Who is that dark-haired girl standing on the sidewalk in Brooklyn? Rocking printed sunflowers shorts. Where did she get her groovy gold chain headband? Oh, look at those psychedelic colors underneath her dress she is FOXY…

The 1950’s were known for clothes gearing towards women. The strategy was making sure they had the ideal body for their husbands. Similar to the “Kim Kardashian” appearance of today, women had to have a thin waist and define hips. To make this look, undergarments were the biggest go-to in this era. (Victoria’s Secret could have collected profits from early in the decade, unfortunately, it launched in the late 70’s. The sexy lingerie company could have doubled their profits a long time ago.) Most of the consumers were housewives so most of the fabrics looked like it came from your house. For example, a kitchen curtain or a living room centerpiece rug. Then the 60’s came, just like a newborn girl they were kicking off their petticoats and trading them for mini skirts. (Fashion History Alert: The mini skirt was introduced by Mary Quant in 1964.) It was such a shift in fashion because children finally did not have to look like adults. They had the freedom to dress their own age. Frankly let’s admit it you wouldn’t like to dress like a grandmother (Unless is my grandmother who still dresses with flare). The 60’s fashion consumer was no longer the mother it’s opposite her children taken over. Very much like today’s era their apparel screamed, “I DON’T GIVE A FUCK”.

Just like Hendrix he did not really give much of a middle finger either. He was categorized as a rocker. Ironically, his appeal was not filled with darkness, skulls, and heavy makeup. He came on the scene with such a soulful voice and a unique look that was adopted from London. He layered as many necklaces as he wanted and never settled for just two chains. In my mind, he created the 60’s fashion. He inspired people with his collection of printed bell-bottoms and military-inspired jackets and top hats. I believe no one can mix and match as well as he did and get away with it. My personal favorite is when he mixed on-trend items from the London scene with his Cherokee heritage. He wore headbands, fringe jackets, and turquoise jewelry and his famous patchwork coat.

As a trendsetter, my favorite quote from the fashion icon himself is sung in “Stone Free”

“Talkin’ about the clothes I wear but they don’t realize they’re the ones who’s square.”

This is my ode to you

1. Dress: Diesel
2. Necklace & Rings: Street Fair because I’m addicted to them
3. Shorts: Chiqle
4. Head Band: 579
5. Some of the bracelets: Pookie and Sebastian
6. Shoes: Comfortview (I have one in every color) shop at womanwithin.com the shoe is called “Anya”. Sandal on sale for $39.99