The 1961 teen fashion scene
While leafing through one of my vintage magazines, a brittle, chipped and torn clipping from a 1961 North Vancouver newspaper fell out. Considering I also started life in North Vancouver in 1961, the irony of finding this snippet in such horrendous condition was a tad disturbing!
The article was about high school seniors who had been gathered by their teacher to discuss the clothing of their coeds at school:
“… it was found that the girls were definitely in favour of gaudy socks, pullover sweaters, well polished shoes, tweed pants, rolled pants ‘Joe College style’, signet rings, and regular haircuts… the boys seal of approval went to long sweaters (sloppy Joes), plain or pleated skirts, raglan coats, saddle shoes (no running shoes), a little make-up, and medium nail polish. The girls objected to ancient running shoes, unpressed pants, and bitten nails… some things unfavourable to the boys were too-expensive tweed jackets, perfume, skirts that are too short, gaudy and/or chipped nail polish, and silk stockings and ‘high heels’ for school wear.”
I wonder what today’s teens would say…