It's a shot of Bourbon and a cigarette and then I'm off to buy some Vitalis.

Thats what I'm talking about !!!

I'm doin' the beehive hairdo, 'cause I just moved up from the South. I'll wear orange lipstick, nylons with a steel seam, and the Kitty Kelly '_uck me' shoes in lime green. Perhaps I'll wear a dog collar, too -- just to give me some 'office presence.' Oooops! I forgot the dress (blush, blush). I'll wear a Simplicity pattern made from an old shower curtain that I sewed for myself.

Note that this is not my normal attirel. I usually wear bell bottom trowsers, long blonde hair, a beard and flowered shirts and ties. Due to the new creative revolution's conflict with the old established ways, I'm having many conflicts here. Just like Don Draper is.

Right now I don't know if I want to be man, woman, the third gender -- or a book by Ayn Rand.

Perhaps Yoda Bert can set me straight. Or, maybe that copy art team can point me in the right direction.

I'm off to P.J. Clark's for a spinach salad. Toodles!

Oooops! Forgot to mention that before I left, I'd have a shot of Vitalis.

Let's just say I'm Peggy at the office, but Joan in the bedroom. nuff said.

Mad Menize - fabulous term!!! When I watch this show I have a strong desire to smoke and drink (and I've never smoked a day in my life!). I also want to wear a tight orange sweater and a short scarf.

As I think back to my corporate days I hate to say it but I was more of a Loser Lois. I'm a Peggy now. Wish I could be a Joan in the bedroom and a Betty in the kitchen.

A nice business suit with straight skirt, Chanel style jacket, mid-high heels, cherry red lipstick ("Belle Jolie", of course) and the latest model of Hoover's canister vac over the right shoulder. Oh, and the "Relax-i-ciser" on underneath.

You just gotta love that "relax-i-ciser".

NancyStoweOh, that really sounds good,The show will give you inspiration,don't give up!!!!

scfan,don't forget the seamed coffeebean shade nylons not pantyhose!! I'm not going to even touch upon the Relax-iciser....

I was starting to feel weird because I was letting the show affect my wardrobe. It doesn't sound like I'm the only one. Pencil skirts, Joan heels, lipstick, nails...I am definitely paying more attention to these things as a result of the show.

Plus, being all dressed up like that makes happy hour martinis much more fun.

Homerunballerina,thats exactly why i posted this,we did it for the Beatles etc. Feel weird?,thats how women should look ,not sneakers and pantyhose on the train....women were so much more glamourous in the swingin 60s If fact in the 50s and 40s.Theres no more glamour....Just backpacks and coffee cups....

My alter ego would wear the following:
A vintage linen day suit from the famous 60's New York boutique Chez Ninon. A pair of vintage Ferragamo high heels. A classic Chanel purse- quilted leather with the gold chain handles. Hair- classic pageboy cut just above the shoulders. And a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses just like Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast At Tiffany's.
And no underwear as a nod to the flip side of Don Draper!

I notice that I put my lipstick on differently. I LOVE the clothes on this show. Women dress as women. However, glad we don't have torpedo bras anymore!

Yes, Christopher Kopoulos, those nylons would be a nice touch, also. Although, I think I would choose "Chic City Beige" instead of that coffeebean shade. Just a matter of opinion. Love these posts!

Scfan,well yes,if it was Peggy,but someone like say,Rachel,it would be a must for the coffeebean shade with her toes painted a vamp red with a peep-toe pump....

Yes, yes, you are so right about Rachel and her special coffeebean shade. But you must admit that the "Chic City Beige" would be best to bring out the subtle tones in the vacuum cleaner hose. (Very bad pun!)

Scfan,definitely,has to match the vacuum hose,and most of those were a beige/tan color to cover up the dirt..Very Good!!

After my man goes off the office, I take out my hair rollers and use at least 1/2 can of Aqua Net to hold my hair in any 90 degree wind. I put on my dress with its five pounds of undergarments. I layer my ruffled apron over my dress and latch my short stand set of white pearls. I grab a shoe horn as I pry my size 9 foot into a size 6 pointed toe high heal shoe. I make sure I use the lipstick that matches my dress. I proceed to place it on thick and grab a tissue to blot. I toss it in the trash and leave a basket of kisses. I proceed to the kitchen where I fix a breakfast so big it that would make Denny's Grand Slam look like a kids meal.

I just just like to walk to no where in my capris, high heels (though the heels can be a bitch while walking to no where).

Now that everyone's all dolled up, how about some martinis, lunch, and ice cream at Schrafft's??!

60schild ,thats great!!! How bout flats and stir ups you know the Laura Petri look......

Or.....how about lunch at "21", in the Bar Room of course. We can all start with Cosmos and then dip into some nice double vodka martunis. Perhaps a nice chopped Cobb Salad and a Creamery Cheesecake with raspberry-caramel glaze for dessert. Espresso and cigarettes (I WISH) afterwords. Then we can all tramp down to Bergdorf Goodman for shopping! Our afternoon will end at The Plaza in The Palm Court for afternoon tea.

Yay... a day of fun! I'll see everyone for lunch, drinks, shopping and all the other fun...but, can we take turns toting my vacuum? Even tho' it is the perfect accessory---it gets soooooo heavy.

Scfan,forget the vacuum already,how would you Mad Menize yourself after watching the show the night before...

I'm sorry "21" no longer allows guest vacuums in the building. You'll have to leave it in the Continental with our driver PeekUp Andropov.
And Bergdorf's has banned quest vacuums since Barbara Bush tripped over Ivana Trump's Versace vacuum- though some think Bar was tripped out to begin with....

Christpher, oh if I only looked like Laura Petrie...

Christopher, you wound me to the soul--give up my eye-catching (not to mention handy if I see any stray crumbs) Hoover! Oh well, if you insist. I will just stick with my original ensemble in my 8-14 post above) But, maybe I'll change one detail...I'll wear my Maidenform on the outside (a la Dodie Goodman in"Splash") I miss her---and John Candy, too!

Christopher, I apologize, I like your idea and am enjoying the posts. I don't know why but when I read the headline, it just hit me to be sarcastic in my posts here. I'll just leave well enough alone now. Love your creative post ideas!

scfan,Hey,were having fun and just wondering what people have to say,don't apologize,just look at my response to a new post on here about my subject matter and one posters,anxiety attack....

I get out of bed and begin going through the stack of clothes I left on the chair beside the bed the night before. I am blushing to speak of such things in mixed company, but I will put on a torpedo shaped, slightly padded, white cotton bra with circular stitching around the cups and sturdy white straps. The full white underpants that have a slightly saggy elastic at the waist (why spend money where it isn't seen?) are next. Then I pull on a size medium girdle...thigh length even though my measurements indicate a large would work better.Why wear a girdle if it isn't going to pack it all into a smaller form. It is also white and tight and difficult to get....in...place. Whew, that was an ordeal. I have located two legs of hosiery that do not have runs and appear to be of matching shades. Well, one does have a slight run, but it is high enough up on the leg to not show and I have doctored it with some clear nail polish. I put them on, adjusting heels to their proper place and tugging, ever so gently, to fasten the darker brown top into the garters on the leg of the girdle. They fit pretty well, but there is an unsightly gap of overage between the hose and the girdle. I am panting. I pull a white full slip over my head and down until it reaches just to the bottom of my knees. I adjust bra and slip straps so they match. I might put on dress shields, if I can find them. I have a choice of two suits, both needing dry cleaning. One I picked up for 75% off on a clearance rack and one is a hand me down from my cousin who just got married and gained too much weight to fit into it. I have black pumps, white pumps and brown pumps to wear, all with a mid heel. I let the season and my suit color decide which pair I choose. But not just yet. First, I'll just have to sit here on the bed for a minute and catch my breath from the calisthenics of getting dressed. I am sweating slightly and thinking how wonderful it will feel to get home tonight and peel off these portable torture chambers I just put on. But it will be worth it all, I try to convince myself. After all, every thing should begin with a good foundation.

Sizzie, I have to ask...where do you find a torpedo shaped cotton bra? My husband is a fanatic of the 60's & loves those things (torpedo/cone shaped bras, pink lipstick, black eyeliner & heavy duty mascara w/blue eye shadow). I would love to fulfill his fantasy 1 night & surprise him. I have everything but one of those bras. Pleeeezz....

You could try Ebay! There are a lot of vintage type things on there clothing wise...Good Luck And be sure your husband has a protective vest on the night you suprise him wearing that potentially dangerous bra!

You could try Ebay! There are a lot of vintage type things on there clothing wise...Good Luck And be sure your husband has chest protection on the night you suprise him wearing that potentially dangerous bra! ha

Woops posted double...sorry

gamegirl: All the ones I described are buried at the bottom of some land fill...probably still not discomposed. Try this link:
http://www.pinkgirlvintagelingerie.com/product.php?key=163

Those bras were patterned after the Cadillac bumpers, "Bullet bumpers" a.k.a. "Dagmar (the celebrity with the 'bigga boobsa') bumpers'

Or, vice-versa.

I think that's where the "bullet bra" term came from.

They were standard fare in the old Fredricks of Hollywood catalog. Fredeicks may still sell them, if they have a 'retro' section in their catalog.

fredricksofhollywood.com??? do you think? Surely they have a website by now. They would be the original naughty lingerie sellers, I would bet! Maybe Francine gave Betty her catalog and Betty sent away for that "underneath" outift she wore for Don on Valentine's night at the Savoy (or whatever the name of the hotel was)..although I somehow think their merchandise would not have been anywhere near that tacky!

I'm going to go shopping for a new Fall wardrobe, and then to the beauty shop for a new hairdo. First, I'll give away all my tight-waisted full skirts (so out), and buy a pill-box hat, a suit with three-quarter-length sleeves and A-line skirt (like Jackie!), and won't it be fun to pick out a circle pin! Shall I buy one with diamonds, or just a tasteful gold? WWJB?
(What would Jackie buy?) Then off to the beautician (they hadn't called themselves "hair designers" yet). Get rid of this god-awful ponytail for a tasteful short bouffant! Note to self: stop off at Walgreens for a jumbo can of Aqua Net and a rattail comb for teasing...and don't forget to stop at the market for cream of mushroom soup for the hamburger casserole! Oh and some creamy mints to put on the table at Bridge Club!

GemCat63,well if they are out of Aqua Net at Walgreens,just get a can of Carol Richards.Also get one of those sheer scarves in hot pink of black and put it over your buffant and tie it under your chin,for those blustery days....

Christopher, I hadn't thought about the scarves! Of course I have to protect my hairdo and make sure it doesn't EVER move...Now can you give me some advice on shoes? I don't think my pointy V- scooped black patent leather 3" heels are that in anymore, although my husband likes the toe cleavage. Maybe I'll see if Joan Holloway would like them...wonder what size she wears.

Gemcat63 Shoes? well,possibly a beige,black, or even pink,soft buttery dull leather sling back with a peek a boo open toe,nylons not pantyhose with vampire red polish with a bit of toe cleavage .The shoe must be conservative tho.He'll love that,Trust Me I do!!! Wheres my wife ?

Christopher, How would I know where your wife is?? Just kiddin'. The slings sound divine. I like the soft buttery dull description. Comfortable! Remind me to throw out the Fire and Ice Red polish (so Fifties), and the lipstick too. Did Jackie even wear polish? Her lipstick seemed like a pale color, but its hard to tell in black and white. Does Revlon make Vampire Red? What are panty hose, anyway? Why am I still up at 3:46 AM?

Red is strong Gemcat63 ,Jackie ? probably a clear coat polish.Thats the color I made up,maybe Coty or Max Factor would have a nice bloody red.So your on the ET zone,yes I'm in Chicago .yeah pantyhose Yuk!!! If you like this post just go to the top and recommend it.Also in case you would like my link so you could vote and comment on my submission.Thanks

http://blogs.amctv.com/mad-men-contest/2008/08/christopherkopoulos-as-don.php

gamegirl...
My mother continued to order her favorite 100% conically-stitched bra from a catalog selling under the name, "Vermont Country Store" until she passed away recently. Good Luck on your quest!

Uhhhh...Christopher...how do you know so much about women's wardrobe?

You know almost as much as I do.

Wyter,I love women,' But first my wife' of course.I'm a SAG actor so ,I'm around wardrobe when I'm working.I was raised by women,worked with women,so I really feel I know what they like as far as garments....

Gemcat,Thank You,for helping me out over here....Talk to you later after the show!!!

LOL love all outfiffes

A famous foreign designer (forget which one) said in an early 60's fashion magazine that American secretaries were the best dressed women in the world. And he was right! We dressed appropriately, but with great style.

I miss a dressy world!

Sandy absolutely !! today we have the backpacks & coffee cups,and the sneakers with pantyhose .Nice isn't it?

I'm feeling mildly offended by Caprice' post as I still wear Ray Ban Wayfarers. Oh well, now if I can only find the right shirtwaist dress to match my eyes.

@katie: Now that everyone's all dolled up, how about some martinis, lunch, and ice cream at Schrafft's??!

my nana was the lunch manager at schrafft's from 1951-1954, the entire time she lived in new york! it's great to see your post! i read it to my mother, she's thrilled! :)

I must say I was always a little worried about wearing a tight dress over my curves until I started watching Mad Men. Now I wear them all the time, and my husband, who is always brutally honest about my clothes, says I have never looked better!

BlueRose, Thats what I'm talkin about...

Makes me wanna get up, put on a suit, do a Don Draper hairstyle, and smoke a cigarette

Did anyone notice that last nights show opened with Peggy(I think it was Peggy) putting on pantyhose? Now, I was barely old enough in '62 to even be playing with Barbie dolls, but I don't think pantyhose came out till the mid-sixties! Even in the later '60's we girls often wore stockings (that require garter belts).
Does anyone else still occassionally wish that little gloves and hats would come back in ?

Peggy's wardrobe and Joan's hair. I find that its the perfect balance =P