They all could really pull off a good androgynous look. Androgyny in fashion dates back to the 1800s, though it may not have been streetwear at the time, with some woman's rights activists sporting trousers---which was quite scandalous. Then the roaring twenties had introduced new, wild flapper styles (some of which included pants for women!) and a short bobbed haircut. Jump ahead to 1966: When Yves Saint Laurent designed his first dinner jacket for women, only 80 years after the tuxedo jacket had been made in 1886. I love the androgynous looks of the sixties! I think that its so bold and can either look very youthful and innocent, or professional and put together. I don't mention men a lot in this only because I really want to focus on the 60s, and I feel like men were becoming more androgynous in their style with longer hair, the patterns, and colors but it wasn't quite there until the 70s. Anyway, that is kind of a post all in itself. So when I was reading up on this topic I was not surprised to see that the 1920s had their share of androgyny in fashion. The 1960s are like the 20s with a mod or psychedelic twist. The fashion trends of the sixties made a bold jump from the ultra feminine styles of the fifties over to a more childish look that was very "boyish" at times. Women took the leap; chopping off long locks to achieve a short pixie cut and ditching their hourglass silhouette dresses for more boxy shapes (drop waist, A-line, shift). When picturing this style theres one person who pops into my head: Twiggy, of course! With her tiny frame, short & neat hair, and bold makeup she wasn't afraid to take it all a step further by pulling off a magnificent androgynous look. I love it; she transforms from an adorable little doll to this powerful figure when she put on a pantsuit and it is brilliant!
So yes, Twiggy is a genius and gorgeous but it wasn't just Twiggy who took part in this trend; many celebrities of the sixties are pictured in pantsuits, or other androgynous styled outfits. Which leads me to my next point--- you don't have to wear a full pantsuit to achieve this look or even chop your hair off (more power to you though!). It can be done with button up shirts, the right fit of pants, and other accessories! I love to take my black shorts that zip on the side (from H&M like $12, mates!) and a button up shirt with some cute tights, my maryjanes, and a scarf around my neck...ohh a hat too to get that "boyish charm" look while still having my own twist on it. I think that H&M is really good for this style, i don't know but i'm planning this look in my head and almost all the items are from H&M. I mean the prices aren't bad and they have some cute stuff if it isn't written on with some random phrase or word. Point is, there are lots of ways to get this look, some more subtle than others, but it's all up to you and it can easily be done without true vintage! I'll pop some inspiration photos below, one of my own as well!
Stay Groovy! & let me know if you want the 1970s male androgyny post!
Dev xx
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