Sunday, November 19, 2006

60's Retro Looking Jacket

I confess I am a addicted to retro/mod fashions.

I just created this McCall's 5007 cropped jacket.


The distinctive feature is that wide collar. But not as wide as the one in this 60's jumper dress:


I just found this fantastic website on fashions by the decade:
http://www.fashion-era.com/1960s/1960s_1_fashion_pictures_1960_1963.htm

The collar has more of this feature as seen in an
early 60's jacket a la Jackie Kennedy, in addition to the 3/4 length sleeves.



Here's my plaid version:
Front of jacket:


Back of jacket:


I am all smiles about this!





Current versions from Nordy's:

BCBG Max Azria for $138:


Mac & Jac Swing Coat for $98:


Robert Rodriguez's Plaid Jacket for $583! Silly!
From Neiman Marcus:


From Nordy's:


Not a bad price, $38, for this Coco & Chase jacket. But really short for me to wear with my body type!

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