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What's old is new. Many of these1960s fashions could
be worn today. Capri pants are popular again! It cannot be repeated enough. Pants were worn for only the most casual activity. And never ever worn to school. Left Wards 1960 2 piece set. Pop top. Mid-calf pants in all cotton sharkskin. $4.97 Below Sears 1963 Cotton Knits. Left - Jester shirt with whimsical notched hem. $2.83 Capri pants with a lean, lanky fit. Completely lined with cotton. $3.77 Right - Mandarin look pullover with solid color accents. $2.83 Cabin boy pants flattering knee-high length. Cotton lines. $3.77  |
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Both the pairs of long pants pictured here were considered capri
length, which tended to be longer than the capri pants of modern
times. Left Spiegel 1960 Over blouse in waffle weave cotton knit. $4.88 Capris - Knit-effect woven cotton. Trim 'n tapered. High-rise waist. $5.97 Right Sears 1963 Cotton Double Knits Left - Hip belted overblouse. $3.77 Walking shorts. Cotton lining, side zipper. $3.77 Right - V-neck pullover with striped rib-knit trim. $3.77 Capri pants tailored for sleek fit. Fully lined. Side zipper. $5.77 |
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The short set at left is very typical of what most women would
have worn. Madras was all the rage, and the length of the short would have been
considered "respectable." At right, note that the short shorts are covered by a skirt. Again, a lady doesn't show too much leg! Left Ward's 1960 Shirt - Madras type plaid pullover Wash 'n Wear 100% cotton. $2.98 Walking shorts - Dan River 100% cotton fine rib cord. $3.88 Right Ward's 1960 2 piece set. Playsuit with its own button skirt in all cotton polka dot print. $4.44 |
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Culottes were another staple of 1960s fashions. They came as
dresses, shorts, skirts. Don't ask about the "coolie" hat at left. They were popular but I wouldn't have been caught dead in one. Left Montgomery Ward's 1961 Pop top. All cotton sheen gabardine. Back button close. $2.87 Culotte of all cotton sheen gabardine. 2 pockets. $4.47 Coolie hat $2.39 Right Sears 1963 Medallion print culotte, step-in style. Smooth percale. $3.84 |
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| See Also: Pants, Shorts, Culottes 1965 - 1969 |
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