Pookie and Sebastian – Extreme style and White Pearls of the 1960s Fashion
1960s fashion is among the wildest of any decade of the 20th century. The decade started with women wearing gloves during the day, and ended with women choosing to go braless. Fashion was influenced strongly by the political and social events of the time.
In 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States. His wife, Jackie, set the standard for women’s wear with her pillbox hats and tailored suits. Stiletto heels were common, as well.
1964 also saw the appearance of the mini skirt, which revealed a woman’s knees for the first time since the 1920s.
The 1960s were the breakthrough decade for women in pants. They had been worn before – the 1930s were a time when women in pants first began to make their presence known. Women working in munitions factories during World War II wore pants and overalls at work and, not uncommonly, during their leisure time. Jeans were popular during the 1950s, especially among teenagers. But in the 1960s, pants became an everyday part of a woman’s wardrobe, at home, at work, and even in social situations. Audrey Hepburn popularized Capri pants, and women now wore jeans with plaid shirts, mimicking men’s clothing. It was a non-verbal way for women to state that they were equal to men.
Mini skirts were usually worn with another popular item, go-go boots. In 1967, actress Goldie Hawn wore a mini skirt on the TV show Laugh-In; in 1968, none other than Jackie Kennedy, now Jackie Onassis, wore one.
When The Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time, their followers copied their style. The Fab Four dressed in a “Mod” fashion, which was quickly copied. Their hair, viewed as shockingly long by American parents, was the style that young men and boys soon wore for themselves.
As the decade worn on, wild, psychedelic colors and prints gained popularity. With the hippie movement, natural-fiber clothing was widely worn, often also hand-woven and hand-sewn. Tie-dye was everywhere, as was batik (usually done at home), and headbands were common. Many hippies sported a look that was based on Native American clothing and culture. Tunics and caftans were also very popular, with their non-restrictive designs.
Other cultures contributed a great deal to 1960s American fashion, including the Nehru jacket, named for the former Prime Minister of India. These jackets were very popular with many singers.
In 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States. His wife, Jackie, set the standard for women’s wear with her pillbox hats and tailored suits. Stiletto heels were common, as well.
1964 also saw the appearance of the mini skirt, which revealed a woman’s knees for the first time since the 1920s.
The 1960s were the breakthrough decade for women in pants. They had been worn before – the 1930s were a time when women in pants first began to make their presence known. Women working in munitions factories during World War II wore pants and overalls at work and, not uncommonly, during their leisure time. Jeans were popular during the 1950s, especially among teenagers. But in the 1960s, pants became an everyday part of a woman’s wardrobe, at home, at work, and even in social situations. Audrey Hepburn popularized Capri pants, and women now wore jeans with plaid shirts, mimicking men’s clothing. It was a non-verbal way for women to state that they were equal to men.
Mini skirts were usually worn with another popular item, go-go boots. In 1967, actress Goldie Hawn wore a mini skirt on the TV show Laugh-In; in 1968, none other than Jackie Kennedy, now Jackie Onassis, wore one.
When The Beatles arrived in the United States for the first time, their followers copied their style. The Fab Four dressed in a “Mod” fashion, which was quickly copied. Their hair, viewed as shockingly long by American parents, was the style that young men and boys soon wore for themselves.
As the decade worn on, wild, psychedelic colors and prints gained popularity. With the hippie movement, natural-fiber clothing was widely worn, often also hand-woven and hand-sewn. Tie-dye was everywhere, as was batik (usually done at home), and headbands were common. Many hippies sported a look that was based on Native American clothing and culture. Tunics and caftans were also very popular, with their non-restrictive designs.
Other cultures contributed a great deal to 1960s American fashion, including the Nehru jacket, named for the former Prime Minister of India. These jackets were very popular with many singers.
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