The 1960s are remembered fondly by not only those who actually lived through them, but by people born way after, too.
It was a time full of change, and the beginning, middle, and end of the 60s all look very different.
But no matter what, the looks that were created throughout that decade have become iconic.
The designs and colors are so different from what we have today, that there’s a whole new generation falling in love with these looks. They’ve become aesthetics in their own right, sought after by people both young and old.
So, of course, custom content creators have bought some of those looks into The Sims 4.
And this list has the best of the best, from dresses and tops to custom hairstyles, and even some great accessories.
One thing that you may have noticed through old pictures of movies is that the ‘60s sure had some interesting clothing patterns.
And you’ll find throughout this list, that those patterns have not slipped past custom content creators.
These hippie skirts from deelitefulsimmer have 20 amazing swatches of perfectly retro designs.
From quilt-inspired to floral, and even an abundance of color abstract patterns, these will be a great, authentic addition to your hippie Sim’s wardrobe.
While there may have been plenty of ‘big’ hair, there were also plenty of women who opted for short ‘dos.
Simmer Subtlestubble’s revamping of the base game pixie cut is actually a perfect short option for your ‘60s Sims.
It’s still pretty and feminine, while being cool and choppy.
Your young and hip retro Sims will always look beautiful with this.
Best of all is that this is one of those styles that’s ‘all the time’, meaning there isn’t a lot you can do to it, so it’ll work for every single outfit category.
Even though a person or Sim wearing something like this in 202X would stick out, I’ve got to admit: I love it.
And you’ve got to admit these dresses are unique – I’ll never tone down colors that pop.
I think this CC qualifies as a mini dress, which is always a fun item to have in your wardrobe.
Each of these swatches is unique enough to stand out in a way that even if you use another swatch for a different outfit or Sim, you’ll never feel like you’re just reusing the same thing.
I’ve heard the term ‘tumultuous’ used a few times.
For example, all of a sudden guys were growing their hair out and wearing it long. That would’ve been unthinkable even ten years earlier. Heck, maybe even less.
The movement of freedom, peace, and love was a fast-moving cultural phenomenon that reached every corner of society.
So by the latter half of the decade, it wasn’t uncommon for guys to sport shaggy styles that probably really ticked off their parents.
This is a great example of just that.
Your guy Sims will look super handsome, and a peace sign won’t be out of place, but fifty-some years ago it would’ve been frowned upon by the older folks.
No matter the year, no matter the season, everyone loves a good sweater.
They’re comfy, casual, and can be used for pretty much any outfit category.
Everyday? Absolutely.
Guys always look super handsome when they pair a sweater with jeans or khakis.
Formal? Sure! Pretty much the same ‘rules’ apply as everyday outfits, just the color of the sweater really matters. And you wouldn’t want to wear sneakers.
Most of them will work for Cold Weather outfits, too.
And these will easily fit a retro style, especially since the colors are perfect. There are two versions, one with a knit texture and one without.
Even if the standards were pretty rigid compared to today, there were still plenty of socially acceptable styles to fall back on.
Pants especially came in all sorts of shapes and designs. These ones from MsMarySims are a slightly cropped look, and come in an abundance of swatches.
The plaid designs are especially fitting, and compliment the colors very well.
Personally, I’m always wishing we had more earrings in the game.
Cycling through the same few types we have over and over can get rather boring.
These lovely retro designs, however, will never get old.
You could even say they’re timeless.
Your Sim will look fantastic in them, and only them – they’re actually disabled from random, so you don’t have to worry about townies stealing their look.
There are also 18 swatches in total, so it should be quite a while before you try them all out!
Nothing says you’re feeling free like denim vests or a bell sleeve top.
And this creator has combined the two!
If it’s a hippie aesthetic you’re looking for, well, look no further. This CC is a fantastic option for your boho Sims. And as a very versatile top, it can be worn with many things.
It stops just at your Sim’s belly button, which means you can either go with showing some skin, or go with some high-waisted bottoms.
Skirts and shorts will look great, too. And with ten swatches, you can really optimize the mixing and matching!
While plenty of clothes from the ‘60s may have been a lot less modest than those of the decade before, a lot of people still opted for layers.
Lots of layers.
More as a fashion choice than anything else, though.
This dress CC from NaturalSimmster combines several trends of the late 1960s.
The overlapping layers look great and have a beautiful boho design. The middle is cinched with a thick belt, and of course the vest really brings the whole look together.
