By the mid 1960s, the number of men wearing hats in the United States was in steep decline. Figureheads from…
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1960s Fashion History
Learn all about 1960s fashion history and how to dress in 1960s style clothing. Our detailed articles are here to help you create an authentic or vintage inspired 1960s costume for both women and men. Whether dressing up for a 1960s themed event, finding a costume for a play, or doing research for a book these articles should help you create the sixties fashion look.
If you need more help, advice, or suggestions on dressing up in 1960s fashions please don't hesitate to ask.
1960s Fashion History for Women
- 1960s Women's Fashion- An overview of the 1960s decade
- 1960s Dresses - 1960s Dress Styles
- Polka Dot Dresses - Pictures of polka dot dresses from the 1920s to 1960s
- Formal / Prom Evening Gowns- The evolution of the evening gown from 1920 to 1960
- 1960s Weddings- dresses, shoes, bridesmaids
- 1960s Evening Dresses - for mothers and bridesmaids
- 1960s Tops, Shirts, Blouse Styles | History
- 1960s Pants, Slacks, Capris, Culottes history
- 1960s Colors and Fabrics of Women' Fashion
- How to Make a 1960s Mod Dress
- 60s Fashion for Hippies, Women and Men
- 1960s Jewelry Styles - The most common jewelry styles of the 1960s
- Maternity Clothes- A history of the 1920s to the 1960s
- Wedding Dresses- A history of vintage wedding dresses
- 1960s Shoes: 8 Popular Shoe Styles
- Saddle Shoes- A look at this classic black and white shoe from the 1920s to the 1960s
- 1960s Outfit Ideas - Outfit ideas from early 60s to hippie styles
- 1960s Black Fashion, African American Clothing Photos
- Vintage Capsule Wardrobes- 1910s-1960s
- 1960 Fashion by Year | Men's and Women's Clothing
- 1960s & 1970s Lingerie, Nightgowns (Photos at the end)
- 1960s Makeup & Beauty Products
- 1960s Sunglasses | 70s Sunglasses, 70s Glasses (Photos at the end)
- 60s Fashion for Hippies, Women and Men
1960s Men's Fashion History
- 1960s Men's Fashion- An overview of the decade
- 1960s Men's Shirt Styles- Casual shirts styles
- 1960s Men' Suits, Sport Coats History
- 1960s Men's Hairstyles and Facial Hair
- 1960s Men's Hats History, Styles, Trends
- 1960s Men's Outfits - Ideas for men's 60s style
- 1960s Men's Swim Trunks - Men's swimwear of the 1960s-1980s
- Men's Ties- History men's neckties and bow ties
- Shop men's vintage, reproduction, or inspired clothing brands
- Mens Vintage Workwear 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s- - men's vintage work clothing
- 60s Fashion for Hippies, Women and Men
- Men's Watches - History of wristwatches
- Men's Socks- History of men's socks
- Men's Gloves- History of men's gloves
- Men's Vintage Jewelry- tie clips
- 1960s Fashion Books- Do more research with these books about 1960s fashion
- Men's Vintage Gym Clothes Styles and History
Vintage Capsule Wardrobes 1920s & 1930s
What is in your closet? The number of clothing we have today is massive compared to the limited wardrobes from…
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10 Hippie Outfit Ideas for Women
Hippie style never goes out of fashion for very long. Developed in the 1960s, it saw a huge revival in…
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60s Men’s Outfits – 1960s Clothing Ideas
Ever since I watched the Mad Men drama series and more recently the Velvet Colección series, I have been interested…
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10 Hippie Outfit Ideas for Men
The hippies of the late 1960s forged a style that saw major revival in the early ‘80s, the ‘90s, and…
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60s Fashion for Hippies – Women and Men
60s Hippie Fashion part 2. Now that you know the basics of what went into hippies and their clothing, let’s…
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Hippies in the 60s : Fashion, Festivals, Flower Power
’60s hippies were a single piece in a tumultuous decade of social change. Rapidly advancing technology, musical revolution, major conspiracy…
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1960s Men’s Fashion, 60s Fashion for Men
By 1965, half of the USA’s population was under 25 years of age. The young men and women of the…
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1960 Fashion by Year | Mens and Womens Clothing
The fashion year 1960 was in transition from the conservative fifties to the youth-oriented swinging sixties. The full-skirted swing dress…
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How to Make a 1960s Mod Dress
How to make a 1960s mod dress? This was the challenge sent to me by a reader who, after buying…
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1960s Outfit Ideas | Mod, Hippie, Casual, Housewife, Party
We in the clothing biz speak often of “fashion decades,” but here’s a little secret: there’s no such thing. Sartorial…
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1960s Evening Dresses, Bridesmaids, Mothers Gowns
The 1960s usually bring up memories of swinging hippies or mod dancers in go go boots. While they certainly took…
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Vintage Boots- Winter Rain and Snow Boots History
Knee deep in snow? Sloshing through the mud? Dancing around rain puddle? When mother nature gets wet, what in the…
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Retro Halloween Costume Ideas & Trends
I mentioned in my last article that I was up to my eyeballs in Halloween related madness. It has been…
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Vintage Socks | 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s Sock History
Socks are often overlooked or disregarded as items of little importance. Indeed, socks are hardly perceived as garments of glamour….
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Vintage Men’s Socks History-1900 to 1960s
Given that men’s socks have only slightly changed since the turn of the early twentieth century, you could be forgiven…
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1960s Menswear Outfits | 60s Fashion for Guys
As a life-long Beatles fan, the 1960s holds a special place in my heart. Add the James Bond movies into…
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A History of Belts 1920-1960 for Women
This article will explore a history of women’s belts from 1920-1960. Here, I will showcase popular styles, materials, and the…
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Vintage Scarf Styles -1920s to 1980s
Today we take a look at vintage scarf styles in spring and summer weights and how they were worn through…
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Vintage Jeans 1930s-1970s History for Women
Denim has become such an accepted part of many people’s wardrobes that to imagine a time without jeans is almost…
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