Because You’re Worth It
This week we’re thrilled to show you this vintage 1950s to 1960s cocktail dress. This vixen boasts a waist-nipping fitted bodice embroidered with pastel metallic floral appliqués under the bust and a dramatic sheer mesh overlay that cascades into a unique bubble cape effect. This is an expensive vintage piece, but the seller is currently accepting offers. Anyway, can you really put a price on awesome? Click on the images below to see the actual listing.
Vintage Christian Dior Prêt-à-Porter
March is officially here and I’m sure you are all eager to shed your winter coats and start showing some skin. This week on eBay we were shopping for vintage sundresses and found this unbelievable 1970s Christian Dior numbered prêt-à-porter halter dress. The Dior prêt-à-porter label is between couture and boutique, which features many hand finished details but is made for domestic sizes rather than custom made for an individual. This stunning bright yellow and magenta maxi dress is actually a separate halter top and tiered skirt. Click on the images below to see the seller’s eBay listing (this set is pricey but they are accepting offers).
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.
2012 in review
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Here’s an excerpt:
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Featured Seller: Poppycock Vintage
The only thing we here at This Week’s Look adore more than vintage hats is a vintage hat sale. Poppycock Vintage on etsy is currently testing our post-holiday spending willpower with a fantastic sale through December 31. They have an incredible selection of vintage chapeaux, so reasonably priced, we may have no choice but to pawn all of the Christmas presents we received in order to buy them all.
This week, we have assembled for you a selection of our favorites from Poppycock’s etsy storefront, all on sale right now. Click on each image below to see the individual listing, and follow Poppycock on Facebook for regular sale announcements.
Vintage 1960s Christian Dior beehive toque with jeweled trim:
Vintage 1960s creamy cocoa wool hat by Sears Fashions:
Vintage 1960s mod, thick lambskin, mottled fur hat lined in a soft jersey knit:
Vintage 1960s high crown, domed straw hat with velvet hat band by Mr. John:
Vintage 1960s classic wool felt cloche:
Vintage 1970s tan wool felt bowler with tassel and leather hat band:
Vintage 1960s shaggy wool cloche with buckle trim:
Vintage 1960s, adorable and cozy faux fur leopard hat:
Vintage 1960s royal purple velour beaded pillbox:
Vintage 1970s velvet pageboy cap:
Harper’s Bazaar in Review
Sadly, the December 2012 / January 2013 issue of Harper’s Bazaar failed to inspire us this month. Still, we soldiered on and uncovered a few glimmers of style worth re-purposing this holiday season.
Here’s one of our favorite looks from the issue, which would work great from office to holiday party. This could’ve easily come off as a cater waiter ensemble, if not for the ultra-high waist, flared trousers, cummerbund belt with minimalist chain, and exaggerated Peter Pan collar. Easy to replicate too.
Cobalt sweater paired with cobalt, sharkskin cigarette trousers. We don’t see enough of this color in mixed monochromatic textures, so well done, Harper’s.
Monochromatic and monotextured, long and lean, this almost looks like a tailored, wool knit jumpsuit. But it’s not. Another easy to replicate look, if you have the lines to pull it off. It’s lovely to be warm and hot at the same time.
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.
Sweater Vest Revival
It’s quite a shame that the sweater vest inherited such a terrible reputation, thanks in part to the likes of Rick Santorum and other conservative, white dudes.
Which brings us to this week’s assignment, to reinvigorate the sweater vest’s status among the proletariat, banishing all preconceived notions regarding this controversial, yet versatile and potentially fashion-forward basic.
This week, we are asking our understandably skeptical readers to discard their prejudices and entertain the sweater vest as we envision it for women: a mildly androgynous and wildly daring accoutrement. Preferably belted, to accentuate the waist, and layered over a crisp, buttoned up oxford or a sleek, monochromatic turtleneck. Accessorize an oxford with a vintage menswear tie for a preppy, business-y vibe. Or couple with a flowing maxi skirt for a 70s, Annie Hall feel. The ruffled ascot shirt paired with the Ralph Lauren vest below is absolutely inspired.
We have curated for you below a collection of the best sweater vests, all available on etsy and eBay right now, and all chosen for their ability to usher in a new era of the sweater vest. Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1970s belted sweater vest from ShuuShuubyLulu on etsy. $21.
Vintage 1970s tangerine, belted knit vest from ShuuShuubyLulu on esty. $20.
Vintage 1960s mossy wool sweater vest with belt from lilynymph on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1960s cable knit sweater vest from AtticAddictsVintage on etsy. $28.
New with tags Karl Lagerfeld belted sweater vest. Buy it Now auction on eBay for $34.99. The buyer is also accepting offers. I would offer $28.99.
Vintage Army green, moth-loved sweater vest from dirtybirdiesvintage on etsy. $22.
New with tags, Ralph Lauren belted sweater vest. Buy it Now auction on eBay. $69.
Vintage blue knit, open sweater vest on eBay. Current bid is $20.
Exquisite, vintage Dorce for LeRoy wool knit vest. Current bid on eBay is $35.
Not your Rick Santorum’s sweater vest. Vintage 1970s, Aztec-themed sweater vest on eBay. Buy it Now for $22.80 or make an offer.
Navy blue, belted Merino wool sweater vest from Tory Burch. Current bid on eBay is $51.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s turtleneck vest combo on eBay. Current bid is $9.
Vintage 1950s cherry, virgin wool vest. Love the unique wrap style. Current bid on eBay is $20.34.
Vintage Sears Men’s Store belted sweater vest. Current price on eBay is $26.24.
Twenty-Five Terrific Tunics
Tunics are so versatile, particularly during the cooler months when you can layer them over pants or leggings as a top, or over thick, opaque tights as a mini dress. This week we have assembled for you a collection of 25 very wearable vintage (or vintage-inspired) tunics, all available on etsy and eBay as of today. Click on each image below to see the seller’s listing.
Vintage 1960s bright red tunic or mini dress on eBay. Current bid $24.99.
Vintage-inspired cotton sateen mini-dress made by seedclothing on etsy. $80.
Vintage 1960s Mondrian-ish, space-age tunic by Vera on eBay. Current bid $16.99.
Vintage 1970s Yves Saint Laurent sweater tunic from ArtifactVintage on etsy. $350.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s Pucci-esque tent tunic on eBay. Current bid $19.99.
Vintage Byblos turtleneck tunic from BlancheandEleganza on etsy. $80.
Vintage 1960s black and metallic gold tunic from aiseirigh on etsy. $88.
Unusual Anna Sui jacket, dress, or tunic – you choose – from OwlVintage on etsy. $155.
Vintage 1960s peacock blue sweater tunic on eBay. Current bid $17.98.
Vintage 1960s Mr. Dino tribal tunic on eBay. Current bid $36.
Vintage 1970s Adolfo for Saks Fifth Avenue leopard print sweater tunic on eBay. $99.
Vintage 1960s double-knit tunic on eBay. Current bid $9.
Vintage 1970s Marimekko op art tunic/dress from worldmarketproductio on etsy. $95.
Vintage 1970s so Charlie’s Angels tunic pants suit on eBay. Current bid $150.
Vintage 1970s belted disco tunic in autumn colors on eBay. Current bid $38.99.
Vintage 1980s or 1990s cotton tunic or mini dress on eBay. Current bid $9.99.
Cotton -t-shirt tunic dress with lace sleeves and Peter Pan collar. Two colors available, made by DressupComeon on etsy. $32 each.
Vintage 1970s to 1980s convertible, belted, disco tunic (can be a skirt too!) on eBay. Current bid $19.
Vintage 1960s, space age, seafoam green, high neck tunic on eBay. Current bid $68.
Vintage 1960s mod tunic or super-mini dress from LucyRayRetro on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1970s wool tunic with metallic trim from retromomo on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1960s hand made tunic from boiledegg on etsy. $120.
Vintage 1960s St. John Knits apple green tunic pants suit from Planetclairevintage on etsy. $92.
Vintage 1960s velvet tunic with bell sleeves from 4birdsvintage on etsy. $95.
Vintage Guy Laroche geometric turtleneck tunic on eBay. Current bid $39.99.
Memoirs of a Disco Queen
This week we found this stunning, 1970s ultra-draped cocoon caftan with plunging neckline and dramatic kimono sleeves. Current bid on eBay is $38. Click on the images below to see the seller’s eBay listing.
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