'60s Photos Showing Not Everything Was Strait-Laced
Looking back at the sixties, you might go through a depressing rabbit hole full of stories about the Cold War, Vietnam, and other not-so-fun times, but the decade that introduced the world to The Beatles had a lot more to say than just that. Fashion went lysergic, and music exploded like never before into new sounds that paired well with people's new attitude towards love and intimacy.
Everything was colorful, and the future looked bright, even when the present didn't feel like the best time to be alive, according to the news. So, here are some '60s photos showing that not everything was strait-laced.
Looking Good
Kids wanted to look like adults, but they looked way better.
Snowman
Core memories in the making.
Pool Day
Even the senior centers were fun.
Photobombing
A visionary.
Office Party
Looks like a music video.
Beach Day
Skin didn't need Photoshop back then.
Little Italy
A typical afternoon full of yapping.
Kodachrome Shot
Looks like an album cover.
Wife Material
She's cleaning the house, but looks like she's ready for a party.
True Passions
A lady with her dog and her clown. What else could she possibly need?
Cat Girl
That's one chill cat.
Hairdo Process
Like the hair salon, but at home!
Fondue Time
They know how to party.
Beach Threesome
Peace and love.
Christmas Decorations
The holidays hit different in Dubuque, Iowa.
5 People 1 Bike
'60s fashion summed up in a photo.
Paris Childhood
And a Teddy bear enjoying the performance.
Lunch Break
Even in Soviet Russia, the '60s looked great.
Family Portrait
Wonder how they felt knowing they would never surpass this photo.
Woodstock
You had to be there.
