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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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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
