Kitty's kloset : Inspired by the 60s

I had to go to Sunday School with white gloves, hat and a handbag, just like a miniature mum, in a dress made by her – and exactly the same as hers! I mean, who wanted to do that?! We just wanted to kick against it all.

~Marion Foale

The 1950s and 60s, the ages of early post-modernism, marks special significance in the evolution of fashion. The ways in which the world began to style themselves reflected the obvious shift in dominant ideology. That of which urged people to step aside from their comfort zones and express themselves through the clothes they wore. Innovative designers and fashion icons drove this fashion movement, drawing a dividing line between the generations, creating a new market for youth fashion... And we all lived happily ever after! (I mean we can ignore the fact poodle skirts were a thing )...

In respect to those admirable ladies who saved us from living like poor Marion, I have put together inspired outfits from some of the ultimate style icons of the swinging sixties and fifties.

I must also mention that my hair and skin colour varies throughout these pictures as they were taken at different times, between which I had my hair highlighted and managed to catch the sun

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