In 1969, Life magazine explored the "freaky new freedoms"of fashion seen on high school students across the country. The inspiring fashion from that year is a far cry from the Aeroposale, Forever 21, and American Eagle clothing worn by students today. (by Brian Galindo)
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Corona del Mar High School students Kim Robertson, Pat Auvenshine, and Pam Pepin, in a mix of mod and Pucci-inspired outfits.
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Beverly Hills High School student Rosemary Shoong in a Native American–inspired dress she made herself.
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A group of students at Beverly Hills High — but how did this girl’s (center) parents allow her to leave the house dressed in a sheer white outfit?
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Newport Beach, California, student Lenore Reday crossing the street and kinda looking like she “can turn the world on with her smile.”
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Even the teachers were super chic.
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This girl in the denim jumper looks like she ready for Coachella.
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A student taking some cues from hippie/bohemian fashion, dressed in a wool shawl and a tapestry print skirt.
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Beverly Hills High School student Erica Farber in a black-and-white gingham, tiered top (dress?) and flared yellow trousers.
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Student wearing a hippie-inspired buckskin vest.
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Marching band plays their instruments while a trio of female students stand among them.
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Lots of fringe and vests happening in this photo taken at Woodside High School, in Woodside, Calif.
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Students on campus at Woodside High School.
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A girl shows off her velour bell-bottoms.
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There is no way a student would be allowed to wear this to school today.
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Unidentified student rocks a miniskirt while walking along a disused railroad track, Bird City, Kansas.