Mad Men Fashion Recap: Introducing Hungry Betty and Actress Megan
Photo: Jordin Althaus/AMC
There were lots of outfit changes in last night’s Mad Men episode, mainly between the now dueling housewives, Megan and Betty (yes, technically Megan is an “actress” now, but all we’ve seen her do so far is practice her acting exercises at home while watching Don’s kids). Now that she’s no longer at the office, Megan has adopted a casual uniform of chic cropped black pants and sweaters. In the meantime, Betty — just as large and hungrier than ever — looks more and more like a Connecticut grandmother, having swapped her summer florals for an autumn wardrobe of double-breasted, jewel-toned skirt suits, which she wears to her Weight Watchers meetings. While Don’s current and former wives pad around in their respective houses fuming about each other, Peggy goes to the office in a rainbow of mock turtleneck variations. Enjoy our full fashion recap, including Beth’s side-boobs and more of Jane’s fabulous jewels, in the slideshow.
Betty's midnight snack outfit, part 1 Betty commences her new Weight Watchers regimen in depressing brown plaid. If we had to count our chews of ...
Betty's midnight snack outfit, part 1 Betty commences her new Weight Watchers regimen in depressing brown plaid. If we had to count our chews of dry toast, we'd do it with the lights off too.
Joan's grape appearance Once again, Joan and her wardrobe were woefully absent from this episode, but at least she wore a lovely purple dress for...
Joan's grape appearance Once again, Joan and her wardrobe were woefully absent from this episode, but at least she wore a lovely purple dress for her one scene.
Introducing: Megan the actress! Now that Megan has officially devoted her life to acting, she appears to spend most of her time watching Don's ki...
Introducing: Megan the actress! Now that Megan has officially devoted her life to acting, she appears to spend most of her time watching Don's kids at his apartment. This involves chic combinations of cropped black pants (all the better for cross-legged floor sitting), sweaters, and bare feet.
Betty's snooping outfit Betty couldn't be wearing a more grandmotherly outfit (the scarf! the beige houndstooth! the pearls!) when she invites he...
Betty's snooping outfit Betty couldn't be wearing a more grandmotherly outfit (the scarf! the beige houndstooth! the pearls!) when she invites herself into Don and Megan's apartment to get the kids. She checks herself in the hallway mirror before she arrives, but it's a lost cause, really.
Megan's post-peep-show outfit Megan has no idea that Betty saw her walking around in her lacy bra while she was putting this blouse on. Betty's f...
Megan's post-peep-show outfit Megan has no idea that Betty saw her walking around in her lacy bra while she was putting this blouse on. Betty's face currently says everything Megan needs to know about this. (Also of note, outfit-wise: Betty doesn't even bother to remove her jacket when she arrives home, rushes to the fridge, and squirts Reddi-Wip straight into her mouth.)
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Peggy's mock turtleneck, part 1 Peggy appears to have traded in her pussy bows for mock turtlenecks. No word on what precipitated this. Has Abe m...
Peggy's mock turtleneck, part 1 Peggy appears to have traded in her pussy bows for mock turtlenecks. No word on what precipitated this. Has Abe moved in yet?
Megan's maroon leather detailing Just another day at acting practice!
Betty's midnight snack outfit, part 2 Betty's frilly nightie is an upgrade from her first midnight snack outfit, as is the midnight snack itself ...
Betty's midnight snack outfit, part 2 Betty's frilly nightie is an upgrade from her first midnight snack outfit, as is the midnight snack itself (one bite of steak). This is the only time we see her not wearing pearls.
Betty's Weight Watchers outfit Betty wears this outfit to a Weight Watchers meeting and then to help the kids with their homework. It's a pretty ...
Betty's Weight Watchers outfit Betty wears this outfit to a Weight Watchers meeting and then to help the kids with their homework. It's a pretty color. We're even starting to sympathize with her a bit.
Peggy's mock turtleneck, part 2 Oh Peggy, of course you match your mock turtleneck to your light blue houndstooth. (This is sort of a stunted moc...
Peggy's mock turtleneck, part 2 Oh Peggy, of course you match your mock turtleneck to your light blue houndstooth. (This is sort of a stunted mock turtleneck, but it still counts.)
Megan's boatneck sweater We get it: mustards and browns were very mod and hip in the 60s. But Megan matches her sectional sofa, and that's not a ...
Megan's boatneck sweater We get it: mustards and browns were very mod and hip in the 60s. But Megan matches her sectional sofa, and that's not a good look for anyone.
Peggy's mock turtleneck, part 3 This time, in mustard!
Betty's cable-knit sweater Don't let that bland taupe color deceive you. Underneath that soft cashmere, she's a vengeful, stuffing-mix-throwing m...
Betty's cable-knit sweater Don't let that bland taupe color deceive you. Underneath that soft cashmere, she's a vengeful, stuffing-mix-throwing menace.
Jane's jewel-encrusted dinner ensemble We're so glad Jane remains in Roger's life, even if it's not for much longer, because she's so unapologeti...
Jane's jewel-encrusted dinner ensemble We're so glad Jane remains in Roger's life, even if it's not for much longer, because she's so unapologetic about affixing sparkles and gemstones to every possible surface area. She accompanies Roger to a client dinner looking like a Christmas tree ornament, complete with an inexplicable blue bow tied in her hair like a schoolgirl.
Peggy's cowl-neck-slash-mock turtleneck, part 4 We might be really stretching it with the turtleneck definition here, but still. Play along.
Beth's side boobs Goodness! This might be the closest thing to nudity we've ever seen on Mad Men! Normally everyone's in such a hurry to get it o...
Beth's side boobs Goodness! This might be the closest thing to nudity we've ever seen on Mad Men! Normally everyone's in such a hurry to get it on that they just do it with their tops still on. Naturally, this generous amount of breast is due to Pete Campbell's imagination.
Don and Ginsberg's uneven competition This is not a fair fight, sartorially or otherwise.
Bobby and Sally's Thanksgiving outfits Don't they both look adorable and autumnal? And can you believe that Betty is letting them drink Coke at T...
Bobby and Sally's Thanksgiving outfits Don't they both look adorable and autumnal? And can you believe that Betty is letting them drink Coke at Thanksgiving dinner?
Betty's Thanksgiving dinner outfit Despite her cheery outfit, Betty is hungry and miserable. The saddest part about her plate was that one lonely...
Betty's Thanksgiving dinner outfit Despite her cheery outfit, Betty is hungry and miserable. The saddest part about her plate was that one lonely Brussels sprout. Those can't be many points, right?
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