The popularity of the Beatles brought the international spotlight to England and many adopted the Mod style of mop hair and Edwardian cut jackets, while the Rolling Stones presented an edgier street chic. Londoner Mary Quant had opened her boutique Bazaar in the 50s, and started designing clothing in the 60s when she couldn’t find what she wanted to appeal to the young. She is credited with creating the miniskirt, which was an instant hit with girls who didn’t want to dress like their mothers.
The flapper dress of the 20s is somewhat similar to the 60s mini. Both garments skimmed the body, without revealing the underlying curves, and both were youthful fashions that would be adopted by older women. But the flapper wanted a boyish figure and male privileges, while the 60s girl was rejecting the conformity of her corset-clad mother. The simplicity of the mini dress was in direct contrast to the constructed dresses, body shaping underwear and spike heels of the 50s.
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