Top 10 Fashion Trends of the 1970s
Top 10 Fashion Trends of the 1970s

Some fashion trends never tend to be old. These evergreen fashion trends never lose their aura to captivate the mass as these trends subjected to revitalization and improvisation for the current mass. With plethora of choices to project you as a fashion icon, the 70s styles had their own significance. One can take a look at the flaunting bohemian hippies, bell bottoms, a vogue added to dresses through lace, feathers, fringes. The chic associated with disco dresses was boldly teamed up with sequins and wedges. There were celebrities who stimulated bold fashion choices. Jane Birkin completely improvised the denim by making it hot. The 70s fashion have again found a place into the current scenario with a touch of spice to render you the status of a fashionista. One can add a chic to these trends by teaming them up with appropriate accessories.

Lets take a look at trends of the 70s which have made their way again into the fashion industry as it will make your task easier for budgeting on your wardrobe makeover.

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1. Tie dyed

It is one of the coolest fashion trends which never lost its charm to captivate buyers. It became popular through celebrities Janis Joplin, Joe Cracker, Jimi Hendrix who performed in tie dyed t-shirts in their concerts. People also started creating tie dyed t-shirts at home in vibrant colours and designs without any definite prints and patterns. These t-shirts were teamed up with bell bottom pants and usually a tie dyed headband.

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2. Floppy hats

Floppy hats were not a choice but a fashion essential of the 70s. These colourful hats were an important part of every woman’s wardrobe as they used to go easily with their special dresses. The hats were created using felt and decorated on earth themes such as flower and vines. There were women who liked to go simple with ribbon bows only. These hats are reintroduced again with a contemporary touch and are available at popular stores like Urban Outfitters. These hats are redesigned with voguish shapes, colours and themes and are being teamed up with chic clothing.

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3. Wrap dresses

The credit for creating wrap dresses goes to Diane Von Furstenberg who designed them keeping in view of a female attire which can go well in both work and relaxed environments. A plus point associated with these dresses was that they could go with all body types. These dresses were looked up as symbols of women empowerment. Current day wrap dresses are trendy and versatile in their nature.

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4. Tops

Crop tops, tank tops, halter tops are always being seen as a trendy fashion choice. These tops were given an extra voguish touch using diamantes, rhinestones and gold lames. The tops were elegantly teamed up with hot pants, stoned washed denims, bell bottoms and in fashion pants. Women also styled their outfit around pussy bow blouses and pleasant blouses having floral and paisley patterns.

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5. Chevron stripes

One of the inspiring trends of the 70s, they had the ability to charm through their vibrant colourful patterns. Chevron Stripes gained popularity through Missoni brand which released many signature designs in chevron pattern. Affordable choices were created and these stripes entered into the mainstream fashion trend. One can easily spot these stripes on midi and maxi dresses as these patterns are quite effective in narrowing certain bodily features. Chevron stripes also gained popularity due to their tribal inspired theme. The current trend includes different clothes and accessories having a improvised version of these stripes.

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6. Hot pants

These short pants were a blockbuster among masses and one could easily spot women in hot pants in disco clubs, on the streets and on the runaway of Paris and Rome. The popularity of hot pants made Southwest Airlines incorporate it into their company uniform. James Brown penned a song on hot pants and a recipe named mixed hot pant cocktail was introduced. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis flaunted her curves in them while yachting. Hot pants were seen as a symbol of cultural, social and industrial advancement. The present day women sensationally carry her strong bearing in hot pants.

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7. Bell bottoms

They became popular with the hippies as they represented the relaxed, easy to go atmosphere of the era. Sooner it became a mainstream fashion trend and was in demand equally by both the genders. Men preferred polyester bell bottoms with suit jackets while women flaunted high – waist bell bottoms. Celebrities like Fara Fawcett and the musical group Sonny and Cher were also spotted in bell bottoms. This trend is again into fashion because of celebrities like Ashley Tisdale and Hillary Duff.

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8. Maxi dresses

It was the most suitable dress for the hippie culture and neo feminist movement of the 70s. Maxi dresses revolved around folkloric, nature and goddess theme. Women were interested in dresses having a feminine print. The popular themes were floral, paisley and gingham. Lace trim and psychedelic patterns also captivated charm. The maxi dress rose to popularity because of the movie ‘Dr. Zhivago’. In the current scenario maxi dresses are redesigned with bright, trendy colours and charming prints and patterns.

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9. Platform shoes

Platform heels were one of the most popular themes of 70s keeping in mind the disco settings. These shoes were flaunted equally by men and women. The shoes were teamed up with both bell bottoms and jumpsuits to create a vogue look. Created with wood, cork and plastic, the platform shoes entered into the mainstream fashion into all types of chic colours, materials and shapes making it difficult for the masses to resist them. The platform shoes were perfect to go with any occasion. The people got easily influenced with the glamorous look of the celebrities like David Bowie. Currently they are again into trends with tanned colours.

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10. Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits have always acquired a unique place in the wardrobe of women. Jumpsuits were inspired from popular science fiction movies and TV series. The jumpsuits for the occasion of night-out were made using bright coloured silk fabrics and garnered with eye-catchy elements. The cuts and styles were bit restricted as the main theme focussed was of tightiness. Sober and subtle jumpsuits of denim, cotton and stretch fabric were created for daywear. From movie stars to music performers, everyone has flaunted jumpsuits and now they are again into trend improvised through newer shapes, vibrant colours and shapes.

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