It has long been said that fashion - like history - repeats itself. We are heavily into the 80's currently and trending towards the 90's but look out because 70's and early 80's fashion is making a come back. In a few weeks, the new Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper movie, American Hustle is coming out. The movie is set in the early 80's when when men's lapels were still large. Rayon was everywhere. The flowy clothes of the 60's and early 70's became fitted and body conscious during the disco years. Designers like Halston, Diane Von Furstenberg made the wrap dress became a wardrobe staple and of course Missoni left it's mark on the decade.
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| Jumpsuits were very popular during this era, this one can be found at ASOS |
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| Gucci Winter 2013 |
Designers and Style Makers of the time
Here is a Diane von Furstenberg Spring 14 look. This dress is an example of 70's style with the blouse sleeves Her classic wrap dress (also one of my all time favorite looks) originated in the 70's. With her classic print collections, you can have a wrap dress with a print originally used during the 70's, updated with a silk jersey fabric.
Stevie Nicks
A 70's style icon should be a muse for today's designers. Her look screamed rock goddess. You have to love doth her voice and her look. I'm still a fan.
Do you want to try this look? Do you have the following:
- Platform boots
- Long scarfs
- nylons
- bodysuit - if you are an American Apparel(AA) shopper you probably own a view.
- Long flowy skirt - A good item to have. If you don't it's a good item to add to your wish list. An a-line skirt works for every body type. A true 70's version would most likely be a wrap skirt. I feel in love with wrap skirts when I was a child and I love them to this day.
70s Fashion care of style icons of the day.
Ali McGraw
Diana Ross
