60 Photos That Prove the ’70s Was the Most Stylish Decade
Everyone knows the saying “what comes around, goes around,” and in fashion it rings true time and time again. Trends reappear decades later, ready to influence a new generation with beloved styles of yesteryear. The ‘70s fashion trends—much like the ‘60s fashion trends—are no exception. Fifty years later, the decade of disco is showing up everywhere. For example, the slim sneaker style is having a resurgence now— with Adidas Sambas being top choice of many. Hot pants, as seen in ELLE’s 2023 Biggest Fashion Trends, are having a major comeback, and platform shoes are the footwear of choice for many.
One of our favorite parts of fashion is deciding how to incorporate trends into your own personal style. While you’re free to leave trends in the past (we won’t judge!), you might be inclined to incorporate some styles into your wardrobe from an era that served as inspiration and innovation for decades to come. Here, some oldies but goodies from the 1970s to inspire your next outfit choice.
A trouser suit by Yves Saint Laurent from February 1970.
Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 1970 collection
Models wear tights in June 1976.
American model Pat Evans wears oversized hoops.
A model wears a velour jumpsuit by the ocean in Assateague Island, Virginia in 1971.
Christian Dior presents his “Diorling” collection on Jan. 14, 1970.
Bianca Jagger, Krissy Wood, and Lorna Luft attend a Rolling Stones’ concert in 1975.
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour features a performance by Dionne Warwick in 1970.
Harlequin-style trousers from March 1970.
A model poses in the Hamptons in 1972.
Ali McGraw wears a bohemian maxi dress and lace-up sandals on June 5, 1970.
Mick and Bianca Jagger at their wedding at the Church of St. Anne in St. Tropez on May 12, 1971.
Fashion models in brightly colored sports coats with matching hats and slacks from Guy Laroche’s fall/winter collections (1971-1972).
Portrait of Italian actress and model Daniela Bianchi wearing a long printed dress in 1971.
Madonna in New York City, 1979.
Activist, journalist, and feminist leader Gloria Steinem attends a fundraiser and rally for California State Senate candidate Catherine O’Neill (in checked dress) on Oct. 15, 1972 in Los Angeles, Calif.
American singer and showgirl Lola Falana stands on the stage of the TV show Hai visto mai? in Italy, 1973.
The Shirelles perform on The Midnight Special in 1973.
Diana Ross poses for a portrait session on July 16, 1975 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Lauren Hutton at the 47th Academy Awards at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, Calif. in 1975.
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