Mod fashion: What to buy if you love 1960s style

A decade marked by its style, cultural, and social change, the 1960s revolutionized womenswear as we know it today. As a celebration of self-expression and youth, highlights from the decade’s mod fashion movement can still be found today from the high street to the runway. Remembered by its short hemlines, eye-catching prints and rebellious attitude, scroll to see the five styles you should invest in for a taste of the swinging sixties.

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1. Shift Dress

A hallmark of Mod fashion, today’s ’60s-inspired shift dresses can be found in droves from designers Alice & Olivia, M Missoni, and Belgian designer Christian Wijnants.

Alice & Olivia

Alice + Olivia Woman Clyde Bouclé-tweed Mini Dress Bright Pink Size 12

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$295.00

The Outnet

Msgm

bow-shoulder sleeveless dress - Green

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$645.00

Farfetch

Tory Burch

geometric-print dress - White

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$298.00

Farfetch

Christian Wijnants

floral shift dress - White

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$375.00

Farfetch

Alice & Olivia

Alice + Olivia Woman Coley Houndstooth Woven Mini Dress Black Size 8

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$330.00

The Outnet

Three Graces London

Trini Abstract Ikat-print Cutout Linen Mini Dress - Womens - Red Print

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$452.00

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Tory Burch

logo-print shift dress - Orange

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$228.00

Farfetch

M Missoni

floral print shift dress - Blue

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$386.00

Farfetch

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2. Mini Skirt

The British-style invasion brought with it the debut of the mini skirt. Soon becoming one of the decade’s most sought-after pieces, short, leg-bearing mini skirts have become synonymous with the swinging sixties.

Acler

Womens Dunbar Cotton Button-Front Mini Skirt - Brown/blue - Moda Operandi

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$250.00

Moda Operandi

Reformation

Cleo Velvet Mini Skirt - Saffron

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$130.00

NET-A-PORTER

House Of Harlow

x REVOLVE Blair Skirt in Black

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$108.00

Revolve Clothing

See By Chloé

high-waisted denim mini skirt - Neutrals

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$215.00

Farfetch

Zimmermann

Resistance mini skirt - Multicolour

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$550.00

Farfetch

A.P.C.

Sonia houndstooth A-line mini skirt - Neutrals

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$235.00

Farfetch

Reformation

Baker linen mini skirt - Neutrals

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$100.00

Farfetch

Maisie Wilen

Call Me marble print mini skirt - Green

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$684.00

Farfetch

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3. Psychedelic Prints

When it came to prints, the bolder the better. Vibrant colours, striking designs, and head-to-toe patterns were essential to 1960s cool-girl style.

Raey

Flared Psychedelic Floral-print Silk Trousers - Womens - Multi

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$465.00

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Emilio Pucci

printed asymmetric dress - Purple

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$1,516.00

Farfetch

Dodo Bar Or

Hera Striped Jersey Bodysuit - Womens - Orange Multi

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$495.00

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Raey

Knot-front Psychedelic Floral-print Pyjama Jacket - Womens - Multi

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$568.00

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Emilio Pucci

Lilly-print Cotton-poplin Mini Wrap Skirt - Womens - Orange Print

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$610.00

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Dodo Bar Or

Jennifer Gathered Floral-print Cotton Dress - Womens - Pink Print

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$440.00

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Dodo Bar Or

Pamela high-waist floral print bikini bottoms - Green

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$165.00

Farfetch

M Missoni

patterned maxi skirt - Blue

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$860.00

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4. Oversized Earrings

Glamour reigned supreme in the 1960s when it came to jewellery. Geometric shapes, bright colours, and over-the-top-style earrings were the styles of choice for the times.

BESTSELLER

Monica Vinader

Sterling Silver Signature Link Medium Hoop Earrings

Delivery: free

€185.00

Monica Vinader

Ferragamo

Earrings, female, Gray, Size: ONE SIZE Earrings engraved with logos

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$273.00

Miinto

Genevive

Silver CZ Geometric Earrings

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$143.99

Rue La La

Ferragamo

Earrings, female, Yellow, Size: ONE SIZE Logo-Shaped Earrings

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$389.00

Miinto

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Eyecandy LA

Luxe Collection 24K Plated CZ Geometric Dangle Earrings

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$29.99

Rue La La

Monica Vinader

Gold Geometric Gemstone Wire Earrings Lapis

Delivery: free

€180.00

Monica Vinader

Glaze Jewelry

Plated Stainless Steel Geometric Elongated Statement Stud Earrings

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

$25.99

Rue La La

Monica Vinader

Gold Heirloom Huggie Earrings

Delivery: free

€125.00

Monica Vinader

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5. Geometric Patterns

A response to a new wave of architecture and design, geometric patterns were in abundance in 1960s fashion. Find this season’s coolest art deco-inspired prints from designers Alberta Ferretti, Marni, and Alberto Biani.