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14 Retro Pieces for the "Mad Men" Premiere

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on March 23, 2012
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Full skirts and pretty sweaters to wear while you watch.

A ladylike coverup in deep chartreuse.
A ladylike coverup in deep chartreuse.

Lemongrass Is Aways Greener jacket, $74.99 at Modcloth.

Top with a faux-fur stole and you’re prepped for a dinner party.
Top with a faux-fur stole and you’re prepped for a dinner party.

Tulips at Twilight dress, $139.99 at Modcloth.

A graphic (not to mention roomy) take on the ladylike bag.
A graphic (not to mention roomy) take on the ladylike bag.

Leather tote, $448 at Cole Haan.

Kind of reminds us of a 1960s kitchen countertop.
Kind of reminds us of a 1960s kitchen countertop.

Sweater, $18.95 at Tulle.

Just like Joan used to wear.
Just like Joan used to wear.

Pen necklace, $28 at 1928.

We know Peggy would love the contrasting accents.
We know Peggy would love the contrasting accents.

Necktie blouse, $49.99 at Ruche.

Betty’s go-to party shoe.
Betty’s go-to party shoe.

Bibi Lou slingback, $150 at Bhldn.

Retro swimwear to show off all those gorgeous curves.
Retro swimwear to show off all those gorgeous curves.

Underwire halter top, $52, and high-waisted brief, $50, at J.Crew.

Wear it with a beehive for the Sunday premiere, then style over a white button-down for work on Monday.
Wear it with a beehive for the Sunday premiere, then style over a white button-down for work on Monday.

Silk-wool dress, $228 at Boden.

The peekaboo neckline looks especially va-va-voom with a pushup bra underneath.
The peekaboo neckline looks especially va-va-voom with a pushup bra underneath.

Tie-Neck Sweater, $69.50 at Talbot’s.

Pearl clusters so true to the decade they even clip on.
Pearl clusters so true to the decade they even clip on.

Carolee clip-on earrings, $50 at Lord & Taylor.

A mod take on classic gold links—so sweet over a cashmere shell.
A mod take on classic gold links—so sweet over a cashmere shell.

Necklace, $228 at Kate Spade.

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