The Swinging 60's
This era was all about change!
Paris lost it's title as the fashion centre and all eyes were drawn to London for the next big thing.
Young people had a new sense of freedom which they explored through culture, music and fashion and the power balances shifted. They began to make things happen for themselves.
Image from Pinterest
After 30 years of conservative styles, the 60's saw a throwback to the 1920's as hemlines rose up to minuscule proportions and haircuts and figures became more boyish.
The preferred designs of the time were simple, neat, trim and boldly colourful.
Shift dresses and boots were all the rage and hats lost their appeal as something fussy which belonged to an outdated older generation.
It was the decade which saw psychedelic prints, space age designs, op art and the hippie movement emerge. All radical fashion trends at the time.
The 1960's was also a time of some influential partnerships of celebrities and designers:
Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy are probably the most well known although Jackie Kennedy and Oleg Cassini were just as influential. There were also a few models who became worldwide inspirations, most notably, Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton
Twiggy image from Pinterest
1970's - The New Age
There were a few key looks this decade which some saw as the end of good taste!
The hippie look continued and flourished, the punk era emerged and finally 'disco!' was born!!!
I have to say, along with the 80's I have some issues with the 70's...
I love a good floaty maxi dress, some of the glam disco looks and a boho vintage bride can be an utterly beautiful one but after that I have to bow out!
Looking through archives at 1970's imagery you can see how current the look is now. I saw a lot of 1970's gals who could have easily been walking down todays high street.
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1970s rhinestone embellished sky blue maxi dress
€480
This era was all about change!
Paris lost it's title as the fashion centre and all eyes were drawn to London for the next big thing.
Young people had a new sense of freedom which they explored through culture, music and fashion and the power balances shifted. They began to make things happen for themselves.
After 30 years of conservative styles, the 60's saw a throwback to the 1920's as hemlines rose up to minuscule proportions and haircuts and figures became more boyish.
The preferred designs of the time were simple, neat, trim and boldly colourful.
Shift dresses and boots were all the rage and hats lost their appeal as something fussy which belonged to an outdated older generation.
It was the decade which saw psychedelic prints, space age designs, op art and the hippie movement emerge. All radical fashion trends at the time.
Dirty Fabulous vintage 1960s mod shift
€190
Dirty Fabulous Vintage psychadelic tunic dress
€210
1960s Pierre Cardin
Pierre Cardin
images from Pinterest
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1960's accordian sleeve dress (part of suit)
€310
The 1960's was also a time of some influential partnerships of celebrities and designers:
Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy are probably the most well known although Jackie Kennedy and Oleg Cassini were just as influential. There were also a few models who became worldwide inspirations, most notably, Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton
Image of Jackie Kennedy wearing Oleg Cassin dress from Reto Gran
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1960's green silk shift dress
€260
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1960's peach sherbet tunic dress
€240
Audrey Hepburn and Hubert Givency
Dirty Fabulous Vintage one shoulder floral boho wedding dress
€620
Image from Pinterest
1970's - The New Age
There were a few key looks this decade which some saw as the end of good taste!
The hippie look continued and flourished, the punk era emerged and finally 'disco!' was born!!!
I have to say, along with the 80's I have some issues with the 70's...
I love a good floaty maxi dress, some of the glam disco looks and a boho vintage bride can be an utterly beautiful one but after that I have to bow out!
Images from Pinterest
Looking through archives at 1970's imagery you can see how current the look is now. I saw a lot of 1970's gals who could have easily been walking down todays high street.
You can also clearly see how celebrities today are channeling a 1970's vibe.
How cute is Debbie Harry here!
The Mother of Punk, Vivienne Westwood championed an anti-establishment and indeed an anti fashion movement but still remains one of the most iconic designers today.
image from Woodstock Wardrobe
Two more designers who thrived in the 70's and continue to be big fashion players today are Biba and Halston. I do love a lot of their vintage and current designs.
1970's Biba image from Metro Retro Of London
1970's Biba
Dirty Fabulous Vintage pink velvet turban
Turbans are so hot right now!!!
1970's Halston
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1970's plunging ivory wedding dress
€790
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1970's hot red maxi dress
€190
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1970s rhinestone embellished sky blue maxi dress
€480
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1970's canary yellow maxi with cape
€190
Dirty Fabulous Vintage 1970's turquoise long sleeve maxi dress
€240
So that's the last in my series of inspirational fashion by the decades. Did you decide which style you loved the most?
If you can't decide, then why not make an appointment to see Dirty Fabulous's full collection which houses dresses from the 1920's to the 1980's.
There are oodles of stunning looks to choose from, so make Dirty Fabulous your number one stop!
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