Fashion

Goodwin, S. (2008). American cultural history 1960 - 1969. Retrieved October 27, 2008, from Kingwood College Library Web site: http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/decade60.html

This web page describes numerous explanations of what the 1960s were about. In this particular section, fashion trends are commented on from the beginning of the 60s (bouffant hair styles and knee-length skirts for women; buzz cuts and button-down shirts for men), the mid-60s (short or very long hair, mini-skirts and go-go boots for women; longer hair and facial hair, turtlenecks, bright colors, polyester pant suits, and double-breasted sport jackets for men), and the late-60s (peasant skirts and chunky shoes for women; very wide ties for men; unisex dressing and afros).

Thomas, P.W. (2008). 1960s fashion history. Retrieved October 27, 2008, from Fashion-Era.com Web site: http://www.fashion-era.com/1960-1980.htm

This web site uses a chart to explain the evolution of 1960s women's fashion. Straight dresses became popular from 1960-1963, mixed dresses were popular from 1962-1966, and A-line dresses were popular from 1964-1967. Mini skirts also became popular in the 60s as well as sportswear. Hippy fashion became the defining fashion of the late 60s.

Marburger, J. (2006, September 1). '60s fashion influences current trends . The Exponent - Purdue's Independent Daily Student Newspaper, Retrieved October 29, 2008, from http://www.purdueexponent.org/?module=article&story_id=1760

This online newspaper article explains how to know fashion today, there must be reflection on fashion of yesterday, specifically, the 1960s. Bold, psychedelic prints and jumpers are still very big in fashion today. Personal style is the emphasis of today's generation, but with a personal style that draws from a very large collection of past influences.

Dziemianowicz, J. (2008, July 21). Brush up on your '60s style. 'hair' blows out looks from the summer of love. The Daily News, Retrieved October 29, 2008, from https://www.lexisnexis.com.ezproxy.hofstra.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T5193679543&format=GNBFI&sort=RELEVANCE&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T5193679546&cisb=22_T5193679545&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=151550&docNo=7

This article comments on the current trends in fashion that reflect the '60s style. It also talks about the inspiration for the costumes for the revival of 'Hair' that opened in Central Park. Today, people want to tap back into that feel-good fashion. The 1960s period's floppy hats, printed tops and vintage fur vests are all very popular. Kirsten Dunst, Ashanti, Mischa Barton, Kate Moss, Kerry Washington, and Vanessa Hudgens were all listed as examples of stars that draw upon '60s fashion.