Brooching the subject with Babs Walters

I didn't know that young Babs Walters was so chic! Girlfriend definitely knew how to rock a brooch and a Mary Tyler Moore kicky hairdo! 

Proof:

The outfit that launched a thousand (or one) inspirational blog posts.
WHAT A NECKLACE.
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Ooh that minty green shift with gold brooch looks fabs, Babs.
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I'm not American so I'm assuming this is some kind of First Lady she is meeting in a
sensible double-breasted wool suit dress in charcoal.
Very chic, Babs.
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Very patriotic and matchy-matchy, Babs.
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Classic necklace and brooch on the shoulder of a basic shift.
Your move, Gene Shalit.
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This is probably my favourite look of Babs'.
Digging the red scoop neck with the funky glasses and medallion brooch.
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Questionable bangs, not so questionable brooch.
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Girlfriend liked red.
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Love this graphical look.
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Proof that Babs' still rocks a brooch from time to time.
Along with the somewhat questionable bangs.
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So, now you know it wasn't always beige pant suits and matching mules.