Styles in the sixties was a mix of the past fashions and innovations of styles from different countries. The sixties was a time when everyone was closer and the nation and the rest of the world came together. The mix of styles that now became common in the United States included beads from Africa, fur and boots from Russia, and jackets from India. This new style was credited to the idea that people became more interested and curious in the places other than the United States. The fashions of the Sixties were very eclectic, different, bold, and some might go as far and call it "weird". Mens styles were more tough and serious, like the leather motorcycle jackets, and dominant black suits. There was also a playful side in mens style with the hippie look. This included tunic shirts with bright print, long hair, big hair, and a rock and role look. For women they experienced all the fashions which included, kimonos from China, muumuus from Hawaii, and caftans from the Middle East. The Sixties was known for its provocative fashion, and swinging lifestyles.
Quotation
" The human race forsook its firm foothold on the planet Earth during the decade of the 1960s and thereby changed its perspective for all time"( O'Donnol 211).
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The quote in my interpretation is basically saying that the sixties was the decade for experiments. It seemed to be the time when everyone wanted to try something new and change their old ways. I agree with it because from what I heard and seen from the sixties things were very different than any other decade before it , or even after it. Even from comparing the sixties to our current decade there were wilder and crazier times during the sixties.
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