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The Birth of the Daring Miniskirt The
miniskirt was a milestone of the 60’s fashion. The miniskirt originated
in London in the 1960’s. Mary Quaint, a popular clothes shop owner in
Chelsea, London experimented with skirts by shortening their lengths and
in the 60’s she came up with the successful design of a miniskirt, which
is still a very famous designer wear for women. The miniskirt is
recognized by its typical hemline, which is way above the knees. This
daring step of raising the hemline soon became the 60’s fashion craze
with most women opting for this style of dress for most occasions. The
60’s was a time, of exploring new trends in fashion and the miniskirt
seemed to be the most successful one of this era.
 Usually the miniskirt was made from synthetic fibers, but later,
other type of natural materials like wool and denim was incorporated as
well. The 60’s fashion saw the rise of the hip culture and the miniskirt
was a part of it. The miniskirt was a very bold move in the world of
fashion that left very little for the imagination. Soon, designers came
up with newer variations of designs for these skirts and the use of the
miniskirt diversified to different streams. You will be able to find its
extensive use in the 60’s Hollywood movies, with many actors making it
famous on the wide screen. With Hollywood supporting this wonderful
dressing style, it soon became a rage among the general mass. These
skirts became one of the best ways to show off one’s confidence and
attitude. The different styles of the 60’s fashion later went through
several innovations and modifications for bolder form for the young and
confident young women. The micromini, a bolder version of the miniskirt
is now available in the market is a result of successful experimentation
with the mini-skirts of the 60’s. The skirts found many takers and
occasions for flaunting. The white elegant mini-skirt became the new
bridal wear of the 60’s, with brides opting for this bold yet elegant
look. The miniskirt found use in sports as well, with frilled
mini-skirts becoming an integral part of parades and uniforms in
sporting events. They gave the advantage of free movement that was
necessary for sportspersons.
When we talk abut the 60’s fashion, we can never forget this landmark
achievement that made history in the world of fashion. The miniskirt is
still a favorite among many and today the wide variety and option that
one gets in it, tells us about the popularity of this dress. Apart from
the miniskirt, another bold women’s wear that gained popularity in the
60’s was the bikini. It is a two-piece swimsuit for the women that cover
the breast in the upper half and the buttocks and groin in the lower
half. In short, it resembles the women’s underwear, but is meant for
wearing on beaches or in hot weather.
In 1965, this piece of women’s clothing became famous after the
release of the music album “Beach Party”. Although the bikini resembled
the women’s underwear, this women’s wear saw various types of
modifications and went through experimentations to attract more and more
customers towards them. The rectangular shaped bikini was the most
famous type, which covered the basic parts of the body and was available
in various colorful patterns. Ursula Andress made the bikini famous and
popular in the James Bond film, Dr. No. the bikini is termed as the
sexiest dress that a women can wear and in the 60’s, it became available
in various patterns and designs, so that they were no longer a formal
beach wear for women. The bikini became the modern party dress since
then. Until today, it is one of the most famous dresses worn by women
and admired by both men and women. |
