Vintage TV shows made 1960s fashion popular again. Fit ‘n Flare swing dresses, caftan dresses, Mod colorblock dresses, mini skirts, high waist pants and flare jeans are ’60s trends that are back in style for women.
Learn 1960s fashion history and get outfit ideas.
Creating a 60s fashion outfit is easy with the right 60s style clothing. We have made it easier to shop for new, vintage inspired 1960s clothing, shoes, and accessories here by linking to some of the best women’s clothing and costumes.
Women’s 1960s Clothing
Dresses | Pants | Skirts | Shoes | Tops | Coats | Costumes | Hippie | more
More 60s Clothes
- Women’s 1960s Fashion Overview
- Dresses and Plus Size Dresses
- Hippie dresses
- Evening Dresses and Wedding Dresses
- Jeans, Pants
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Tops and Shirts
- Sweaters
- Jackets and coats
- Shoes and Boots
- Hats and Visors
- Jewelry
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuits
- Lingerie
- Pajamas & Nightgowns
- Tights, Socks
- Gloves
- Makeup
- Costumes– Hippie, Go-Go, Mod
- UK Brands
- Sewing Patterns
- Children’s Clothing
1960s Fashion History for Women
- 1960s Women’s Fashion – An overview of the 1960s decade
- 1960s Colors and Fabrics & Women’s Fashion
- 1960s Dresses – Popular 1960s dress styles
- 1960s Evening Dresses – Party, prom, concert, weddings
- 1960s Weddings – History of dresses, shoes, bridesmaids
- 1960s Tops, Shirts, and Blouse Styles | History
- Sweaters & Cardigans: 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
- 1960s Pants – Top 10 Styles for Women
- 1960s Coats and Jacket Styles
- 1960s Jewelry Styles – The most common jewelry styles of the 1960s
- 1960s Handbags and Purse History
- 1960s Hats Styles | Women’s Hat History
- 1960s Sleepwear, Pajamas, Robes History
- Maternity Clothes – A history from the 1920s to the 1960s
- 1960s Black Fashion, African American Clothing Photos | Gallery
- 60s Fashion for Hippies
- 1960 Fashion by Year | Men’s and Women’s Clothing
- 60s Hairstyles for Women and Teens
- Accessories history: Belts, neck scarves, winter scarves, gloves
- Vintage Workout Clothes & Retro Gym Clothes
- Vintage Jeans 1930s-1970s History for Women
- Vintage Capsule Wardrobes- 1910s-1960s
1960s Outfit Ideas
- 1960s Outfit Essentials – How to dress in ’60s style
- 1960s Outfit Ideas 2 – More outfit ideas from early 60s to hippie style
- 1960s Women’s Outfit Inspiration– Photos to inspire, outfits to buy
- 10 Hippie Outfit Ideas for Women
- How to Make a 1960s Mod Dress
- 60s Mod Clothing Outfit Ideas
- Vintage Matching Couples Outfits
- 50 Vintage Inspired Clothing Brands & Stores
What was the typical clothing of the 1960s?
Women’s 1960s clothing trends varied greatly during the decade.
The early 1960s were more conservative, with women wearing at the knee swing dresses in pink, pastel, and lace fabrics.
The mid 60s introduced the Mod style with short mini dresses and skirts in bright eye popping colors and white colorblock trim. The Mod look was made to make women look like little girls and dolls.
The late 1960s saw a shift towards more colorful patterns and earth tone Hippie colors. Psychedelic prints clashed with suede fringe vests. Flats turned into tall boots Jesus sandals.
The Flare Pant: Flared pants were another popular fashion trend in the 1960s. They were often made from denim or bold printed fabrics and were worn by both men and women.
Go Go Boots: White vinyl Go Go boots were the most icon shoe of the 1960s. They were worn with mini skirts and short dresses.
What were the most popular accessories in the 1960s?
Initially women wore large cloche hats like they did in the 1920s. Long neckscarves in vivid prints were also very trendy. Big plastic earrings and multiple chunky rings were also stand out accessories.
What do you wear to a 60’s theme party?
Going to the 1960s themed party? These 60s outfits will be the most fun o wear:
- Mod Mini dress, tights and flats in bright colors.
- 2. Mini skirt, turtleneck shirt and Go Go boots.
- 3. Flare pants in a funky print, tank top, and sandals
- 4. Hip hugger skinny pants with belt, mock neck shirt, and a baker boy hat.
- 5. Pleated swing dress or long maxi caftan dress for 60s eveningwear.
