When I think of the 1960’s I think of geometry…. and lots of pink lipstick. In the Sixties, fashion went from being a way to cover your tush up to being a fun expression of your inner self.
The art world was booming with originality and the Pop art of Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and countless others flowed into daily garb and reflected as bright colors, geometric shapes and bold prints. Women and men embraced their sexuality (and their drugs) and found a new liberal attitude. The groovy folk of the 60’s knew how to let loose and have fun, and their clothes clearly reflected that mentality.
All Hail the Mini Skirt!
Women of the swinging sixties tirelessly wore their mini skirts as a sign of liberation from the belief that a woman’s place is in the home. A “mini” is considered a skirt no longer than 4 inches from the butt. (Yes that is really the definition). Usually worn in mini dress form, or sometimes alone, the mini was a sign that women were strong, powerful, sexual creatures.
Huggin’ that Hip
High-waisted pants were given a break and replaced with daring hip huggers, that accentuated a woman’s curves and showed a little mid-drift. Hip hugger pants were usually brightly colored polyester but were sometimes jeans. However, blue jeans were still only worn in very casual situations.
Bold and Bright
The 60’s were all about bright obnoxious colors and bold prints. Clothing was constructed with sharp clean angles and prints were large illustrative patterns of geometric shapes.
Hair
Locks were most long and straight or curled at the ends. The bouffant hairstyle was still popular in the early 60’s, but was slowly being faded out by easier to manage, carefree styles. Mod chicks lived on the wild side and chopped of their manes to create the ever sleek pixie style ala-twiggy.
Makeup
Eye makeup was dark and profound, with lots of mascara or fake eyelashes that produce a “spiky” look. Lips were pink and frosted or sometimes muted out.
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