MAC “Such Flare!” matte A61 lipstick {which ended up on my forehead at one point during the night… the reason I rarely wear red lips!}
The husband and I had a blast dressing up as Don and Betty Draper for our Halloween party on Saturday night… so much fun we may just dress up again tonight to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters!
After searching every thrift shop in the area, I actually found my early 60’s dress on Etsy {J Antiques shop} and while I was looking for anything but black, this dress was in perfect vintage condition and priced well. And though a bit too big, I was happy to find a dress that fit at all… and it’s a costume, right?! Even the perfectionist in me is forgiving when it comes to costumes but just barely. The empire waist bodice has ornate black beading and a huge black satin bow just above my actual waist while the skirt of the dress is sheer and fine pleated with a flip at the edge. It’s actually quite pretty… the husband said I should wear dresses like it more often, lol.
I teased the front of my hair, created a “pouf” and pinned it back leaving a piece down in the front similar to a look Betty wore once and then faux bobbed the rest of my hair after hot rolling it. And while it was much messier than Betty’s ever is, it was good enough because I ran out of time!
We found the husband’s vintage 60’s suit at Iguana and it fit like a glove. I had the vintage 60’s skinny tie but we had to buy the suspenders, shoes and shirt. {I found him in the bedroom watching a youtube video on how to tie a tie on my iphone… priceless}
See our Halloween Party here
Happy Halloween!
| C AND C | Sarmin
You guys look fabulous!
I love the the black & white photo of you guys.
xo SARMIN
ACC
You both look amazing! What luck in finding that sweet little dress!
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I hope you had a cigarette in one hand and drink in the other all night!
Loulou
Well done! You two look incredible. It’s quite amazing how much your husband looks like Don Drapper. Your dress is lovely.
Loulou @ Loulou Downtown
Starbox
Thank you for the inspiration! You’re one of my ‘Inspiring bloggers’ 🙂
BOX-OF-STYLE
GFS
I die for both of you guys!
PinkGlitter
I don’t watch the show, but I love your costumes!
Schnelle Couture
You both look great! Love the skinny tie! lol
Anonymous
Fan-tastic couple! Fan-tastic photos! HAPPY HOLLOWEEN!!
Neris / Fashion Fractions
LOVE LOVE LOVE it! You guys are looking amazing 🙂
Xxx,
Fashion Fractions
Anonymous
Yeah, you don’t look like the Drapers… at all
Desdetenerifeconamor
very very Beautiful! I love this black dress!!
I leave my DIY this week, a leather jacket inspired by Miu Miu, hope you like it!
http://www.desdetenerifeconamor.com/2011/10/diy-miu-miu-jacket.html
Allie
Love the costumes! You looked gorgeous.
I too have caught my boyfriend youtubing how to tie a tie on numerous occasions- always a good laugh!
CessOviedo
You guys look perfect as the Drapers! The dress is amazing, another reason to love Etsy for! I remember it was about this time last year when I found your blog, still not over how hot you looked in with your red hair as the Black Widow but totally love this years too, so glam and classy! Happy Halloween!
Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries
drollgirl
omg! you look gorgeous! and yer man looks so dashing!
note: i’d have to check youtube on how to tie a tie, too! for realz!!!!!
happy halloweener!!!!!!!!
Tanya
Oh how I love your Halloween posts! You guys look great. Great pic with your husband on the couch with the remote – probably the only un-Draper like thing.
That dumbass comment from the Anonymous – it didn’t get the memo about being fucking nice!
Good stuff!
Sarah @ Pencil Skirts and Lattes
GORGEOUS!!! you are such a stunner in this costume and you 2 are the cutest couple ever!!
-Sarah
Liesl
So, so perfect! I had a scene with Mr. Don Draper on “Mad Men” this past season, and I have to say you both have captured the style and looks perfectly! Well done!
Liesl 🙂
Summer
you guys are WAY adorable. it’s kind of not fair. xoxo
Style Servings
Amazing idea for Halloween costumes! just found your blog and I love it, you have a new follower!
http://styleservings.blogspot.com/