Threads of

the ’60s

Kitsap’s Fashion Story

Step into the

swinging sixties

Bold colors, sleek silhouettes, and fabrics that promised freedom from the ironing board—the 1960s was a decade where fashion kept pace with a rapidly changing world. From elegant handmade wedding attire to playful baby-doll lingerie, from the crisp uniforms of Kitsap’s local eateries and theaters to the bright, geometric prints of the psychedelic era, every stitch tells a story. This virtual exhibit showcases treasures from the Kitsap History Museum’s collection—garments worn by local women (and a few men) for work, play, and milestone moments. Together, they capture not just the styles of the era, but the spirit: confident, experimental, and unapologetically fun.

Explore Our 1960s Collection

1961 color photo of a busy downtown corner with Christensen's and Florsheim shoes storefronts and a Puget Power sign
1961 Pacific n 4th street
1960 photo of Maria Carson, Miss PSNS, with women in party dresses holding bouquets before a Navy ship, one in a dark cape
1960 Maria Carson - miss psns
Nine small black-and-white student portraits with handwritten notes in blue ink, from the 1964 SKHS group of Sheila and friends
1964 SKHs - Sheila and friends
Group of about ten people planting along a new curb, with a handwritten 65 Hospital planting note and a green truck behind them
1965 Harrison Garden Club

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