They reached a peak in popularity in 1967, when they became a huge symbol of rebellion against the harsh structures imposed on women.
Smithsonian writes, “It’s largely accepted that the original version of the familiar smiley face was first created 50 years ago in Worcester, Massachusett
Tie-dying peaked in the 1960s. Everybody seemed to be tie-dying their t-shirts to create cool and original tie-dye designs.
Turtlenecks were worn by huge stars in the ’60s, such as Johnny Carson and Paul Newman. The turtleneck peaked in popularity in 1967 and was considered the height of fashion at the time
Silhouettes started to change for women in the 1960s, which was largely due to the influence of Audrey Hepburn.
It was used to decorate clothing and helped to reflect the freeing and fun nature of the ‘60s. Fringing also symbolized hippie culture and was worn by icons such as Marsha Hunt.
One key fashion trend of the ‘60s was to layer a dress over trousers. It showed a shift toward more dramatic and flowing designs and created a unique silhouette
Sewing the 60s writes, “The [‘hippie’] look joined bishop sleeves with peasant blouses in light cotton or linen which made them soft and added to the ethereal nature look.”