Monday, February 21, 2011

Guest Post: Then & Now

Hey Cup of Jo readers! I'm so pleased to be guest blogging here while Joanna is on holiday, and I'm excited to share some of my favourite things with you this week.

I love this publicity photo of actress Joan Bennett in a casual menswear inspired outfit, taking a cue from her contemporary Katharine Hepburn (they starred in Little Women together) and of course echoed by a more modern day Annie Hall. Can you believe this was back in 1938? The high-waisted flared pants are especially great--if you're looking for a pair, make sure they sweep the top of your foot even when wearing platforms.

Top: Topshop / Pants: ASOS / Belt: Zara / Lips: MAC Dark Side / Shoes: Rachel Comey / Necklace: The Vamoose / Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren

-- By Miss Moss

(Joan photo via Dr. Macro)
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66 comments:

Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries said...

Love love love this style! Classic and beautiful!
xxx

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Diana Mieczan said...

I would totally wear this outfit! I loving the high-waised flared pants so much:) Kisses and enjoy your day

Anne said...

Oh my, just perfect, this look! Great post!

annawithlove said...

Awesome post, LOVE this...I want to hit the mall now and shop shop shop shop! x
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Cosmic said...

Love this stylish essemble in classic colors too!

jeanette from everton terrace said...

So fun. That photo looks like it's right out of current photo shoot.

etoilee8 said...

I love your then and now post.

Laura Trevey said...

LOVE those shoes!!

Betty Bake said...

cool - nice one miss moss
:)
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The Wise Take said...

LOVE. Wow. Classic is back. And I die for those shades!

Charlie, Feminine Bravery said...

oh I'd absolutely love a pair of trousers like these ones!

Paula Foltan said...

everything is coming back, i love it
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Giulia said...

Oh, we love Miss Moss down here in Washington, DC. Greetings!

xo

hila said...

you're a woman after my own heart. I think we've pretty much gushed over our mutual appreciation of menswear on women.

Can't wait to read the rest of your posts Diana!

Cathi said...

That is definitely my style! The shoes are fabulous!

hearttypat said...

alas, i never can pull off this style!

Tamuna said...

Classy!

xx
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Jillian said...

i adore that vamoose necklace! xoxo jcd

Luciane at HomeBunch.com said...

You did such a great job finding it! Really!

This is not my style but I do like the cute shoes... they seem to be so comfy!

Have a Blessed week!

xo

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Ale said...

Baby steps for me! I just bought my first pair of high-waist shorts. Pants? That's still a transition... ;)

Tish said...

Now I really regret getting rid of the pants I used to have...They were size dippety do dah and I'm sooo not that tiny anymore.

I'll just think of them fondly. Thanks for the memories. :)

BRUNO said...

the pants and glasses are cool (( :

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Her name was Lola said...

Miss Moss, you've done it again! Great post. I love those pants + I can't wait to wear them come spring. xo Lola

SizzleandZoom said...

Love this classic look!

Suzanne said...

Great style! Love it.

Fabulousonabudget said...

This outfit seems so current! Fabulous re-creation of this look!
Great post!
xoxo
Leah & Mary

The Little Flapper Bride said...

This is a very sophisticated look!I'm in love with it :)

Ana* said...

I love those pants

Bridget said...

classic.

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Jenn said...

Such classic and beautiful look.

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s.212 said...

ooh this looks so sophisticated! :)

Mina said...

Very elegant. Powerful... yet feminine and delicate. : ) Thanks for sharing!

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rebecca said...

our grandmothers were the ones with true style eh? :)

gianna caputo said...

neeeed those shoes!!!! :)

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Kayla said...

Obsessed with this style. Those shoes especially!

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Susan said...

lovely! i simply adore menswear on women!

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Kathryn said...

Ooh - those sunglasses!

Jesica Hurst said...

Adorable recreation. I love the lipstick.

Leslie said...

High waisted pants are so flattering to the female shape - i love that they are back!

Catherine Masi said...

The ease of this outfit instantly transports me to cozy and to confidence and to unembellished beauty.
Pretty perfect.

amourette said...

love the Rachel Comey shoes. i tried them on and they are super light and comfy!

FeeAMore said...

Gotta have that pants!

Agneta said...

Yes yes yes I found you again & I JUST JUST LOVE your post & cybersphere..... Wooooow

Agneta, the swedish one ;)

life is happy most of the time. said...

i am so in love with the really wide leg high rise pants this season! i have been looking for the right pair everywhere! thank you! xx

Cheryl Gerbera said...

Heart this style..

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Wendy said...

This is one of my favorite looks. :) Those shoes are great!

martina said...

I love this look!

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Jenni Austria Germany said...

i'd like a MAC lipstick in every color, please.

Maggie said...

Nice picks, specially for the glasses...

Alexandra Jasien said...

i LOVE these looks, so vintage yet so modern day...

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Amanda Swann said...

Love this whole timeless outfit! I covet those shoes though:)

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Amanda Ford said...

hello JOANNA! Its amezing! I love the Style! Awesome

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Candace said...

I love this never-goes-out-of-style look!!

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Sera said...

oh i absolutely LOVE this outfit!

Christl said...

I love this! It's super true, everything then is coming back to now!

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Abigail said...

Oh my goodness, how fabulous! I love Joan Bennett (especially in Dark Shadows :) and this outfit is amazing, so elegant and classy.

HuntGatherFashion said...

Great post. I love that you took it back to the original source. Put a smile on my face. :)

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