70s Fashion Ideas

The 1970s, or the Disco Era, as it is more commonly referred to, was a time of flashy dress, dancing and high-energy music. The fashion of the 1970s has never really left us and exists in the clothing many of us wear today, in a more subdued form. However, fashion is more than just apparel, fashion also encompasses style. Here are a few fashion ideas from the 70s that relate to the apparel worn during this era and its style.

1970s Fabrics

Sometimes just wearing a piece of apparel made from fabric that was popular in the 1970s can make it feel retro and special. Look for items made of Courtelle jersey, viscose rayon, Trevira polyester, satin weave polyesters, cotton corduroy and cotton velvet.

1970s Tops

Tops of this era centered on button-down blouses with wide collars, turtlenecks and long fluid tunics with mandarin collars. The tube top became en vogue during this era, especially as the roller skate craze took hold of teenagers.

1970s Dresses

In the early 1970s, the mini dresses of the 1960s still lingered, however, longer, more fluid styles of dress emerged. The halter is probably the one style of dress that epitomizes this era, created by the fashion designer Halston.

Skirts from the 70s

As with the length of dresses, the mini length of skirts still lingered from the 1960s, however the midi and maxi lengths were most prevalent. Another style of skirt became popular; the peasant skirt, with its long, A-line shape and tiered ruffled look.

70s Pant Styles

The bellbottom pant is the epitome of 70s style that is most recognizable as belonging to this era. Also the flared boot-cut trouser, made popular by the TV show "Charlie's Angels" is another recognizable style from the 1970s.

1970s Beauty

Makeup from the 70s consisted mainly of a fresh-faced look that was slightly flushed with blush or bronzer. Hairstyles from this era were full and loose in the form of the afro, natural curls (Amy Irving in Carrie), long styles (Sissy Spacek) and the loose "Farrah Flip" made popular by actress Farrah Fawcett.

References

• Fashion-Era: 70s Disco Fashion
• Hairstylescut: 70s Fashion, Fashion Trends in the 70s

Resources

• The Costume Gallery: 20th Century Fashion History: 1970s