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Disco boots of the 70s era

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Collecting shoes from the 70s can be very exciting. Women worldwide spend hours searching through discount stores and specialty shops and antique markets trying to find the perfect pair of pretty pumps, sexy sandals or flirty flats!

They know wearing vintage footwear can make the difference and can often transform an outfit from drab to fab!

Though there are many kinds of vintage shoes, there are a few styles which remain popular year after year. These styles are considered to be timeless and for those who collect them, these shoes have as much style and value today as on the day they were made.

Here is our list of the top vintage boot styles:

Pumps and heels: All women feel better wearing a fabulous pair of pumps. Of course, this is not a new development. Women have been enjoying this classic style for centuries and have recently begun to cherish and collect the designs and styles of the past. Vintage heels will often have unique, colourful linings and will also consist of other quaint little touches such as bejewel buckles, coloured soles and even delicate heel details.

PVC Boots: Whether authentic biker boots or rugged cowboy boots, these are a great addition to any vintage shoe collection. Even thigh high, pvc go-go boots are a popular! If you are looking for a pair of vintage pvc boots look for designs which show the label of a well known designer.

seventies gogo boots

Monday, June 28th, 2010

The revival of the seventies theme has spilled over into the mainstream and many seventies type clothing, platform shoes and Go-go boots are now available in the High Street. Gogo boots in particular are enjoying a comeback and many girls can be seen out and about in shorts worn over tights, with knee length boots – a true variation on the theme.

Other Retro clothing includes a whole range of trousers, such as corduroy flares and flared denims, bell bottoms, hipsters and Oxford bags and these are all available for both men and women. Men can also wear Hawaiian shirts, frilly tuxedo shirts, tank tops and denim waistcoats. Girls can choose from a wide range of mini dresses, mini skirts, halter-neck tops, jump suits and hot pants. Dressing up in replicas of the outrageous costumes made famous in the 70s by pop stars such as Marc Bolan, Noddy Holder and Alvin Stardust is great fun for the guys. For girls, you could dress as the Abba singers Anni-Frid and Agnetha, or as members of the dance troupe Pan’s People.