Fashion is constantly changing but it's always fun to see how the fashion of years ago has inspired the fashion of today! Check out some pretty groovy photos of what high school fashion looked like back in 1969! You can see more from Arthur Schatz's photo collection on life.time.com.
1. Mod Mania
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Look at all those accessories!
2. Jumpsuits
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Those sleeves are something else.
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3. Overalls
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Doesn't this look like something someone would wear to Coachella today?
4. Teachers
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Even the teachers were fashionistas!
5. Dress over Pants
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Could this trend be making a comeback? Earlier this year, Emma Watson wore a Dior dress over black pants!
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6. Fringes & Vests
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Fringes have definitely made a comeback!
7. Velour
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Work those velour bellbottoms, girl!
8. Crop Tops
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Today, this outfit would be a serious school dress code violation, LOL!
What do you think of the 1969 high school fashion?
Comments
Amandamoe47: It's kinda what we see today sans the skinny jeans.
Aaskywalker: I'm in love with their pants! I have a few pairs myself :)
shannon: Best year EVER the year I was born (:
Rachel: It's funny that a lot of these fashion styles are making a comeback. The crop top and fringe are huge right now.
QueenB: I only go for crop tops
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