Shopping in June is often tricky. All of the trends for fall have been predicted and premiered on the runways; magazines are pushing suede heels and warm sweaters. Summer months are a great time to explore fashion rebirths, especially looks that will always be hip.

Mod in the 1960s was a lifestyle: culture, art, fashion. Think Yves Saint Laurent’s trapeze dress, Mary Quant’s miniskirts (sold on King’s Road in Chelsea), Andre Courreges’ designs and Twiggy’s iconic androgynous locks.

Mod closet for her:

• Miniskirts (a-line is common)

• Flats

• Boxy cardigans

• Trapeze jackets

• Bright colors, dark trim

• Cigarette pants

• Shift dresses

• Black and white stripes

• Prints

• Comfortable shapes

• Baby doll dresses

Inspiration: Zooey Deschanel. (She is seen in mod style all the time, but her stewardess uniform from “Almost Famous” and her style on stage in her band, She & Him, are good examples.)

Mod makeup: Foundation, pale pink lips and fake eyelashes.

Also, when choosing a trapeze jacket, be wary: Trapeze jackets add great shape and contrast to a stick-straight dress or pair of cigarette jeans. Make sure your trapeze jacket is fitted around the shoulders. It will provide a sharp contrast from the waistline, which is boxy and short. Also, pick an undershirt that is tight-fitting and long. Your waist should be accentuated by the full, cropped jacket circling around.

Charlotte Ronson New York (spring 2009) has a collection full of easy, short dresses that hint at mod. Play up looks for an ultimate mod look, or wear them with nontraditional accessories for a modern take. Check out tweeds from Chanel, Alice + Olivia’s Tunic Dress and Eley Kishimoto’s super-mod designs. Also, Kate Spade Fall 2009 features silhouettes straight from the ’60s, cropped coats and bowler hats.

Mod Closet for Him:

Ben Sherman and Fred Perry make accessible, affordable mod clothing. Ben Sherman’s classic shirt details are perfect: center pleat down the back, button-down collar and reverse collar button, finished with modern details like exposed stitching, additional pockets or unique patterns.

Also, a huge mod trend for men was the concept of tailoring: customized suits, perfectly fitted dress shirts. Vintage items in smaller, slim-fit designs are readily available at thrift stores and bazaars.

Over-the-top mod? Mopeds were a huge accessory for the mod crowd. Zip around town in a Vespa or Lambretta (and keep your clothes protected while you’re at it).

More mod for men:

• Slim-cut shirts

• Three-button suits

• Fitted trousers

• Silk pocket squares

• Dress shoes

• Vintage knit ties

• Skinny black ties

• Messenger bags

• Quality socks

• Dressing up

• Bright colors

• Basket-weave shoes