Not too surprisingly psychedelic prints were in vogue and the music festival of Woodstock had a great influence on the scene.
Trouser flares continued strongly and the Elvis Presley shirt collar was huge and persuaded disco dancers to adopt something similar. Take a look at John Travolta in Saturday night fever and you can see the influence on 70s fancy dress costumes.
70s fancy dress boots
70s styles evolved over many interpretations. So you had on the one hand hippie’s styles from the previous decade and on the other, nostalgic outfits dating back as far as the 20′s and 30′s
Even the staunch and masculine male look was softened by the feminine influence in tight shirts and bright designs. Unisex clothing was baler to make an appearance due to this softening of stereotypes.
Although formally events still demanded the formal suit and ties, jeans started to come into their own with people wearing them every day wear.
Some styles caused local demonstrations in protest. fop example in the early 70s a group of truck drivers set up a campaign to re instate the style when it seemed to be challenged by the midi and the mxi, 2 of the newer cuts in fashion.
Other interpretations of style where when shorts were introduced with bib and braces, which enjoyed a degree of popularity.
Even in smaller local cities the 70s styles were very evident on the high street with hot pants, minis, and maxis and hats with wide brims were prevalent.
Longer dresses, inspired by the hippy era of the late sixties, were also in fashion, with paisley or floral patterns being popular.
Two styles which are strongly associated with the times were the flared trousers and the platform shoe. The flare began at the knee and reached a very generous width at the heel. The wait was a hipster which sat low on the waist. Altogether a striking design of the times.
Todays 70s fancy dress costumes are one of the few reminders of the lost era.
70s clothing was in many ways a follow on from the 60s.
Not too surprisingly psychedelic prints were in vogue and the music festival of Woodstock had a great influence on the scene.
Trouser flares continued strongly and the Elvis Presley shirt collar was huge and persuaded disco dancers to adopt something similar. Take a look at John Travolta in Saturday night fever and you can see the influence on 70s fancy dress costumes.
70s styles evolved over many interpretations. So you had on the one hand hippie’s styles from the previous decade and on the other, nostalgic outfits dating back as far as the 20′s and 30′s
Even the staunch and masculine male look was softened by the feminine influence in tight shirts and bright designs. Unisex clothing was baler to make an appearance due to this softening of stereotypes.
Although formally events still demanded the formal suit and ties, jeans started to come into their own with people wearing them every day wear.
Some styles caused local demonstrations in protest. fop example in the early 70s a group of truck drivers set up a campaign to re instate the style when it seemed to be challenged by the midi and the mxi, 2 of the newer cuts in fashion.
Other interpretations of style where when shorts were introduced with bib and braces, which enjoyed a degree of popularity.
Even in smaller local cities the 70s styles were very evident on the high street with hot pants, minis, and maxis and hats with wide brims were prevalent.
Longer dresses, inspired by the hippy era of the late sixties, were also in fashion, with paisley or floral patterns being popular.
Two styles which are strongly associated with the times were the flared trousers and the platform shoe. The flare began at the knee and reached a very generous width at the heel. The wait was a hipster which sat low on the waist. Altogether a striking design of the times.
Todays 70s fancy dress costumes are one of the few reminders of the lost era.
