Dress like Joan from Mad Men

By Rain Blanken, About.com Guide

Joan’s tomato red lips accompany her quick tongue, and those long black lashes frame her calculated glances. Her eye shadow is done in natural tones, a good fit for a fair redhead. See our guide to applying and wearing red lipstick to help you out with your own ruby kisser. A video on how to apply mascara without clumps should turn up those lashes, and our makeup artist secrets for making eyes look bigger should complete the look.

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Joan Costume Points
1. The Attitude: Think like a Joanie
2. The 60's Dress: Sew Couture
3. The Shape: Cinching the Middle
4. On Top: Wraps and Blazers
5. The Skirt: High-Waisted, Please
6. The Sweater: Tight and Tidy
7. The Shoes: Heels with Pointed Toes
8. The Makeup: Hot Lips and Lashes
9. The Hair: Gingers do it Better

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• Let's Play Dress-Up with Joan
• Make a 60's Dress
• Cinching the Middle
• Wraps and Blazers
• High-Waisted Skirts
• Form-Fitting Sweaters
• Steppin' Out with Joan
• Hot Lips and Lashes
• Gingers Do it Better

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