These days tie-dying t-shirts is just a staple of many children’s birthday parties; back a few decades ago, all the young teenaged hippies would hang around in their faded jeans and those signature tie-dye shirts.
The more colorful, the better. Peace, love, and happiness, bro. Those t-shirts are still around, thankfully, proving the undying legacy of the hippie generation.
Wearing Oh So Mini Miniskirts
The 1960s were a real revolt against the conservative 1950s, so it would make sense why the era felt so colorful and "groovy." With that came some daring new fashion, such as the miniskirt.
Short dresses reached peak popularity in the late 60s, especially with the growing Women's Liberation Movement. It was all about "showing it all." These days though, those skirts seem pretty tame.
Inventing Smiley Faces
The smiley face is a staple of our world today. Seen every today in logos, emojis, toys, stickers, and more. The smiling yellow face is one of the most recognizable images today. You would think whoever was behind that must have made a six-figure profit. Sadly that wasn't the case!
A man named Harvey Ross Ball was the creator. He worked for an ad agency and was paid $45 for drawing something that would comfort employees. That was in 1963, and ever since, it's been a hit.
The Year of the Turtle
The late 60s saw the rise of the turtleneck sweater, lending the year 1967 the nickname "The Year of the Turtle." Countless high-profile celebs wore them including, Sammy Davis Jr., Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and many, many more.
The trend hasn't died down at all, as turtlenecks are both cozy and flattering. Who could ask for more?
The Soda Fountain Gatherings
Today's kids are pretty sophisticated. Catch them sipping on ice coffees while scrolling on Instagram. But back then, specifically in the 50s and 60s, kids would line up at the soda fountain bar in their local diner.
You could fill a room with a jukebox and a checkered tile dancefloor, and teens would turn it into a total party, jitterbugging the day away. Of course, the sodas were the real pull.