FASHION OF THE 1970's

The 1970's was the start of a disco era. Disco was not just a type of music or dancing, it was a way of life. The youths of this time reflected the disco clothing and style. Hairstyles were long and free-flowing or afros during this time. In order to fit in with the disco scene you had to be decked out in a tight pair of polyester bell bottoms, a bright floral bodyshirt with a butterfly collar, and a nice pair of six inch platform shoes. The colors used on the clothing were loud and clashing, and swirling psychedelic or flowers were the most popular prints. Along with disco fashion came synthetic fabric such as nylon, acrylic, and polyester. The seventies began its decade with a trend in hippie clothing before it moved on to the disco clothes. The clothing worn at the beginning of the 70's was much the same as the disco attire except for the material used on the clothes. The hippie clothing tended to use natural fibers to achieve the organic flower child look. Also drug-related prints, such as mushrooms and poppies, were more popular during the beginning of the seventies with the hippie look. The hippies put a lot of effort into making their jeans extraordinary, they embroidered designs on them and intentionally made them ragged and shabby. Hot pants, which were short shorts worn with high boots, made their debut at the beginning of the 70's. Unisex clothing became really popular during the seventies; it was totally cool for a girl to be dressed like her boyfriend.