Say hello tear in 2011. Trend of the 1960s back to the years that are still early.Trend well in the beginning of this beautiful and content with the clothes that can be a flexible, relaxed and casual use trend.When we talk about the ’60s dress or skirt in this context, we’re not talking about the later, mod ’60s movement of miniskirts and teeny shift dresses.Look to Louis Vuitton and Prada who both put ladylike full skirts on their runways for the Fall 2010 season, particularly in heavier fabrics like wool blends.
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Longer, usually gathered or pleated, often with a ruffled hem, the granny skirt is as it sounds: a young take on grandma dressing. It falls rather than puffs out too much and is more understated – think sixties office girl. If I’m to stick with the Mad Men analogy, this is the style you’d more likely spot on Peggy Olsen. The key to pulling off this look today is to either make it completely effortless, or surprisingly sexy.
- Avoid looking dowdy by pairing with a fitted top; or sex it up with a sheer blouse.
- For an authentic look pair with flats or dainty kitten heels. To modernise, stick with a pair of high heels.
- Sweeten it up with a pair of little bobby socks under shoes a la Marc Jacobs (see the inspiration gallery).
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There’s no doubt that, as the trend stands to date, the full skirt is the silhouette du jour. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t other options for a sensual, early ’60s look. A straight cut sheath or pencil skirt is the ultimate in creating a 1960s hourglass shape – not only cinching in the waist, but clinging to the hips as well. Think Man Men bombshell Joan Holloway (yes I know – another Mad Men allusion. The characters just fit so perfectly.)
- Look for skirts that are straight, high waisted, below knee with a kick pleat or slit at the back.
- You can also look for fitted sheath dresses. These are great sleeveless or with classic three-quarter sleeves.
- The peg-top skirt is another alternative – full at the waist with small darts or pleats, and tapering narrowly to the hem.
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If you want to stick with the theme, here are a few traditional ways of accessorising a ’60s look that can still work today:
- Ladylike kitten heels.
- Bold red lipstick for a bombshell look or soft pink for a vintage belle.
- Cats-eye glasses.
- ’60s accessories: a wide, waist-cinching belt; a leather clutch in candy-store pastels; gloves; a classic headscarf.
- Hair worn sultry and ’60s sex kitten, or swept up into a beehive.
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