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.
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.
Msgm
bow-shoulder sleeveless dress - Green
$645.00
Farfetch
Tory Burch
geometric-print dress - White
$298.00
Farfetch
Christian Wijnants
floral shift dress - White
$375.00
Farfetch
Tory Burch
logo-print shift dress - Orange
$228.00
Farfetch
M Missoni
floral print shift dress - Blue
$386.00
Farfetch
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
$250.00
Moda Operandi
Reformation
Cleo Velvet Mini Skirt - Saffron
$130.00
NET-A-PORTER
House Of Harlow
x REVOLVE Blair Skirt in Black
$108.00
Revolve Clothing
See By Chloé
high-waisted denim mini skirt - Neutrals
$215.00
Farfetch
Zimmermann
Resistance mini skirt - Multicolour
$550.00
Farfetch
A.P.C.
Sonia houndstooth A-line mini skirt - Neutrals
$235.00
Farfetch
Reformation
Baker linen mini skirt - Neutrals
$100.00
Farfetch
Maisie Wilen
Call Me marble print mini skirt - Green
$684.00
Farfetch
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.
Emilio Pucci
printed asymmetric dress - Purple
$1,516.00
Farfetch
Dodo Bar Or
Hera Striped Jersey Bodysuit - Womens - Orange Multi
$495.00
MATCHES
Dodo Bar Or
Pamela high-waist floral print bikini bottoms - Green
$165.00
Farfetch
M Missoni
patterned maxi skirt - Blue
$860.00
Farfetch
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.
Jil Sander
Cufflinks - Silver
$288.09
Italist
Nadri
Double Halo Crystal Earrings Gold
$88.00
Anthropologie
Lady Anne
Borde Cufflinks - Silver
$123.36
Italist
Gucci
Interlocking Stud Earrings
$480.00
Gucci
Tory Burch
Kira Earrings - Gold
$166.91
Italist
AllSaints
Crystal Front-Back Stud Earrings Set at Nordstrom
$65.00
Nordstrom
Paul Smith
Robot-Shaped Cufflinks - Silver
$306.36
Italist
Demarson
Zola Pavé Geometric Stud Earrings in Gold/pave at Nordstrom
$275.00
Nordstrom
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.
Aggi
DRESS DELLA ARABIAN SPICE Brown
$418.00
SEEZONA
Veronica Beard
Hildy Jacquard-knit Sweater - Brown
$375.00
NET-A-PORTER
Marni
Chinese New Year 2020 knitted jumper - Green
$624.00
Farfetch
Alberta Ferretti
cropped trousers - Black
$540.00
Farfetch
La DoubleJ
geometric-print silk shorts - Green
$465.00
Farfetch
Victoria Beckham
geometric-knit sweater - Purple
$527.00
Farfetch
Alexis
Sonny long dress - Brown
$484.00
Farfetch
