Don and Betty

A grey suit and a full skirt over a petticoat. Nineteen-sixty, and unhappy about it.

17 pieces across both looks · together about $300–325 · 11 days to go

Why it works

Both halves are a real build. Start this one in early October or do not start it.

  • Don Draper — A real build · about $200–225
  • Betty Draper — A real build · about $90–100

Don Draper

Grey two-button suit, narrow dark tie, felt fedora carried rather than worn.

9 pieces · build it for about $200–225 · do it properly for about $1425–1450

  1. Grey Two-Button Suit Narrow notch lapel, shorter jacket, flat-front trouser with a clean break. Not a modern slim cut. Classic Formal Suits for Men, Modern Fit Men's Suit 2 Piece Set — $49.98
  2. White Point-Collar Shirt Crisp, French cuffs where possible. Coloured shirts come later, with the decline. Mens Oxford Shirts Long Sleeve Slim Fit Lightweight Casual Button Down Shirts with Pocket — $18.99
  3. Narrow Dark Tie Slim, plain or micro-patterned, small knot. Wide ties are a different decade. KissTies Skinny Tie 2.4'' Necktie Slim Ties + Gift Box — $8.95
  4. White Pocket Square Folded flat, straight edge. Never puffed. Mens Pre-Folded Pocket Squares on Card Pocket Handkerchief for Suit Accessories — $7.95
  5. Black Leather Oxford Plain toe, polished, matched to the belt. Bruno Marc Men's Cap-Toe Formal Dress Shoes — $38.99
  6. Grey Wool Topcoat Knee-length, single-breasted, straight. Worn over the suit, buttoned. Lu's Chic Men's Pea Coat Single Breasted Winter Slim Fit Thick Quilted Trench Coat Business Casual Jackets & Coats — $52.99
  7. Felt Fedora Short brim, worn outdoors and removed inside. Nerve required. Men Felt Manhattan Fedora Hat Gangster Trilby Vintage 20s Trilby Fedora-Hat Short Brim Gangster Panama Hat Felt Jazz Cap — $7.99
  8. Slim Leather Belt Narrow, matched to the shoe, plain buckle. A Tight-fitting Non-perforated Belt with A Rectangular Buckle Head Made of PU Leather for Matching Various Clothing — $7.99
  9. Simple Dress Watch Round, thin, leather strap. Nothing sporty. AGEN KGEN Mens Watches Ultra-Thin Minimalist Waterproof Fashion Simple Business Wrist Watch for Men Unisex Dress with — $9.99

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Betty Draper

Full-skirt day dress over a petticoat, day gloves on.

8 pieces · build it for about $90–100 · do it properly for about $775–800

  1. Full-Skirt Day Dress Fitted bodice, mid-calf skirt with real volume. A limp skirt reads as a nightdress. GownTown Women's 1950s Vintage Dresses Short Sleeves Cocktail Stretchy Party Dresses with Pocket — $22.49
  2. Buttoned Cardigan Fine gauge, fastened at the top, often worn over the shoulders. Women's Cropped Cardigan Sweaters Button Down Knit Tops — $9.97
  3. Petticoat Underneath, holding the shape. Not optional if the fabric is light. Women's 50s Vintage Petticoat A-line Underskirt Crinoline Rockabilly Tutu Skirt S-3XL — $9.94
  4. Low Court Shoe Neat, closed, matching. Never scuffed. IDIFU Women's Classic Low Kitten Heels Pumps — $28.99
  5. Day Gloves Short, cotton or leather, in a pale shade. Worn to drive. Satin Wedding Dress for Women Opera Party 1920s Gloves Wrist Length Gloves — $7.52
  6. Silk Headscarf Tied under the chin. Grace Kelly, exactly. Women's Square Silk Like Head Scarf Large 35 inch Silk Feeling Hair Wrapping Satin Scarves for Sleeping Bandanas — $7.95
  7. Structured Handbag Small, rigid, top-handle, carried in the hand. Farcauo Women's Vintage Top Handle Purse Ladies Crossbody Purses Top Handle Handbags Satchel Bags for Women — $12.74
  8. Swing Coat A-line, three-quarter sleeve, in a pale wool. Vintage 1950s Women's Wool Swing Coat – Two-Tone Beige and Brown Mid-Century Overcoat — $189.90

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