The 1960s was an era of pretty diverse fashion trends. You can see the influence coming off the more modern trends of the 50s, as well as the transition to ‘hippie’ fashion in the late 1960s.
The mini skirt became popularized, as well as go-go boots, bold prints and colors, as well as several styles such as the Mods, beatnik, and couture.
The First Lady, Jackie Kennedy, also became a bit of a style icon. She popularized the pillbox hat, matching skirt and sweater outfits, and huge sunglasses.
It was also the rise of trousers for women, turtlenecks and casual suits for men, and big and bold accessories like earrings, necklaces, and makeup.
Let’s take a look at the eclectic styles that made up 1960s fashion.
Women wearing bold patterns. Statement earrings and bright colors on model, Twiggy. A catalog from 1965 showing the dress and skirt styles. A couple walks through the city with big sunglasses and hip styles. A young girl in a gingham patterned dress. Boys meet at the corner store. The early punk styles of the 1960s. Fringe and go-go boots. The plaid skirt with high socks became a classic combo.Statement earrings and fun patterns. Polka dots were also in. Men’s swimsuit fashionLeopard print became a very popular print to wear. Another ad in a catalog from 1964. The tie-dye patterns of the early hippie fashion. Casual men’s stylesCher with the striped trousers and 60s makeup lookAnother woman sporting trousers while out and about in the cityA woman working in a fashionable retail store.An example of the beatnik style.Go-go boots and bright patterns. Iconic matching and sparkly outfits. Bright color-blocked styles. An early ad for 60s styles for the youth. A catalog from 1967 demonstrating the mod styleThe high boots and plaid dress were a common and fashionable duo. The bright statement coatsThe ever-iconic mini skirtAudrey Hepburn in a pants suit. A fashion catalog ad from 1964. Models showing the dress styles and popular bob hairstyles. Jackie Kennedy in an infamous pillbox hatSome late-60s hippie fashion starts to appear on the scene. A dress with a collar and the short hairstyle were in fashion. The mini-skirt and go-go boots combo.The beautiful and bright colors on all of the dresses of the era were a 60s staple.An example of the alternative styles of the 1960s. Some laid-back 1960s camping styles.
