Vintage Dress Lover Mugs

"December 29, 1991: Janet sacrifices months of self esteem therapy for the perfect New Year's Eve dress." "It's called an 'Everest' gown because it would be a monumental task to squeeze that mountain you call an ass into it."

Demure lady with gloves

"I'm sure you'll grow into it, darling."

Cocktails on the verandah.

"The weatherman said dress for the mid 70's. Bob was elated." "Much. Too. Sexy."

Pashminas are sooo noughties!

Military Medals

"Oh to be young and in love and wear things cut on the bias."

The Elliot Ness monster.

Early Piety

"Wheel, schmeel—check these babies out!"

Illustration from an Unpublished Novel

Abandoning the computer for a typewriter.

A Macaroni in 1772

'A Ball at the Mansion House'

'No, I'm not the sommelier; in fact, I don't even work here - I've just always wanted to try this wine.'

Marilyn Monroe - Spot the Difference

'Jerry's 'old school'.'

"Diamonds are so three billion years ago..."

High Riders of the Old West

An old-time engineer enters the cockpit on a flight.

"Are you looking to accentuate or camouflage?"

'This is a wind-up, isn't it?'

'I know I complimented you on that outfit last time you wore it, but that was in 1980.'

"Of course, I'm perfectly willing to pay my income tax, but I stayed home all day on the fifteenth, and nobody came."

The wind catches Congressman Blowviatt's jerkin.

'No, you can't just watch the end of Bargainhunt!'

"Of course, lots of women are just going bare-headed."

Opening the Barrel

Victorian Selfie

Swells - Men's Fashion

Notice: this dress will be out of style by January 2009.

"Darling, do you ever worry that we're becoming some sort of Merchant-Ivory production?"

Ye Old Cafe: No Coffee Today - Sore Arm!