1960s fashion

Learn all about 1960s fashion on this page. Discover the trends ranging from mod mini skirts to go go boots and bold color-blocking. Fashion went through a radical change during this decade.

Styles went from elegant ladylike elegance in the earlier part of the 1960s while the latter half saw hippie style. The Mod movement was also a major force during this decade. Mod style embraced youthful fashion for teens and young adults.

It also saw a rise in popularity for short, pixie haircuts for women while men wore longer hairstyles. Swing coats, boxy dresses and raincoats all stood out in this decade. Space age fashion featuring bold metallics and spandex materials from designers such as Paco Rabanne trended as well.

1960s Fashion for Women

We also focus on style icons from the decade such as Twiggy, Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy. But it is not just about clothing and shoes. Famous and fashionable movies from the sixties include ‘Barbarella’, ‘Valley of the Dolls’ and ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.

Changes in society also were reflected in fashion. As the role of the woman progressed in society, pants became more acceptable. The women’s liberation movement in the 1960s also embraced rising hemlines with the popularity of the miniskirt. Females started craving a place outside of the home during this decade.

1960s fashion also relates to trendy hairstyles and makeup. From the bouffant to the beehive to the flip hairstyle, these retro ‘dos certainly inspire. As far as makeup goes, cat eyes, smokey eyeshadow and understated lip color serve as 1960’s staples. We also look at the decade’s style through a modern lens with current fashion editorials, lookbooks and campaigns. Discover even more 1960s style and trends below.