I propose a game, ladies. Pick an era, pick event type and off we go, scouring vintage stores for perfect looks.
Think of it as Mission Possible, Sartorial Styles.
Like so:
The Era: 1960s
The Event:: A super fabulous cocktail party
The Mission: Find what to wear!
Rulles: all original vintage, no recent updates. Except for footwear. I'm a little particular about who wore my shoes... you know?
Shall we play?
1) Look 1: Stunning and timeless. This looks is so classy and clean that making it true to its time is all about the acsessories:
Paor with a brooch on one shouler:
A cocktail ring:
And a head band:
2) Look 2, Space age innocence, straight out of Mad Men:
Pair with gold sandals:
Earrings & Bracelet:
3) Look 3:This is just so exotic:
Pair with same shoes as above
And these:
And this:
4) Look 4: Remember Liz Taylor as Cleopatra? Well, you can be one too!
Same Jewlery as above, gold sandals as above, and then put on this stunner:
5) Look 5: A Palazzo pant - an invetion of an ex-pat Russian artistocrat Irene Galitizine:
Would go nicely with these:
And this nice set:
Oh, and a beehive is a must!
6) Look 6: Stunner, but not for the faint of heart:
Pair with this fantabulous set:
And these:
7) Look 7: This sexy beast:
With this jaunty hat:
And these shoes:
And this set:
8) Look 8: Similar in mood to #6 but with a different color scheme:
9) Look 9 is pure fantasy: a tunic (a very 60s item of clothing) over a long skirt (although could be worn over a mid calf white pencil skirt as well):
an optional skirt:
Pair with these:
And these:
10) Our last look is likewise out there:
Pair with these:
And these:
And ring:
