Nancy Sinatra's 8 sultriest pin-up photos proving why she was truly the '60s It Girl


The elder daughter of Frank Sinatra and Nancy Barbato was known for more than just her iconic hit "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'"


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Ahad Sanwari
Ahad SanwariSenior Writer - New York
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While Frank Sinatra's legacy as one of the most legendary entertainers of the 20th century remains hard to beat, of all his offspring, it's his daughter Nancy who's come closest to matching his own.

The actress and singer, officially 86 as of June 8, began her career as a teen star of her dad's variety shows, before breaking into music and acting.

Her 1966 hit "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" remains her signature six decades later, although taking a walk down memory lane uncovers the star's knack for taking some truly iconic (and very '60s) pin-up shots.

From film stills to concert promotional photos, in honor of her big day, we're taking a look at some of Nancy Sinatra's most timeless pin-up photos…

American Singer Nancy Sinatra.© Getty Images

'60s Neon

Nancy sporting signature '60s neon highlighter. Honestly, groovy!

MOVIN' WITH NANCY -- Pictured: Singer Nancy Sinatra© Getty Images

Swingin' Style

The psychedelic, trippy style of the decade was perfectly evident in a promotional shot for her TV series Movin' With Nancy.

Nancy Sinatra film star and recording artist, 16.07.1968. © Getty Images

The boots made for posing

In a shot taken in 1968, Nancy truly cemented boots as her signature.

American singer/actress Nancy Sinatra laughing in a studio. She is wearing a choli and mini sarong in white silk with gold embroidered stars by Annemarie Gardin, of Kaplan fabric. Hair by Marc Sinclaire of Joyce Christopher.© Getty Images

To the pages of magazines

Nancy featured wearing a silk white sarong for a feature in Vogue in 1968

Photo of Nancy Sinatra  Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images© Getty Images

Switch-up

By the end of the decade, Nancy started sporting darker locks, opting for a slightly more brunette take on her usual style.

Nancy Sinatra barefoot in negligee for the 1964 movie 'Get Yourself a College Girl' AKA 'The Swinging Set'.© Getty Images

From the film set

Nancy pictured for a 1964 promotional shot for the film Get Yourself a College Girl.

Photo of Nancy Sinatra  Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images© Getty Images

Making changes

By 1970 (when this shot was taken), Nancy was on the verge of exiting her record deal with Reprise to move to the higher-profile RCA the year after.

Photo of Nancy Sinatra  Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images© Getty Images

A new decade, a new perspective

By the mid-1970s, Nancy had moved on from music and ceased acting to devote more time to her family.

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