1960–1969
1960s Shift Dress
A-line or straight-cut dress with minimal waist definition. The quintessential 1960s silhouette, worn by Audrey Hepburn and popularized by designers like Mary Quant.
How to Identify an Authentic 1960s Shift Dress
True 1960s: above-the-knee hemline; earlier versions hit at knee
Look for mod or geometric prints in bright, saturated colors
Synthetic knit fabrics common; wool shifts are higher value
Sleeveless or short-sleeve; check for back zip — metal pre-1963, nylon after
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