Trend Report: Betty Draper style

No one wears it better than mommy meanest of “Mad Men.” Here, suggestions for capturing the look of the era without looking as if you belong in it. — Janet Bennett Kelly

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The Betty Draper "trend is just an example of how classic attire continues to reappear and reinvent itself," says Janie Bryant, "Mad Men" costume designer. Draper is portrayed by January Jones.

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Oversize round shades complement oval faces and should be required for keeping your peepers and delicate eye area protected from the big, bad sun. They're called Jackie O sunglasses, but we can see Holly Golightly in them, too. Also available in tortoise and white. $14 at www.fredflare.com.

Courtesy of Fred Flare

Banana Republic rolled out its second retro collection, including this fuchsia nip-waist cocktail/party dress among 40 pieces of apparel and jewelry for women and men channeling the fashion tenets of the time. Leave the matching heels and bag behind. Choose a crystal necklace (no pearls or white gloves, please). Pink Betty dress, $150 at area Banana Republic stores and www.bananarepublic.com.

Courtesy of Banana Republic

Checking yourself in the mirror to pick a piece of spinach from your teeth becomes more palatable when you whip out a bejeweled compact with class. Both the cases and the packaging recall the salad days of Estée Lauder in the 1960s. Estée Lauder’s Mad Men collection cream rouge, $40; lipstick, $25, at area Bloomingdale’s stores, www.bloomingdales.com and www.esteelauder.com.

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Whether you call them cropped pants or capris, wear these flattering mid-calf trousers from Elie Tahari with flats or sandals and a white T-shirt for an old-school interpretation. For a more modern flair, slip on a pair of raffia wedges, a belted peplum jacket and a metallic necklace. Also available in tangerine. $248 at Tysons Galleria, 2001 International Dr., McLean, 571-765-3396 and www.elietahari.com.

Elie Tahari

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