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70s Fancy Dress for Women

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Oldies costume parties are becoming more and more popular. If you have been luckily invited to one, you should begin searching for a 70s fancy dress that best flatters your body shape and style. Here are some tips on how to pick a 70s fancy dress and what to look for.

70s Pop Culture
70s was the era of disco music and the Rockie Horror Picture Show. Style icons of the time include Carole King, Jim Croce, ABBA, and Elton John. Some of the popular 70s disco songs that you may still hear today include Bee Gee’s “Stayin’ Alive,” KC and the Sunshine Band’s “Get Down Here Tonight,” and Thelma Houston’s “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” TV shows that are popular in the 70s are M*A*S*H, Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Taxi.

70s Style and Fashion
Since discos and the funk music were extremely prominent in the 70s, most people enjoyed clothing designs that were over the top. For example, people would happily wear mohawks and leopard print shirts. It was also not uncommon to see men with white three-piece suites and shimmery shirts. Women, on the other hand, endorsed white go-go boots and tight dresses or flare pants. At the same time, hippie style was also very popular among the younger generation in the 70s. That entailed maxi skirts, frayed jeans and tie-dye shirts.

What to Wear to a 70s Fancy Dress Costume Party
With the help of some key items, you will be able to create an authentic 70s fancy dress that can impress your friends at the party. If you are going for a disco look, a pair of white go-go boots with a high platform is essential for your outfit. For your 70s fancy dress, then, you should aim for a short dress that features a psychedelic prints, coupled with a matching hair band. Feel free to put on big accessories, such as thick gold bangles and necklace. Another way to look good in a 70s costume is to wear a jumpsuit created with flared legs. Note that the jumpsuit has to be vividly coloured with distinctive designs. You may go wild with the makeup to accompany the vibrant colors on your costume.

Accessories
While statement jewelries are essential to an essential 70s costume, you may also need a mod blonde wig or a black flip wig. Colorful plastic-rimmed glasses are also another must-have for a total look that exudes fun and authenticity.

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70s costumes for 70s parties

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

When it comes to parties or other events where fancy dress is de rigueur, nothing beats retro. The best kind of retro? 70s fancy dress! The 1970s after all was the era of disco, and who doesn’t look great in a skintight white disco suit or an off the shoulder dress with a glittering sequined collar and belt?

Disco stars had big hair and big personalities to go with it. Cilla Black, Marvin Gay,Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Cher, Tina Charles. David Bowie, Elton John, Bolan and T Rex. Their look is all about glamour.

If you want to dazzle your friends with 70s fancy dress at the next party you attend, here are some disco icons whose looks you should study.

Abba

The Swedish pop group Abba ruled the pop music world in the 1970 with breakout dance songs like Dancing Queen, Waterloo and Fernando, many of which — incorporated into the hit musical – continue to enthrall audiences today. The Abba girls popularised the catsuit with bellbottom trousers, bell-shaped sleeves, a cincher belt and a zipper up the front, generally in silver and a contrasting colour like baby blue or peppermint pink. A variation on this look is the Dancing Queen mini dress in hues like magenta or aquamarine that are the visual equivalent of a pleasurable electrical shock.

The male members of Abba had their own special look with skintight trousers, platform shoes and a zip-up polyester shirt with an oversized collar.

Elton John

Elton John set new sartorial standards for 70s fancy dress during his hay day in that era. The essence of the Elton John look is the distinctive shag hair style, the crazy glasses and the platform shoes. Just about anything else will fly as long as you have those essentials. Our advice if you’re going to go for an Elton John-inspired jumpsuit, particularly if you aren’t going to have a chance to try it on beforehand? Buy it in two pieces rather than one, to make sure your naughty bits don’t dangle where they shouldn’t.

Cher

Cher took the flower child of the 1960s and gave it a glamourous twist. The result? A hippy in glitter! The Cher look is all about the long, straight hair and iconic bangs. Cher’s own hair, of course, was black, but you can do Cher with any hair colour from white to purple so long as you don’t forget the bangs. The outfit can be anything from a latex catsuit meant to simulate leather to gauzy harem pants, a matching midriff-revealing top and a long, trailing fish scale wrap.

These are just a few of the many great looks for 70s fancy dress. Let your imagination be your guide and you’ll be the hit of any party you go to.

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70s dress styles inspires todays looks

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

The key for planning 70s fancy dress costume styles is to have fun. Although some of the clothing worn in that era was outrageous, it was also fun and glitzy, something you can still embrace today. So, when preparing a 70s fancy dress outfit, here are some things to consider from top to bottom.

70′s Influences

The 60s styles greatly influenced the 70s, especially in the early years. The style incorporated a series of bright, psychedelic colors with animal-like and completely random patterns. Woodstock was one of the major defining moments, as was the band Abba. David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust and the Bay City Rollers were also highly influential fashion icons. So, look at some old pictures and get ready to recreate the fun and slightly bizarre styles that were fun and common in this period.

70s Fancy Dress Styles: Hair

To make sure you get it right, you’re probably going to want to wear a wig. Not only will this allow you to wear a true 70s hairstyle, but it also let you change your hair considerably. Most men and women wore their hair long. Women’s hair had a side parting, while men’s was neatly cared for, often with layers. At the end of the 70s, a new style emerged, started by Blondie’s Debbie Harry: platinum, shoulder-length blond hair and fringe bangs. Women can throw in a glitter hair band to embrace the long hairstyle and the true 70s look.

Dresses

Several dress styles were prominent at this time. Wrap dresses, baby-doll dresses and pants dresses embodied the style. Often, dresses were knee-length or thigh-length and tight, with wild patterns and bright colors. No leggings, though! These weren’t in until the 80s, although some women wore fishnet stockings.

Pants

Unless you’re wearing a pants dress, you’re going to want some pants with big flares. Denim was super cool in the 70s, so pair jeans with a big belt that has a huge belt buckle and you are good to go. Consider wearing white pants.

Shirts

Choose a white shirt that’s tight. Men might consider a button-up with a few buttons undone.

Shoes

No 70s outfit is complete without the right shoe. All shoes must have a heel, even men’s shoes, which often had a bit of a platform heel. Women should search for a pair of knee-high boots or wear regular heels, but make sure they have a bit of sparkle.

Glitz and Glam

Your whole outfit should sparkle or shimmer. Incorporate sequined clothing where possible and jewelry that sparkles. Big necklaces, such as peace signs, were also common.

The 70s are a time for fashion and fun. Wear clothes that make you look good and feel great.

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