These 1960s Habits Would Not Be Acceptable Today

Bell-bottom pants

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The swinging ’60s were all about flair. So it comes as no surprise that bell-bottoms were a must-have at the time. The only rule for bell-bottoms was that the wider they were, the cooler you got. These pants were said to be influenced by the baggy pants worn by the U.S. Navy. One of its main drawbacks is that these jeans would become unwearable when it rained. Of course, nobody wants to have a few square feet of fabric flapping around their ankles.

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