One of our fondest childhood memories is lying on the floor with a stack of catalogs and colorful markers. (This was also how our moms kept us us out of their hair.)


We get teary-eyed just remembering the smell of the JCPenney catalogs and how we'd circle all the clothes we wanted the mailman to deliver right away.


Mail order catalogs was how our shopping addictions got started. We've since graduated to outlet malls and online shopping. But as holiday shopping season roll around and we get nostalgic for the Sears Wish Book, we'd like to pay homage to some of the most unforgettable catalogs.


JCPenney


Back-to-school shopping wasn't complete without flipping through the pages of the JCPenney catalog. Afterwards, we'd reuse the super thick book as a doorstop.


jcpenney catalog


Sears


The entire family's style game was on point thanks to the fashions found inside this department store's catalog.


sears catalog


Spiegel


Spiegel was always ahead of other catalogs when it came to trends. Just look at this amazing example of boho chic.


spiegel catalog


Montgomery Ward


Our grandmothers were the talk of the town with the tailored sheath dresses and kitten heels they ordered from this catalog.


montgomery ward catalog


Lana Lobell


If you wanted to dress like a lady, this was a great place to start.


lana lobell catalog


Eastbay


All the real sneakerheads know that Eastbay was where you'd find the flyest kicks and athletic gear.


eastbay catalog


Chadwicks


With tempting taglines like "Easy Summer Living," "Lower Prices" and "50% Off," how could our mothers resist?


chadwicks catalog


Eaton's


Our associate fashion editor (and resident Canadian) Michelle's eyes practically lit up when we started chatting about this mail order catalog.


eatons catalog


Nordstrom


The Nordstrom catalog covers are some of the most GLAMOROUS, giving fashion glossies a run for their money.


nordstrom catalog


Victoria's Secret


Before we built up the courage to actually step inside the brick-and-mortar store to score five for $26 panties, we ordered our unmentionables from the catalog.


victorias secret catalog


Delia's


The brightly-colored designs from the Delia's catalog tell the story of our teenage years.


delias catalog


Gimbel's


From apparel to medicine to housewares, you could order just about anything from this catalog.


gimbel catalog


Strawbridge's


The Strawbridge's catalog brought home shoppers into the world of fine goods that the department store was known for.


strawbridges catalog


Marshall Field


We think the Marshall Field catalog's mission to introduce "American ladies" to "coming European fashions in advance of the season" just about sums up this book.


marshall fields catalog


Alloy


Full disclosure: We are still holding on to a pair of medium-wash jeans that we ordered from Alloy. We can transform them into cut-offs, right?


alloy catalog


We miss the good 'ol days:



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  • Deanna Durbin '40s


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  • Suzy Parker 1957


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  • Susie Coelho, 1970s


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  • Anita Ekberg, 1955


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  • Joanna Lumley 1968


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  • Jane Russell 1955


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  • Catherine Spaak 1962


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  • Tippi Hedren, 1963


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  • Angie & David Bowie, 1973


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  • Brooke Shields 1983


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  • Cathy McGowan 1965


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  • Priscilla Presley 1980's


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  • Candice Bergen 1965


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  • Dalida 1958


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  • Debbie Reynolds 1957


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  • Sarah Jessica Parker 1986


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  • Cilla Black 1967


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  • Marisa Berenson in 1993


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  • Olivia Newton John in 1983


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  • Susan George in 1972


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  • Gloria Vanderbilt 1960s


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  • Queen Noor 1984


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  • Paulina Porizkova 1990


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  • Anna Wohlin 1969


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  • Nan Kempner 1989


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  • Beverly Johnson 1970's


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  • Stephanie Beacham, 1972


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  • Gypsy Rose Lee, 1956


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  • Helen Reddy, 1975


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  • Sharon Tate in 1965


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  • Joni Mitchell, 1967


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  • Ann-Margret in 1967


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  • Peggy Lipton, 1970


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  • Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz in 'Clueless'


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  • DvF 1970s


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  • Romy Schneider 1960


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  • Iman 1980


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  • Madonna 1986


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  • Dolores Guinness 1965


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  • Jacqueline Bisset 1962


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  • Althea Gibson 1957


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  • Carole Landis 1940s


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  • Christie Brinkley 1985


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  • Julia Roberts 1990s


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  • Coco Chanel 1929


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  • Fabrizia Citterio 1967


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  • Jeanne Moreau 1965


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