Mad Men Fashion Recap: Stan’s Fabulous Fringed Suede
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Last night’s episode of Mad Men took Stan’s hippieness to a new level: He strolled into the office, beard a-bristling, in an amazing fringed suede jacket. It’s a shame he didn’t twirl and show the trim in motion. Secretary Scarlett, on the other hand, did twirl in her white patent-leather go-go boots when she got reprimanded by an angry Joan and ran away in tears. Other highlights included an introduction to Megan’s sexy maid costume, an expanded Dawn plotline, and a visit from Joan’s childhood friend Kate, who works for Mary Kay and wears pink. Click through our slideshow to see the best outfits from last night’s episode.
Dawn's rainbow stripes Off-duty Dawn! Her lime and blue striped dress looks a little shabby, but still clean and respectable. We learn that she's...
Dawn's rainbow stripes Off-duty Dawn! Her lime and blue striped dress looks a little shabby, but still clean and respectable. We learn that she's going to be the maid of honor in her best friend's wedding and can't find a date. Of trying to meet a man at church, she complains, "I can't stand out in that crowd of harlots." So there's no chance of seeing sexy Dawn anytime soon, it seems.
Kate's makeover brocade Introducing Kate, Joan's best friend from childhood and now a sales director at Mary Kay. While applying way too much blu...
Kate's makeover brocade Introducing Kate, Joan's best friend from childhood and now a sales director at Mary Kay. While applying way too much blush to Joan's mom Gail, she says, "The makeup's not the important part. Mary Kay always says it's really about making yourself feel better. And that starts with doing something for you." Kate's trip into the city is also about doing "something" for herself, and she's gussied up for the occasion in oversized pearls, a basketweave brocade suit, and a daisy pin.
Joan's swirly gold pin Joan is one of the only characters who wears more gold jewelry than pearls. She's so good at illustrating the difference b...
Joan's swirly gold pin Joan is one of the only characters who wears more gold jewelry than pearls. She's so good at illustrating the difference between womanly and ladylike -- looking feminine and put-together doesn't mean you have to look prim.
Silvia's elusive furs She's all dressed up in snowy white fur and diamond earrings -- perhaps a reference to Don's early days in fur sales? -- bu...
Silvia's elusive furs She's all dressed up in snowy white fur and diamond earrings -- perhaps a reference to Don's early days in fur sales? -- but won't say where she's going. Obviously, Don finds this titillating and they make out in the elevator.
Scarlett's blue dress Ever one of the show's most audacious dressers, Scarlett wears an adorable blue minidress with a white collar and large gol...
Scarlett's blue dress Ever one of the show's most audacious dressers, Scarlett wears an adorable blue minidress with a white collar and large gold buttons. Meanwhile, her ring finger looks increasingly bare -- this can't stay the case for long, can it?
Stan's fabulous suede jacket YES. Stan, clad in various shades of brown and a fringe-y leather jacket, strolls into his tinfoil-lined "Proje...
Stan's fabulous suede jacket YES. Stan, clad in various shades of brown and a fringe-y leather jacket, strolls into his tinfoil-lined "Project K" lair and lights up a doobie. Everything about this is perfect.
Megan's sexy maid outfit The only thing that Ricky's and the Mad Men costume closet have in common.
Meredith's enormous bow As the bearer of news about Dawn and Scarlett's indiscretions, Meredith shows up looking like a Christmas present. ...
Meredith's enormous bow As the bearer of news about Dawn and Scarlett's indiscretions, Meredith shows up looking like a Christmas present.
Joan's violet vest Joan wears a lot of purple, the color of royalty, in this episode. Note she's wearing more gold jewelry.
Megan's bell-bottoms Isn't it great how Megan's always barefoot at home, probably for the sole reason that she can climb around on their sectiona...
Megan's bell-bottoms Isn't it great how Megan's always barefoot at home, probably for the sole reason that she can climb around on their sectional sofa?
Scarlett's white go-go boots She might be in trouble, but damned if she doesn't look trendy as she bursts into tears.
Joan's peacock blue She's on the warpath in a fitted ruffly dress, her necklace big and heavy enough to be used like a shotput if necessary. Also...
Joan's peacock blue She's on the warpath in a fitted ruffly dress, her necklace big and heavy enough to be used like a shotput if necessary. Also, if you look closely, her dress is printed with thorny blue roses! A metaphor for Joan if there ever was one.
Meredith's polka dots Meredith is the new Scarlett, it would seem, so let's hope she's capable of equally jazzy outfits.
Dawn's dark green Dawn rarely wears such a somber color, and it clearly reflects her concern about her job. Bright colors look so much better on ...
Dawn's dark green Dawn rarely wears such a somber color, and it clearly reflects her concern about her job. Bright colors look so much better on her, so let's hope things look up soon.
Kate's bubblegum pink dress Sweet and childlike, Kate wears this to a soda fountain in hopes of picking up a man, in case you needed further evid...
Kate's bubblegum pink dress Sweet and childlike, Kate wears this to a soda fountain in hopes of picking up a man, in case you needed further evidence of her inexperience.
Arlene's seduction sparkles When soliciting another couple for group sex, it's best to make oneself as sparkly as possible. Mel's Coke-bottle gla...
Arlene's seduction sparkles When soliciting another couple for group sex, it's best to make oneself as sparkly as possible. Mel's Coke-bottle glasses make his leering even creepier.
Bert's socks Bert's polka-dotted bowtie and argyle socks show he's making some effort to keep up with the times -- but note that he still wears s...
Bert's socks Bert's polka-dotted bowtie and argyle socks show he's making some effort to keep up with the times -- but note that he still wears suspenders.
Joan and Kate's morning-after outfits We've all been here, but it's a rare night when you can't even change out of your hoop earrings and into yo...
Joan and Kate's morning-after outfits We've all been here, but it's a rare night when you can't even change out of your hoop earrings and into your nightie when you get home. Points for Joan's ripped dress -- surely the product of a fumbled groping attempt.
Team Scarlett and Harry As two of the office's loudest dressers, they make a fine pair. Scarlett has clearly turned a corner -- look at her sassy...
Team Scarlett and Harry As two of the office's loudest dressers, they make a fine pair. Scarlett has clearly turned a corner -- look at her sassy knee-highs and her very short, very odd turtleneck dress! The green striped patchwork on her bosom is quite something, too.
Joan's "I'm not hungover" outfit What to wear when you show up late to work with bloodshot eyes? Innocent white ruffles and a button-do...
Joan's "I'm not hungover" outfit What to wear when you show up late to work with bloodshot eyes? Innocent white ruffles and a button-down cardigan, of course!
Peggy's presentation outfit It's no coincidence that her cuffs match the Ketchup bottle. Also, her outfit's military accents signify her willingn...
Peggy's presentation outfit It's no coincidence that her cuffs match the Ketchup bottle. Also, her outfit's military accents signify her willingness to do battle, and lead the charge if she has to.
Dawn's punishment outfit Dawn seeks Joan's forgiveness -- and ultimately, her approval -- in a schoolgirlish kilt, ruffled blouse, and gray blaze...
Dawn's punishment outfit Dawn seeks Joan's forgiveness -- and ultimately, her approval -- in a schoolgirlish kilt, ruffled blouse, and gray blazer. It's as if she's visiting the principal's office with her tail between her legs. Of course, she's wise to be terrified of Joan, and to make amends. Could this be the beginning of a friendship?
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