#21 My Aforementioned Grandpa Being Oldschoolcool Through The Years (60s Onward)
Interestingly, neither Quant nor Courrèges "invented" the itsy-bitsy garment. There's evidence that people loved flashing some thigh as far back as 5400 BC. From early European civilizations to the ancient Egyptians, there was no shame in showing a little, or a lot of, leg.
"Archaeologists have uncovered ancient figurines dating back to 5400-4700 BC that depict females wearing skirts like the 60s mini, indicating this was a common form of dress in early civilisations," notes fabric print-on-demand company Contrado. "However, it's impossible to say whether this was purely for practicality or other more liberating reasons."
#24 My Grandma Belly Dancing C. Late 1960s. She’s Currently 73 And Still Teaches Zumba And Step Classes In Her Spare Time
Regardless of who "invented" the mini, Quant's contribution to fashion can't be disputed. In 1966, she was recognized by the Queen when she received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) medal. "Quant was photographed at Buckingham Palace wearing one of her own trademark jersey minidresses, helping to promote her distinctive look around the world," notes Britain's Victoria And Albert Museum.
#26 My Grandfather, Grandmother, My Mom And Her Siblings After Mass In The 1960s. My Grandmother Is Now 95 And Going Strong
#31 My 28 Year Old Grandpa In 1963, Bucharest Romania
#32 Somebody’s Memaw Was The Life Of The Party! (Late 60s/Early 70s)
#33 Found This Old Photo Of My Dad Being Cool. 1960s. Mackinac Island. (He's On The Left.)
#35 I Love Seeing How Fashion Trends Come And Go. This Is A Photo Of My Grandfather Taken Roughly In The Late 60s To Early 70s. His Tracksuit Is Definitely Back In Style!
#36 1960’s. My Paternal Grandmother And Grandfather At Their High School Prom
