As women gained more freedom in the 20th century, their go-to styles changed so much as well. The shift from the 1950s to1960s fashion is stark. With the rise of second-wave feminism, gone were the big, poofy skirts and pumps—replaced by micro-minis and block-heeled boots. Few people personify this switch better than '60s fashion icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
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.
Anna Khitrina has styled models like Leni Klum, Daphne Groeneveld and Maye Musk for magazines like Harper's Bazaar and Elle. Andrea Walker-Leidy is the Walker Publicity founder and president and personal brand stylist behind Look On Purpose, and she's styled on-air personalities for the NBC affiliate WDIV-TV, among others. Together, the two stylists share the standout '60s fashion trends that still make an impact even 60 years later.
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In this decade, Walker-Leidy says, "self-expression becomes a part of fashion." She adds that designers started intentionally creating "for younger women rather than society wives." Due to this, a lot of the popular designs also skewed younger.
One of the biggest 1960s fashion trends was "the popularization of the mini skirt by [British designer] Mary Quant," says Khitrina.
"It was all enormously appealing to teenagers and women in their early twenties—the generation that drove the 'Youthquake' movement and shaped the decade’s style," she adds.
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.
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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.
Additionally, Khitrina cites French actress Catherine Deneuve as "a muse of Yves Saint Laurent" who was known for wearing "Le Smoking" as well as trench coats and minidresses.
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."
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Khitrina says that the modern runways have recently included nods to the '60s.
"For [spring /summer 2026], several collections revisited the A-line mini skirts and dresses that defined the 1960s, with variations appearing on the runways of Loewe, Burberry and Tod’s," she shares. "Paul Costelloe’s SS26 show was perhaps the most literal nod to the decade, featuring retro-inspired minidresses in pastel colors paired with classic 60s-style hairdos."
She again saw '60s trends appear on the fall/winter 2026 runways.
"Designers such as Courrèges, Sandy Liang and Hui presented more modern interpretations of the 1960s aesthetic. Vaquera was inspired by 1960s surrealism, which resulted in a collection of tops and dresses made out of some abstracted shapes," she says, adding that "the most playful take on the 1960s" was seen at Laura Andraschko's Soho Dolls show.
"[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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In this photo, a model wears one of Yves Saint Laurent’s first women’s pantsuits.
"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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Though some '60s fashion styles did the most, Walker-Leidy also loves the uncomplicated looks of the time.
"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 O was a timeless, classic fashion icon with looks and trends we still hold on to today," says Walker-Leidy.
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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Bold prints definitely helped define the '60s, with florals being a common go-to. Khitrina describes this 1964 look as "A Palm Beach version of 1960s style by the poolside."
She loves these "elegant floral sleeveless minidresses paired with matching headscarves."
7. Bold accessories
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Lee Radziwill, Jackie Onassis's sister, was a fashion icon in her own right. Khitrina highlights her bold accessorizing choices in this 1968 image.
"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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