I am a huge fan of the series Mad Men for many reasons but the first thing that caught my eye about the show is its spot-on portrayal of fabulous 1960s fashion, especially when it comes to actress January Jones, the prim and proper housewife Mrs. Betty Draper in the series (see photo below), who manages to emit grace and style savoir faire both on and off screen.
What I love most about January’s style on the red carpet is that she makes it look so easy and nothing is ever overdone. To me, January’s styling is remarkable in that her makeup and hair always remain perfectly in tune with her dress, they never overshadow it. A splash of red lipstick to offset the soft blue gown, her lightly tousled hair, the hesitance to over-accessorize…
Whenever January steps out for an event, she’s looking chic and put together. Her fashion choices are bold and interesting (um, just take a look at the BEYOND FABULOUS white Versace gown she wore to the Emmys—by far my favorite of the night!), which is why I admire her, but they are never over-the-top.
It’s clear that January is a very beautiful woman and of course her amazing model-esque body and face would look great in anything, but she possesses that rare Grace Kelly poise which gives her red carpet looks a little something extra, don’t you think?
Here’s a look Betty Draper (and your budget) would certainly approve of…
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I love the retro look you put together! I especially like seeing how to work the jewelry, because I have lots of my grandmother’s old costume jewelry, with no idea how to work it into outfits…
What a lovely post! I think the items you picked out work fantastic together. And January Jones is a great choice for fashion inspiration.
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