The 60s are known for being a very transformative decade in fashion. They are said to have been a decade during which many traditions in fashion were broken. The bikini and the mini skirt are both said to have come into fashion in 1963 and 1964 respectively; and fashion is said to have been forever changed after the introduction of the mini skirt. The dolly dress style came on the heels of the introduction of the mini skirt.
According to mytheresa.com’s fashion editor’s the 60s dolly dress is Fall’s must-have dress shape. And for those of us who cannot afford to buy a Saint Laurent or Valentino, Miu Miu or Dolce & Gabbana dress, mytheresa.com is giving us a chance to win one of fall’s must-have dresses. All we have to do is email them and tell them about our most desired item from their new season checklist or post about it on our social networks using the hashtag #mytchecklist (get details)
The 60s dolly dress – Fall’s must-have dress shape – Valentino
Seller says…
Channel ‘60s chic in Valentino’s pared-back pastel-blue dress, cut from a luxe wool and silk-blend with a black collar for a stronger contrast. Wear it to a stylish occasion with polished pumps.
This dress will probably look best on someone with a modest bosom who has a rectangular or triangular body shape. I’m no expert but I don’t think you necessarily need to be skinny for this dress to look good on you. I think it can look good on a woman of any size provided it comes in her dress size and suits your body shape.
60s dress shape Street Style
Aileen Belmonte from the blog Brewing Happiness wears a “mod-inspired” baby blue Misguided shift dress with white strappy heels.
Valentino black Wool and silk-blend dress
Seller says…
Cut with a daring hemline and voluminous ruffled sleeves, Valentino make this dress all about the detail. The black colour is evening-appropriate, with a soft white contrast and a delicate bow on each sleeve. Keep it unfussy with simple heels and a linear clutch.
60s dress shape Street Style
Catherine P from the blog seecreatures.com wears a shift dress which she describes as being “Inspired by the film starring Catherine Deneuve, Belle de Jour”.
Saint Laurent Jacquard dress
Seller says…
Saint Laurent gives an exotic update to the wardrobe classic. This A-line dress features a slight funnel neck and short cap sleeves. Go wild for print and clash it with a plaid cape like the runway models, but we love it with simple ballerinas and a chic shoulder bag for a pared-back daytime look.
60s dress shape Street Style
Maegan Tintari fom the blog loveMaegan.com wears a jewel tone 60’s shift dress.
Miu Miu blue red floral print crepe sleeveless shift dress
Seller says…
Miu Miu amps up the classic A-line dress with bursts of pretty florals. Light blue and red is an unconventional but energetic fusion that spells out elegance. Wear with wedges for summer garden parties.
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