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mad people
April 9, 2012

Mad Men Fashion Recap: Peggy Ties One On; Joan’s Mom Wears a Pink Fascinator

By Charlotte Cowles

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Fat Betty makes only one brief (but highly satisfying) appearance on last night’s Mad Men, when she discovers her mother-in-law Pauline passed out in a Seconal–induced stupor next to a half-eaten box of crackers on the living room sofa.  (What goes around comes around, Pauline!) Rest assured, Betty shows no signs of slimming down and wears an impressive napkin of a dress with pearls and white gloves. Meanwhile, Joan’s husband, Greg, returns home from Vietnam, giving Joan a great excuse to parade around in bosomy dresses and Joan’s mom an occasion to bust out her pink, lacy fascinator. Meanwhile, new hire Ginsberg experiments with seersucker, Peggy gets drunk while wearing a beige tie, and Sally looks adorable as usual. See all the episode’s best looks in our fashion recap.

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Meghan's respectable office dress While a feverish, sweaty Don grapples with the philandering skeletons in his closet, it's only fitting that Meg... Meghan's respectable office dress While a feverish, sweaty Don grapples with the philandering skeletons in his closet, it's only fitting that Meghan wears a prim, responsible-looking striped dress. 
Peggy's tie! In addition to getting embarrassingly drunk during this episode, Peggy wears a regrettable pea-soup-colored skirtsuit and matching k... Peggy's tie! In addition to getting embarrassingly drunk during this episode, Peggy wears a regrettable pea-soup-colored skirtsuit and matching kitten heels. In other news, she's been flirting with various iterations of neckwear this season, but this tie goes to a whole new level.
Ginsberg's seersucker blazer With a natty pink-patterned shirt! A commendable — if somewhat misguided — attempt to branch out from loud plaid. ... Ginsberg's seersucker blazer With a natty pink-patterned shirt! A commendable — if somewhat misguided — attempt to branch out from loud plaid. Photo: Copyright: AMC 2011
Joan's "welcome home" dress Instead of presenting her husband Greg with roses upon his return from Vietnam, Joan naturally decides to w... Joan's "welcome home" dress Instead of presenting her husband Greg with roses upon his return from Vietnam, Joan naturally decides to wear them on her bosom. Which leads to ...
Joan's post-sex robe Doesn't she look ravishing in navy? 
Andrea's tools of seduction Her bright lemon-yellow dress, orange accessories, and red stilettos add even more tension to her terribly discomfort... Andrea's tools of seduction Her bright lemon-yellow dress, orange accessories, and red stilettos add even more tension to her terribly discomforting scenes. Don't do it, sweaty Don!
Pauline's heroic babysitting dress Betty may have been sadly absent from most of this episode, but Pauline can clearly hold her own in the fat-la... Pauline's heroic babysitting dress Betty may have been sadly absent from most of this episode, but Pauline can clearly hold her own in the fat-lady-florals department. 
Gail's fascinator After slaving away in Joan's apartment for weeks, Gail finally gets to gussy herself up. Given the result (a pink, lacy fascina... Gail's fascinator After slaving away in Joan's apartment for weeks, Gail finally gets to gussy herself up. Given the result (a pink, lacy fascinator!), this should really happen more often. Photo: Copyright: AMC 2011
Joan's dinner-with-the-parents getup Some women might think twice about showing ample cleavage — and accenting it with a diamond brooch — while o... Joan's dinner-with-the-parents getup Some women might think twice about showing ample cleavage — and accenting it with a diamond brooch — while out with their in-laws. Joan is not one of them. Photo: Copyright: AMC 2011
Dawn's sleepover outfit This poor woman is the sanest person on the show right now. On the plus side, this means she gets to remain unmolested by... Dawn's sleepover outfit This poor woman is the sanest person on the show right now. On the plus side, this means she gets to remain unmolested by putrid greens and scary plaids. Photo: Copyright: AMC 2011
Pauline's terrifying nightie The only thing scarier than a knife-wielding, cracker-munching, Seconal–pushing Pauline is what would happen if that... Pauline's terrifying nightie The only thing scarier than a knife-wielding, cracker-munching, Seconal–pushing Pauline is what would happen if that overburdened button on her nightdress comes flying off.
Sally's adorable nightie It's only fitting that Sally looks this cute during her first pill-popping experience.
Peggy's hungover outfit That Peggy was still able to match her pajama set while totally shitfaced speaks volumes about her character.
Fat Betty's devastatingly brief appearance Although fat Betty only makes a single appearance, she does her best to make up for it with a nice gra... Fat Betty's devastatingly brief appearance Although fat Betty only makes a single appearance, she does her best to make up for it with a nice grandma mix of pearls, white gloves, and floral smocking.
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