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Fashion and Fun From The 60’s
Posted on: June 7, 2013
- In: 1960's | fashion
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I was born in 1961, the decade known for free love, drugs, Go-Go Girls, Rock and Roll, The Vietnam War, Civil Rights, Hippies, the Birth Control Pill, The Peace Corp, Dr King, President Kennedy, assassinations, integration, Space Explorations, Cuban Missile Crisis, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, The Beverly Hillbillies, Afros, Crew Cuts, and of course the vibrant and colorful world of fashion.
The Past Is a Blast is a website that has culminated fun and interesting facts about the ’60’s, including popular music, dances, sports figures, politicians even the minimum wage, which at the time was just a $1.00, go check it out.
I was too young to fully understand it all but do remember that I loved the fashion and styles of the ’60’s, the bell bottoms, platform shoes, neon colors, color blocking and pattern mixing…hey, isn’t that the style of today?
What is your favorite blast from the past fashion trend? Mine was bell bottoms and Peace Sign jewelry.
Remember this DIY jeans project?
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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OOTD – The Big Cut Down
Posted on: May 21, 2012
As stated in a previous post, when thrifing I don’t let larger sizes deter me from making a purchase because it can always be altered. This red and white polka dot top was a size 2X that I cut down using another shirt as a guide. I paired it with black and white polka dot capris also thrifted from Goodwill.
2x large shirt thrifted from Goodwill for $3.75
- Folded the shirt in half
- Used another shirt as a pattern for re-sizing
- Cut out leaving enough fabric to stitch
- Belted to cinch the waist a bit more
- Red and White Polka Dots paired with Black and White Polka Dot Capri Pants // Sandals – Mossimo via Target
- Will not be opening the pool this month!
Fashion and Fun after Fifty 