Women`s FootwearWomen`s FootwearBy Darneisha PoweBy Darneisha Powe

1960s Women`s Fashion 1960s Women`s Fashion FootwearFootwear The 1960s' fashion is used still today as this decade was marked as the time when there were major social changes and was dominated by the youth. The 1960s' fashion is used still today as this decade was marked as the time when there were major social changes and was dominated by the youth.

These were the years after the World War II, when the baby boomers were the youth and demanded to have their own fashion styles and set their These were the years after the World War II, when the baby boomers were the youth and demanded to have their own fashion styles and set their trends their way. Because of the huge fashion saga, the designers in the 1960s responded more liberally and had a daring approach to these styles trends their way. Because of the huge fashion saga, the designers in the 1960s responded more liberally and had a daring approach to these styles picking them up in their designing. The fashion in the 60s' due to this change, consisted of colorful fabrics and bold designs that eradicated the picking them up in their designing. The fashion in the 60s' due to this change, consisted of colorful fabrics and bold designs that eradicated the formal way of dressing. This transformation was a warning to the earlier eras that the youth of the 60s would not be dominated by the traditional formal way of dressing. This transformation was a warning to the earlier eras that the youth of the 60s would not be dominated by the traditional obligations of what had to be worn when and by whom.obligations of what had to be worn when and by whom.1960s' Fashion Style1960s' Fashion StyleAs mentioned above, back then there were separations in the dressings of men and women in their styles and a distinction between the casual and As mentioned above, back then there were separations in the dressings of men and women in their styles and a distinction between the casual and formal. But in the 1960s these youths eradicated the divisions and changed the whole perspective of fashion. The concept of unisex clothing formal. But in the 1960s these youths eradicated the divisions and changed the whole perspective of fashion. The concept of unisex clothing emerged for the first time, clothes which could be worn by both men and women i.e., denims and shirts. In the following paragraphs, the clothes in emerged for the first time, clothes which could be worn by both men and women i.e., denims and shirts. In the following paragraphs, the clothes in this era for both men and women are described, so take a look!this era for both men and women are described, so take a look!Trends for MenTrends for MenWith this revolution, there were serious transformations in the designs and patterns of man's clothing. One such pattern in the shirts was the buffalo With this revolution, there were serious transformations in the designs and patterns of man's clothing. One such pattern in the shirts was the buffalo plaids which were very casual but looked great when worn like formals. The buffalo plaid shirt was popular with hippies as well as regulars along with plaids which were very casual but looked great when worn like formals. The buffalo plaid shirt was popular with hippies as well as regulars along with the lumberjacks. Another form of shirts in this time was the tight fitted shirts as well as jackets. They were made body hugging and straight to be the lumberjacks. Another form of shirts in this time was the tight fitted shirts as well as jackets. They were made body hugging and straight to be worn with narrow lapels and drainpipe pants. The "hipster" pants that were to be worn below the belly button also came into fashion in the 60's and is worn with narrow lapels and drainpipe pants. The "hipster" pants that were to be worn below the belly button also came into fashion in the 60's and is modified today.modified today.Other fashion styles for men consisted of a variety of collars. These collars were designed taking global inspiration in those times and were merged Other fashion styles for men consisted of a variety of collars. These collars were designed taking global inspiration in those times and were merged with the western outfits. Some very famous collar styles were the turtle necks, which were mainly designed on sweaters and vests. They were even with the western outfits. Some very famous collar styles were the turtle necks, which were mainly designed on sweaters and vests. They were even paired with blazers for the formals and vests or tee shirts for the casual. There were colors in every shade that were given to these clothes and thus paired with blazers for the formals and vests or tee shirts for the casual. There were colors in every shade that were given to these clothes and thus the 1960s' fashion was accepted worldwide. The Nehru collar also gained popularity which was inspired by the Indian look for politicians and was a the 1960s' fashion was accepted worldwide. The Nehru collar also gained popularity which was inspired by the Indian look for politicians and was a favorite with "The Beatles" and other 60's celebrities. They also accessorized their clothing with swanky watches and jewelry worn by men for the favorite with "The Beatles" and other 60's celebrities. They also accessorized their clothing with swanky watches and jewelry worn by men for the first time ever in western cultures.first time ever in western cultures.Trends for WomenTrends for WomenThe fashion in this era underwent many changes in clothes for women. Along with color changes to styles, to hair dos, to footwear, everything was The fashion in this era underwent many changes in clothes for women. Along with color changes to styles, to hair dos, to footwear, everything was different. The gowns made way for mini skirts and close-fitting waist dresses in the closets. In the early 60s the elegance of these clothes was different. The gowns made way for mini skirts and close-fitting waist dresses in the closets. In the early 60s the elegance of these clothes was flaunted by the First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. Women wore suits with short boxy jackets and over-sized buttons. Capri pants and tight narrow flaunted by the First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy. Women wore suits with short boxy jackets and over-sized buttons. Capri pants and tight narrow denims were the latest to hit in the mid 60s. Stilettos also became popular over every kind of dress that had the craziest designs of stripes, plaids, denims were the latest to hit in the mid 60s. Stilettos also became popular over every kind of dress that had the craziest designs of stripes, plaids, etc.etc.Colorful frills, leather boots, collarless jackets, comfortable slacks and many more were the designs of the day for these budding youngsters with an Colorful frills, leather boots, collarless jackets, comfortable slacks and many more were the designs of the day for these budding youngsters with an attitude to change the world. Women also showed off their sexy toned bodies with A-line mini dresses with sleeveless patterns. They could be worn attitude to change the world. Women also showed off their sexy toned bodies with A-line mini dresses with sleeveless patterns. They could be worn with knee-length boots, swanky goggles and beaded accessories. Sequins and shiny fabrics came by the middle of this decade and were with knee-length boots, swanky goggles and beaded accessories. Sequins and shiny fabrics came by the middle of this decade and were accompanied with leather hand bags and pump heeled shoes. Cocktail dresses and go - go boots were very popular too. By the end of this decade, accompanied with leather hand bags and pump heeled shoes. Cocktail dresses and go - go boots were very popular too. By the end of this decade, the 1960s' hippie fashion was in style. Bell bottomed jeans, work shirts, tie-dyed shirts and headbands were worn regularly. Women were bold the 1960s' hippie fashion was in style. Bell bottomed jeans, work shirts, tie-dyed shirts and headbands were worn regularly. Women were bold enough to wear anything they wanted and sometimes even go with the bra-less look for the evening. Polo neck tops, square-toed boots and berets enough to wear anything they wanted and sometimes even go with the bra-less look for the evening. Polo neck tops, square-toed boots and berets were gaining momentum. Transparent and netted clothes were flaunted by celebrities and was aped by common people.were gaining momentum. Transparent and netted clothes were flaunted by celebrities and was aped by common people.With these bold and fascinating fashion clothes of the 1960s', have evolved today's clothes and designs. If it wasn't for these young men and women With these bold and fascinating fashion clothes of the 1960s', have evolved today's clothes and designs. If it wasn't for these young men and women with a difference, the fashion industry would have never flourished as much as it is today!with a difference, the fashion industry would have never flourished as much as it is today!

60`s Women Footwear60`s Women Footwear Trend:Trend: 60s themes influence 60s themes influence

casual and formal styles with casual and formal styles with the lead styles being the lead styles being monochrome round-toe courts monochrome round-toe courts and patent slippersand patent slippers

Key items: Key items: the metallic hi-the metallic hi-top/wedge sneaker offers a top/wedge sneaker offers a luxe update; the peep-toe ankle luxe update; the peep-toe ankle boot works for sporty and boot works for sporty and grungy urban looks; the grungy urban looks; the platform sandal stays strong for platform sandal stays strong for party footwearparty footwear

Colour and detail: Colour and detail: orange orange and cobalt are key brights, and cobalt are key brights, while dove grey and while dove grey and monochrome palettes update monochrome palettes update neutrals. Cutwork prevails as neutrals. Cutwork prevails as the key detail update for the key detail update for brogues, flats and high heelsbrogues, flats and high heels

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wedge sneakers evolve wedge sneakers evolve from colour-blocked from colour-blocked designs to more designs to more glamorous metallic glamorous metallic styles... Tones include styles... Tones include bronze, silver, gold and bronze, silver, gold and rose gold... Material-rose gold... Material-blocking is a key detail, blocking is a key detail, with many designs with many designs featuring a mix of metallic featuring a mix of metallic leather, mirror-shine leather, mirror-shine patent, glitter, suede and patent, glitter, suede and sequins... Studs, zips and sequins... Studs, zips and gem embellishments add gem embellishments add interestinterest

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60s modernist looks hit footwear. Block-60s modernist looks hit footwear. Block-heeled ankle boots and Mary Janes are key in heeled ankle boots and Mary Janes are key in high-shine patent leathers. Monochrome high-shine patent leathers. Monochrome color-blocking adds a graphic feel to round-color-blocking adds a graphic feel to round-toe courts and slippers, while animal prints toe courts and slippers, while animal prints offer an alternative to stripes. Square offer an alternative to stripes. Square buckles and tassels….buckles and tassels….

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Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions Do you think the 1960`s trend look is Do you think the 1960`s trend look is

similar to the looks we wear today?similar to the looks we wear today? What kinds of material do you think What kinds of material do you think

designers used in the 1960s?designers used in the 1960s? If designers were to bring back the If designers were to bring back the

1960s footwear trend look, would 1960s footwear trend look, would you wear it?you wear it?