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How to Dress like the Ladies of Mad Men. Whether you're a Betty, a Joan, a Peggy, or a Trudy,
these fashion tips will help you capture the style of the ladies of _Mad Men_. You will
need Foundation garments '60's women's magazines and vintage clothing shops (optional). Step
1. Get some foundation garments to lift your *** and flatten your tummy. To truly dress
like the ladies of _Mad Men_, look for industrial-strength girdles and pointy bras. Step 2. To dress
like elegant Betty, slip into dresses that nip in at the waist and flare out at the hips,
or wear Capri pants with twin sets. Stick with pale colors, and accessorize with silk
scarves, gloves, and necklaces. Betty even looks good in the kitchen. Wear pretty aprons
to mimic the look. Step 3. Pour your figure into tight pencil skirts, wrap blouses, and
snug sweaters if you want to steal Joan's sexy style. Focus on jewel tones. Step 4.
If you're more like modest Peggy, fill your closet with textured fabrics. Try nipped waistlines,
A-line skirts, and conservative necklines, and ttick with muted colors. Scour vintage
clothing shops for _Mad Men_ looks. Just remember that vintage sizes run smaller than today's
sizing. Step 5. Think "Jackie Kennedy" if you want to dress like stylish Trudy. Trudy
favors prints over solid colors, suits with boxy jackets, and fabulous hats. She tends
to be matchy-matchy in her ensembles. Step 6. For more ideas on how to dress like the
ladies of _Mad Men_, look for vintage editions of women's magazines at flea markets, and
check out family albums from that period. Those are a few places _Mad Men_'s award-winning
costume designer finds inspiration. Did you know _Mad Men_'s wardrobe designer puts Betty
Draper in aprons that belonged to her own grandmother.