The Other Woman - Part 1 of 2 - Shakeups and Breakdowns

Well, well, well... wasn’t THIS an episode and a half! I think it’s safe to say that if you didn’t hate Pete Campbell before, you loathe the little weasel now. I mean, the scene where he tries to guilt Joan into sleeping with the Jaguar dude? HEINOUS. Everyone was out for their own agenda this week, although it seems like there was a lot of sacrifice. Let’s just all windmill snap for Peggy right now because sisters are doing it for themselves, and her departure from SCDP is going to have huge implications. On a more positive note, the clothing rocked the balls off this week - and does Ginsberg have a change of clothes?

Ms. Joan Harris - a rhapsody in blue. OK, that was over the top but I’m committing to the line. Any way you slice it, girlfriend looks stunning in blue tones. My favourites are in the top left and bottom right corners. That floral blue dress and the scalloped nautical inspired number were just jaw dropping on Joan. Oh anytime that woman cinches her waist she looks unstoppable.

Yeah, so when Pete actually tried to guilt trip Joanie into prostitution for a client, I’m pretty sure a layer of skin leapt off my body.

MY GOD WOMAN YOU CAN WEAR ANYTHING. Jewel tones. Earth tones. Animal print. It all works. Joan is a classic case of knowing your fits and being full to the brim of confidence. Just the hint of leopard on her brown top/skirt combo is perfect, especially in its coppery tones that match her hair. 

Even though I fell apart over her Blue Period, I think this was my favourite Joan outfit. It’s bright, summery and the scarf adds so much character to an already eye catching cut.

Also, can we talk about brooches? We need more. Everywhere.

More Whistles...

Then we move to Peggy, who I think gets an unfair shake in the fashion department. It’s hard to follow a woman like Joan or Megan, especially when that’s never been Peggy’s style. Sure, this Nana-inspired cardigan is doing nothing for her, but she’s a writer dammit. We get chilly. It was nice to see Freddy this week - and to see that he still has a soft spot for Peggy.

Eyes off the lobster, Peg! Not wild about this mustardy, baking dish yellow Pegs is rocking here, but I’m quite a fan of sweater. I think if it was in a classic heather grey, or even an earth tone, she would look incredible. Maybe Peggy’s problem is colour choices.

For example, girl looks fantastic in her interview coat with that adorable checkered neckerchief. I love me some orange, and Peggy used just the right amount. Her plum choice for quitting however, I could have done without. It felt so matronly. For such an empowering moment, I wish Peggy was wearing something that reflected the situation. 

Forget about Peggy for a minute - who is that mysterious SCDP girl in the background? I’m totally in love with her test pattern dress! More of that, yo.

Alright - we all secretly love Joan’s mom. It’s OK, you can admit it to me. I’m cool with it. When they first introduced her, I thought we’d be in for a Mommy Dearest situation, but she just genuinely wants to help! And if she can do that in some of the most garish sweaters, cardigans, and eyeglasses, well snaps for you, sister. I just can’t even deal with her mohair cardi... what was that trend even about? 

Megan Draper - everyone’s favourite 20-something wife/actress/copywriter. Everything just seems so effortless for her. I’ve always envied people who can wear a turtleneck and skinny jeans as easily as the rest of us put on socks. No wonder Don puts up with her youthful spunk - she’s drop dead gorgeousness.

It’s just too bad her friends can’t adopt any of her flair for fashion. Seriously honey, what IS this coat? It looks like she wrestled a cheap throw rug before walking out the door. Her psychedelic, neon dress underneath wasn’t terrible, but if I can see your black panties while you crawl across a table pretending to be a jaguar... you know what, just forget it.

I honestly don’t know how Megan’s not getting any parts when she’s dressing like this. She must be a TERRIBLE actress because the champagne coat and dress are flaw free.

 Oh, and the tiny silver handbag? Stop it before you break an ocean of gay men’s snapping fingers, Megan.

The Other Woman - Part 2 of 2 - The Pitch Is Back

Drink this moment in, friends, for Ginsberg is not wearing his standby loveseat inspired blazer. I was never really into his character because I just found him to be too chatty and annoying. But in deep teal knit cardigan (with sassy tie, mind you) he looks pretty damn good! Though his tie is not nearly as sassy as the mystery creative’s red scarf in behind.

You know, just because you have a pact doesn’t mean you have to dress in complimentary colours.

But I must concede a hat tip to Kenny for rocking a seriously sweet tie.

More Boss Black...

 

Pete calls a partner meeting to decide Joan’s fate and we get a glimpse of this week’s suit collection from SCDP. Roger has been knocking it out of the park lately, but today’s more conservative choice remind me of Season 2 Roger. Which is fine but... I want more, y’know? And there’s old reliable Lane Pryce. So English it’s actually painful to watch. 

Really? The mystery creative guy is owning this scene? It’s really his blue and yellow chevron tie that’s killing me, but the zipped sweater is a nice touch.

Pete Campbell: an ass in Manhattan, a boring dad in the ‘Burbs. I appreciate his use of the tie clip (which is super trendy right now), but we need to talk about Trudy. I think she might need an intervention. More quilted housecoats? Each more technicolour than the last? What happened to my sweet little Jackie O. knock off?

Let’s be real: if you had to choose based on looks, SCDP would win every time.

Now, Don’s never been the model for innovative fashion, but I feel like he’s totally stepped up his game this season. His casual wear has been pretty solid and the tie collection has vastly improved. I mean, when you go from wide, solid colour ties to skinny ones with detailing like this, it’s like Country Mouse and City Mouse.

Also, anyone else pumped that he was back in front of clients pitching for business? It’s why we fell under his spell 5 years ago. Plus, when he’s pitching in a stunning blue suit with that one pop of cyan... seriously dude, my body is ready.

BFFs 4eva.

I love this shot because you so rarely see Kenny with Don alone in the same frame. Next to Don, everyone’s favourite Accounts man looks like a child. But you know what - he’s outclassing Don in the neckwear department.

And then here's Mr. and Mrs. Draper having one of their oh-so-tense, the-honeymoon-is-over confabs. Remember when they were happy together? Yeah, me neither.

At the end of the day, we just want to see these two either get it on or look disgustingly attractive with each other. What’s Don going to do now that his work wife quit?