What do 70s clothes look like

Courtesy of brand. Whether you go for exaggerated florals, squiggly gingham, or an equally trippy abstract motif, keep the rest of your look simple to give the print its full-on moment to shine. Think of them as the sexier cousin to balloon jeans: still comfy thanks to the bell-bottoms, but form-fitted through the hip. The more in-your-face the pants are, the better—and you can ground your look with unfussy staples like a tucked-in white T-shirt or tank top.

Take cues from Miley Cyrus and Kaia Gerber and opt for lenses in lighter tints think gold, amber, or blue to add an extra pop of color to your looks and s how off your eyes. The future is bright! Take your pick from any of the four below—or check out our full edit of crochet pieces on how to bring the retro vibes into your wardrobe.

Clogs are a divisive footwear choice, period. Either way, celebs like Dua Lipa are making a case for the folklorish shoe by working it into their everyday wardrobe—and brands like Fabrizio Viti and Loeffler Randall are offering up actually chic and practical options as a stand-in for trek-y sandals and workout sneakers this summer.

Best part? Slipover dresses were tightened at the waist with a tie belt or had a drawstring waist that tied in the front. Simple, easy, flowy and casual to wear it, could be dressy enough for a party or as everyday fashion. For your retro wrap dress outfit try 1. A pretty jersey wrap dress or party dress in a color and pattern that you love 2. Large bangle bracelet or short thin gold pendant necklace 4.

Gorgeous long feathered hair! The other iconic 70s dress was the long maxi dress, which gave a nod back to the turn of the century Edwardian style with lace trim ruffled hems, puffy sleeves, and an empire waistband. They could be simple or fussy, with prints or pastels. The current boho trend favors maxi dresses in ethnic prints or clean white embroidered summer dresses.

For your maxi dress outfit keep it simple. A long maxi dress in a floral print 2. Strappy sandal heels for summer, tall lace-up boots for winter 3. Under long dresses, 70s heels were hardly visible but with short dresses, they were meant to be seen. Most shoes were inspired by vintage styles of the 30s to 40s. Two-tone Mary Jane heels from the 20s, thin T strap heels from the 30s, and peep toe heels from the 40s were revived into new 70s designs.

Shop vintage style heels shoes or all 70s shoes here. An alternative to long dresses were short early 70s dresses in the mini shift or tunic style. Many were still in the 60s mod style with contrasting white trim and collars. Big white necktie bows were also in style. Other dresses were more of a hippie or boho look with tribal prints, smocking, embroidery or crochet. Jumper dresses layered over a blouse were essential in fall. Denim dresses in all lengths were also big in the mids. Shop short 70s dresses on the s page or here with longer 70s dresses.

When the day was done women and men headed to the Disco for a night of dancing, socializing and showing off your best clothing. Studio 54 , disco dancing in dresses and jumpsuits. Jumpsuits are attached tops and bottoms usually in the same fabric. Most were sleeveless with a halter top or other arm and back revealing design. Being flashy was the name of the game on the Disco floor. Most 70s Halloween costumes are inspired by Disco fashion. For your Disco jumpsuit pick 1. A white, metallic or colorful sleeveless jumpsuit 2.

Strappy thin heels or platform shoes 3. Plain jewelry that sparkles 4. Dramatic long and frizzy or Afro-chic hair. Try one of these other Disco outfit ideas for more variety.

Sequin flares , metallic dresses , fringe jackets , and white boots are trendy disco outfits. Besides jumpsuits, women wore shiny dresses to the disco. Silver sequins on short dresses looked like mirror disco balls while metallic gold lame mid-length dresses dazzled under the lights.

Most disco dance dresses were white, red, pink or blue. The s fringe flapper dress experienced a revival at the disco too but it was the all-new wrap style dress in soft draping satin that had women dancing all night. Shop disco dresses and jumpsuits here. JP Yim Getty Images. Halter Necklines. Stefanie Keenan Getty Images. Even Miley got in on it with this belted black jumpsuit at the Tom Ford fashion show.

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More From Fashion Trends. Skirts got shorter, boots got taller, and a range of style icons like Jane Birkin and Jean Shrimpton helped spearhead some of the most memorable fashion moments of that time. Take a look back at some of the looks that helped define the decade's style—and continue to inspire today. Lounging in a wicker hanging chair with floral accents, a model wears a long-sleeved tunic with sparkling tights and metallic cap-toe shoes. Jackie Kennedy steps out in a classic black turtleneck, belted coat, and perfectly tailored trousers.

Olivia Newton-John wears a fur chubby and matching hat with red wide-leg pants while out in London. Iconic '60s supermodel Jean Shrimpton lounges on a couch while wearing a floral minidress and black Mary Jane shoes. Showcasing a dramatic take on '70s glamour, a model wears a sequin-embellished cape jumpsuit paired with oversized earrings. A fashion editorial from the pages of Cosmopolitan features a chicly suited woman—complete with the decade's signature oversized sunglasses—at a cafe.

Catherine Deneuve layers a menswear vest over a classic green blouse, a floral-print knee-length skirt, and brown leather knee-high boots. Stylish suiting will always be in. A model wears a white tailored suit with a crocheted beret while backstage at a Chanel haute couture show in Paris. A model wears a babydoll-inspired set with a wide-brim hat and espadrille sandals while out in a park.