12 TOP Fashion Trends Of The 70s
The 1970s. A period when hippies roamed wild, disco dominated the clubs, no color was off limits when it came to looking good, and shirt collars were the size of Dumbo's ears. With so many wonderful fashion choices to swallow, it's only right to get the lowdown on the trends that made the decade so special.
12 TOP TRENDS FROM THE 70S
1. ELLBOTTOMS
Bellbottoms were the fashion equivalent of the mullet before it became popular. These pants, with a business appearance on top and a party vibe on the bottom, were a must-have for 1970s fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
2. Platforms
People often want to be taller. High heels have been effective for generations, but in the 1970s, platforms were popular and ladies fell in love with this new kind of elevated shoe. The design even made a spicy comeback in the 1990s. If you get my drift.
3. High-Waisted Jeans
Apparently, fashionistas were attempting to recreate trousers in the 1970s, when high-waisted jeans and bellbottoms dominated the fashion world. Say hi butt and goodbye bellybutton.
4. TIE-DYE.
The 1970s were, to put it mildly, experimental, and this extended to all facets of fashion. Hippies popularized tie-dye, which had unusual cotton candy-like swirls in various colors, while plain shirts were considered boring. Furthermore, it looked great under black light.
5. FEATHERED HAIR.
It could as well be labeled the Farrah Fawcett 'do. In the 1970s, the lusciously feathered and precisely primped hairstyle brought depth and flowiness to many hairstyles. By the 1980s, it was all about hairspray.
6. The AFRO
In the event that you do not feel comfortable with the Farrah Fawcett style, the afro may nevertheless convey an air of self-assurance and attitude.
7. Corduroy
Corduroy was a popular fabric for trousers, coats, and caps, maybe due to its delicate thin lines or soft suede-like texture.
8. Circular sunglasses
Circular sunglasses, made famous by the late John Lennon in the 1970s, provided users with an extra feeling of flair and refinement.
9. MILITARY/SAFARI LOOK.
The decade saw a surge of military-inspired clothing, including khaki and olive green backpack bags, fatigue-inspired coats, belts, boots, and more, perhaps influenced by US Marines fighting in Vietnam.
10. ETHNIC/FOLK LOOK
Similar to the hippie mood, this style included vivid prints and patterns but emphasized on cultural motifs, with significant allusions to Native American characteristics and European folk - dresses, ponchos, and embroidered patterns.
11. Underground punk.
Black leather jackets, carefree hair, and studs all became popular among punks in the mid to late 1970s, causing the look to spread into mainstream culture.
12. HOTPANTS
Talk about risqué at the time. Hot pants were everything but pants. These women's short shorts sparked so many heated cultural disputes that they were known as hot pants.
