This Is What It Girls Wore in the 1960s

by Aemilia Madden
Jane Birkin

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Today it’s easy to scroll through Instagram for a rush of fashion inspiration, but there’s one place that’s easily overlooked: the past. During the 1960s, fashion was colorful, creative, and dynamic. With French icons like Jane Birkin, models like Twiggy, and bombshells like Brigitte Bardot all serving as sources of inspiration.

To honor those women of yesteryear whose fashion still inspires us today, we’re looking back at some of our favorite 1960s fashion. From bold and colorful, to menswear-inspired, there’s a little something for everyone. So prepare yourself for a peek backward at the origins of some of the trends we still wear today.

Check out a few cool photos from the 1960s below!

Fashion Model Jean Shrimpton Style

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Model Jean Shrimpton wore a long coat with white tights and Mary Janes.

Catherine Deneuve Style

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Catherine Deneuve gave airport style a chic new twist.

Jane Birkin 60s Style

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Jane Birkin is a style icon still revered today.

September 12, 1966 British Society for the Protection of Mini Skirts

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It’s easy to envision this outfit on It girls today.

Brigitte Bardot in Leather

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Brigitte Bardot wore head-to-toe leather including over-the-knee boots.

Jean Shrimpton fashion January 8, 1968

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Jean Shrimpton showed off a chic maxi coat.

60s Fashion in New York City

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It’s easy to imagine this dress and collared top styled together in 2017.

Baby Jane Holzer in Green Dress

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A green dress and white shoes really pop.

Jean Shrimpton, 1962 in London

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Kitten heels: popular in 1962, popular now.

Twiggy Fashion in London

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Iconic model Twiggy poses in a minidress.

Cher brushing hair in 1968

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Cher’s high-waisted striped pants would look great with a tee today.

Fashion girl on King's Road in Chelsea, London 1960s

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Will bold tights ever make a comeback? Time will tell.

Marcela and Cloudy, September 1967

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Equestrian style way back when.

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