Models Lori Leigh Gieleghem & Joe DiPietro model vintage his and her suits.
The Isn’t it Romantic Vintage Show and Sale was great fun as I knew it would be. I came home with a 1960s black structured handbag covered with faux broad-tail fur. What a perfect match to my custom-made coat.
One memorable part of the day was catching sight of his and her matching suits modeled so nicely by Joe DiPietro and Lori Leigh Gieleghem. These suits were custom-made circa 1941 by Nash, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio and provided by vintage clothing dealer Jula Isola from City Vintage. Who wore them and where is anyone’s guess, but we know they had to be quite the sophisticated couple. (Nick and Nora perhaps?)
Lori Leigh has paired the suit with gloves and a sweet velvet hat, which was a gift from her brother years ago when such treasures could still be found for a song at The Salvation Army. Joe is also sporting the requisite hat for gentlemen plus the all important pocket square. Lori Leigh and Joe are both wearing red ties for the Valentine’s Day theme of the show.
Matching his and her is such fun. My Valentine and I often wear matching black berets and always receive a compliment or two.
It was a treat to see these suits … I love the concept and can’t help pondering how it might be used as a clue in a mystery story.
Happy Valentine’s Day to all my readers.
OverDressed for Life 
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