One of the assignments in the fashion history class I recently completed was to find historical fashion references in current fashion. In magazines I looked for examples covering ancient clothing to the 20th century and matched with historical images from books, plus I had to write a comment.
The late 20th Century: Mini-Dress
The simple silhouette, high waist and short hem of Michael Kors design revisits (yet again) the mini-skirt fad of the 1960s. (Additionally Kors use of brocade fabric and jeweled embellishment feels a bit 18th century Baroque.)
Of course I love the matching hat! Plus you can’t see very well, but the mules are made of the same dress fabric. Go matchy, matchy!
This is the final installment of Finding Historical Fashion Today. I hope ODFL readers enjoyed the series. If the stats are any indication, you did.
There will be more historical fashion posts in the future. Stay tuned.
OverDressed for Life 
While I loved the true mini-skirt, mini-dress, it was unsustainable… mostly a summertime romp, unless cotton tights & tall boots walked it into winter. And who stayed the same size during winter? Not a very forgiving fashion. Is that not the original Twiggy in the vintage photo? Loved your series!
Yes Nancy, that is Twiggy. The mini-skirt/dress comes and goes. I have never been a fan, although I like the look with tights and boots. But it’s hard to update the mini – it’s such an iconic 60s statement. Thanks for reading ODFL. I’ve got some fun posts planned for the future.