Bridal gowns in the 1960s mostly featured high-waisted empire silhouettes and up-styles were definitely ‘in’. Many brides wore domed pillbox hats that featured bouffant veils or decorated skull caps. Large brimmed hats were also popular accessories.
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Hemlines crept up higher and higher as the decade wore on. Micro-mini dresses became all the rage, giving wedding shoe designers a freedom that they had not previously had to capture brides with innovative and eye-catching designs.
Pointed shoes were the style of choice, but as boho-chic emerged alongside the popularity of music festivals, some brides ditched shoes altogether. These boho brides styled their hair in a way that highlighted vibrant garlands. Flower power was well and truly on its way.
Here below is a set of fabulous photos that shows what brides looked like in the 1960s.
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