09
May
The Japanese denim angel of my dreams.
Make it in denim! 1970s kimono pattern.
28
Feb
Skinned a faux-bear, man style.
Joe Namath, 1970s.
07
Feb
Hemingway would have punched you in the face.
1970s men’s fashion ad. Bellbottoms.
Don’t judge. She just wants to daaaance.
Late ’70s, early ’80s. Unitard with heels.
21
Dec
On the ninth day of Christmas…
Awkwardly making nice things naughty.
Skimpy Santa. Loretta Young. 1920s.
16
Dec
On the fourth day of Christmas…
Santa skinned a Yeti.
Fuzzy winter accessories. Crochet. 1970s.
13
Dec
On the first day of Christmas…
Dancing into the holiday spirit.
The Dance Fever, Christmas Special. 1980.
Je ne sais whaaat?!?! 12 Days of Christmas. Featuring all those Christmas-related sartorial flops, from December 13-24.
Want to get in on the holiday cheer? Feel free to make submissions any time. Tacky Christmas fashion, not just for ugly sweaters anymore!
01
Dec
Classing up the barbecue.
Men’s aprons. 1970s.
22
Nov
Like the original Pilgrims wore.
Barbara Bates, 1940s. Happy Thanksgiving!
21
Nov
Turkey dressing, haute out of the oven.
Pilgrim pin-up. c. 1950s.
I don’t always roast a turkey, but when I do- I do it in hot pants.
Thanksgiving advertisement. c. 1950s.
18
Nov
Enough about me, what do you think about me?
New photo printing technology. Norma Richter, 1947.
(Thank you for the submission, Virginia.)
21
Oct
Defying gravity.
Dolly Parton, 1960s.
Thanks for joining us for #BigHairWeek! It’s been BIG FUN!
Don’t look directly into her curls, they’re mesmerizing.
Glamour Shots, 1980s.
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