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Maxi Skirts and Wool Coats: ’60s Style Evolution

The 1960s revolutionized fashion, introducing diverse styles like maxi dresses, long coats, and tailored separates, as discussed in a 1963 Good Housekeeping article.

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The 1960’s were all about change. Fashion was no exception. A date or party a few year earlier would have meant gloves and a pretty dress. The 1960’s offered more options as we can see from this article titled, “Long and Lovely, The Look for Evening”. These fashions were found in the October 1963 Good Housekeeping issue where the subject was explored. The term maxi, was not yet introduced, but you will see that the concept was alive and well. Note the coats and the use of tweed and wool in the ankle and floor length separates.

I have scanned the entire article in case you are interested in more details. It is available for pdf download below.

The Look for Evening – Good Housekeeping October 1963 – Fashion articleDownload
Long Plaid Skirt and Two-Piece Wool and Taffeta Double Breasted Two Piece Skirt - 1963 Good Housekeeping
Long Plaid Skirt and Two-Piece Wool and Taffeta Double Breasted Two Piece Skirt – 1963 Good Housekeeping
Dramatic Long Wool Coats for Fall and Winter 1963
Dramatic Long Wool Coats for Fall and Winter 1963
2 Piece Shirt Dress in Rayon Crepe and Wool Double Breasted Jacket and Ankle-length skirt
2 Piece Shirt Dress in Rayon Crepe and Wool Double Breasted Jacket and Ankle-length skirt

Hounds Tooth Check mohair and wool ankle skirt and Semi Fitted Jacket and Flared Skirt
Hounds Tooth Check mohair and wool ankle skirt and Semi Fitted Jacket and Flared Skirt
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