We stumbled across the Frederick’s of Hollywood catalog from fall 1963 (don’t ask), and while looking through its pages, we came to the conclusion that even though some of us think Frederick’s sells tacky stuff nowadays, back in the ‘60s, the retailer was ahead of its time.

For example, the above page depicts a “high heel boot.” Sold for $19.99 a pair, the description of these shoes reads:

Get with the swing to the big fashion! The feline favorite, the high boot with the collar cuff that can be turned up or down. Glamorous almost 4” heel. Goes great at all sporty affairs. Soft Black Calf. Sizes 4 to 10, Med.

Today, shoes like these are known as “booties” or “shooties,” and they’re on everyone’s feet this fall. Did people think they were trashy back in ‘63? We don’t know, but maybe this means we’ll be into buffalo check halter dresses, currently available at Frederick’s, 30 years from now.

Click through to see more fabulous fashions from Frederick’s.

A list of the “10 Most Valuable Models of the Year” was just released by The Daily Beast. Though the compilers based it on everything from earnings to ad campaigns to magazine covers, we’re going to explain it on an easier scale: according to awesomeness.

Let’s start with the 10th most awesome model, Carolyn Murphy. She looks like your cool aunt, provided that your cool aunt is also ridiculously gorgeous. Murphy’s cache is a little more mainstream, but she’s definitely on the classiest possible end of mainstream. Love her.

Paula Patton has been everywhere promoting her new flick “Precious,” in which she plays Ms. Rain, the only person to show the title character kindness. This movie, as you know, has Oscar buzz written all over it, so I’ll forgive Paula’s involvement in the epically horrible “Idlewild” because that movie had bad writers; her acting, however, was fine. It’s also refreshing to see Paula shine, rather than playing the supporting role to husband and R&B singer Robin Thicke. Take a look at some of her best red carpet and candid looks as I indulge my girl crush.

Ankle boots with a cocktail dress are très chic right now. And gray is the neutral of the season.

It’s just about holiday party time and if you haven’t yet realized that your standard, slinky party dress isn’t the right thing to wear while your boss is toasting to office professionalism, you’ve got some catching up to do. Inspired by our own Amelia’s truly work-party-appropriate dress [Well, thanks!—Editor] at The Frisky’s party last week, we present ten options to keep you looking work-hot without looking work-trampy.

Do not fear color and frills; just use them wisely. [$265, Milly, Bloomingdale’s]

The word “vest” is enough to induce traumatic stress flashbacks for me. Years of Catholic school and the sweater vests that come with it have left me a bit scarred as far as that particular item of clothing is concerned. Until a couple years ago, I lived in total ignorance of the value of a good vest, preferring instead to stave off painful memories of Sister Mary Kay yelling that my skirt was too short by ignoring uniform-like clothing entirely. But then I saw it. It was shearling and it was black and it was everything I’d ever wanted without knowing it. It was a vest. And I knew my days of vest avoidance were over. Join me on the dark side. [$39, Lin Q, Anthropologie]

Long before Beyonce told us to put a ring on it if we like it, we preferred to put a belt on it. Whether it’s a monotone dress you want to dress up a bit or a tunic top that you’ve finally realized makes you look pregnant, few and far between are the outfits that can’t be improved with a sweet belt. Whether waist or hip, skinny or fat, we here at The Frisky have love for all shapes and sizes, like this one here. [$45, Ann Taylor]

“Shawl” sounds so old-fashioned. Yes, women still drape fabric over their shoulders, but these days, not many people refer to this garment as a shawl; it’s called something that sounds more exotic and elegant: pashmina. While we don’t use the word “shawl” much on its on, shawl-collar sweaters are alive and kicking. These cardigans or pullovers with a folded-over neckline remind us of grandpas, history professors, and photogenic French fishermen—and they look pretty darn cozy. Click through for 10 shawl-collar sweaters.