Since the 1960s, sources of fashion influence have multiplied. Centers of fashion influence include Paris, Milan, Tokyo, London, New York and Los Angeles. The chemise is the important silhouette of the decade. The chemise's shoulders are natural with an unmarked waist.
Hemlines end above the knee.
Shoes with low or flat heels are worn with textured and colored pantyhose or tights which coordinate with the outfit. 1969 Variations of the chemise still dominate contemporary silhouettes. Lengths are very short - barely covering the thighs. An A-line silhouette is popular. Corsets and girdles become obsolete.