1960's Great Put-On Fashion

My Grandfather gave me a book a while back that is all about the 1960's and 1970's and it has some great photos from youth's fashion in that era. I think that some of the styles are coming back in our generation's youth fashion now. It was a time of extreme exhibitionism, men and women were revealing as much skin as possible one day, then dressing up with gypsy skirts and dresses, billowing pants, colorful and unique prints on velvet and lace fabrics the next. The hair style that was in was long, for men and women, which I think some men can pull off the long hair style look (like my brother) however, these days it doesn't seem to be as "in" as it used to. Personally I love the inspiration the 60's and 70's has, I love the mini skirt look with tights. I think this has made a come back over the years especially in the last few, you can find tights in any pattern, color and style you wish. Here's some of my favorite's from this book. Enjoy!

 Fashion icon Twiggy created the famous look that made off-beat colors, shapes and fabrics that was called Mod. Exposing all of the female legs, America adapted quickly to the mini skirt look. I love this photo, I think it captures everything that Twiggy is and exactly what women wanted to dress like in this decade.

The most outrageous fashions of the 60's was the funky look. Putting together things that don't go together and making it look great even though it may not match and you most certainly wouldn't find the entire outfit in a store. Fringed vests are coming back into style, however I think it would be hard to find many men who would still wear a vest with nothing underneath on a daily basis anymore. People would find old clothing from previous years, such as the 40's or 50's, and add that unique wrap around top to some laced leather pants. I can't help but love her hair style in this photo, curls are the perfect touch to an outfit as funky as this.

Feathers, lace, showy decorations, unique jewelery and beads were worn at the Los Angeles love-in. 

"Got no deeds to do No promises to keep I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep Let the morning time drop all its petals on me Life, I love you All is groovy." 

-Paul Simon The 59th Street Bridge Song Feelin' Groovy

 This look captures the 60's best-of high fashion. The backless bathing suit was the new low for fashion, Vogue put it best: "The cutout gives a certain deliciousness to the small of the back." A woman's back is one of the sexiest features the female form has, among everything else of course. It's still acceptable to show off a little of the small of your back and you'll leave with heads turning!

 Rock-and-roll phenomena of the Beatles really gave way to an all new fashion statement. The four musicians took youth in the 60's by surprise, but they ran with it and made it an amazing fashion statement of the decade.

 People adopted the czarist Russia of a past time and this style was all about military boots that were thigh high, long trench coats and fur hats. America's youth made this fashion statement overtly exaggerated, the Russian look was all American at this point. Thigh highs will always be in, on certain occasions of course!