Mini Skirt in the past 1960's
Young woman turning heads in a miniskirt, Brisbane, 1967 A shocking fashion? The mini-skirt makes its appearance on a Brisbane street corner in July 1967. (Description supplied with photograph). A young woman models a miniskirt, teamed with a stripey top, knitted cardigan and strappy, pointy-toed patent leather shoes, on a street in Brisbane in 1967. Her hair is worn long and loose, with a fringe. Source: http://enc.slq.qld.gov.au
Young race-goers dressed up for the Sedan Dip races, Julia Creek, 1968 Four young women dressed in different styles of miniskirts, attending the Sedan Dip horse races near Julia Creek in 1968. All four women are wearing low-heeled shoes, and large sunglasses popularised by Jackie Onassis in the 1960s. They are variously accessorised with scarves, handbags and headbands. Source: http://enc.slq.qld.gov.au
Under 20's first Girl on the Go, Sue Blizzard, will represent Australia in the Miss Teen International contest next year.( Shows three women, whole-length; from left, girl wearing checked mini skirt and blouse, unidentified, girl almost completely covered by deep etching, unidentified and Miss Blizzard in mini.) - 1968 Source: http://www.pictureaustralia.org
Girl in mini skirt runs to pier's edge to greet fiance on HMAS Sydney - sailors standing watching at railing. - 1969 Source: http://www.pictureaustralia.org/
Melbourne - Young man and a woman in mini skirt talking in Collins Street - 1969 Source: http://naa12.naa.gov.au |
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Mini Skirt in the past 1960's
