After this Spring’s bold colors, I suppose it’s no surprise that good ol’ black and white is coming on strong for Fall. The July issue of Harper’s Bazaar exclaims:

“Basic and bold go hand in hand this season with updated interpretations of classic black and white.“

Updated, indeed! It seems to me that today’s VPOD, a vintage 1970s Lilli Ann coat and dress set, could sneak in quite nicely between the interpretations of Pedro Lourenco and Narciso Rodriguez shown in the middle of the first row of Harper’s photo collage above.

And to think some ladies believe all vintage is outdated!

As for me, I’d make this vintage number do double-duty by never wearing the two pieces together. That smashing coat would be worn over my own black slacks or skirts. And the ho-hum sheath dress? Why not pizzazz that puppy up with some trim or silk screening on the skirt OR some beading or embroidery on the bodice to create your own one-of-a-kind design.

Yes, there’s no limit to the imaginings of us vintage fashionistas!

Available at Retrodress. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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Two hot colors stood out in Oscar gowns this year.

First, we saw a bevy of ladies in the color purple: Mila Kunis in lavender Elie Saab, Natalie Portman in violet Rodarte, Cate Blanchett in pale lilac Givenchy Haute Couture and Scarlett Johansson in plum Dolce & Gabanna.

And then we saw Jennifer Hudson wow everyone with her tangerine Atelier Versace.

Today’s VPOD combines the best of these two color worlds into one fantastic daywear outfit.

Designed by Yves Saint Laurent, this set pairs a longer skirt with a men’s style cardigan but injects plenty of feminine energy with fleur de lis decoration and a tasseled cord belt. It’s the perfect weight for this transitional time between seasons and it’s a fine way to add some color under the remaining gray skies we’ll see in March.

What a delightful purple find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Quintessentia. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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Look out America. The fourth season of Mad Men started this past Sunday and that means plenty of vintage fashion eye candy on Sunday nights. This popular and highly acclaimed television series is becoming known as much for its clothes as it is for its characters!

In fact, this year AMC has teamed up with Banana Republic for a casting call contest in which one lucky winner will receive a walk-on role in a Mad Men episode. Full contest details  are available here but in a nutshell here’s what you have to do to enter:

1. Get you entry code from a Banana Republic store while supplies last.
2. Upload a picture of yourself showing off your Mad Men style.
3. Get your friends to vote for you between now and September 17th.

As an example, here’s an entry by the daughter of Naomi, a fabulous vintage clothing seller on eBay (and I’m sure she’d love for you all to click on this pic and vote for her budding vintage fashionista!)

Of course, if you plan to enter the contest, what you choose to wear will be tres importante! And today’s VPOD would be a perfect choice.

This beaded dress and matching cape from the 1960s is simply luscious with its yummy melon hue, beaded fringe trim and shoulder bow.

It’s a Mad Men-inspired find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Shrimpton Couture.

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I tend to be a deconstructor.  I take outfits and literally separate all the pieces. In my closet, skirts hang with other skirts and blazers hang with other blazers, even if that skirt and blazer were made specifically to be worn together. Separating my clothes this way makes it easier to envision new outfits with the individual pieces.

Of course, another reason I do this is because I tend to dislike a matchy-matchy look. I bristle at someone telling me “These pieces are meant to be worn together.” Except, of course, when they’re right.

And today’s VPOD is a perfect example. This four-piece vintage outfit from 1979 is from Roberta di Camerino. (Heck, the only piece missing to complete the look is a Roberta di Camerino handbag!) All the pieces offer plenty of ways to extend your wardrobe as separates: that super-cute jumper, the fab belt, the leather-trimmed cardigan, the cashmere turtleneck. And while this last piece was added by the owner to match the outfit after a long search and is not by Roberta di Camerino, just think of it as the icing on the cake.

It’s a perfectly styled outfit for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Shimpton Couture.

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