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out and about, women wore dresses and sweater sets and skirts. Their

dresses featured wide crinoline-puffed skirts and small collars with a

variety of designs on them. Closer-fitting dresses became more popular

later in the decade. Men loosened up with their fashion in the '50s. They

wore Hawaiian shirts, trousers, and loafers. Polo shirts also became

popular both on the golf course and off. The younger generation wore

cardigan sweaters and letterman jackets, white t-shirt and jeans – was

relegated to the "bad boys." The economy was still strong in the 1960s,

so fewer women made their own clothes, instead opting to shop for them.

What people wore often indicated their social-class, and casual clothing

became the standard. Women strived to be thin, aimed for the

androgynous look. Women wore miniskirts and imitated British-inspired

"Mod" fashion. Both men and women started wearing bright colors and

clothes featuring geometric patterns. Men wore flared pants, knit shirts,

and sweaters. There was also rebellion against predecessors, women

rebelled against wearing makeup and shape-defining articles of clothing,

such as girdles, padded bras, and stockings. Instead, they opted for

peasant shirts, tie dye garments, bell-bottomed jeans, and long maxi

skirts. Both men and women preferred wearing sandals and growing their

hair long. Men also grew unruly beards. By the 1970s, people were less

concerned with fitting in with the crowd and more interested in

expressing their individual personality through their clothing choices.

Leisure suits, overalls, bell bottoms, tunics, giant collared shirts, and

pant sets were common. People also wore bright colors and tactile

fabrics, such as velvet and corduroy. Sparkling fabrics were perfect for