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Blast from the Past: Sunday Best in the ’60s and ’70s

Church wasn’t just a place of worship in the 1960s and ’70s – it was a fashion runway! From sharp suits and vibrant maxi dresses to children sporting their finest collars and top hats, Sunday best was a chance to showcase serious style. These nostalgic images offer a glimpse into an era when dressing for church was a blend of reverence and high fashion.

Check out these groovy looks:

  1. Dazzling smiles and even brighter suits.
  1. Adorable siblings, ready for service, top hat and all.
  1. The essential fedora and peacoat combo.
  1. Formal attire wasn’t just for adults – the kiddos were stylin’ too!
  1. The Carter Family’s Sunday best in 1976.
  1. Two sisters posing before church in 1971.
  1. Philadelphia church style in 1960.
  1. Homemade church outfits in Idaho, 1963.
  1. Easter Sunday elegance in the 1960s.
  1. A family affair: siblings dressed to impress in the 1960s.
  1. Leaving Easter Sunday mass in Grand Isle, Louisiana, 1960.
  1. Gloves: the must-have church accessory.
  1. Some outfits pushed the boundaries…
  1. …While others embraced a more modest style.
  1. A congregation with their priest in Japan, 1968.

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