60s Yellow Mini Dress & A Reflection on Sixties Style

Mary Quant, eat your heart out. When it comes to sixties style, I don’t do things by halves.

A few weeks ago I was in Covent Garden and fell into Rokit Vintage. Hung on their specially curated ‘Rokit Gold’ rail was this yellow mini dress; a 60s dream; a little piece of me. I practically ran to the changing room and totally fell in love, which has not happened to a vintage dress and me for a long time. Cut with the perfect “not-too-mini-but-mini-enough” length and a slightly flared A-line skirt, it sculpted the body and fit like a dream. So, despite its slightly high price point (for vintage), I just could not leave it behind.

DRESS: ROKIT VINTAGE | COAT: VINTAGE | BOOTS: TOPSHOP (old) | TIGHTS: CALZEDONIA

Back in the changing room, I had to envisage how I would style this bold piece. This is a vital ritual for me when making a purchase, vintage or otherwise. Featuring a dark brown collar trim and brown buttons down the front, I knew black tights and boots were out of the question. But, I didn’t want to wear brown tights so, knowing how much I like the look of yellow and burgundy together, I imagined some deep red ones would be a good alternative. I picked up this pair from Calzedonia, who, selling all the colours of the rainbow, have become my go-to for coloured tights. Made from a trusty 50 denier, they give a solid block colour that is perfect for creating that iconic sixties look.

I know some people aren’t so keen on tights but they can be a fun way to add interest to a look, while keeping your legs nice and toasty. I think they are great at this time of year too, adding a more subtle festive touch to an outfit without the usual sequins and sparkles.

I finished off the look with my sixties-inspired white patent ankle boots and my Coach saddle bag, which, conveniently, matches the tights perfectly. On a side note, I think I’m going to look into investing in a new bag in the New Year. This Coach one was my first dip into the designer bag world and while I couldn’t be more impressed, I would like to add some different brands, styles and colours to my almost non-existent collection in the near future.

While I know this look won’t be for everyone, I absolutely love it. I have become more and more confident about styling my 60s pieces in ways authentic to the decade. I just wouldn’t have done this dress justice if I hadn’t styled it in such a sixties way. Some might see this as too “fancy dress” and on the one hand they’re right. But on the other hand, isn’t that the whole fun of fashion? I love getting up in the morning, deciding who I fancy being that day and dressing accordingly. One day I’m dressed in colourful 60s vintage and the next (like today) I’ll be in tartan, fishnets and DMs. It’s all part of the fun and I love mixing it up.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and I’ll see you next week for some more festive related content, both party wear and a thought piece. X