The 1960's began with crew cuts on men and extravagant hairstyles on
women. Men'scasual shirts were often plaid and buttoned down the front,
while knee-length dresses were required wear for women in most public places. By
mid-decade, miniskirts or hot pants, often worn with go-go boots, were
revealing legs, body wear was revealing curves, and women's hair was either
very short or long and lanky. Men's hair became longer and wider, with beards
and moustaches. Men's wear had a renaissance. Bright colors, double-breasted
sports jackets, polyester pants suits with Nehru jackets, and turtlenecks were
in vogue. By the end of the decade, ties, when worn, were up to 5" wide,
patterned even when worn with stripes. Women wore peasant skirts or granny
dresses and chunky shoes. Unisex dressing was popular, featuring bell bottomed
jeans, love beads, and embellished t-shirts. Clothing was as likely to be
purchased at surplus stores as boutiques. Blacks
of both genders wore their hair in an afro
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