I swear, sometimes I think I could blog about the fashions of Mad Men alone. While I am impatiently waiting for the 3rd season to start on August 16th, I thought it might be fun to try and hunt down wallet-friendly versions of the styles worn by the ladies of the show.
We’ll start with Joan Holloway, my favorite.
(Image courtesy of AMC)
Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about Joan —
“Embodying the role of femme fatale, Holloway is a “bold” and “sassy” character, and role model for all the female office workers. Creating the character, Mad Men‘s creator Matthew Weiner tried not to make the character appear as a television stereotype, but unpredictable and complicated. The Boston Globe has said that Holloway occupies “a sort of middle ground between the show’s main female characters, who represent opposing paths for women of their day”; as Betty Draper (January Jones) gave up a modeling career to become a housewife and Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss) tries to become a copywriter in “a world where men routinely call women “girls”, and sometimes literally chase them though the office”. Holloway is considered the queen bee of the office secretarial pool.”
And here are some modern-day pieces that could make me feel like her:
The Merona Ponte Tab Waist Dress in Plum — love the oversized buttons and the slim fit, and Joan always accentuates her peachy complexion with saturated colors, so this plum would look really nice on her.
(Image courtesy of Target)
The 1928 Pen Necklace — the one that was modeled after the kind Joan wears is actually sold out right now online … this is a similar style with emerald accents. I also love the vintage feel of these knot earrings.
(Image courtesy of 1928)
This Wesleyan Blouse reminds me of one of the necklines Joan wears a lot on the show, and she usually pairs it with a brooch like this.
(Image courtesy of Mod Cloth)
And she would totally tuck all of those fitted blouses she wears into a tulip skirt just like this one from Urban Outfitters.
(Image courtesy of Urban Outfitters)
These mary janes from JCPenney would go perfectly with all of that impeccably tailored office wear.
(Image courtesy of JCPenney)
I love your Joan Holloway post! I have been searching all over the internet tonight for Joan Holloway style dresses because I'm going to be her for Halloween! You should too! I ordered the dress from Target you posted, for $25, that's a pretty good price for a costume AND a dress you can wear anywhere! Leaves enough money leftover for the pen necklace and an up-do! š