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Early 60s
Although the early 60s were often called a time of experimentation, there were also hints of the twenties and thirties in the fashion style. For example, bloused, bias-cut clothes, long straight overblouse and sashed tunics, short skirts, closely fitting hats and exaggerated makeup (especially red lips) and short hair. -
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Men and Women Fashion Trends in the 1960s
Women’s fashion trends in the 1960s swung wildly from one end of the spectrum to the other. The early 1960s were marked by box dresses and 1950s fashions. In the mid-1960s, fashion began to take cues from London and the waistline reappeared. But the late sixties had a mind of their own! -
Early 60s
The fashionable "posture" in 1961 was tall and willowy. There were a lot of dresses that would flare in the front of suits and dresses. Pockets were added to dresses to enhance the casual "slouch" effect. -
Early 60s
American designers used fabric in new and exciting ways in 1962. Materials ranged from flat formal surfaces to lush piled yarns in a wild array of colors and patterns. -
Early 60s
A popular fashion trend in 1963 was the cotton corduroy capri outfit that has a pull-on overblouse with a bold collar, tassel-trimmed front and back. Three-quarter length sleeves, side vents. Pants have hi-rise waist and back zipper. -
Mid 60s
Some popular colors for fashion in the mid 60s were grape, plum, wine red, garnet and olive green. In contrast, neon bright pink was also a very popular color for those looking to make a statement. -
Late 60s
A hot fashion trend in 1967 was boots from ankle length to over the knee. These boots were usually worn with textured tights and mini skirts. -
Late 60s
Bright, swirling colors. Psychedelic, tie-dye shirts and long hair and beards were common in the late 60s fashion. Many girls wore bright color A-lined dresses and short haircut, or updos, were very popular as well. -
Late 60s
The late 60s was a time of fashion freedom. A lot of teenagers in this time were focusing their fashion sense around MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech. They were experiencing the changes in the world and expressing it through their fashion sense.
