Sixties Style

From Betty Draper’s elegant cocktail dresses to Joan Holloway’s sassy pencil skirts, the fashion world has gone mad for AMC’s Mad Men. In fact, Michael Kors featured classic cocktail dresses, pencil skirts, and retro prints in his fall collection (partially inspired by the TV show). Sixties style is expected to be a major fashion influence this year, but you don’t have to pay runway prices to capture this classic look. Here, some of our office-friendly picks for sixties style with a chic, modern twist.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.