The 1960s will always be remembered as an era of change. If one word defines the era, it is “liberation.” Many of the major social movements that have shaped our world today started in the sixties. If you want fearless fashion advice, look to the sixties!

The children of the 1960s were the ones that embraced everything new and rebellious. The Civil Rights Movement and the sexual revolution both started then and the mood that swept the nation and the world even extended to the world of fashion. The mini skirt is a lasting testament to that.

Some spell it mini skirt, some spell it mini-skirt and some spell it miniskirt. No matter how it’s spelled, it’s the same: it’s very small and very sexy. It’s been that way ever since a French fashion house went the hemlines of skirts up several inches above the knees in 1964.

For some reason, though, it took a 1966 version of the skirt to make it catch on. It was the even higher hemlined Chelsea style skirt that grabbed the world’s attention.

After that, the miniskirt ruled the fashion world. Some thanks has to be given to the inventors of the pantyhose, because without that, there may never have been a mini. At any rate, it took off like a rocket and it wasn’t long before every woman young enough to get away with it was wearing a mini skirt in the clubs and on the streets of every major city.

Since their heyday in the 60s, miniskirts have gone in and out of fashion, but they have never completely disappeared. Today, they are made from just about any fabric. While the denim skirt is probably the one seen the most on the streets, minis are made from everything from leather to lycra and styles, while always bold, are also absolutely outrageous, too.

So what is the best fashion advice for the fearless fashionista? Don’t take anyone’s advice. The message of the sixties was: “do your own thing.” Take it to heart, ladies and show the world what you’ve got!

Richard is a fashion guru, and offers Shoulder Bags to the stars. She is well known for her unique insight into women’s fashion, her particular area of interest lie in modern dresses such as those found in her Clutch Bags. Please visit her site, for fantastic fashion tips and deals.

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