tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post4791058797758372129..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Random Thoughts about Seventies CoatsPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-3298149435771405172012-02-08T20:58:30.300-05:002012-02-08T20:58:30.300-05:00I graduated from high school in 1971. I made a co...I graduated from high school in 1971. I made a coat so similar to the McCall's 2979 that it could have been the same pattern. Fake leather and long wavy fake fur at the collar and cuffs. Stylin', I thought. Gives me shudders at this point in my lifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16384711012815437692012-02-08T08:59:56.017-05:002012-02-08T08:59:56.017-05:00Oh make a coat Peter... you'll find some funky...Oh make a coat Peter... you'll find some funky fabric!Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51844132887123518952012-02-07T21:47:43.356-05:002012-02-07T21:47:43.356-05:00I just love the turban pattern - would love to see...I just love the turban pattern - would love to see that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34801836113936576922012-02-07T20:23:25.259-05:002012-02-07T20:23:25.259-05:00I hope you're outbid on the Ebay coat! That&#...I hope you're outbid on the Ebay coat! That's just too icky for Cathy. I'm partial to the Vogue wrap thingy. Wouldn't that be gorgeous in a winter white wool. Can't wait to see what you whip up.Mainelydadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05718855427399616514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27194360888228329562012-02-07T18:42:22.623-05:002012-02-07T18:42:22.623-05:00My favorite coat EVER was my deep forest green woo...My favorite coat EVER was my deep forest green wool Melton 70's coat. I wore it OUT! It looked very much like the first photo up top here. Except it had a hood (I lived in upstate NY). I looked like Maid Marian when I wore it. Only wish I still had it (and could still button it!)<br />Warm, warm, warm. <br />Love the headband, don't love the ebay beige coat. Yuck!Ustabahippienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-72481754660747063992012-02-07T18:21:34.853-05:002012-02-07T18:21:34.853-05:00I had a 70's maxi coat, it was blue denim. Dou...I had a 70's maxi coat, it was blue denim. Double breasted, wide lapels, and there were gores in the back that almost pleated, to give a fish tail sort of sweep. No fur, and the buttons were denim blue, no belt it was princess style. Loved it. It was comfortable and covered me up, but kept me stylish and not bundled looking like winter wear today.Eljeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66901318574110048482012-02-07T17:54:16.878-05:002012-02-07T17:54:16.878-05:00Love the headbands! So Biba!Love the headbands! So Biba!Gabriellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274399710388948522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70399538446003153792012-02-07T16:47:26.032-05:002012-02-07T16:47:26.032-05:00My favorite coat ever was a rosy orange twill deni...My favorite coat ever was a rosy orange twill denim, full maxi skirt, steel D-rings and hood, completely lined in orange polyester (silky, classy texture). I may still have it 40 years later, I loved it so much! It could layer over sweaters and jackets and dresses and pants, walked anywhere, buckled up was warm in the wind, looser was very hot, I thought, and very comfortable too. I bought it at Saks Fifth Avenue on sale and always felt quite the fashion ticket when I wore it. Sporty or formal, day or evening, always one of a kind (in a good way, I hope!) But I don't miss all the 70s polyester... I say thrift the coat, Peter. Coats don't have to be a lot of work but if that's the kind you like, thrift it, and bring back its beauty. Ecologically.Kristinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66597196132270421172012-02-07T16:44:00.025-05:002012-02-07T16:44:00.025-05:00I think you're in my head sometimes. Just las...I think you're in my head sometimes. Just last night I dragged out a 70's coat pattern from a pile of patterns given to me by a friend some years ago. It has a wide rounded collar and I'm thinking it will do me for a great 'statement' coat this coming winter. I was thinking of adding a detachable faux fur collar. I think a faux fur coat over Cathy's outfit would be perfect, but then I adore faux fur. Looking forward to seeing what you do.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-76446679614650543332012-02-07T15:42:01.508-05:002012-02-07T15:42:01.508-05:00My coat from high school (1973 - 1976) is in my at...My coat from high school (1973 - 1976) is in my attic, one of the few things I just can't get rid of. It still looks great and I love it. But I weighed 85 - 90 lbs then.<br /><br />It was similar to the coats in the Doctor Zhivago movie. I've never seen the movie but everyone always commented that it was just like the one in the movie. Maybe you should rewatch that movie before you choose your coat? <br /><br />My best friend's mom gave in to her daughter's pleading for the (we thought) more stylish brown one with mottled shaggy lambswool collar and cuffs. My mom wouldn't give in and insisted I get this one, which is a cream canvas type fabric trench with wide black fake fur cuffs, and wide black fur trim around the bottom which continues up the front on either side of the zipper and goes around the hood. It is extremely classy looking even now, unlike the one my friend purchased which looked dated and raggedy quite quickly. <br /><br />I think in another 10 years or so, I'm going to start wearing only 70's styles till I get too old to dress myself!Kitty Frank, Realtorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035368882833228494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-33434329106029042232012-02-07T15:36:04.095-05:002012-02-07T15:36:04.095-05:00Since we're having a mild winter, couldn't...Since we're having a mild winter, couldn't Cathy glam around in something fuzzy and cropped (to make those runway gams appear even l-o-n-g-e-r!). I'm thinking Virginia Slims or "Charlie"-girl chic.<br /><br />Here's the link to what I think: http://decadesinc.blogspot.com/2008/08/fuzzy-wuzzy.html<br /><br />Metallic/reflective faux fur (silver, or with a mid 70s twist of color, like cinnabar), for volume and luxe. <br /><br />You get to sew using faux fur, without having to find too much yardage. Plus, it will help direct all eyes onto Cathy's famous face while "in transit". <br /><br />How much more Liza can you get?Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20806998701671682452012-02-07T15:32:29.964-05:002012-02-07T15:32:29.964-05:00I love 70s coats! But then again I seem to like ev...I love 70s coats! But then again I seem to like everything from the 70s hee hee. Trench styling, full skirt bottom, faux fur - I'm THERE. Don't make the cape! Cathy will look like a super hero with bad taste.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85822392119558980862012-02-07T14:47:32.978-05:002012-02-07T14:47:32.978-05:00I have a hounds tooth black/creme wool maxi cape f...I have a hounds tooth black/creme wool maxi cape from the 80s. does that count? I love love love it and still wear it as it acts as a blanket. I can have my arms free to move without all the bulk and sew, sew, sew. It covers my feet and I stay nice and warm. I looked hot in it 30 years ago...today I just look warm!!!!Mary Jordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81329058051230656082012-02-07T14:41:33.440-05:002012-02-07T14:41:33.440-05:00Oh dear, the first pattern looks exactly like a be...Oh dear, the first pattern looks exactly like a beige faux fur coat my grandmother gave my mom a few years ago. lol I guess classic is always chic lolRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441768088426905445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60830475020290340652012-02-07T13:50:11.606-05:002012-02-07T13:50:11.606-05:00The Pfaff looks content. I like the ebay coat. And...The Pfaff looks content. I like the ebay coat. And the pantsuit cries out for a cape. I'll look forward to seeing what you decide!reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046173133453041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-83896823939125070062012-02-07T13:29:33.880-05:002012-02-07T13:29:33.880-05:00My 70's maxicoat was fake suede with fake fur ...My 70's maxicoat was fake suede with fake fur collar and band at the bottom, and gold ball buttons. Just the description makes me cringe. The maxi I loved came from the early 50s, was calf length navy wool and was shaped a great deal like the purple coat in McCall's 2979. No buckle, no belt. Short fur jackets are so Eighties.temporary cathttp://indeliblemouse.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-55524354840615407822012-02-07T13:25:39.200-05:002012-02-07T13:25:39.200-05:00I had a pretty velveteen teal mini-coat that I lov...I had a pretty velveteen teal mini-coat that I loved. <br /><br />The eBay coat is wrong for the pantsuit. Vogue 8144 is a much better choice, especially with the headband. With Cathy's figure, I like it in the length shown in view A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64598187615858368132012-02-07T13:19:43.222-05:002012-02-07T13:19:43.222-05:00I LOVE that vintage McCall's pattern. But I c...I LOVE that vintage McCall's pattern. But I can also understand not wanting to make a coat (they are a lot of work), especially if you are close to finishing your project and want to get to the photo shoot soon. That Ebay coat is NOT the answer though. I like the headband though - can't wait to see the whole outfit all finished!T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81777368667385016092012-02-07T13:15:22.289-05:002012-02-07T13:15:22.289-05:00Cathy's shoulders may be more athletic than mi...Cathy's shoulders may be more athletic than mine, but I COULD take measurementsRobertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-42396095631747929142012-02-07T13:11:16.085-05:002012-02-07T13:11:16.085-05:00Maybe I could borrow YOUR coat! ;)Maybe I could borrow YOUR coat! ;)Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75818008220727948302012-02-07T13:09:38.095-05:002012-02-07T13:09:38.095-05:00I loved 70’s coats. They were very warm. I had o...I loved 70’s coats. They were very warm. I had one that was ultrasuede-ish, similar to your purple trench, but with faux fur collar and cuffs. I still have a faux fur that is very similar to the long version of your pattern. It closes with hooks. I always feel very “ritzy” in that coat and I think it would be great on Liza … I mean Cathy … with a fabulous scarf. But with that amazing glitzy outfit, don’t feel any pressure to make a coat vs. thrifting. If you find something that you think would work, I think you should go for it.<br /><br />Though I like the green headband, I think the buckle would give me a headache. I really like the two pictured at the top. Maybe add a fabulous pin on the outside that wouldn’t be directly on the head.<br /><br />I do think the Pfaff looks happy!Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17724902409732473432012-02-07T12:51:29.902-05:002012-02-07T12:51:29.902-05:00I had the coat at the top in 1973, in teal wool. F...I had the coat at the top in 1973, in teal wool. Fantastically warm and I felt very chic in it.Toby Wollinhttp://www.kitchencountereconomics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86157012066182689032012-02-07T12:08:23.374-05:002012-02-07T12:08:23.374-05:00I have a black corduroy maxi coat, I call my "...I have a black corduroy maxi coat, I call my "Huggy Bear" coat-love it! Found at my local Goodwill; so I say, off to the thrift store with you!Vintagegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490212245619897831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17366843797888924412012-02-07T12:06:34.626-05:002012-02-07T12:06:34.626-05:00I still think Cathy would look terrific in the fak...I still think Cathy would look terrific in the fake fur jacket in the longer version- and the headband is mighty cool. Back in the 1970's I made a Kenzo (I think that was the designer's name) reversible wool coat with plaid on one side & plain yellow on the other) wore it for many years.sarah chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420367186796307675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30037316429960825742012-02-07T11:59:09.944-05:002012-02-07T11:59:09.944-05:00Hi just discovered your blog via article in sewing...Hi just discovered your blog via article in sewing mag. I LOVED the seventies (my era) Now my older sister had a coat just like the second, she cut down my mums old fur coat and made a short edge to edge style jacket which she used to wear with her maxis and midis she looked great. <br />louiseLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074168748281297290noreply@blogger.com