The 1960s had some awesome fashion. The decade was split up into different eras, all within 9 years! Here are 20 ways to incorporate ’60s style into your fashion and get you looking as groovy as ever.
20. Beehive Hairstyle
The higher the hair, the better! Give yourself a ’60s hairstyle with the Beehive. This hairstyle might involve a lot of back-combing to achieve the look, but it will be well worth it when all your friends are jealous of your hip hair.
19. Mini Skirts
The mini skirt was all the rage in the ’60s. Most mini skirts go to your mid-thigh, which is what makes them mini! Add a pair of cute boots or chunky heels and you will have the best ’60s outfit imaginable!
18. Oversized Sunglasses
Do you want to be ’60s chic? Then you need to get yourself some oversized sunglasses! Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn or Jackie Kennedy with some big sunnies.
17. Mary Jane Shoes
Mary Jane shoes are famous for the straps they have on them. They can be flat or a heel, but either way, they are the mod way to wear shoes. The best part about these types of shoes is that they are comfortable yet cute. Who doesn’t love a practical and stylish shoe?
16. Bikinis
The bikini has been around since the 1940s, but it was a bigger deal in the ’60s. If you wanted to be the “It” girl out in the sun and on the beach or by the pool, then you wore a bikini. You can go more traditional with your pick or you can do a high-waisted version – both were big in this era.
15. Tie-Dye
What is as groovy as tie-dye? Nothing, that’s what! Take yourself back to the hippie days with your favorite colors on your tie-dye clothes. You will spread sunshine all around while wearing it.
14. The Shift Dress
The shift dress looks good with or without a belt. The style is something that can be easily recreated today! These dresses give the ’60s aura for sure.
13. Leopard Print
Take a walk on the wild side with a leopard print piece in your wardrobe! You could get a jacket that could go with many different outfits or pick one staple item to give your style some wow. Leopard print is so 60s.
12. Skirted Suit
Regular suits are nice, but why don’t you kick it up a notch by wearing a skirt suit? It can be made of fabric or your favorite pleather. Add boots or Mary Janes to really emphasize your 60s style.
11. Tall Boots
If you want to pay homage to the ’60s, then you should get yourself some tall boots to pair with a mini skirt. Nothing screams the ’60s more than that combination.
10. Go-Go Boots
Speaking of boots, a pair of white Go-Go boots will give you that vintage vibe you have been wanting to go for. These boots usually have a smaller and lower heel and they go to mid-calf. The plus of these boots? They are timeless and look good with whatever you style them with.
9. Pillbox Hat
Pillbox hats were seen most famously on Jackie Kennedy. She rocked a good hat! You can be just as classy as she was by wearing your pillbox hat. This will certainly give you the ’60s aesthetic.
8. Bell Bottoms
The best way to add grooviness to your style is to get yourself a good pair of bell bottoms! Bell bottoms are wide and open at the bottom, giving you room to wear whatever shoe you may want.
7. The Cat Eye
The cat eye is a timeless look! it was used a lot in the ’60s and the longer the wing the better. Be warned though – it might take you a while to master the cat eye, but that’s okay! Practice makes perfect.
6. Peace Signs
Peace and love were all the rage in the late ’60s. The peace sign became a huge symbol of the hippie movement and it can add flair to any of your ’60s inspired outfits.
5. Neutral Lipstick
More neutral lipsticks were seen popping up throughout the ’60s. This doesn’t mean that reds and pinks weren’t still all the rage, it just means that a lot of women opted for something closer to their lip color. Some women wouldn’t wear any lipstick at all (i.e. hippies).
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4. Paisley
Bold patterns became hip in the late ’60s. Don’t forget about the paisley pattern when talking about the late ’60s style. A lot of dresses, ascots, and ties would come in this delightful and colorful design.
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3. Fringe Jackets
Adding a little bit of fringe to your jacket gives it that perfect mid-to-late ’60s look. A lot of times, the fringe jacket would be brown and be made out of a suede material, but you can always try adding lace to a jacket too!
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2. Capris
Get your capris on and take on the world! If you want to give a Mary Tyler Moore in The Dick Van Dyke Show vibe, then wearing these short pants will do just the trick. The best part about these pants is that they are comfortable and easy to move in (Mary would dance in her capris!).
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1. Corduroy Pants
Corduroy pants were a staple of the late ’60s. They were extremely stylish, especially if they were bell bottoms too. Get yourself a pair of these pants and then strut your stuff! People will think they time-traveled to the ’60s seeing you in your corduroys.
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