The 1960s brought us The Beatles, Bob Dylan, beehive hairstyles, the civil rights movement, ATMs, audio cassettes, the Flintstones, and some of the most iconic fashion ever. It was a time of miniskirts, Mary Janes, shift dresses, bright colors, bold prints, bikinis and the rise of “boho.” Names like Jackie Kennedy, Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy and Sophia Loren live on to this day.

A number of designers turned to the '60s for inspiration when they showcased their Spring/Summer collections for 2025. Bored Panda decided to jump on the bandwagon and search for the best vintage photos of 1960s fashion in action. It turns out people have been sharing pics of their parents and grandparents from back in the day, all dressed up with somewhere to go. We compiled our own classic fashion collection for your scrolling pleasure. Don't forget to upvote the ones you'll be trying out next year. 

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Another Photo Of My Grandmother, 1950s Or 60s I Think

A woman in elegant 60s fashion, wearing a dress with a white collar, seated on a sandy dune.

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    My Grandmother Was A Model In The 1950s And 60s

    A woman in a glamorous 60s fashion dress, wearing elegant gloves and jewelry, poses confidently.

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    My American Grandmother Visiting Athens In The 1960s

    Woman in 60s fashion, wearing a blue dress and sunglasses, stands near ancient ruins under a clear blue sky.

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    The 1960s saw a rise in student activism, mass protests, feminism, and of course, hemlines. A British designer called Mary Quant is largely credited as the pioneer of the miniskirt. Along with model Twiggy, Quant started pushing the boundaries of what was deemed appropriate in the early '60s when she raised the hemline of skirts to roughly six inches above the knee. Quant christened the short skirts "minis" after her favorite type of car. And by the late '60s, American women across all walks of life were bearing much more leg than they had dared to in the past.

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    My Grandpa In The ‘60s Looking Like He Walked Out Of A Ray-Bans Ad

    Man in a gray suit and sunglasses embodying 60s fashion looks, standing in front of an ornate stone structure.

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    #5

    My Grandma In The 60s

    Woman in 60s fashion sitting on a vintage car, wearing a patterned dress and platform heels, with a rustic barn in the background.

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    Tabitha
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    5 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d say more mid-to-late seventies than sixties. I wore peasant dresses and platform shoes just like that when I was in high school, and I graduated in 1978.

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    #6

    My Mom Sometime In The 60s

    Woman in a floral mini dress and white boots, showcasing 60s fashion looks, standing in a garden setting.

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    "The miniskirt was an extraordinary phenomenon and had a big impact because it was part of the emerging youth culture of the 1960s and it was very much an expression of that youth culture and also of the beginnings of the sexual liberation movement due to the invention of the birth control pill," said Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT. "So it was kind of a historic moment."

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    #7

    My Ever So Elegant Grandmother In The 50s-60s. She Did Some Japanese-American Modeling For A Bit

    Woman in iconic 60s fashion with a vintage dress and parasol; couple in formal attire celebrating indoors.

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    Today Is My Mothers Birthday And Father’s Day. I’m Celebrating Their Lives With A Few Groovy Photos. My Parents Fled Cuba As Exiles In The Early 60s. The Met In Miami In The 70s At A Macrame Party. My Dad Was The Macrame Teacher. They Are Still The Coolest People In Miami

    A man and woman wearing 60s fashion, with the woman in a shiny suit and the man in a sweater and glasses, posing indoors.

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    Although wildly popular, the rebellious item of clothing wasn’t accepted by everyone and created much controversy. As the BBC reported, “Pioneer feminist Betty Friedan saw miniskirts as sexist symbols or little doll outfits that hampered serious pursuits. On the other hand, the American feminist Gloria Steinem argued that sporting a miniskirt was a transgressive act and she wore them to rallies.” Iconic fashion designer Coco Chanel also called the miniskirt “just awful.”

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    While the mini fast became an activist statement and symbol of women’s liberation, the designer behind its popularity later revealed that wasn’t her initial intention. “I didn’t set out to shock,” said Quant. “I wanted to be able to move around, go to work, go out in the evening to somewhere where I could dance half the night away.”

    “Middle age business men would beat on the window and shout ‘It’s obscene, it’s disgusting.’ Extraordinary, isn’t it!” Quant once remarked during an interview with British Vogue.

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    Mom & Pops Back In The 60s

    Vintage 60s fashion look with a couple embracing, man holding a vintage camera, woman wearing a beret.

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    #12

    My Grandma As Miss Santa Clara With Clint Eastwood In The 60s

    Three people showcasing 60s fashion, sitting together; one wears a "Miss Santa Clara" sash.

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    Breadcrumb.
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    F**k Clint Eastwood could drop your knickers down with one look back than..

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    Quant might not have set out to shock, but that's exactly what she ended up doing. Miniskirts were banned in certain places, and some countries even made it illegal to wear them. "Miniskirts were blamed for corrupting the morality of youth, for deteriorating women’s health, and for destroying women’s feminine charms and respectability," reported the Saturday Evening Post.

    "High schools across the country banned the style, claiming that the short lengths led to a 'distraction' among fellow students, and employers sought to prohibit their workers from wearing minis to the office."

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    My Aji (Grandma) On The Right With Her Friend In The 60s

    Two women in 60s fashion looks, wearing traditional attire and jewelry, in a vintage black-and-white photograph.

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    The controversy around the miniskirt extended beyond those who wore it. To this day, debate rages on about who the true “inventor” was. While Quant popularized rising hemlines in Britain, French designer André Courrèges had also begun experimenting with skirt lengths in the '60s. He showcased his above-the-knee space-age dresses in 1964.

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    My Grandmother In The 1960s

    Woman wearing a checkered coat and gloves embodies classic 60s fashion looks.

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    Grandmother And Grandfather Circa 1960

    Couple in 60s fashion walking with Alitalia bag, near vintage cars and a ship in the background.

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    My Grandma Getting Ready For Her Wedding, 1960

    Bride in 60s fashion, wearing a vintage wedding gown with lace and veil, smiling while adjusting earrings in front of a mirror.

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    The two designers previously both laid claim to being the miniskirt's pioneer. And Quant once tried to put the debate to bed by saying “It wasn’t me or Courrèges who invented the miniskirt anyway—it was the girls in the street who did it.” But, as Bored Panda found out, history shows that she was wrong...

    #19

    My Adorable Grandmother In The 1960s

    Child in 60s fashion, wearing a yellow coat and plaid skirt on the left, and a dark suit with a hat on the right.

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    #20

    My Parents On Honeymoon Mid 60s. Still Together And Best People I Know

    A smiling couple in classic 60s fashion, with the woman in glasses and coat, and the man in a lined jacket, leaning by a lamp post.

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    nomnomborkbork
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always heartwarming to hear children talk about their parents like this.

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    #21

    My Aforementioned Grandpa Being Oldschoolcool Through The Years (60s Onward)

    Two men showcasing 60s fashion looks in vintage photographs with short-sleeve shirts and high-waisted pants.

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    Interestingly, neither Quant nor Courrèges "invented" the itsy-bitsy garment. There's evidence that people loved flashing some thigh as far back as 5400 BC. From early European civilizations to the ancient Egyptians, there was no shame in showing a little, or a lot of, leg.

    "Archaeologists have uncovered ancient figurines dating back to 5400-4700 BC that depict females wearing skirts like the 60s mini, indicating this was a common form of dress in early civilisations," notes fabric print-on-demand company Contrado. "However, it's impossible to say whether this was purely for practicality or other more liberating reasons."

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    My Grandma, Great-Grandma, And Great-Great-Grandma In The '60s

    Women in vintage 60s fashion, featuring fur coats and elegant dresses, walking with their purses and documents in hand.

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    Dawn Woolley
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different era. You can't go back an undo history. They all look so smart and appropriate for that time.

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    #24

    My Grandma Belly Dancing C. Late 1960s. She’s Currently 73 And Still Teaches Zumba And Step Classes In Her Spare Time

    Woman showcasing 60s fashion looks in a glamorous gold and white costume, standing by an orange curtain.

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    Regardless of who "invented" the mini, Quant's contribution to fashion can't be disputed. In 1966, she was recognized by the Queen when she received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) medal. "Quant was photographed at Buckingham Palace wearing one of her own trademark jersey minidresses, helping to promote her distinctive look around the world," notes Britain's Victoria And Albert Museum.

    #25

    My Grandma And Grandpa At A Cocktail Party In The Early 60's

    Vintage 60s fashion look with a woman in a pearl necklace and a man in a suit enjoying cocktails on a sofa.

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    My Grandfather, Grandmother, My Mom And Her Siblings After Mass In The 1960s. My Grandmother Is Now 95 And Going Strong

    Family in 60s fashion with vintage dresses and suits, standing against a brick wall.

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    #28

    Mother, Me And Grandmother All Dressed For Easter 1960s

    Three women in vintage 60s fashion, wearing stylish dresses, hats, and gloves, stand in front of a classic car.

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    #30

    My Parent’s Band, Late 1960s

    Four people in matching blue and green outfits from 60s fashion, standing and sitting around a drum that says "Starlighters."

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    My 28 Year Old Grandpa In 1963, Bucharest Romania

    Man in a classic double-breasted suit from 60s fashion looks, smoking at a dinner table, showcasing vintage style.

    My grandfather was a photographer among other things so we have a pretty big collection of old pictures from him, including this one. Me and my brother decided to make an Instagram account to share his work with the world. If you want to check his “virtual gallery” is gxg.georgescu.

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    #32

    Somebody’s Memaw Was The Life Of The Party! (Late 60s/Early 70s)

    Woman in retro 60s fashion holding a drink and posing playfully with an open refrigerator.

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    jessjh2917
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg reminds me so much of one of my grandmas. She was a blast. No shame

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    #33

    Found This Old Photo Of My Dad Being Cool. 1960s. Mackinac Island. (He's On The Left.)

    Young men in 60s fashion looks, wearing suits and ties, standing at an outdoor event, with tables in the background.

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    My Grandpa And Grandma Getting Married. 1960

    Wedding scene showcasing 60s fashion with a bride in a lace gown and groom in a classic suit talking to a priest.

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    I Love Seeing How Fashion Trends Come And Go. This Is A Photo Of My Grandfather Taken Roughly In The Late 60s To Early 70s. His Tracksuit Is Definitely Back In Style!

    Man in retro tracksuit embodying 60s fashion looks, standing in front of a chain-link fence, smiling confidently.

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    #36

    1960’s. My Paternal Grandmother And Grandfather At Their High School Prom

    A couple in front of the Eiffel Tower, showcasing 60s fashion with a floral dress and suit.

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    A Strike
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else feel like they somehow kind of have the exact same expression on their faces? Somehow looks like the same face but with different features. Trippy! 0.o

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    #37

    My Grandma, Cocoa Beach 1960

    60s fashion look featuring a woman in a vintage swimsuit and sunglasses leaning on a classic car at the beach.

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    1950s Or 60s Mom And Daughters In Miami?

    Women on a beach showcasing 60s fashion looks in retro swimsuits and hairstyles.

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    My Grandpa Taking A Selfie In The 1960s

    Man in 60s fashion with sunglasses and suit, holding a vintage camera, reflected in a modern setting.

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    #40

    Mom Was A Cheerleader In College In The Late 60s/Early 70s

    Cheerleader in 60s fashion look, wearing a vintage uniform with pom-poms outside on bleachers.

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    Someone Posted A Beehive Hairdo Here A While Ago And I Thought I’d Share This Pic Of My Mom In The 60’s. She Absolutely Hated It

    Three children in vintage clothing, showcasing 60s fashion looks.

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    My Grandpa And Grandma In Bogotá, Colombia Circa 1960. Bogotá Was Known As The "Athens Of Latin America" At The Time

    A couple walking in 60s fashion looks, with the man in a suit and the woman in a skirt suit and glasses, downtown setting.

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    #44

    My Grandma Meeting Debbie Reynolds C. 60s-70s

    Two women in stylish 60s fashion, one with a fur-trimmed coat, the other in a blue dress with a scarf.

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    Kali Chaos
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Grandma might have been a flight attendant. Regardless, you do know that photography and the internet weren't invented at the same time, right? To your point, you could probably look that up on the internet.

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    #46

    Leaving Church Easter Sunday Morning In Grand Isle, La C 1960

    Family enjoying 60s fashion looks, with children in vintage outfits and a woman in a floral dress, outside with classic cars.

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    RabidChild
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish cars still had personality like they did in those days...

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    My Grandmother And Her Friends (And One Of Them Rocking Ysl?) In The 60's. My Grandmother Is On The Right

    Four women showcasing 60s fashion looks in a garden, wearing vintage dresses with a brick wall and palm trees in the background.

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    nomnomborkbork
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know if it was YSL, but the Mondrian look dress was very popular, even in my sixth grade class in 1966.

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    My Grandparents In The ‘60s

    60s fashion looks: bride in vintage gown with groom; woman in checkered coat and gloves.

    I found these pictures i didn’t know i had of my grandparents. My mom never talked about my grandma, looking at her photographs feels eerie because they look so alike. I always thought my mom was the most beautiful woman ever, now i know where she got it from.

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    My Grandpa (Left) In The 60s

    Two men in 60s fashion poses with a person in a bear costume, showcasing vintage styles with coats and scarves.

    Time could be off but he looks to me like he is in his early 20s and Google tells me there where coats like that at that time.

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    Great Grandma On Vacation. Can Anyone ID The Country??? [1960s]

    Woman in 60s fashion, wearing a green dress and sunglasses, standing on a sidewalk near three policemen.

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    Mike F
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, where ever it is she doesn't seem to be enjoying it.

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    Note: this post originally had 106 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.

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    Would you incorporate 1960s-inspired clothing into your wardrobe today?

    Absolutely, I love the style!

    Maybe, for special occasions

    Not my taste, but interesting

    No, I prefer modern trends