Timeline Description: Fashion throughout the ages has always changed, but none so quickly as it changed in the 1960's. It was a time of great transition, which was reflected in fashion.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1961 | Jackie Kennedy The beginning of the sixties' fashion looked a lot like the clothes worn throughout the 50's. When John F. Kennedy became president, his wife Jackie became a style icon known for her classy dress suits and pretty hats. |
| 1961 | The Little Nothing dress A staple item in the early 60's was the "little nothing" dress. It was a simple, often sleeveless, dress. |
| 1962 | High-waisted fashion Thanks to actress Audrey Hepburn, the high-waisted style became very popular. Styles were sleek and slender. |
| 1963 | A more natural look As baby boomers came into their teenaged years, a more natural look began taking over the fashion world. Little makeup, low heels, and short hair came into style. |
| 1963 | Fashion for men One of the most popular fashion changes for men during this time was the moving away from pleated pants for men. Guys began wearing flat-fronted pants, often with stripes. |
| 1964 | Femininity rules Thanks to fashion icon Coco Chanel, femininity grew in popularity. Women once again began wearing lace, and even hair bows. |
| 1965 | Poor Boy Look A popular part of 1965 fashion was a "poor boy" look, wearing jeans and an oversized sweater. These sweaters were often home made out of yarn. |
| 1965 | Jackie Kennedy continues making waves Another hit in 1965 was the one-shoulder gown. When Jackie Kennedy wore one, women across America wanted one. |
| 1966 | The Mod look Teenagers wanted to look fresh and modern, breaking away from the traditions of their parents. Women began wearing miniskirts, and men wore low waisted jeans. |
| 1966 | Paper dresses In the ever popular rush to be unique, one designer came up with a crazy idea. Judy Brewer created a dress made from paper. |
| 1967 | High boots and patterns Women toward the end of the 60's began wearing high boots. They also adapted bright, bold patterns. |
| 1967 | Unisex clothes An either-gender clothing line was created in 1967. It didn't catch on, because most men did not want to wear skirts; however, the wearing of pants suits by women stuck. |
| 1968 | Individualism In a growing effort to be individual, the hippie style really took off. Fashion finds from thrift stores became very popular, and men began wearing turtlenecks. |
| 1969 | A more mature look The teenagers of the era were growing up, and fashion followed suit. By the end of the 60's, pretty much anything could go; whether a woman wanted bold or soft, short or long, loud or quiet, fashion was up to her. |