Welcome to our newest feature, Journey through Christmases Past. This series is a nostalgic celebration of the holidays we all remember...
- The décor that filled our homes.
- The toys that defined each decade.
- The television and movie shows that brightened the season.
- The outfits we adored (and the ones we definitely didn’t).
If you haven't guessed by now, I am part of Generation X. Always interested in history and nostalgia outside of the last 50+ years, traveling through Gen X decades brings me the most joy.
I would never know how my mother dressed me for the holidays when I was toddling around, but Mom ordered twice a year from the Sears Catalog--at back-to-school and Christmas. It's possible I had something like this.
I found this image on Pinterest. WishbookWeb.com seems to be defunct now. Check out the plaid, the lacy collars, and the patent leather shoes! It's hard to believe that tights and nylons are mostly a thing of the past now.
Older girls in 1967 might have had one of these fashions. Christmas.musetechnical.com has an amazing list with images from past catalogs. More plaid, and lovely white, red, and green colors that symbolize the winter holidays.
Even now, I am a fan of velvet. I just bought a long velvet dress for an event. Look at the Peter Pan collar on that red and white dress on the left side of the page. I'm not sure I ever had a dress with streamer ties, but they were popular in the late 60s. Reading the ad copy, it appears they included the tights with the dress order.
Hope you enjoyed this dip into late 1960s Christmas fashion for girls. Which year would you like me to cover for Journey through Christmases Past?
