I'm not usually one to watch a lot of television shows but I've found one that is an exception. Last summer I got sucked into the beautiful world of AMC's Madmen. Set in the early 1960's the show follows a group of Madison Avenue ad men through their daily lives. The sets and decor of the show are absolute perfection. Every scene is rich in color and textures and every detail has been thoroughly thought out. The very best part, however, has to be the wardrobe; men in trim suits and hats, women in fancy dresses and gloves, children in petticoats and patent leather shoes. While the men are impeccable it's really the women in their lives that grab my attention.
Joan, the office vixen and head secretary is always seen in body hugging dresses in rich jewel tones.
Peggy, the ambitious up-and-coming ad woman, plays it conservative for her office job.
Betty, the dutiful, long-suffering wife with a dark side, is seen in New Look silhouettes and pretty day dresses.
