Disco Looks From the 70s
The 1970s disco era was fashionably distinct. Clothing became form fitting as Lycra, spandex and tube tops became popular. The clothing was worn to show how trendy you were, as well as to show off your figure and your confidence. You also wore these clothes as a way to leave the drudgery of the work week behind and escape to the disco for a night of fun.
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Flared Pants
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Flared pants were popular during the 70s. Polyester pants and trouser suits were popular during the 70s disco era. Brightly colored pants that flared at the bottom were a common choice to wear disco clubs. In some cases, a hip-length tunic was worn as well. Not only were they a fashion statement, but loose bottom trousers were easy to dance in.
Hair and Makeup
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Long, straight hair was "in" during the 70s. The tanned look became popular in the 70s. The use of eyeliner grew during this era, as did the variation of eyeshadow colors. Unlike the 60s, toned-down colors in makeup were preferred during the 70s for a more natural look. Long, straight, flowing hair became the norm and was made popular by 70s music stars such as Cher. The Afro was still around but was more popular among African-American males than females.
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Platform Shoes
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Altough they proved to be uncomfortable, platform shoes were trendy. Thin soles on shoes were popular up until the 1970s, when disco fashion changed that. The sole grew from a quarter inch to 4 to 6 inches by the end of the decade. Although they were fashionable, platform shoes were not the safest shoe to wear for dancing. Some manufacturers started making shoes with the soles hollowed out to reduce the shoe's weight. Eventually, most people chose comfort over fashion and the platform shoe died out.
Wide Lapels
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Wide lapels on a man's jacket made a statement about how leisurely you were. In keeping with the flared look, men's suit jackets underwent significant change as well. Most jackets, which became known as leisure jackets, were produced with a widened lapel. The wider the better, and the shirt worn with them had wide collars as well that were usually worn out and over the jacket lapel to enhance the leisure look.
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