Agreed! I noticed Peggy pulling on the pantyhose and that would not have been what she was wearing in 1962. Garter belt, girdle and stockings. I doubt too, she would have been asked to try them out by some company. Gee, Peggy seems to have literally flown up the corporate ladder, unusual for a woman of her time (not unheard of, but rare). And she is such a meek little thing who seems to be totally unsure of what she is doing for the most part. Those little jumpers and that pony tail! Sheesh! Yes, I know, Joan told her to lose that look and she did for one evening, but this kid needs a total makeover for the office!

I was very disappointed seeing Peggy slipping into panty hose. The show is so good and careful with placements of food items, toys, books, magazines, clothing and hair styles. It seems like someone did not do their homework.

All this talk about panyhose has me crazy!
Has anyone seen the movie "Saving Silverman"?
I keep picturing the kidnapping scene...Jack Black with a pair of pantyhose over his head and face!!

Two things occur to me—whether they have bearing on the unfolding of the story —I have no idea. But, for the record, there seems to have been two "anachronisms" from the Maidenform episode, and I wonder whether they might be intentional stylistic devices. The first, as those who have railed, is the inaccuracy of the wearing of pantyhose in 1962. The other is the musical accompaniment for the opening scenes—from the Decemberists, "Infanta." Could it be that these anachronisms might be stylistic teasers in some way—to suggest that we are being asked to look at the past with a modern set of eyes?
I realize this theory may be quite far-fetched... but, I am just wondering.

I noticed the pantyhose thing right away but the rest of the clothes are pretty much on the mark. Peggy needs a hair make over.

Calling Mr Weiner....calling Mr. Weiner.....
Please explain the pantyhose scene- it's drivin' us crazy!

I've noticed Period anachronisms from the very start, so was intrigued by Blue's comment that they might be intentional. That might be reading rather too much into things; but one does wonder at the production designers allowing such gaffes. especially as they are said to be meticulous in their research.
As someone who pored over fashion magazines during the early 1960s (still in my collection) I suppose I expected the department store heiress to be dressed by Norell, or Trigere at the very least. Her hair would not be long and lank in 1960. Sleekness was the operative word.
Bobbie, the tartish wife of the comedian, comes nearer to form with some of her ensembles. My point is quite basic: could they not have done their homework more diligently in the costume dept? Don's wife continues to dress like 1958 and Perry Como is played on their Hi-Fi, yet they are connected to Madison Avenue and more sophisticated tastes would be expected of them. New York in 1962 was actually a pretty elegant place~I saw women in high boots, slacks and mink ponchos during my first visit there in that very year. NO crinoline skirts whatever.

Toby,
Glad to see your comment about the 1958 clothes, particularly the crinolines, I was 21 in 1961 and totally fashion conscious - the crinolines were long gone and we were beginning to dress like Jackie K. As you notedm Bobbie is the best example of accurate period dress. Perry Como might have been still popular with people in Betty and Don's age group (30?), but Elvis, Jim Reeves, Della Reese, Dinah Washington and Frank Sinatra were more on point - also there was a lot of rock 'n roll, even among sophiticates. Slacks were not yet mainstream, but really nice ones (white linen or silk) were seen at times. There was still a bit of the MM influence, with figure hugging dresses (sheaths) and low necklines. And among the younger people, the Ivy League preppy look with Madras and chino was still in vogue for casual events. I love the authenticity, in general,

Knitter,
Good points. The first panty hose were not very attractive or comfortable - they were somewhat coarse, ugly colors and had poor elastic at the waistline - I remember how they would creep down during the day and there was constant tugging and adjusting, just to keep the wrinkles out of the legs. However, without them, the incredible mini skirts of the mid 60's would not have been possible, so they caught on really fast.

My memory of pantyhose in the 1960s was that the doctors were telling every female they met not to wear them because they promoted yeast infections. But that was the late 1960s, not 1962 - we still had hose and girdle belts in 1962.

It is believable that Peggy could have gotten ahold of pantyhose in 1962. They were not common place but she probably could have gotten them at the clothing store version "The Sharper Image," ordered them from a catalog or swag from a SC customer (perhaps girdle maker Platex prototyped pantyhose).