70s Fashion

Seventies fashion may bring to mind flashbacks of bell bottoms and bandanas along with flower power rings, but recreating this look today need not require a trip to the vintage thrift store. The decade's fashion details are amongst us everywhere, whether they be on the runway or at your local department store, readying up the racks for the fall fashion season. To get a modern version of vintage fashion, follow these fashion tips and stock up on this season’s must-have retro fashion staples.

Just ask any fashionista who was around at the height of the 70s fashion era, and you’re guaranteed to hear her regrets on parting with the following faithful beloveds. As we know, what goes around comes around, and 70s fashion has been back for a long time. These investment worthy pieces are likely to stay in style for years to come, so take good care of them, and don’t repeat the same mistakes; when your faves go out of style, pack them up and store them wisely. The following items are bound to resurrect themselves:

True Blues

Gone may be the days of affordable denim. Although high rise has become low rise and bell bottoms have become boot cut, one thing has remained the same: denim jeans rock. Faded true blues are a perfect weekend wardrobe saver and a delight to slip into after a long day in heels. Back in the day, denim paired with suede tops or baby dolls was all a girl needed to look sweet on a hot summer night. Not much has changed! Stock up on a sexy fitting pair of denim and wear them till they practically fall apart.

Bordeaux and Navy: The New Neutrals

Forget everything you’ve heard about black and tan being neutral. We all know that, it’s obvious, and for lack of a better word, often boring. Although these wardrobe staples bring order to our closets, they hardly define a look. Enter navy and bordeaux, the new vintage classics. Both of these classic color choices come and go in the spotlight, but their ladylike appeal will never go out of style.

Although patent leather is taking front and center on the fashion runways this season, its less obtrusive sister is kicking back on the rack just waiting to be paired with anything and everything in your closet. Rather than go shiny and slick, rock the classic 70s fashion vibe and scoop up a pair of pointy toe pumps in a gorgeous wine bordeaux or navy kidskin leather that will take you everywhere this year.

Trinkets and Lockets

Time to raid your mother or grandmother’s jewelry box if you can. Fashion jewelry from the 70s is back. Statement making pieces like gigantic flower power rings (think Samantha’s in the Sex and the City movie) and black onyx are big spot-on jewelry hitters.

Small trinkets and lockets, along with rock and roll charms like daggers or skulls, blend effortlessly together and capture a whole new bohemian fashion style that is deeply alluring and chic.

Leather and Lace

Get ready to swing a sexy and rustic vibe. Bohemian clothing styles that channel that sexy 70s fashion looks we all covet blend a little bit of both this season. Pair a silky camisole with a leather vest come fall, and slip into a lacy frock while flaunting your favorite pair of leather peep toes. Although their shapes may change and their colors may fade from black to grey, these two materials were, and will always be, a match made in fashion heaven. Wear them with everything.

Hobo Bags

Your mother, at a time long ago, most likely had the hobo bag you’ve been drooling over and saving your hard earned cash for. Buttery soft and broken in, hobo bags were a red hot vintage staple. Today, hobo bags can cost a little or a lot. Hobo bags are easy to carry and hold a variety of all your girly accessories. For a classic look on this timeworn classic, opt for a deep brown leather and carry it everywhere as your 70s fashion signature piece.

70s Fashion Best Left in the Past

There is one steadfast 70s fashion designer crime that should be burned or buried should you ever come across it while digging through a delightful treasure of vintage frocks. In case you were holding out, it is official: polyester knits (especially those paired with unsightly elastic waist bands) were a mistake then, and would quite possibly be considered the greatest of fashion mistakes now.