The 1960’s is a decade of revolution. Fashion, is also changing fast.
As the beautiful traits of 1950’s dawdled into the early 1960’s, the more formal look remained but the full skirt downsized into narrow skirts. The style is adult and glam, no longer trying to differentiate from the older generation.
But what did I say about this being a decade of revolution? Along came the mini skirt. Women were being liberated in ways never done before - there is no better feeling than not being told how high your skirt CAN’T go!
Still nothing represent the era better than Mod. During 1960’s fashionistas sport an “any thing goes” attitude. Their clothing reflect the atmosphere of the time and many went out to “do your own thang”. It was said that Mod, for modern, its purest use meant minimalist. But there is nothing minimal about these clothes! Bold, bright colors in geometrical patterns, Vinyl materials and cut outs in most daring position, Mod is anything but the conservative clothing we think of our grand parent’s era! (What did they say about less being more?)
Austrian Rudi Gernreich took it up to top notch in 1964 with a daring topless swimsuit(not pictured here, or many other places for obvious reasons). If you think you are being risque by sun-bathing with your bikini top off, just remember that back in Granny’s days their bikinis have no top!
With all these cut outs and high hemlines, what better way to show some fashion sense then to introduce the Maxi Coat! Still seen in shops today, is the Maxi dress. This much loved fashion style was introduced towards the later part of the 60’s, which lead on to the famous 70’s flower child look.
60’s Golden Rules:
1. Pocahontas headbands - in! The curlier the hair, the better.
2. New place for beads, beads, beads!
3. Gaucho, gaudy and great!
4. The wider the collar, the better!
5. Medallions - a must for today's meditative maidens
6. Fringe benefits from leather
7. Embroidery enters fashion scene
8. Belts - start collecting!
9. Skirts staging comeback
10. Join the chain gang
11. The bold leg for campus
12.The new boot look
reference:http://www.fiftiesweb.com/
How to choose your Maxi dress:
* If you are petite: fuller skirts can wash you out with all those extra fabric, so look for a low-cut front with a widening bias-cut skirt. Grab patterns or swirls with a vertical line, ditch the belt (it cuts you in half and make you look even tinier!), check that the hemline lightly meets the floor, it will give and illusion of extra height!
* Pear shapes: bandeau-style top showcasing sun-kissed shoulders. Tie-dye styles draw the eye up. Bodice-skimming jersey maxi dress in your favorite colour with a contrasting belt - anything to draw attention to the upper half!
* If you are busty: Go for a solid shoulder, V-neck style. Avoid empire lines that fall from the bust, which make a girl look like a tent! Instead, define your true waist with a slim belt. Beware flimsy straps or elasticized bodices- it will only make you top heavy and lose the style!
* If you have a larger frame: Avoid small patterns or floral like you owe them money. Striking diagonal patterns will create a longer, leaner line, larger repeats or bolder colours such as sky blue or coral will minimise you. An empire line is perfect for you! If what you got is a streamlined style, wear your belt lower.
* If you are tall: Lucky you, the Maxi world is your oyster. Stick with barely-there flats to ground the look (try not to put on the heels or your Maxi might become mini again). To make the rest of the female population jealous, a big bag is a must to complete this look.
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