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A rainbow of 1960s dresses

1960s fashions were known for their bold, bright, clashing use of color. I can’t imagine what it must have been like to shop the sea of colors in the 1960s. My eyes would probably hurt. They do now, just looking at all of these photographs and advertisements of 1960s dresses. There was no color left out of the decade- although they favored some over others. Take a look with me this these rainbow of 1960s dresses:

1960s Red Dresses

Red was a very mod color. Especially when mixed with white in color blocking. Since it was also very popular in the 1950s it tended to drift over into an orange-red in the early years or a purple-red in the later 60s.

Mod Orange-red and White 1960s Dress

1960s Style Shift Dress, Regular and Plus Sizes @ Modcloth

1960s mod red and white dress

Redish brown 1960s dresses with lace collars.

Christmas time was an exception for RED clothing

1960s Orange Dresses

Orange was a favorite color of the 1960s. When pastels were in vogue a light sherbet orange was worn, while the mid 60s loved a saturated Tangerine orange. The end of the 1960s used an earthy burnt orange moving in the boho 70s.

Orange gingham dress. Cute!

Jackie O wear a sherbert orange silk dress.

Tangerine orange for coats, hats and shoes (and probably dresses underneath)

Orange Mod dress at Dorothy Perkins US or UK

Sherbet orange knit sweater dress with tangerine boots.

Mixing orange, pink and yellow was a common color combination.

1960s Yellow Dresses

Yellow was another color where all shade were in style as some point during the 60s. Pastel yellow, sunshine yellow, and mustard made quite the statement.

Summer yellow, pink and green knit dress,.Yellow pleated drop waist dress.

Bumble Bees? Yellow and black – very Mod indeed.

Pastel yellow in a honeycomb pattern

Bright yellow with mod white stripes and mary jane shoes.

Yellow 60s swing dress at ASOS

1960s Green Dresses

Green wasn’t worn much in the 1950s which made it a perfect rebellion color in the 1960s. Olive green was a favorite for fall and emerald green was a classic for party dresses. Lime green was mixed with pinks or worn on its own too.

Flower power with green, pink and yellow again

Mod grass green and white trim.

Mad Men Peggy Olson wears a lime green dress

Green 60s Tunic Dress at ASOS UK

Lime green mini dress, blouse and skirt.

Fall colors with olive green.

Emerald green party dress

Shades of light green inspired by spring gardens

Very light green ivory eyelet 1960s dresses

1960s Blue Dresses

There were two shades of blue in the 1960s. Robin’s gee blue and teal blue. The lighter Robin’s egg was a staple in the spring and summer lines. It was also very popular for party dresses- a hint at “Cinderellas” gown. Even into the boho 70s it remained a favorite. Teal blue, however was still in vogue from the 1950s. While most other 50s colors dropped out of sight Teal blue raged on. It is one of my all time favorite colors. I am so glad its back in fashion this year too.

Robin’s egg blue with pastel purple for spring

Late 60s, Boho Blue matching dresses

Early 60’s sky blue with teal belt.

Ice blue ball gown

Teal blue and a bit of shag for this Go Go Girl

1960s Teal Blue Wiggle Dress at Unique-Vintage

1960s Purple Dresses

Purple is the one color which was hardly seen in the 1960s. It existed the most when the pastels were in favor in the early 60s but then it wasn’t seen again until the late 60s and 70s when a dark deep purple combined nicely with mustard yellow or lime green.

Fall blue-purple dress in mod prints

Pastel purple coat dress

Late 60’s deep purple mini dress and stockings

Mid 60’s purple and pink trimmed lime green dress. Wow.

1960s Purple Shift Dress at BooHoo US or UK

1960s Pink Dresses

Pink, pink pink. Nothing says mid century fashion like pink! Pink polka dots, pink checks, pink stripes, pink plaid… pink everything. The 1960s loved pink just as much as the 1950s. Many of my vintage 1960s dresses are all pink- soft peachy pink to bright bubble gum pink.

Teal and pink lace party dresses.

Pink and white polka dots. Love!

Pink 1960s Colorblock Prom Dress at Unique-Prom

Bubble gum pink for juniors.

Pastel pink windowpane coat dress. and purse.

1960s Black and White Dresses

Black or white and black and white dresses were the epitome of Mod style! So simple, so classy and always making a bold statement. You can’t go wrong with the ying and yang of fashion.