Friday, September 20, 2013

Friday Photo Swoon – Plaid Prerogative

1950s Plaid Gown #vintage #fashion #1950s #plaid #50s

Plaid. Seems to my best friend lately. I don't think I ever would have said, "Why yes, I love plaid", but based upon my recent purchases, I most certainly do! I had always associated plaid with oversized grunge because I grew up in the '90s. Yes, it was cool then and made you feel tough, but I had never used plaid to look feminine or stylish until recently. But, as with most clothing, the 1940s/50s did it well in my opinion. And often, apparently! I feel like you couldn't shake a stick at a vintage clothing store without hitting at least a few plaid pieces. Same goes for my closet now. You've seen my most recent plaid outfit (which I lurv!) and on this week's Sunday Snag, you'll see a second!

1943 gal in plaid with knee socks #1940s #vintage #fashion #prep #plaid
Gail Russell #1940s #cowgirl #40s #fashion #plaid
Vintage Girl with Umbrella #vintage #plaid #girl #fashion
Café de la Paix, 1952 #vintage #1950s #fashion #plaid #gloves #hat #french
Ginger Rogers #vintage #fashion #style #plaid #fall #autumn      Vintage Everyday Man #antique #1910s #vintage #mens #fashion #plaid{photo source}                                                                    {photo source} 
Classic Plaid #vintage #1940s #1950s #plaid #pearls #style
That's one snappy man! #vintage #mens #fashion #style #plaidPhoto Booth Beauty #1940s #vintage #fashion #style #plaid #bow
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1940s Everyday Fashion #1940s #vintage #fashion #style #plaid


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16 comments:

  1. That little girl with the umbrella just stole my heart!! Awesome pictures. I do like plaid, but I own nothing of the sort. Might have to remedy that soon.

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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  2. I love plaid too! :) And I really loved all these awesome pictures! I wish you a great Friday, dear Jamie!

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  3. I am a huge fan of plaid (or tartan as I would call it), and have several (more than are really necessary)skirts, which I just love.

    Kate x
    Kate at Home

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  4. I truly adore this pattern. I have for basically ever. I have a coat in this print and it is one of my favourites, I am also looking for a dress with this pattern.

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  5. these are all totally gorgeous images, plaid is beautiful for sure

    urban hounds

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  6. Plaid has many cultural references. Being a youngster, you associate it with a resurgence it had in the Nineties (usually worn ironically). Being older, I remember it from its popularity in the Fifties when it was worn with sincerity. On its own, plaid can be beautiful, as these adorable pictures demonstrate.

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  7. Great inspiration images of plaid. I associate plaid with the fall and love this pattern very much. Happy Friday!

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  8. Love it, it's still my favourite pattern! I would dearly love a few of these beauties in my wardrobe.

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  9. I grew up in the 50s and 60s, so I grew up with plaid. Grew up with it, have always loved it, and love it still!

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  10. Look at how tiny their waists were!

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  11. Uber lovely photos Jamie.....PLAID IS FOREVER!!!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  12. Ah yes, Plaid – I remember it well! I used to love my plaid coat it was double breasted and fastened with a wide belt – I felt like the bee's knees when I was wearing it. Have a lovely weekend.

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  13. Great pictures ... I don't wear plaid myself but I know that it looks good on some people.
    I love the little girl and the umbrella picture.
    I've been thinking about you and hoping your hubby is recovering well.

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    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo
    Raising-Reagan.com

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    1. Thanks for your well wishes my dear! I'll hopefully do an update post on the accident in a couple of weeks. He is doing well though! ;-)

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  14. Gorgeous pictures! I was going to say "I especially love this one" but I like them all so that would be a huge comment. I don't think plaid was ever one of my favourites in the past, but it is definitely growing on me lately.

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  15. Those plaid gloves! Amazing! It's great to see plaid back in classic silhouettes

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