Where the Sixties Mod style comes from
"Mod" comes from "modernist". The style grew in London in the late 1950s and exploded in the 1960s, when the city became the centre of youth fashion and music. Mini skirts, made famous by London designers, became the decade's symbol.
Mod clothes used simple, straight shapes (like the shift dress), bold colour blocking, stripes and op-art patterns. Go-go boots, big round sunglasses, graphic earrings and voluminous hair with a fringe finished the look.
1960s mod fashion ideas: what to wear
- A mini shift dress with colour blocks or a geometric print.
- Round or oversized sunglasses.
- A structured box bag.
- White go-go boots or flat Mary Janes.
- Big earrings in a graphic shape.
- Voluminous hair with a fringe or a headband.
Where to wear it
- 60s-themed parties and dance nights.
- Retro photoshoots.
- Spring and summer days out.
- Costume days and school projects.
Styling tips
- Sunny yellow and crisp white make a cheerful, mod pairing.
- Keep shapes simple and straight; let colour and pattern do the work.
- White boots are the iconic finishing touch.
- Graphic jewellery beats delicate pieces for this era.
How to play Sixties Mod and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 84 pieces in 7 tabs: earrings (12), necklaces (12), glasses (12), bags (12), shoes (12), hairstyles (12) and dresses (12).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “Bold shapes and go-go boots! Take me back to the swinging sixties.”
- Open every tab and put something on from each one. The style meter gives 1 star at 35%, 2 stars at 70% and 3 stars when every tab is filled.
- Pick pieces in yellow and white. The wardrobe marks the best matches with a heart, and they give her bonus hearts.
- Keep to one or two main colours, so the look goes together. White, black, grey, brown and gold accessories go with everything.
- Tap Done for her fashion show and your score. Your final look is saved as a photo in My Lookbook, where you can open it again to edit it.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1960s mod fashion?
A bold, youthful style from 1960s London: mini shift dresses, colour blocking, geometric prints, go-go boots and graphic accessories.
Which colours score best in Sixties Mod?
Yellow and white pieces score best for this look.
What should I wear to a 60s party?
A mini shift dress, white boots, big sunglasses and a bouffant or fringe hairstyle.