The 23 Best Style Moments of Mad Men

Allison Wheeler
May 17, 2015

We’ve been drawing interior, party and beauty inspiration from Mad Men since the first episode. Now that this amazing series is coming to an end (series finale is tonight!), we’ve been obsessing over our favorite style moments from the show. From Joan Holloway’s jewel-toned dresses to Megan Draper’s “Zou Bisou Bisou” ensemble, these looks will be forever remembered in our mod-lovin’ hearts.

1. Sun’s Out, Gun’s Out: This fashion scene may not include Betty’s trademark red lip or fit and flare dress, but this is the first scene that we see Betty completely undone and showcasing that trademark Betty-Draper sass.

2. Fab Florals: Betty’s first outing with Henry may have been all business, but that doesn’t stop her from wearing her best red lip, gorgeous boatneck floral dress and matching manicure.

3. Mod Princess: The Drapers’ impromptu trip to Rome seemed like a fairytale. But once Betty broke out her date-night ensemble, complete with the pre-Gaga hair bow and impeccable accessories, we knew we were in a fashion dream. While she leaves her classic ensembles at home, her fun, sexy look on vacation screams stone cold fox.

4. Prim and Proper: Betty Francis’ field trip with her son definitely set her apart from the other moms. While the other mothers are farm-day casual, Betty is rocking an awesome orange sherbet shift dress with a matching jacket and drinking milk fresh from the bucket.

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5. Mod Beach Babe: We’re always waiting to see what Megan will be wearing on each episode, but this Vera Neumann cover-up she wears in Hawaii is absolutely perfect. The color, the pattern, the sunglasses… we’re still in shock.

6. Zou Bisou Bisou: There have been a lot of memorable scenes from this show, but Megan’s rendition of “Zou Bisou Bisou” is definitely a top fashion moment. The black sheer-sleeved mini dress, white manicure and heels bring us into the Mod fashion era of the show and we just can’t get enough.

7. Va-Va-Voom: Just when we thought Megan’s New-York style was perfect, she moved to California and blew our minds with bold patterns, major volume and super short hemlines. While she looks fantastic in reds, pinks and metallics, we’re loving this graphic purple dress on her. And that hair? We can’t even.

8. Jammin’ Jacquard: Megan’s magenta and jacquard floor-length gown definitely sets her apart from her former co-workers at the ANDY Awards. While we loved her wardrobe as Don’s temporary secretary, her dramatic post-SCDP wardrobe update is all shiny, bright and ever changing. We only wish we could see what she’d be wearing if the show ever shifted to late ’70s fashion!

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9. All Business: Ever since Joan not-so-delicately tells her to “stop dressing like a little girl” in order to be taken seriously, Peggy has been rocking the trendy tailored suits of the decade and is rarely seen without a signature scarf.

10. Nautical Chic: We’ve been rooting for Peggy since the first episode and admiring her journey from Don’s secretary to #girlboss Copy Chief. She’s ditched the dated, modest dresses for strong, confident ensembles. This gorgeous nautical look (complete with the perfect red lip) not only sets her apart from the rest of the talent at Sterling Cooper & Partners, but it also has us dreaming of summertime.

11. Resident Badass: We’ve watched Peggy’s confidence grow through each season, but this is truly a defining moment for her. Armed with Roger’s gifted obscene painting, a cigarette and a bold printed shirt, she’s proudly claiming her role as McCann-Erickson’s resident badass.

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12. Go-Go Sparkles: Sally Draper’s new outfit that Megan and Marie Calvet select for her father’s award dinner definitely had us thinking of the days when we were dying to try the trends that weren’t so age-appropriate for us at the time (’90s midriff tops, anyone?). Sure, the go-go boots and big-girl makeup are ultimately nixed by Don, but this is the first time in the series that we see Sally as a confident young woman and we love it.

13. School Girl Sass: Sally’s secret museum outing with Glen has her skipping school and primping all day, and we’re totally feeling the finished look. On-point hair flip, check. Exaggerated collar, check. Go-go boots that were banned by her father, check!

14. Teenage Dreams: We’ve always been a little curious to see teenage Sally’s summer looks, and this first-moon-landing ensemble is perfect. Sally’s finally said goodbye to her girly frocks and Mary Janes and opted for va-va-volume and teenage-appropriate separates.

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15. Class + Sass: We’ve been loving Joan’s super-tailored outfits since the first episode. She’s not afraid to be the boss and it’s definitely apparent in her wardrobe — all those jewel tones and fabrics definitely make her look like the queen of Sterling Cooper & Partners.

16. Plum and On Point: No one kills it in those office separates like Joan Harris. Armed with her signature brooch, this jewel-toned look is a perfect way for her to stand out in a sea of Christmas reds and metallics that the other Sterling Cooper ladies will certainly be wearing.

17. Sophisticated Sailor: We were totally on board with Joan and Bob Benson’s budding friendship in the sixth season, but their day at the beach is completely overshadowed by Joan’s amazing nautical ensemble. We already know that Joan can rock any shade of red she wants, but the hair scarf (with hair down!) and anchor details definitely places this look near the top of our fave fashion moments.

Trudy

18. Style Icon: We’ve always been a fan Trudy Campbell’s sunny, optimistic disposition, and her personal style is no different. So feminine and put together, Trudy definitely takes a few style pointers from Jackie O.

19. Pretty in Pink: No one could pull off a pink, ruffled nightie like pregnant Trudy Campbell. While we were a little shocked to see Trudy outside of her standard fit and flares and perfectly put-together outfits, this is one of the first times we see her at home and it’s giving us some serious pajama envy.

20. Watercolor Fashion: Don’s surprise party is full of memorable fashion moments, but Trudy Campbell’s patterned dress has us doing a double take. The watercolor floral ensemble may not be as trendy as what Megan’s actor friends are wearing, but we’re definitely starting to see a more independent side of Trudy Campbell — no more matching outfits and choreographed dances with her husband!

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21. Checkered Frock: Jane Sterling’s impromptu office visit may have taken Joan by surprise, but it was her outfit that had us in shock. This bold black and white checkered pattern (with a matching hat!) is definitely a shift from her previous business wardrobe and she’s absolutely nailing it.

22. Tassels + Bold Patterns: Megan’s surprise party for Don was a full-on ’60s fashion binge. During Roger’s birthday toast, our eyes were glued to Jane’s bold 60’s frock. We’re loving how the oversized bow adds the perfect finishing touch. And those statement tassel earrings? #swoon

23. Mod Glamour: We’ve seen Jane’s wardrobe evolve from Sterling Cooper secretary to stay-at-home Mod to late ’60s glamour puss. This memorable ensemble for their LSD trip with friends is quite the finished look. With the heavy chandelier earrings, hair pearls and full, late-’60s sleeves, Jane is definitely one of the most fashion forward ladies on the show.

What are your favorite Mad Men style moments? Will you be watching the series finale tonight? Let us know in the comments below!

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“Protective” Peter Gallagher Is “So Grateful” Mischa Barton Survived “Toxic Fame”

No matter what kind of day you're having, Marissa Cooper's having a worse one. Mischa Barton's The O.C. character went through the ringer during the first three seasons of the teen drama (remember how she overdosed in Tijuana...and also saw her parents post-hookup after their divorce?).

And during her time on The O.C., Mischa Barton struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. She was arrested for a DUI in 2007 and eventually received involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in 2009 after allegedly threatening to end her own life. And in a new interview, Peter Gallagher (who played Sandy Cohen on the show) says he's "just so grateful" for "the fact that she’s still alive."

  • Mischa Barton starred alongside Peter Gallagher in The O.C. from 2003-2006.
  • The actress has revealed the "trauma" of being a star at that point in her life.
  • Peter recently opened up about how he's thankful "she’s still alive."


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The O.C. follows Ryan Atwood, who moves in with the Cohens after getting kicked out of his mom's house, and starts a relationship with Marissa shortly after. While Peter Gallagher played Adam Brody's TV dad instead of Mischa's, Sandy was a definitely father figure for Marissa, and it seems like Peter felt that same responsibility off camera.

"I’ve always felt very protective of her," Peter told The Independent. "First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you. She was 16 years old when she started working with us, so just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful."

“You can go to therapy every day for the rest of your life,” Mischa said in a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times. “There’s just a certain amount of trauma [from] all that I went through, particularly in my early twenties, that just doesn’t go away overnight.”

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage revealed that season 1 overdose not only served as a cliffhanger, but gave “network executives an escape hatch on a performer they had been wary about” (via People). But Mischa Barton got her big break, becoming "how people knew the show," and (thankfully) Marissa recovered — only to die after a car crash in season 3.

As hard as that season 3 ending is to watch, Mischa did have the opportunity to watch it with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke for the first time on their rewatch podcast. "It needed to be a thing, after everything she's been through, but if it's here I'll watch it with you," Mischa says.

"I couldn't do it, Mischa, I couldn't do it," Rachel adds. "But I'm going to do it if you're going to do it."

Mischa says even though being written off the show "was a little bit of a bummer," it wasn't necessarily a surprise. "The character was just doing too much," she told Vanity Fairin 2023. "And I think they ran out of places for her to go. It was not the best thing in the world, [but] there wasn’t much you could do at that point. It was whether she could sail off into the sunset, or die. At that point, I guess it’s better to have the more dramatic ending.”
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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin are certainly living the sweet life after tying the knot in Palvin's native Hungary. The couple, who have been together for nearly five years, have always been pretty low-key — except for the occasional and undeniably adorable Instagram post (and a stunning wedding!). We are simply ~obsessed~ with this celebrity couple, especially after they pulled out all the stops for their couple's Halloween costume. Keep scrolling to see some of their best moments :').

See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Halloween Couple's Costume!

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For Halloween Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin stunned as the Phantom and Christine from Phantom of the Opera. Dylan wore a mask and a black cape, while Barbara wore a beautiful white dress. While the costume is obviously a nod to the musical, it also totally reminds us of their day as bride and groom.

"In Sleep He Sang to Me," Barbara said in a post, quoting the musical's titular number. "@dylansprouse my forever Phantom."

Who did Dylan Sprouse marry?

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On the couple's wedding day (July 15, 2023), Barbara wore a Vivienne Westwood wedding gown to celebrate her Hungarian nuptials, bringing together their nearest and dearest for an intimate(-ish) celebration. Barbara and Dylan tied the knot on her parent's property, which conveniently doubles as an event venue, with plans to host an larger wedding in California in the fall.

"This past weekend was supposed to be an intimate event, but we ended up having 115 guests in the end because there are a lot of people we care about, and we wanted them all to be there," Barbara told Vogue.

When did Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin get engaged?

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Barbara Palvin on Instagram: "♥️"

After months of speculation surrounding the couple's engagement, Dylan and Barbara confirmed their engagement in conversation with Sprouse's twin brother, actor Cole Sprouse, for V Magazine in June, sharing that they got engaged last September.

"We didn't necessarily feel the need to be fully transparent with the public about that aspect of our engagement," Dylan said. "What we wanted to do with Stephen [Gan, V editor-in-chief] and the V team is make something that was kind of tongue-in-cheek about the nature of private versus public. We're playing with the idea of perception."

Barbara noted that the lovebirds wanted to announce the news "on our time," adding, "When some people leaked the information that we got engaged, our PR team was like, 'Hey, so you guys should do maybe a post about it or talk to this magazine or talk to that magazine…' That really annoyed me because I knew we were building this story up. So, I'm very happy that we ended up doing it our way."

When did Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse start dating?

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

According to People, the couple met back in 2017 after a party when the Suite Life On Deck star slid into the model’s DMs (and as they say, the rest is history). The duo made their relationship Instagram official back in 2018 with Barbara’s sweet birthday tribute for Dylan’s 26th birthday.

Let’s be real here for a second though, we all knew they were endgame the minute Dylan went above and beyond to support Barbara at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show that same year (remember this viral video?). Three days after the fashion show, the Hungarian model told Vogue Australia that she hadn’t had a boyfriend in six years, but had now found “the perfect guy” in Dylan (we aren’t crying, you are).

How old are Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse?

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Barbara Palvin was born on October 8, 1993, making her 31 years old. Dylan Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, meaning he's 32 years old. So there's only a one-year age gap between them!

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Elle & Dakota Fanning Will Collab On Apple's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

2017's The Beguiled gave us one of the best groups of people of all time: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, and Kirsten Dunst just to name a few. And we're finally getting an Elle and Nicole reunion thanks to Apple TV+! "THRILLED to bring @rufithorpe genius hysterical heart-wrenching heartwarming book to your TV screens alongside a dream group of people!" Elle says on Instagram. Rather than having to test the success of its pilot, the series has already been ordered — even though the book it's based on isn't even out yet! Here's everything you need to know about the series.

  • Dakota and Elle Fanning will produce the upcoming Apple TV+ show Margo's Got Money Troubles.
  • The series follows Margo, who signs up for OnlyFans after learning she's pregnant.
  • The cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman.

Who's in the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Cast

We couldn't contain our excitement when we learned Margo's Got Money Troubles will star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, but knowing Michelle Pfeiffer is also joining the cast is too much to bear! This is the first time the actress will collaborate with her husband, TV creator David E. Kelley, so we can't wait to see the magic they'll create (via Deadline).

Nick Offerman from The Last of Us and Parks and Rec will also star.

When is Margo's Got Money Troubles coming out?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Release Date

We don't have an official release date for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV show yet. I'm thinking if the TV show is in the early stages of planning, we could see it in 2025! Check out all of this year's best New TV Shows to hold you over until then.

What is Margo's Got Money Troubles about?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Plot

Margo Millet is the daughter of a Hooter's waitress named Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and an ex-wrestler (via Deadline). She's always had to make it on her own, even though she's not sure how. When she enrolls in her local junior college, she's totally unprepared to get swept up into a torrid love affair with her English professor — or to get pregnant.

Now at 20 years old, Margo needs an income and fast. She decides to experiment with OnlyFans and ends up taking some of her estranged father's advice from the world of wrestling to create a character users will fall in love with. You can order the book now!

What is Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's new TV show?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles is coming soon to Apple TV+ thanks to a bunch of different producers. A24 is backing the film, as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production company Lewellen Pictures and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, to name a few.

What else has Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in?

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Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in 2017's The Beguiled. The movie follows John McBurney, an injured Union soldier, who winds up at a female Southern boarding school after deserting the Civil War. But soon, as the women help him, tensions turn to rivalries and friends turn to enemies.

Are you excited for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV reunion? Let us know what other New TV Shows you're watching in the comments.

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