vests and waistcoats, we began to see this as more of a unisex offering. Whatever your genitalia, this week we found something for everyone, including fans of “Back to the Future.” Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1960s goldenrod wool vest from RaleighVintage on etsy. $42.
Vintage claret wool vest with green satin back from boo3 on etsy. $49.
Vintage 1930s pinstriped wool vest from allencompany on etsy. $74.
Vintage plaid Pendleton vest from SuburbanRefitters on etsy. $28.
Vintage Westernwear wool vest from TheBackOfTheBasement on etsy. $55.
Vintage 1970s mint green tweed vest from wilderalisonon etsy. $43.
Vintage wool sweater vest from samanthabalk on etsy. $34.
Vintage Eddie Bauer tweed vest from StLouisIvy on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1960s Pendleton wool vest from memoryvintage on etsy. $35.
1930s-style reversible hunting vest by Ralph Lauren. Reverses to cotton canvas. Authentic hunting details. $400 on eBay.
Vintage Bowring Arundel & Co windowpane vest. Made in England. In perfect condition. 100% wool. $118 on eBay.
Hello, Marty McFly. Vintage 1970s to 1980s Eddie Bauer quilted, down vest. $99 on eBay.
Pony Up
In the 1970s and 1980s, riding the white pony rarely involved a tack shop. Recalling the the oft labeled ‘era of excess,’ this week we have curated for you a collection of disco and post-disco-era tops for guys and gals, all with equine-themed prints: rodeo, dressage, fantasy-corn, horse and buggy, Godfather, hunt club, Native American, polo, Anheuser-Busch, Jane Austen, Shetland, whatever your horse flavor, these primarily polyester ponies are ready to ride. Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing. Happy trails to you.
Vintage horse print top with back zip and tube cuffs from LostFoundLove on etsy. $22.
Vintage 1970s men’s Givenchy Victorian-themed carriage print button down from antique on etsy. $99.
Vintage 1970s equestrian print shirt dress on eBay. Current bid is $16.50.
Vintage unisex sparkling galloping horses t-shirt from NewmanHall on etsy. $22.
Vintage 1970s red equestrian turtleneck from FASHIONRERUN on etsy. $24.
Vintage 1980s wild horses button down shirt with pearly orange buttons from SecondHandAddiction on etsy. $10.50.
Vintage 1970s polyester lucky horseshoe blouse from BGVintageMart on etsy. $22.15.
Vintage 1970s men’s creamy polyester horse and rider disco shirt from Weirdorama on etsy. $41.
Vintage 1970s stretchy polyester disco blouse with horse landscape print. $18 on eBay.
Vintage Laurel Burch horse sweatshirt with metallic gold border from vivatiger on etsy. $23.
Vintage 1970s to 1980s prancing pony print blouse on eBay. $24.
Vintage Woolrich Native American print blouse from CheekyVintageCloset on etsy. $22.
Vintage 1970s Lady Manhattan sheer castle and horses print blouse from roadtripjournal on etsy. $30.
Vintage 1970s equestrian ribbed knit vest from ProseAndPalaver on etsy. $24.
Vintage silky polyester horse head print blouse from fuzzymama on etsy. $18.
Vintage 1970s horse print blouse from AndHowCowgirl on etsy. $20.
Not disco-era, but great vintage all the same. 1960s men’s riding crop print shirt from bottleblondevintage on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1970s cave drawing horse print shirt on eBay. $26.95
Vintage 1970s men’s nylon horse and bird print shirt from Kasifoundthis on etsy. $16.80.
Vintage unisex polyester button down horse print shirt with brass buttons from sustainablewearable on etsy. $44.99.
The Whalen
A spectacular pair of sleek Beatles-inspired boots with a special John Fluevog design punched into the toe. The Fluevog Whalen. Comes in black or blue. Regularly $259, on sale now for $179. Click on the image below or visit fluevog.com to see it from like a bazillion angles.
Vintage Cuff Links
I love vintage cuff links, especially when paired with an oversized ruffle-front tuxedo shirt over leggings, so you can imagine my delight as I passed by Dustmuffin today and saw these beauties in the window. Dustmuffin’s proprietors are so friendly and have an infectious enthusiasm that isn’t too sales pushy. They’re also quite knowledgeable. For example, I was told that the 1950s-era tropical cuff links below were hand painted and the iridescent effect inside was created using morpho butterfly wings. If you look closely you can see the veins. Fascinating! This is particularly rare nowadays as ripping the wings off of butterflies to make jewelry is somewhat frowned upon.
I also picked up the vintage aurora borealis cuff links below, which are quite stunning. The giant cocktail stones are perfect for women who love to wear french cuffs. Both of these sets of vintage cuff links were under $20 each. And they have more too. I might go back later for the 1960s-era red enamel cuff links I saw in the window.
Dustmuffin isn’t a vintage store, but they do carry some lovely vintage pieces and handmade jewelry made from re-purposed vintage stones, etc. It’s a great local shop to buy gifts. Definitely stop in if you’re in the neighborhood. Dustmuffin is located at 3517 W. Sunset in Silver Lake, 90026.
The Sammy Miller
When Sir Richard Branson made his inaugural tourist space flight in 2010, he wore a specially-made Belstaff jacket. Founded in England in 1924, Belstaff is famed for high-performance jackets, worn by motorcyclists and pilots. One of my favorites is Belstaff’s “Sammy Miller” biker jacket, named after the 1950s motorcycle legend. At $1085, the price tag is painful, but this is one of those jackets you will wear until death do you part, most likely diving out of an airplane or in a fiery motorcycle crash. Available on mrporter.com.
Gentleman’s Agreement
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.
Have a Cowl
Scarves are great, but sometimes a girl (or a guy) needs a cowl. Although, when men wear them I think they’re called gaiters.
Whatever you call them, I prefer tightly crocheted or knitted neck warmers with functional buttons because they offer more flexibility; you can go for a prim buttoned up look, a partially buttoned open collar look, or let it hang loosely down your shoulders like a capelet. Most cowls are also easy to stash in your purse or bag when not in use (depending on the size of your bag that is). One more thing, if you’re the fashionable type, definitely stay away from fleece cowls. Unless you’re going for that extreme camping look.
The absolute best place to find original, handmade cowls is etsy of course. Below are some of my favorites (there’s even one for dogs). Click on each image to see the listing.
Wool and acrylic blend gaiter in a warm curry spice. Made by gypseatree on etsy. $37. Other colors available by request.
The “Elizabeth I” crocheted neck ruff in mustard made by DesiredCrochet on etsy. $17.
Here’s a unisex, hand knitted acrylic cowl made by KYSAA on etsy. $20.
Dogs get chilly too! The Brown Barker here is a custom neck warmer/hood for dogs, made-to-order by HippiePups on etsy. $30.
Recycled, buttery soft leather and angora neck warmer from MacolieMonster on etsy. $36.
Brown, green and black ruffled acrylic scarf from Periay on etsy. $18.
Cranberry wool-blend cowl with functional buttons, handmade by WindyCityKnits on etsy. $30.
Mary Poppins would be proud to sport this ruffly cowl adorned with vintage buttons, made by CheshireFarm on etsy. $15.
Super-chunky, cable knit neck warmer made by LaimaShop on etsy. $68.
A beautifully simple and inexpensive teal cowl with vintage seashell button. Made by Witherwood on etsy. $9.
OK, I know I said no fleece, but the fleece is hidden on the inside here so it’s totally acceptable. Upcycled plaid neck warmer from OhMaudlinMe on etsy. $30.
Adjustable buttoned cowl made by Witherwood on etsy. $7.
Snuggly neck warmer reconstructed from a vintage faux mink coat, complete with black satin ties. Made by SewTrendy on etsy. $30.
Look at the versatility of this dark purple, crocheted cowl. The three functional buttons give you so many options. Made by TallentedCrafts on etsy. $12.
Perk up your drab winter with this sunshiny yellow neck warmer with orange toggle button by akphotoncrafts on etsy. $10.
Another highly versatile cowl made by wearaddiction on etsy. $17.50.
Elegant hand knitted leaf cowl made from 100% merino wool by LeafyDesign on etsy. $55.
OK, so maybe you’re not ready to commit to a cowl. Here’s one that’s a little bit cowl, a little bit scarf, complete with wood buttons. Made by FrogSong on etsy. $15.
100% cashmere, double-thick, brioche stitch, extra-tall cowl in steel blue. Made by kimbarelli on etsy. $49.95.
A striking caped cowl in 100% wool with wood toggle button. Made by lightist on etsy. $95.
Hey Sailor
Navy issue black wool, belted trench coat from NakedVintage on etsy. $100. Click on the image to see the full listing.
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