Autumn / Winter 2011-12: Swinging Sixties...

It is times like these when you wish your Mother or even Grandmother had been a hoarder of clothes and still had everything from when they were younger. But, alas, my Mother kept little of her old clothes, and to be honest, I probably would not have squeezed myself into any of them because she was tiny! As were most of the female population back then it would seem; Twiggy, Edie Sedgwick etc. for example. However, when fashion turns back in time and looks to generations ago for inspiration, this is when Charity Shops become lands of hidden gems that fit the fashion bill perfectly.

This season the designers have left the 70's inspired styles in the Summer, and have moved back a decade to the swinging Sixties; a decade I so wish to have been around for. Bold but ladylike make up, big hair, big lashes, structured mini dresses, peter pan collars and black tights...the list goes on...

Here are a few of this Autumn / Winter 2011-12 catwalk Sixties inspired looks...

Burberry Prorsum demonstrate perfect Sixties chic


Jil Sander adds some print to the structured look


Yves Saint Lauren

And here is my Charity Shop Chic Sixties inspired outfit...



Dress: Charity Shop
Satchel: Charity Shop
Tights: Primark
Heels: Primark

This Peter Pan collared dress is a staple look for the Sixties style, together with a short hem and vintage pattern it brings the look together. Paired with black tights and some chunky heels, which perhaps lend themselves more to the Summer of 70's style, but hey, I'm not letting summer be over just yet!