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Dresses in the style of the 60s - conciseness and style

Dresses in the style of the 60s - conciseness and style

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Content
  1. Style features
  2. Who is suitable?
  3. Colors and prints
  4. Trapezium
  5. Curvy
  6. Hipsters
  7. Evening
  8. Wedding
  9. What to wear?

Dress as an element of the image of a woman always says a lot: her taste, status, character. In the 60s of the last century, this rule became controversial, because in the fashion world there were big changes. London became the mecca of all the stylish people, the hems became incredibly short, and almost boyish thinness became touchingly sweet. The dresses emphasized sexuality, which was combined with laconic shapes and colors. There are new prints and drawings, new styles and names.

Style features

In the 60s in all areas of life there was a search for new forms and innovative thinking. The strictness of the forms and the geometric purity of the lines were contrasted with overly lush dresses and short skirts. Women showed their individuality in unusual combinations. The classics demanded a new facet, and fragile models similar to Twiggy acquired wide popularity.

There were dress-shirts, safaris, kyulots. The first ladies and style icons showed new styles and were not afraid of the mini length. The dress was the center of the image, so all other details complemented it, giving a finished look. Many styles were so successful that they are successfully used today, almost unchanged and retaining their attributes in the form of accessories and jewelry.

Who is suitable?

Retro clothes are designed for different shapes and types, so everyone can find their perfect dress:

  • There are many options for slender and fragile ladies - these are almost all straight and short models, options with geometric prints and plain colors with contrasting trim in the form of a collar and cuffs.
  • Trapeze, A-silhouette will help girls "rectangles (balanced volumes of the chest and hips, not very pronounced waist).
  • For ladies with forms, you can find decent options: puffy skirts, open shoulders and bare hands in medium length emphasize femininity.
  • Wide hems will help to divert attention from the big shoulders.
  • Tall girls will especially like the model of a trapeze, a culot (dress-overalls), shirt dresses, safaris.
  • The hippie style highlights slender.
  • Easy completeness and a small tummy will hide loose styles.
  • Flared and large folds on the skirts will easily replace the baby-doll style and fit into modern ensembles, making a favorable emphasis on the hips and legs.

Colors and prints

A distinctive feature of that time was the bright saturated colors of clothing: green, lime, yellow, pink, blue and blue, cosmic and brilliant shades of fabrics for gold and silver.

Fluffy skirts were played up with peas, stripes and a cage, a romantic floral print. The laconic models in the selection of the pattern were stricter. Monochrome fabrics were selected for the “a la Twiggy” dress, softening the rich color of the decoration, or relying on a geometric pattern. Straight dresses helped to create a silhouette using optical effects of lines and colors.

New patterns - psychedelic - distinguished avant-garde fashion designers. But high fashion eagerly used and favorite colors - black and white. Feminine models continued to sew from natural fabrics - chintz, silk, crepe de chine, wool and knitwear. Mods liked advanced artificial fabrics (nylon, viscose, artificial leather, etc.)

Trapezium

Very simple and pointedly naive style, when the skirt expands to the bottom. Dress length varies from mini to midi. She helps to focus on the legs, distracts attention from the top and waist. Comfortable and functional dress perfectly combined with socks, golfiki, stylized tights and stockings.

For the image you need shoes with medium or small heels, boots.Cross straps, buckles, lacing well complement the image. Stylists recommend to pay attention to the universal low boat.

Curvy

Long and short dresses with a fluffy skirt have become a trend not only in the 60s.

Fashion designers actively use this image, and the style itself regularly appears on the red carpet and prestigious ceremonies. Volume helps create a multi-layered fabric. In the shortened versions it is successfully compensated by large folds. The feature of the dress is a dedicated waist, which will add femininity to the figure. Topical styles were top with long and short sleeves, without sleeves or with a neckline. Baby doll is known as a separate version.

Hipsters

This phenomenon took place in the Soviet Union. Lush dresses of midi length in bright colors in a single-color version or with a simple pea-type pattern were difficult to sew. The color was considered provocative, style impractical and western.

Modern women of fashion love to use this style for costume parties. Correctly “file” a dress helps an intricately styled hairstyle and neat perfect makeup, copying the beauty icons of the 60s. Straight dresses and a-line came a little later, like a flare and hippie fashion.

Evening

Evening dresses differed femininity and sexuality. Best of all, they convey fluffy long dresses.

They can differ impeccable cut and concise (in the style of Givenchy) or be combined with a rich trim, lace (recalling Dior). Monochrome dresses from expensive or natural stones make up sets with accessories of a different color. Expensive and precious metals with precious stones will complement the refined image. Special charm will create pearls.

Wedding

The ceremonial dresses of that time are distinguished by their opposite: a short straight pastel-pink dress from Givenchy and lush long dresses with open shoulders in a la Baroque lace. Smooth fabrics or lace trim is a matter of taste.

Wedding patterns of the 60s have changed little. Much attention was paid to this event for small things: neat hats, tender veils, small handbags, elegant gloves, discreet jewelry.

What to wear?

Jackets and straight jackets can make a dress set from the 60s. Leather jackets balance a fragile romantic image with brutality. Today, this interpretation remains relevant. You can use the top of a bright contrasting shade or stop the choice on universal colors (blue, black, white, red).

Accessories

The correct ensemble should take into account the style and style of the dress.

Laconic straight and trapezoid models emphasized their avant-garde with large accessories made of bright colors plastic. Romantic fluffy and long dresses were complemented by neat ornaments. Bulky bracelets, rings are not typical for those outfits. Belts - thin for short models and wide for long - were an essential attribute of the dresses from the 60s.

Fashionistas and housewives loved handkerchiefs and bandages: they softened strict lines and “practical” models, making them delicate and elegant. It was from there that many ways appeared, how to wear scarves and neckerchiefs, how to tie a head correctly.

Footwear

Practical and comfortable shoe was the main wish of women. Therefore, many models had round or square noses, a small, comfortable heel or even a flat sole. Stylish mini things combined with high boots or boots. Evening dresses were worn with low-heeled pumps.

Makeup and hairstyle - the final and important touches for the image. Eyes became a revelation and fascinated with bright shadows, thick eyeliner, wide arrows. Mascara also highlighted the eyes, making them an emphasis. Hairstyles could be strict and elegant, or deliberately careless. Such an image finish will make you stylish and attractive.

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