1960s Women Fashion

There were many fads that made up 1960s women fashion. Some of them are more memorable than others.

Mini skirts were notorious 60s fashions.

Women's fashion in the 1960s was full of change. Unlike the previous decades, the '60s were a time of emerging and diverse trends. From sophisticated to casual and everything in between, the '60s embraced almost anything and ran with it. It was a decade that created many trends in fashion. Many of the trends followed what was happening socially at the time. One of the most significant fashion trends of the '60s was the introduction of the mini skirt.

During the early '60s, women's fashion followed the trends worn by Jackie Kennedy. Never before was a First Lady such a trendsetter. Women everywhere wanted to copy her classy look. Some common elements of her style included:

• Pill box hat
• Suits in pastel colors
• Short boxy-style jackets
• Shift dresses

The late '60s brought a whole new set of trends. Most were modeled after the hippie movement and were casual and relaxed. Women wanted to feel free and show off their individuality. Some typical hippie clothing items included:

• Bell-bottomed jeans
• Tie-dyed shirts
• Long flowing dresses
• Gypsy skirts
• Fringed vests
• Peasant blouses

Women's necklines also changed a lot during the '60s. Unlike previous decades, the 60s saw the trend toward looser and relaxed necklines on tops and dresses. Some common styles seen at this time were:

• Boat neck
• Cowl neck
• Square
• Plunging
• Sweetheart

To go along with 1960s women fashion trends, accessories were all the rage. Scarves and bangles were worn with just about anything. Jackie O made pearls a popular choice as well. Shoes were also optional and many women chose to go barefoot.

Fashion designers made their mark during the '60s and many still are designing women’s fashion today. Some names you might recognize are:

• Pierre Cardin became famous for his brightly colored mini dresses.
• Givenchy designed the little black dress made popular by Audrey Hepburn in her role in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's.
• Yves Saint Laurent’s shift dresses and pea coats became popular in the '60s and are still fashionable today.
• Pucci is best known for colorful psychedelic prints especially for headscarves that were widely worn in the '60s.

Prints were all the rage in the '60s. Many were bold, while others were more subtle. The later in the decade, the louder the print. Some popular prints included:

• Indian prints
• Paisley
• Tie-dye
• Geometric shapes
• Batik

Fabric was given special attention during the '60s. Women wanted to feel free and comfortable. Some fabrics widely used at the time were:

• Chiffon
• Batik
• Polyester

There were many style icons who set the trends during the '60s. Women admired the following for their exceptional sense of style:

• First Lady Jackie O was always dressed classy and chic.
• Actress Audrey Hepburn was stylish
• Twiggy was well-known for modeling, especially the mini-skirt and go go boots.
• Singer and actress Barbra Streisand set the stage for many fashions as well.

Fashions from the '60s are still around; in fact, they can be found in many vintage stores and perhaps tucked away in an attic. To find authentic '60s clothing online, visit any of the following sites:

• eBay
• Rusty Zipper
• Vintageous

If you are still interested in 1960s women fashion, then check out the following LoveToKnow gallery of pictures featuring fashion from the 1960s: 1960s Women Fashion Gallery.

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