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Ultra Lounge

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This week we found this fun 1960s neon, chevron print jumpsuit on eBay, the perfect ensemble for your next summer lounge party or for sipping mimosas on your patio. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing.

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May 15, 2012 at 12:44 pm

Ten from the Sixties

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This week we found ten fantastic spring-hued dresses from the sixties, all up for bid right now on eBay. Click on the images below to see each seller’s listing.


Vintage 1960s yellow silk dress with hounds-tooth ascot. Current bid on eBay is $21.

Vintage Mr. Dino psychedelic abstract print shift dress on eBay. $155.

Vintage 1960s crisp white space age/mod shift dress on eBay. $29.99.

Vintage 1960s cherry red sheath dress with Peter Pan collar and bow tie. Current bid on eBay is $19.99.

Vintage 1960s dress with delicate pintucks. $65 on eBay.

Vintage 1960s linen space age dress on eBay. Current bid is $89.

Vintage 1960s turquoise dress with pointy collar. $49.99 on eBay.

Vintage 1960s silky nylon purpley print dress on eBay. $61.20.

Vintage 1960s mod scooter dress lined with satin. $178.14 on eBay.

Vintage 1960s mod orange shift dress on eBay. $42.50.

Mod Uniform

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This week we are at full attention for this 1960s to 1970s green mini dress with fantastic buttons, deep patch pockets, and red trim. Sold by GoodTimeIsland on etsy for $55. Click on the images below to see the seller’s listing. At ease, soldier.

Written by Verdell

April 14, 2012 at 12:08 am

Featured Seller: Vintage Eyewear

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Warby Parker has done a lot for people that are both visually impaired and into vintage style. And their flat fee pricing (only $95 a pair) is quite revolutionary in the vision correction biz.  However, if you prefer authentic vintage frames as opposed to vintage-inspired frames, you can spend hours combing through junk on eBay and etsy or you can visit one of our favorite sources for optical quality vintage frames, Thayer Eyewear.

Thayer specializes in carefully curated 1950s cat eye glasses, 1960s squared zyl, rhinestone and embellished frames, high quality American and European frames from the 1800s to the 1990s, as well as dead stock ready-to-wear sunglasses. While some of Thayer’s stock is used, they also carry tons of dead stock/never worn frames, many of which are priced under $100.

Below are some of our favorite vintage frames as seen on Thayer Eyewear’s etsy storefront this week. Click on each image below to see the individual listing.

Vintage 1960s futuristic squared zyl frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $68.50.

Vintage 1950s rare and unique hand made cat eye frames with boomerang brass studs from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $214.50.

Vintage 1950s to 1960s translucent amber tortoise frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $62.50.

Vintage 1970s dead stock never worn amethyst quartz striped oversized frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $46.50.

Vintage 1960s oversized space age mod frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $50.

Vintage 1960s dead stock slim horn rim frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $92.50.

Vintage 1970s LANVIN black and white oversized frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $57.50.

Vintage 1970s faux tortoise tiger stripe frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $36.50.

Vintage 1960s dead stock almond-shaped tortoise frames from THAYEReyewear on etsy. $43.50.

Earn Your Stripes

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This week we found this perfect for summer, vintage 1960s mod/space age tent dress from hellhoundvintage on etsy. $100. Click on the image below to see the seller’s listing.

Written by Verdell

March 5, 2012 at 12:50 pm

Three Plus One

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It can be challenging to find great vintage pieces to fit every shape, which makes the three dresses below even more special. The first one is a 1970s-era silk brocade frock from Geoffrey Beene‘s Boutique label so you know it’s expertly crafted. The shirtwaist bodice and a-line skirt would be flattering on just about any body shape and the extra-long ascot can be tied in numerous ways. And check out those amazing rhinestone studded buttons! Such great details here, which is to be expected from this vintage boutique label (41″ bust, 34″ waist).

And below the Geoffrey Beene is a vintage 1960s butterscotch and black plaid jersey dress with neck tie (42″ bust, 36″ waist, 41″ hips).

Finally, we have an adorable powder blue mod day dress with a square neckline and decorative buttons (38″ bust, 34″ waist, 40″ hips).

Click on the images below to see the actual listings.

A Rare Courrèges Find

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This week on eBay we found this immaculate vintage (late-1960s) “Couture Future” space age dress by André Courrèges. For the uninitiated, André Courrèges is the self-proclaimed inventor of the mini-skirt who launched his ultra-modern ‘Space Age’ collection in 1964 and went on to become one of the most copied fashion designers of all time. Read my earlier post about the designer here. Click on the images below to see the seller’s eBay listing.

Game, Set, and Match

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Sometimes matching is tacky but these vintage dresses with matching coats are the epitome of effortless style. Here are six favorites we found on etsy this week. Click on each image below to see the individual listing.

Vintage 1960s mod silver and aqua lurex dress with matching coat from missfarfalla on etsy. $115.

Vintage 1960s Lilli Ann couture label mini dress with matching coat from TimelessVixenVintage. $275.

Vintage 1960s pink chiffon beaded party dress with matching sheer jacket from voguevintage on etsy. $140.

Vintage 1960s navy blue wool dress with red trim and matching coat from SassySisterVintage on etsy. $114.

Vintage 1960s embossed cream and gold shift dress with matching coat from ladyscarletts on etsy. $127.50.

Vintage 1960s a-line wool dress and matching jacket from LeMollusque on etsy. $138.

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.

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.