fashion Archive

0January 29, 2012
The Language Of Glove, 1879

Before there was today’s code for handkerchiefs, there were other fashion accessories used in courtship for communicating and flirting. There was the fan, of course, and, according to this article…
0January 5, 2012
These Eyeglasses Look Upside Down – But They’re Not! (I Want!)

I found this Bert Stern photo of Kecia Nyman at Magdorable! — and fell in love with these glasses from 1965! I’ve not been able to find anything like them,…
2January 5, 2012
Fashion Forecasting With Tarot Cards (In 1953)

A fashion spread in Harper’s Bazaar, August 1953, featuring over-sized tarot cards. Photos by Louise Dahl-Wolfe.
0December 15, 2011
Sunday’s Are For…

Razor blades? At least that’s what the “Sunday” charm on this Juicy Couture Days Of The Week Necklace looks like to me… Right down to the notched corners. Oddly enough,…
2December 10, 2011
Busted! As Good As “Our Bodies, Ourselves”

Continuing my talk with Ali Cudby, author of Busted! The FabFoundations Guide To Bras That Fit, Flatter and Feel Fantastic. (Enter to win a signed copy of the book here!)…
0October 18, 2011
Foot Fashions A La Purple Rain

In the 80s, we used to decorate our boots with chains and wraps, just because we could. Or maybe it’s where we kept our gold, which could quickly be converted…
1September 26, 2011
The Bachman Pretzel Bikini

Hey, edible underpants, you had competition… The Bachman Pretzel Bikini. Just $2.50 for a “classy” and “sassy” two-piece bikini of “velvety non-woven material.” I can’t imagine you could swim in…
0August 27, 2011
Sunkist-Orange… Hats?

I’ll admit, I liked this vintage dress more when I thought the Sunkist-orange orbs were oranges, not hats; but passersby would likely make the same mistake and gawking to confirm…
0August 11, 2011
Crunk, Talking Genitals & Childish Fashion Crimes (or, A What I’ve Been Reading Link Round-Up)

Just a good old fashioned link round-up — yee-haw! 1.) At The Crunk Feminist Collective, a thought provoking post on self care for the feminist or liberal activist: Talk about…
0July 10, 2011
I’m Fonda Of Your Panties, Knickerocker!

I found these fabulous panties, here, at A Slip Of A Girl: the Jane Fonda New Workout Inspired Panties, by Knickerocker.
2July 7, 2011
Sexy Sanitary Belts?!

I can only tolerate so much. And “Vintage Sexy Women Sanitary belt Panties Lingerie” goes past that place. Do you still remember the sanitary belt from last century, which was…
0June 21, 2011
How To Dress For Success: Suffragette Edition

In The Washington Post, November 1, 1909, an unidentified “London fashion designer” gets bitchy and judgmental about how suffragettes dress. Yes, even though I don’t know if this possibly fictitious…
0June 20, 2011
A Tube Top By Any Other Name…

Still drops and rolls just as horribly. Sorry, folks, but this Hanky Panky Signature Lace Lined Bandeau Bra is really just a lace tube top. I know, I know, I’m…
0May 10, 2011
What Time Is It?

According to this ad for Bulova watches, it’s time for a pajama party. Circa 1963; via Simple Dreams.
1March 25, 2011
Yes We Can! Rosie The Riveter Fashions

Proof that this look was in fashion for women before there was an American home front and a The War Advertising Council’s Women in War Jobs campaign with Rosie the…
0February 25, 2011
Kaptain Kool & The Kongs On Gender & Fashion

From issue number two of The New Krofft Supershow comic (1978), deep insights into gender and fashion… In panel two: Turkey, why are you wearing your socks wrong side out?…
0February 22, 2011
Shoes Like A Chastity Belt

With the current state of affairs — i.e. republicans trying to defund Planned Parenthood, it seems these Knee High Converse shoes might become affordable birth control. (Yes, even at $60+…
0February 14, 2011
Because Men Are Already Talking To Your Chest

How about this vintage novelty telephone sweater from the 50′s? Via terrasita.
0February 7, 2011
While American Was being Born… Ladies Who Didn’t Have Enough Sense To Come In Out Of The Rain

From a Modern Woman magazine from the 40′s, some interesting news… For the benefit of eighteenth century ladies who didn’t have enough sense to come in out of the rain,…
0January 18, 2011
Nonsensical Marketing Magic

I think Betsey Johnson must hire non-English speaking peoples to name her products, using some translation software to easily convert their ideas to nonsensical gibberish now… Because Locking Lips Hobo…
0December 7, 2010
It’s Like A Pucci In The Face

If you have difficulty being a woman and knowing what you want, you can blame it on Emilio Pucci‘s death. In this vintage lingerie ad for Pucci‘s Fiore Festa line…