Fashion & Trends
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Natalie
Clothes & Hair
In the early 1960’s woman had bouffant hair styles and
knee-length skirts. While men had crew cuts and plaid button down the
front shirts. In the mid 60’s women’s hair was either very
very short or long. Go-go boots were often worn with miniskirts or hot
pants which were revealing legs. On the other hand men’s hair
was longer and wider than ever with moustaches and/or beards. Bright
color double breasted jackets and turtle necks were also popular. Girls
would wear peasant skirts, granny dresses, and chunky shoes. On the
other hand unisex dressing was popular; bellbottom jeans, love beads,
and embellished t-shirts and African Americans of both genders would
have afros hairstyles.
Mr. Peace says "Check out this cool page about the fashion and trends of the 1960's.
G. I. Joe doll
Toys
The Barbie Doll, introduced in 1959 grew very popular and was a HUGE
success in the sixties. The 11 ½ inch doll became the new thing
to play with for girls.
While girls played with Barbie's, boys would play with 12” G.I.
Joe dolls. G.I. Joe Joe dolls were the very first action figure for
boys. They dolls were also Barbie’s toy making enemy.
Barbie doll
Popular names of the 60’s
There were many many popular names of the 1960’s some of the include
Cheryl, Denise, Tina, Todd, George, and Douglas. Some other babies were
name baby, M, T, and Unknown.
Top 10 baby names
BOYS GIRLS
1 Stephen1 Cheryl
2 Edwar 2 Denise
3 Douglas 3 Tina
4 Todd 4 Kelly
5 Patrick 5 Maria
6 George 6 Kathleen
7 Keith 7 Melissa
8 Larry 8 Amy
9 Matthew 9 Robin
10 Terry 10 Dawn
Top
10 songs of the 1960’s
1 Hey Jude By, The Beatles
2 Satisfaction By, The Rolling Stones
3 Light my Fire By, The Doors
4 Good Vibrations By, The Beach Boys
5 Yesterday By, The Beatles
6 The Twist By, chubby Checked
7 I Want To Hold Your Hand By, the Beatles
8 The House of the Rising Sun By, The Animals
9 The Sound of Silence By, Elvis Presley
10 Suspicious Mind By, Elvis Presley