Pillbox Hat and the so Good Looking Boots!
Pillbox hat: Most prominent accessory of 1960
Though the men and women didn’t give too much attention to accessories
in the era of 1960, there were few accessories that got prominence. The
pillbox hat was one of the most famous accessories of that decade. 1960
was a decade of experiment and variation. The designers used weird
things to style men and women. One of the unusual things was the pillbox
hat. This hat was a part of the uniform of the British army. The British
soldiers had started wearing it in 1930. The designers quickly utilized
the hat after Jacqueline Kennedy popularized it in late 1960s. It soon
became so famous that any dress seemed incomplete without the cute hat.
The hat was small in size and was available in a variety of colors.
Designers experimented with the material of the hat as well. The typical
pillbox hat had smooth sides and a flat top. The pillbox hat was unique
because it could be worn in any kind of party or occasion.
The materials that were used to make the hats are wool, satin and felt.
Felt material was the most preferred material to make the hats. Satin
hat suited the hippy style while the velvet or woolen hat gave an
elegant look to the person wearing the hat. Pillbox hat was also found
in different sizes. Most women wore the small sized pillbox hat.
Jacqueline Kennedy wore the pillbox hat with typical French netting. The
pillbox hat had to be clipped to the hair. Women used fashionable pins
which added an extra zing to their fashion statement. Pillbox hats also
became a part of the Bridal wear in the era of 1960. A veil was attached
to the hat to complete the bridal look. Even today, some brides team up
their bridal dress with beautiful pillbox hats.
Oh my god, look at the boots!
People didn’t bother only about their dresses. Footwear was also given a
lot of consideration. Low heeled boots were trendy in 1960. Women loved
to wear the boots because it flaunted their extrovert and smart
attitude. The decade of 1960 was a landmark in the history of fashion
because people started coming out of their shells for the first time in
this era. Women decided to express themselves. They wore what they felt
was beautiful and trendy. One of the best combinations of dress and
shoes was discovered in 1960s. Miniskirts were worn with boots. This
fashion trend is even followed today and was a major turning point in
the fashion world. Time couldn’t stain or fade this famous combination.
The shoes or boots were pointed. The 60’s dancers started wearing it
initially. Later other women started adopting it. There was a popular
package marketed by the store keepers in 1960. They used to sell a
miniskirt, a top, a pillbox hat and matching boots as a package at a
discounted price. The idea was a huge success. The boots are available
in today’s market too. They have undergone transformations but they
still give that elite look to a person who wears them.
Fashion reinvents itself after regular intervals. People get bored with
similar kind of clothing and footwear. The era of 1960 saw the advent of
modernization. Women became bold and flaunted skirts and bikinis with
confidence. Men too showed off trendy and offbeat colored shirts and
ties. Some of the best combination of dresses and footwear were
discovered and promoted in this era. Though most people stuck to the
hippy look, some got attracted to the classy and elegant look too. The
era proved that a woman could look classy even after wearing a colorful
dress or a bold short skirt.
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