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1960's Fashion
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Jackie Kennedy: Fashion Icon
The beginning of sixties fashion was very similar to clothes worn throughout the 1950s. When JFK became president, his wife Jackie became a fashion icon for her elegant hats and classy suits. -
High-Waisted Fashion
Audrey Hepburn was an influential celebrity during this time period. She began to wear high-waisted skirts, pants, and shorts due to the fact that they were sleek and slender. -
Mens Fashion
A big change in mens style came in 1963. Men began to stop wearing pleated pants, and began wearing flat-fronted pants, often with stripes. -
Natural Looks
As baby bloomers came into their teenage years, a more natural look began to take over the fashion industry. Styles included little makeup, low heels, and short hair. -
Feminity
Fashion icon Coco Chanel preaches to women about the importance of feminity and embracing inner sexuality. Women began to wear lace again, even in their hair bows. -
Poor Boy Look
A popular part of 1965 fashion was the "poor boy" look. It consisted of wearing jeans and an oversized sweater. These sweaters were often home made out of yarn. -
One-Shoulder Gown
As dresses were a popular fashion item for women during this time, Jackie Kennedy created an uproar when she wore a one-shoulder gown. Women all across America wanted one just like her. -
Mod Look
Teenagers wanted to look hip and modern, breaking away from the fashion traditions of their parents. Women began wearing miniskirts and men wore low waisted jeans. -
Unisex Clothing
The first uni-sex clothing line was created in 1967. It didn't catch on, as most men did not want to wear skirts. However, many women began to wear pants. -
Individualism
In a growing effort to be individual, the hippie style began to take off. Fashion finds from thrift stores became very popular, and men began to wear turtlenecks.
