In the 1960’s London was the fashion icon, not Paris. In 1960 the typical day look consisted of a rounded hat over a high, puffed up hairstyle, silhouettes with deep armholes and wide sleeves, with a rounded jacket that narrowing in at the hem. In the evening, the slenderer look was in, with long-waisted dresses, often with a shirt over top, replaced the daytime appearance. In 1961, fashion was all about the costume look. Women never left house without a buffing hairdo. Oval shaped shoulders and tapered hemlines were being replaced by straighter, wider shoulders, accompanied by a gentle inward curve at the midriff and a flare at the hem. There were many different designs for "The Look" by not just designing the dresses, but also the hats, shoes
