February 21 Fashion Parade: First Ladies

[denisebrain]

In honor of President’s Day, we salute the often highly influential style of America’s First Ladies. Jackie Kennedy’s style will surely be represented, but who knows who else will show up…including our current very stylish First Lady, Michelle Obama. Let's find out!

 

[glamoursurf]

Available at Retrowear

Vintage 80s CHANEL Boutique Heather Blue Wool Tweed Skirt Suit 38

 

[pastperfect2]

You asked for it:

Mary Todd Lincoln!

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Grace Coolidge!

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Caroline Harrison!

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Pat Nixon!

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Okay - Jackie.

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Somehow, I suspect this may not have been what you had in mind............

All available at Past Perfect Vintage

 

[denisebrain]

:fainting: Hollis, you take our breath away!

Would you please post a link to your inaugural gown blog series? That was so great!

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

wow!! this is so great already!!

 

[joules]

Hollis! You, and your vintage fashion items, are amazing.

Pam, your Chanel is gorgeous!

Well, I have a coat. Maybe Michelle would like it.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/55273268/60s-70s-vintage-red-wool-leopard

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

:adore::adore::adore:

Barbara

 

[pastperfect2]

Love the Chanel and the coat!

Maggie, this was the first one in that series:

http://pastperfectvintage.blogspot.com/2008/12/first-lady-day.html

After that, if you are feeling really geeky, you can search the blog for 'First Lady a Day'

My, I was ambitious!

Hollis

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Fabulous, Hollis and that Chanel is lovely too, Pam!

for Nancy Reagan this Red Aquascutum Coat

and two items for the very stylish Jackie Kennedy

and for Michelle Obama, this great gold sequin sweater

These items are all available at
Poppy's Vintage Clothing on Ruby Lane

 

[vivavintageclothing]

Here are a few for Jackie Kennedy--although I'd love to see them on our present First Lady . . . ;)

Peach wool 1960's dress & coat set

Geoffrey Beene 1960's navy wool & white silk coat-dress

Ivory silk shantung 1960's cocktail suit

Magenta shantung 1960's cocktail dress with rhinestone buttons

Mint green crepe early 60's 2-piece dress with "knotted" neckline

 

[thespectrum]

Vintage for Michelle:
Vintage 60s Moderne Floral Print Silky Twill Dress

Jackie:
Vintage 60s Blue Formal Dress With Train S

Vintage 60s Metallic Blue Satin Brocade Chic Suit NOS S

Mamie Eisenhower:
Vintage 50s Floral Straw Hat Norman Durand Original

Pat Nixon:
Vintage 60s Black Straw Hat Vinyl Bow

 

[vintagedevotion]

Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark. From our label resource~ "Berin was a favorite of several First Ladies, including Pat Nixon and Ladybird Johnson". This gown is certainly Inaugural Ball worthy. Pearl pink silk satin, lavishly decorated with pink champagne faux pearls and lace appliques. Crinoline panniers on the interior. (my apologies for the poor pics)

 

[Vinclothes]

Lou Hoover

Available at: http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/

 

[Jonathan]

Three Jackie Kennedy's, a Mamie Eisenhower and a Roslyn Carter!

 

[catseyevintage]

For Jackie or Michelle ~

Vintage 60s Grey Wool Shirt Dress -- Georgette Trilere for I Magnin
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66201613/sale-sale-vintage-60s-mod-era-grey-wool




Vintage 60s Anne Fogarty Mod Silk Blend Sheath Dress
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68429688/reserved-vintage-60s-anne-fogarty-mod




Vintage 60s Mod Era Designer Carol Craig Tiered Double Peplum Cocktail Party Dress - Accented with a Bow
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67914901/vintage-60s-mod-era-designer-carol-craig




Vintage 50s 60s Champagne ROSES Brocade Wiggle Dress & Matching Bolero Jacket with Faux Fur Collar
http://www.etsy.com/listing/6616400...x+fur&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5251420




For Mamie Eisenhower~

Vintage 50s Blue and Ocean Green Iridescent Taffeta Full Skirted Ball Gown -- Pleated Contrasting Inset Shelf Bust and Panels
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43699541/sale-exquisite-vintage-50s-blue-and

 

[denisebrain]

Wow, this is so much fun! I love you all!

I looked again at the blog posts by Hollis and decided to send Mamie Eisenhower out in this perhaps too matching ensemble:

This Louis Feraud coat is for Nancy:

I thought of Pat Nixon in listing this dress...although it may be best for one of her daughters:

And a pillbox for Jackie:

 

[Linn]

Getting in at the last minute:

For FIrst Lady Michelle Obama who loves vintage brooches:

http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20598/Unsigned-Regency-Mabxe9-Faux78-Pearl

For Eleanor Roosevelt:

1940's Monet Sterling Fur Clip:

http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20467/Monet-Retro-Sterling-Fur-Clip

For Mamie Eisenhower:

1950's Classic Deltah Pearl Choker:

http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20657/Vintage-Deltah-Double-Strand-Faux78

For Jackie Kennedy:

1960's Faux Pearl Brooch:
http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20284/Tex78tured-Goldtone-Faux78-Pearl-Brooch

Boucher Brooch and Earrings:
http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20466/Boucher-Gladiolus-Demi-Parure