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The Style Influences of the Seventies

Saturday, January 21st, 2012

pimp costume
Those of the 70s fashion era liked it vibrant, loud and noisy.”Don’t walk past without noticing me”, they seemed to say.All their activities of the time gave this message , even their dancing. Thus were born The Hustle, and the electric slide, to name just two. Vision for example, the in-crowd dressed in psychedelic printed shirts and trousers, dancing these new steps at a disco or party and you get an idea of the post 60′s vibe.

The flavour was towards extravagance and ostentation enhanced with psychedelic colours, perhaps inpired by the release of the beatles album cover showing these colour combinations.
Further trends were set by the use of PVC dancing boots due the iunfluence of Nancy Sinatra “these boots were made for walking” and the emergence of new pop group Abba.

Hair stlyes did not escape the revolution, with over-the-top Afros being hugely popular. If you were into rock, the you adopted the spikey hair style guaranteed to capture attention,whether approving or morely likely, not. But sending out this rebellious statement, was the message of the time.
For a non-rock look, men polished up their appearance with tailored clothes and a sharp look.
Many women tried the peasant look with long sleeved minis and stunning colorful printed tops.

70s Fancy Dress and the vibes of the time

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

It was the era of big hair and big pants. Loud colours dominated the scene and paisley patterns were all the rage. As the hippie period of clothes changed over the years in the sixties, the result was the clothes of the 1970s. A 70s themed party can be a lot of fun, especially when the fancy dress costumes people wear will reflect the 1970s’ sense of style.

Men and women’s 70s fancy dress costumes are brightly coloured. Polyester leisure suits, wide collars and ties, bell bottoms and knee high boots are just some of the ways people expressed their inner fashion model in the 70s. Women graced the fashion scene in wide broom skirts, go go skirts, flared pants and peasant blouses. Wide headbands topped off the outfits.

Your 70s-themed party will be a hit when you tell party goers to come dressed in 70s fancy dress costumes. Some of your friends may simply have to pull out things they actually wore in the 70s from the bottom of their closets. Other people can pull together pieces of 70s costumes from charity shops and perhaps their parents’ closets. The fun will be in finding the perfect pieces to put together for the best 70s outfit.

Your party invitees can accessorize with poofy-hair or sleek, long-haired wigs and coloured sunglasses. Other accessories may include go go boots, platform shoes, gold chains to go with men’s open-collared shirts and perhaps mocassins and a vest for the more relaxed hippies of the group.

You might have a disco dance contest at your party to get people really in the mood of the 70s. Disco balls hanging from your ceiling will cast squares of silver and other colours about the room. Turn up the music of your favourite disco or folk music band from the decade to get everyone ready to enjoy a night of dance and song.

Tease your hair into an afro the night of your 70s party. Put on as much loud jewellery as you can reasonably handle. Slip on your boots or platform shoes, and be ready to have the night of your life. Watch a few movies from the seventies to get in the proper mind set before the party starts. Your party will be fun and you can dance the night away with your friends.

The elegance of 70s fancy dress

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Those who are interested in vintage attire, and most specifically 70s fancy dress, know that 70s clothing can incorporate both fun and elegance. While many consider 70s clothing to be centered around psychedelic patterns and exaggerated looks, 70s fancy dress was also highly classy and even elegant. For women, 70s fancy dress frequently included printed fabrics with longer hemlines or shorter dresses that were simple and chic. For men, it frequently included starchy materials, pressed collared shirts, and quality fabric pants and jeans.
22973 The elegance of 70s fancy dress
The 70s was a time of experimentation in fashion and society, making it one of the most interesting and impressing eras in history. Most individuals identify 70s fashion as including colorful patterns and prints, soft and flexible materials, and colorful jeans and bell bottoms. However, 70s fancy dress also incorporated themes of simplicity and elegance, sometimes blending the two to create interesting and playful fashion designs. Many fancy dresses featured toned-down versions of the patterns and colors of casual clothing. Others employed clear-cut designs and stitching, with simple tones and blends of color. Women could find clothing that was both fashionable and functional, and could frequently dress the clothing up or down.

For men, 70s fancy dress was even more flexible. Casual dress often included fabric bell bottom pants and button-down shirts. While some of this clothing was highly colorful and patterned, much of it was actually relatively toned down and incorporated neutral tones. Thus, fancy dress could often include the same types of clothing with a jacket or overcoat. More professional or elegant dress could include a suit or more straight-cut clothing and a tie.

Depending on the type of event or the use of the clothing, 70s fancy dress could differ dramatically in style and design. For women, fancy dress most frequently included simple dresses and material