Do you need inspiration for your 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival outfits?
Whether you stick with the 1960's fashion or add a pair of scuba goggles, the ideas are endless but we recommend staying away from the wetsuits!
At the 2025 Parkes Elvis Festival launch in September outfits were on display to help get you thinking about dressing to the theme of Easy Come, Easy Go, thanks to Kassidy Martin for the following guide:
During the 1960s there was a dramatic shift in fashion which reflected the cultural revolutions of the time.
This era was all about primary coloured shift dresses, oversized sunglasses, go-go boots and statement jewelry.
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The eyes became the focal point with softer lipstick hues and according to Vogue, never before in the history of fashion was the knee more on show.
This was the decade of the mini skirt and the mary-jane accompanied by short helmet-like hair or youthful bangs.
For the men, fashion embraced individuality, redefinding masculine style for future generations offering a more easy-going way of dressing.
Men had more fun and more options when it came to clothes incorporating the turtleneck, checked pants, bold colours, geometric patterns and collar-less outerwear.
Shirts were slim, with a necessary button down collar accompanied by slim fitted trousers and accessories such as bold ties, scarves and statement glasses which added flair.
Hair also got longer with hairstyles getting more adventurous.
Leading the fashion world at this time was Mrs Jackie Kennedy where she epitomized elegance and sophistication with her aesthetic of prim and proper with a blend of youthfulness and formality.
She saw the rise of boxy but tailored silhouettes, soft colours and chic accessories.
Icons such as Twiggy and The Beatles popularised mod fashion, characterized by clean lines, sharp tailoring, vibrant colours and geometric patterns.
This era was defined by a youthful, rebellious spirit, with styles that celebrated individuality and broke traditional norms.
Fashion in the 60s was all about pushing the boundaries and overall, the 1960's were a dynamic and transformative decade, leaving a lasting impact on style and self-expression that continues to resonate today.
