Pantyhose Ads of the 1980s Were the Height of Wacky Glamour
Last week, we featured a 1985 advertisement for “Silk Reflections” pantyhose. It was ridiculous. But it turns out that…
Let's Talk About Your Grandma's Lipstick
Apparently today is “National Lipstick Day.” “National Lipstick Day” is not a real holiday, but it’s a great excuse to…
Social Anxiety: A Tried-and-True Strategy for Selling Pads Since 1950
As we've covered before, Kotex were launched onto the American market in the early 20s with callbacks to World War I.…
Makeup Ads From Before Color TV Are Fucking Unhinged
Color television wasn't widespread until, oh, the late 1960s. But don't think that stopped makeup brands from…
Your Undies Are Conspiring Against You
According to this 1942 ad for Lux Soap, not only are your undergarments sentient — they're talking about you behind…
Season's Pukings
This wreath-shaped monstrosity is perfect for the frustrated 1960's housewife who wishes to express her disdain for her…
Ridiculous Ads That Would Never Appear Today (We Hope)
Retro advertising was even more misogynistic than Mad Men makes it seem according to these 48 ads. Today's Axe…
Gelatinous Macaroni Loaf To Serve All Your Entertainment Needs This Holiday Season
Vintage Ads dug up this gem from 1953, back when "it's less than 15 cents per serving!" and "it's super easy to slice…
If You Don't Use Lotion, You'll Never Get Laid
That's the message behind this 1954 ad for Trushay hand softener. Annie's hands are so bad, the dog is giving her…
"Pink Is For Girls"
You know, just in case you forgot. Pink is for girls, silly! Also for girls? Showering in a barrel, apparently. [Vintage…
Hair Dryer Time Machine
What do you get when you cross Betty Draper with Lady Gaga? Whatever it is that Hoover Mom over here is wearing,…
Extremely Creepy Toddler Reminds Us That "It's Easy To Dye"
Vintage Ads is currently running a "creepy kids in ads" contest, and, well, I'm going to have to vote for Creepy…
Attack Of The 50 Ft. Stockings
This German hosiery ad from 1959 tries to convince us of two things: one, that wearing these nylons will literally…
"Bless Your Heart, Honey, They're Whistling At Both Of You!"
"All you ladies might as well be warned right now: you're going to be the target for admiring eyes—and perhaps a few…
"The Laxative Of Beautiful Women"
Depression, deshmession: the women of 1936 had other problems. Like...what if you're not beautiful? And need the…
Come And Meet Your Mystery Date
Girls, your Mystery Date has arrived. And if you're lucky, maybe he'll call you later, on your Dream Phone. Isn't he…
"Sweats: A Great Way To Dress, 24 Hours A Day"
I don't know which is more amusing: the intense sweatpants love in this retro Gap "action wear" commercial, or the…
Showing Milady How To Never Have Sex Again, Ever
Perhaps the scariest thing about this implement (worn to bed for beautification purposes) is that the ad refers to it…
How To Make Friends, Winnebago Style
You know what? After seeing this vintage ad, I'm not really sure that I want to know what "makin' friends, Winnebago…