Fashion of the 60’s

The beginning of sixty style began around 1965. Most women were still very conservative, wearing gloves, petticoats, and girdles. Therefore the 60's with its new swing took a little getting use too.

Most people believe that Grease accurate shows the way kids dressed by this. Wrong! Some kids dressed like the Grease actors, but most were still very conservative.

Designed by Montgomery Ward's (1961). This classic Brentshire shirtwaist, was the popular style no women could go without. The dresses were available in silk, polyester and cotton. The cost ranged from $17.98 - $9.98

Jacqueline Kennedy at age 33 began setting the trend. On November 22^nd 1963 weather casters reported hot weather, but the pink channel suit (make of wool) looked too cool on Jackie. The hat that she's wearing is called, pillbox.

Jackie was famous for wearing suits or dresses with the classic three-quarter sleeves, or lace mantillas, with the pillbox hat. The hat was created by Halston, and when Jackie began wearing his hat - he became famous.

Today vintage is back. Some would say it never went out of style. There are shops were you can sell, buy or exchange vintage clothes.

Buffalo Exchange 730 E. Missouri St, Phoenix, Az.

Buffalo Exchange offers a unique buying experience. Customers bring in clothing for exchange, or to be resold. Other customers buy vintage they could fine anywhere else. Inventory is always changes so frequency visits are required to fine just the right piece for you. They sell very things from designer wears, great basics, to irresistible one-of a kinds. Best of all, prices are low.

Buffalo Exchange prides itself for their sustainable company model. They also donated through their "Token Bags" program, of which 5% of the profits goes to local nonprofit groups. Thus far, $265,000 has been donated to 100 nonprofit agencies.

What is your favorite era? 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, or 90's