Video: '1965 Melbourne Cup Jean Shrimpton Mini Skirt'

(Saturday, October 30, 1965) — The miniskirt had its “coming out” of sorts today as British model Jean Shrimpton scandalized onlookers by showing up for Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, in a white, sleeveless shift dress, made by Colin Rolfe, that had a hem four inches above her knees.

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Shrimpton was also criticized for not wearing a hat, gloves or stockings to such a formal occasion.