We’ve been so wrapped up in the high-rise jean/ low-rise jean debate that we forgot about the real winner– bell bottom jeans. Adored for their flattering cut and versatile style, with these jeans there's only one rule: the wider the better. To really make them pop, wear them with a bodysuit or slim-fitting top.
Sunglasses were the knockout accessory of the 1970s, with rockstars and socialites alike wearing them at every chance. While thick frames and unconventionally colored lenses were most desired, this groovy eyewear can still zhuzh up any modern outfit.
What’s not to like about jumpsuits? Even back in the day, they served a functional and fashionable purpose, and we still see them on our favorite celebs today. To really get that synched look, pair your favorite one-piece with a statement belt.
Tie-dying used to be a fun summertime activity, now it’s high fashion. That’s right. The psychedelic pattern beloved by those participating in the hippie movement–which became less popular towards the middle of the decade–is now a sophisticated wardrobe essential worn by the likes of Nicky Hilton.
“Thank you, Diane Von Furstenberg,” we all say in unison. Thanks to the fashion designer’s genius invention of the wrap dress in 1974, women’s clothing is more comfortable and stylish than ever. Designed to be in the wardrobe of every working woman, and stand the trendy test of time, the wrap dress can be found in every lady’s closet
Knee-high boots may be your favorite accessory for a night out with the girls, but this closet staple hit the fashion scene hard in the 1970s thanks to girls like Jane Fonda and Farrah Fawcett. Now, they’re a bonafide wardrobe necessity. Pro tip: don’t hide your knee-high boots away by wearing them with a long dress or jeans.
Animal prints are one of those trends that you can always expect to come back around. Whether you opt for leopard, zebra, snake, or otherwise, small pops here and there can take a modern outfit from good to va va voom.