Vintage, Brand New: November 2012

Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits are not as popular now as they were in the Twentieth Century. These were elegant staples in the 1930s and the 1960s and 1970s. I was recently watching the film Tony Rome (1967) and in it actress Gena Rowland wears this amazing cream colored jumpsuit with a fluffy fringe at the bottom of the pant legs. It's stunning. Here are some jumpsuits available now. It's hard to find a reasonably priced fashionable jumpsuit these days. Pickings are slim.

Grace Elements Short-Sleeved Jumpsuit - Lord & Taylor

$78.00 Retail

Mossimo Women's Multi Style Convertible Jump Suit - Target

$12.24

Comes in Black, Brown, Blue and Grey

AGB Jumpsuit, Short-Sleve, Wide-Leg - Macy's

$54.00 Retail

Comes in Blue, Black, Red and Purple
This one is by far my favorite!

Cosmos Jumpsuit - Anthropologie

$188.00

Fashion Lab Women Flowy Jumpsuit - Dr. Jays

$100.00 Retail ($35.99 sale price)

Polka Dots

When striving for an elegant classic style, you can't go wrong with polka dots. Especially if they are small polka dots. Here are some polka dotted pieces to add to your vintage style wardrobe.

Merona Women's Perfect Polka Dot Blouse - Target

$22.99

Pine for the Past Dress - ModCloth

$99.99

Pleated Polka-Dotted Skirt - Anthropologie

$98.00

Polka Dot Compact - Forever 21

$2.80

Polka Dot Tweezers - Forever 21

$2.80

Steal the Look - Rosalind Russell

French Connection Long-Sleeved Sequin Shirt - Lord & Taylor

$118.00

This top reminds me a lot of the dress that Rosalind Russell wears in the film The Women (1939)

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is my birthday! If I could buy anything that I have featured on Vintage Brand New it would be this.

Jones New York Faux Fur Coat from Lord and Taylor

$330.00 Retail Price

This coat would be perfect for celebrating New Years in luxurious style.

I stopped by my local Lord and Taylor and tried it on. The medium fit me like a dream! I bought it (online because I forgot to bring my L&T printed coupon). It was 50% off and they have a THANKS coupon code for an extra 20% off PLUS anything over $99 had free shipping. So I ended up only paying $132 instead of $330 which was a bargain.

I can't wait to get this coat in the mail!

Cashmere Sweaters

Cashmere is expensive so invest wisely. It's a classic look that will go with your mid-Twentieth Century style outfit. Here are a few options.

Cashmere Fair-Isle Stripe Henley - Lord & Taylor

$175.00 (sale price $97.49)

Necklace Cashmere Sweater - J Peterman

$198.00

Apt. 9 Argyle Cashmere Cardigan - Kohl's

$125.00 (Sale Price)

I just wish it wasn't a button down!

Pure Amici Embellished Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater - Nordstrom

$198.00

Capes

Mod-ern Times Cape from ModCloth

$92.99

Maisie Cape from Anthropologie

$99.95 (sale price)

Women's Merona Cape Sweater from Target

$29.99

Also available in Gray, Orange and Tan

Ming Wang Reversible Knit Cape from Nordstrom

$132.98 (Sale Price)

Calvin Klein Houndstooth-Check Cape from Macy's

$159.99 (Sale Price)

Apt. 9 Double-Breasted Tweed Cape from Kohl's

$79.99 (Sale Price)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from Rita Hayworth and Vintage, Brand New!

Men's Evening Robe

Lambswool Herringbone Chalk Stripe Robe from Brooks Brothers

$398.00

This robe looks exactly like one George Sanders wears in The Saint in London (1939) (DVD set of The Saint movies). I wish I had a picture to show. It's a pricey robe, definitely an investment piece. It'll last for years!

Elegant Clutches

An elegant classic clutch will make any party outfit just that more luxurious!

Lulu Townsend Side Flower Flap Clutch from DSW

$26.95 (Sale Price)

Structured Faux Leather Clutch from Forever21

$24.80

Lulu Townsend Pinch Front Clutch - Hunter Green from DSW

$29.95 (Sale Price)

Also comes in Purple and Black

Metal Bow Clutch from Forever21

$27.80

Sequin Kiss Lock Clutch from Target

$22.99

Radiant Romance Bag from ModCloth

$47.99

Steal the Look: Jean Arthur

I got inspired by Jean Arthur's delightful outfit from the 1943 film The More the Merrier!

This outfit is much more appropriate for Spring and Summer. Buy the items now (the prices are good!) and save them for next year!

Anne Klein Pleated Skirt Suit from Lord and Taylor

$104.99 (sale price)

Also comes in Navy Blue

Lulu Townsend Fritty Pumps from DSW

$49.95 (sale price)

Woven Bow Hair Clip from Forever 21

$1.80

Latico Leather Woven Zip Around Tote - from DSW
$79.95 (sale price)

Adi Designs Formal Gloves from Target

$9.99

(or skip the gloves altogether!)

The More the Merrier (1943) on DVD

1960s Mad Men Style Earrings and Pin from Forever 21

In the early 1960s, pearl drop and rounded stud earrings were very popular. Check out these inexpensive earrings from Forever 21 that will add a little something extra to your Mad Men inspired outfit. Also, it's very difficult to find decorative pins and brooches so I included a new option from Forever 21 as well!