Following her husband, John F. Kennedy's, assassination in 1963, Jackie married Greek businessman Aristotle Onassis in 1968. As she left behind her White House life (and its modest skirt suits) for time split between New York and the Greek islands, she embraced a more relaxed aesthetic complete with her infamous bug-eyed sunglasses. She wasn't the only fashion icon of the era, though. Parade consulted two celebrity stylists to learn more about the looks of the time—and to see which of these trends are starting to reappear on the runways in 2026.
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One of the biggest 1960s fashion trends was "the popularization of the mini skirt by [British designer] Mary Quant," says Khitrina.
In addition to shorter skirts, she also highlights pantsuits as a popular trend, with designer Yves Saint Laurent debuting the 1966 ready-to-wear line filled with women's tuxedos (like the infamous Le Smoking suit), trousers and more. Plus, the '60s race to land men on the moon lent itself to a futuristic, Space Age style featuring "sculptural silhouettes, PVC, metallic fabrics and silver vinyl," Khitrina adds.
Who Were Popular 1960s Fashion Icons?
Undeniably, Jackie Kennedy (or Jackie O, as she became known following her second marriage) was one of the biggest fashion influences of this decade, says Walker-Leidy. She adds that Audrey Hepburn was another one, as was the British model Twiggy in the latter half of the decade.
She also names Brigitte Bardot, another French actress, as a big style icon of the time, wearing "the shortest hemlines, square sunglasses, with her signature voluminous hair."
Khitrina says that the modern runways have recently included nods to the '60s.
She again saw '60s trends appear on the fall/winter 2026 runways.
"[It featured] minidresses, double-breasted mini pea coats loved by Twiggy, sculptural 1960s beehives and smoky eyes," she says.
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7 Best '60s Outfits To Recreate in 2026, According to Celebrity Stylists
1. Mini dresses
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"This look is so quintessentially 1960s," Khitrina says of this 1967 photo of designer Mary Quant. Khitrina adds that this style—a short A-line dress in a bold color with tall boots—was "embodying the newfound freedoms of the decade."
2. Menswear
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"I love the confidence of the model and her powerful pose, which feels the very opposite of restriction, reflecting the freedom of movement that trousers gave women," says Khitrina.
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3. Simple patterns
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"Twiggy was the '60s personified," she says of this 1966 photo of the British model, whose real name was Lesley Hornby. "Shift dresses and bold statement pieces merged with simple patterns."
Twiggy's giant earrings shine against the simplicity of the minidress in the linked photo.
4. Futuristic fabrics
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"Brigitte Bardot's look captures the futuristic mood of the decade," Khitrina says of this glossy mini coat and matching over-the-knee boots that the actress wore in 1968. Khitrina says shiny patent leather and vinyl were popular materials of the decade.
5. Elevated casuals
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Jackie would pair basics like a short-sleeve sweater top with pants and sandals, plus her "ever-classic oversized sunglasses" and a funky belt for "casual looks [that] were elevated and elegant," Walker-Leidy adds.
6. Florals
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She loves these "elegant floral sleeveless minidresses paired with matching headscarves."
7. Bold accessories
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"I love the polished yet effortless look," Khitrina says. "[She's wearing] a shirt-style minidress cinched with a bold chain-link belt, paired with oversized sunglasses, a structured shoulder bag and low-heeled Roger Vivier pumps."
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Anna Khitrina is a celebrity stylist who's worked with Harper's Bazaar, Elle and more. See her on Instagram @anna_khitrina.Andrea Walker-Leidy is the founder and President of Walker Publicity and personal brand stylist behind Look On Purpose.Hence then, the article about 7 best 60s fashion looks to recreate in 2026 according to celebrity stylists was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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