The 70’s are back!
Mar 17, 2011 by The Dress Recycler
The fashion cycle keeps repeating itself, and this spring the trends give an honorable nod to the 1970s. This spring, designers are showing the softer side of the 1970s with large blouse bows, tweed skirts and large platform heels. If the thought of your wardrobe honoring the 70s brings to mind Laura Ingalls in prairie dresses or Marcia Brady in plaid polyester pants with navy Keds, you might be pleasantly surprised by what fashion marvels have done to rework the 1970’s glam era. Reviewing the categories below will help you determine what works for your individual style and charm when creating new looks for spring. You can become a fashion leader by keeping up with the trends while continuing to add your own signature to make your outfits unique.
Prints: Go for bigger, bolder prints this year and pair them with understated pieces. This brings attention to the color, detailing and actual artwork of the print you are wearing. Try large statement prints on long maxi skirts, blouses or dresses. Color blocking, tribal, border and novelty (animal) prints along with geometric designs were a usual sight on the modern and stylish career woman of this era. Mixing wild prints together was (and still is) considered edgy and fashion forward.
Accessories: The accessories of the 70’s can be summed up in 1 word: LARGE. Large bags, sunglasses and jewelry were all the rage. The same stands true today, with oversized glass frames and hobo bags. Larger, thicker frames are being worn by both men and women, supporting the eyewear industry’s position as a major category in the fashion world.
Whether you need glasses to actually see or just to accessorize, styles are getting hotter and are being seen in fashion shows all over the world. In addition to eyeglasses, floppy hats and scarves are in high-demand this spring. Both are season-less and can be worn throughout the year, but be sure to choose breathable materials to ease the transition from fall to winter and winter to fall.
Jewelry: Large, long necklaces with oversized statement pieces are the classics this year that will continue to thrive long after this season is over. Try long necklaces layered with shorter ones to create an original and eclectic mix of materials and charms. Speaking of mixing, designers are showing lots of mixed and matched bangles of all colors and sizes. You can never have too much jewelry to pile on for the 70’s look to shine through. When you think you have on enough, put another one on.
Shoes: Platforms and high heel clogs are being shown this year in all styles from lace-up boots to super high platform high heels. If high platforms are a challenge for you, get in some practice time around the house. The look of the shoe will be worth it when you master walking in a high chunky heel with ease. Even though the shoe doesn’t bend when you walk, it provides an image of a longer, leaner look while it kicks you up quite a few inches taller.
Pants: Bell bottoms and wide leg pants return to the runway this spring in a variety of denim and flowing fabrics. Although the skinny jean is still hanging on, the bell bottom will forever be ringing its way down the runway. The larger opening at the bottom is aesthetically pleasing to the eye when viewed from afar. It creates the illusion of a leaner, longer leg while giving flowing lines and sophistication to the overall look of the pant.
Have a blast this season going through your mama’s closet and finding her leftovers from the 1970’s. Everything in fashion ALWAYS comes back!
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