Seventies Glamour by David Wills
Wrap dresses, leather jackets, flowing peasant tops — who doesn’t love the fashion of the 70s? This diverse and stylish decade has been perfectly captured in Seventies Glamour, a collection of rare and extraordinary photographs by photo curator and historian David Wills (HarperCollins, 2014). [giveaway giveaway_id=1907 side=”right”]
From David Bowie to Divine to Debbie Harry, the book highlights that brief moment in history when glamour mixed with punk, and underground art and fashion were about to take over the mainstream. Taking a page from Glamour, we’re showcasing four updated looks from the 70s. Before you know it you’ll be dying to rip some fishnets and don some glitter too.
Disco Queen
Glitter and gold are the perfect disco combination. We love this modern wrap dress with its subtle gold details, and these updated dressy sandals are the only footwear choice for a true disco lover. It’s the ideal outfit to dance the night away — just don’t forget those giant hoop earrings.
Punk Princess
Get your punk princess on with leather shorts, black liquid eyeliner and fishnets (feel free to tear them at will!). Plus, nothing says punk like power-clashing plaid and leopard prints. Add some Manic Panic Voodoo Blue streaks to your hair and you’re ready to spend the whole night moshing to your favorite songs.
Hippie Holdout
Hippies are most often associated with the 60s, but the trend was alive and well in the 70s, too. This was the era of bell-bottoms and classic rock, with tons of music festivals and the message of free love. Get an updated hippie look with this printed maxi dress and faux-fur vest. Flowers in your hair scream peace and love, and pair the whole look with a boho fringe bag.
Rocker Chick
The 70s brought us some of the best music around, from Queen to Pink Floyd to Led Zeppelin. Bring out your inner rock goddess with modern bellbottoms, a casual boho top, and plenty of gold accessories. Plus you’ll be ready for any rock festival with these dark suede boots and a stylish leather jacket.
Are you a punk princess of a disco queen? Let us know your favorite look in the comments!
Feature Image: Gia Carangi and Model (Late 1970s)
