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Pants got groovy in the late 1960s. Bell bottoms, hip
huggers, and yes, finally, you could see a navel. Teens embraced the new styles. (See also Teen clothes) Even mainstream women were sporting wider legs and lower waistlines. However, women wore dresses far more often than pants, which were still considered casual clothing. The outfit at left retains the feminine touch in the blouse, while the pants scream Sixties. And what fun are the two pieces below? You can buy the dress alone or the dress with the pants. Left Montgomery Ward 1969 Pants - A smashingly bold print in cotton $5.97 Shirt goes to a bilowy full long sleeve with button cuffs in crisp Fortel polyester and cotton. Shadow striped, semi-sheer and dandified with ruffle front. $4.97 Below Montgomery Ward 1969 Paisley emsemble with a dashing romantic look. Button front dress has a shapely Edwardian collar, long slim sleeves, 3" hem. Tapered bell bottom pants have a back zipper. Both crisp cotton canvas cloth. Dress alone $7.66 Dress and pants $10.66  |
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Flower power! Flowers fabrics abounded. At left, a traditionally
cut pair of slacks made, well, louder, but an abundance of flowers. Note the
wide collar. It's a late1960s style. The pair at right reflects the fascination with the bolero jacket and the gaucho look. Again, notice the softness of the blouses and the bell bottom pants. Left Montgomery Ward 1969 Wide leg pants. Bold flower print makes a big impression everytime. InTexury cotton homespun. A fresh new flare for wide legged pants. $6.66 Right Montgomery Ward 1969 Bolero sets Sashed wide leg pants plus a wisp of a bolero. Pants left - Daises go big, go boldin a dramtic, a real eye catcher of a print. $10.99 Pants right - Solid color linen-look takes a neat turn in crisp rayon and cotton. $13.99 Dashing shirts in lavishly soft crepes Shirt left- Oh those ruffles! Delighfully done up in smooth Arnel triacetate crepe. $5.99 Shirt right - The big collar, long pointed and looking greatest in lightly textured acetate crepe. $6.99 |
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The pant sets on either side demonstrate ways in which the average
woman might update her wardrobe without going too mod. The jeans at left are
pure flower power, while maintaining traditional styling. The shirt has the
wide collar but soft lines. At right, a rather ordinary tee shirt with the new look hip hugger pants and wide belt. (More hip huggers in Teen Clothes) Left Montgomery Ward 1969 Shirt - Solid color in soft and semi-sheer Kodel polyester and cotton. Dashingly styled with pointed collar, full sleeves, triple buttons and shirt-tail bottom $5.97 Jeans - Jeans with great style in flower print cotton. Authentic Western looks show up in zippered fly front, snap closing, belt loops, back yoke, 4 pockets. $5.97 Right Montgomery Ward 1967 Top - Tank tops comes in ribs of cotton double knit. $2.99 Pants - Sporty denim pants come in a heavier weight cotton weave. They're Sanforized, maximum shrinkage only 1%. $4.99 |
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These are hip. The pants dress with boots at left could have come
straight out of a London boutique. The two piece at right has the loud color and pattern associated with the late 1960s. And lawdy, a navel. Eat your heart out Brittany Spears. But let's get serious. If you wore that chances were pretty good you would labeled as a "loose woman." My mother would never had allowed my out the door in that and my father would have had me spade. Left Sears 1968 Multicolor striped pant dress in broadcloth of Fortrel polyester and cotton. $14.99 Knee high boot. This scene stealer stretches to cling. It's long and lean. Patent vinyl uppers. $12.84 Right McCall's 1967 Scanned from an ad for Diet Imperial Margarine. Really! |
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They were called hostess pajamas or culottes. Considered the ideal
outfit for entertaining, they were usually loose, flowing, gown type
outfits. Left McCall's 1967 Spectacular hostess pajamas are of waterfall printed silk in shades of red, pink and taupe. Fabric designed by Julian Tomchin. Pajamas by Donald Brook. Right Penney's 1968 Stylish hostess culotte in a brilliant print - perfect for entertaining. Lavishly colored full-legged culotte lets you entertain or lounge in style. Luxurious Avril rayon and cotton soften fabric, gives off a soft glow and is so soft to the touch. Fitted bodice and scooped neckline for a flattering look. Shirred waist gives an added flare tot he culotte as it flows to the floor. $7.94 |
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| See Also: Pants, Shorts, Culottes 1960 - 1964 |
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