# Retro For Metro The 60s Look By Rachel @ Elite Dezynes by RK | Published 2007-10-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steppin-back-in-time-the-60s-look References: [elitedezynes](http://www.elitedezynes.com/servlet/Detail?no=570) They're back! Babydoll dresses and [brightly colored bangles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) have resurfaced and are dominating the fashion world. In New York City, you'll find hundreds of women sporting [short babydoll dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-back-shift-dress), bright bracelets, polka-dot earrings and anything else iconic of the era. Even magazines are writing beauty features dedicated to makeup how-tos so anyone can master the looks Brigitte Bardot and Twiggy pulled off so famously in their day. These dresses are absolutely eye-catching and have men tripping over themselves. Ladies, hurry in and make sure you have a few of these [flirty dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection) in your wardrobe....and don't forget the bangles! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands and retailers to capitalize on the resurgence of 60s-inspired styles. - **Vintage Accessories:** Potential for accessory companies to create and market brightly colored bangles and polka-dot earrings. - **Beauty Throwbacks:** Possibility for cosmetic brands to release makeup tutorials and products inspired by iconic 60s beauty looks. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and retailers can take advantage of the demand for retro-inspired clothing. - **Accessories:** Accessory companies can create and market vintage-inspired accessories like brightly colored bangles and polka-dot earrings. - **Beauty:** Cosmetic brands have an opportunity to release makeup tutorials and products inspired by 60s beauty trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Amber Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-new-look.md) - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md) - [Vintage Silhouette Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-retro-collection.md) - [Doll-Themed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-movie.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md)