a new era of clothing
1960s fashion was an evolving scene,
as a number of emblematic styles came out of this decade. Women’s trends early
in the decade maintained the refined femininity of the previous decade.
Jacqueline Kennedy, one of fashion's iconic legends, popularized many of the
elegant styles seen in the beginning of the decade. Some of those styles were
pillbox hats, pastel suits with short boxy jackets and oversized buttons, and
simple geometric dresses or shifts. Also, for formal attire, full-skirted gowns
were worn with low necklines and close-fitting waists. Capri trousers were the
main choice for women and girls casual wear. Another fashion trend seen in the
beginnings of the 1960s were stiletto heels, which were a perfect complement to
the classic elegance worn in the first part of the decade. For men, suits were
bright and colourful as opposed to the pale, toned shades of the previous
decade. Men’s styles included frills and cravats, wide ties with crazy prints, stripes and patterns, trouser straps, leather boots and collarless jackets.
as a number of emblematic styles came out of this decade. Women’s trends early
in the decade maintained the refined femininity of the previous decade.
Jacqueline Kennedy, one of fashion's iconic legends, popularized many of the
elegant styles seen in the beginning of the decade. Some of those styles were
pillbox hats, pastel suits with short boxy jackets and oversized buttons, and
simple geometric dresses or shifts. Also, for formal attire, full-skirted gowns
were worn with low necklines and close-fitting waists. Capri trousers were the
main choice for women and girls casual wear. Another fashion trend seen in the
beginnings of the 1960s were stiletto heels, which were a perfect complement to
the classic elegance worn in the first part of the decade. For men, suits were
bright and colourful as opposed to the pale, toned shades of the previous
decade. Men’s styles included frills and cravats, wide ties with crazy prints, stripes and patterns, trouser straps, leather boots and collarless jackets.
beach wear
fashionable wear for 60s parties
these are what women would wear to parties or drive through dates
passion for fashion
The 1960s featured a number of diverse trends. It was a decade that broke many fashion traditions, mirroring social movements during the period. In the middle of the decade, culottes, go-go boots, box-shaped PVC dresses and other PVC clothes were popular. The widely popular bikini came into fashion in 1963 after being featured in the musical.
Marry Quant invented the mini-skirt, and Jackie Kennedy introduced the pillbox has both becoming extremely popular. False eyelashes were worn by women throughout the 1960s, and their hairstyles were a variety of lengths and styles, while focusing on colors and tones, accessories were less of an importance during the sixties. People
were dressing in psychedelic prints, highlighter colors, and mismatched patterns, the hippie movement late in the decade also exerted a strong influence on ladies' clothing styles, including bell-bottom jeans, tie-dye, and batik fabrics, as well as paisley prints
MALE HIPPIE AND THE END OF THE DECADE
Nearing the end of the decade, the groovy hippie style emerged, influenced by the new way of protesting against the Government. Both men and women wore “frayed bell-bottomed jeans, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, andheadbands and sandals. At times, women would go barefoot, and some proceeded
Some other hippie-styles were fringed buckskin vests, flowing caftans, Mexican
peasant blouses, gypsy-style skirts, scarves, bangles, and Indian prints. For
the conservative hippie style, there were the ‘lounging’ or ‘hostess’ pyjamas,
which consisted of a tunic top over floor-length culottes, and were usually made
of polyester or chiffon.”
Some other hippie-styles were fringed buckskin vests, flowing caftans, Mexican
peasant blouses, gypsy-style skirts, scarves, bangles, and Indian prints. For
the conservative hippie style, there were the ‘lounging’ or ‘hostess’ pyjamas,
which consisted of a tunic top over floor-length culottes, and were usually made
of polyester or chiffon.”