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15 70s-Inspired Outfits To Get Your Groove On

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Are you in the market for some retro fashion? If so, here are the most stunning and funky 70s outfits so you can get your groove on.

70s-inspired disco outfits will always be in vogue, whether its obvious or not. Fashion trends have a funny way of always coming back around. If you have any family members or friends who were around during the 70s, these trends will be familiar to them – think high-waisted flare pants, bohemian-print tops, flowy dresses, floral clothing, halter necks, and chunky boots. 

While disco became popular, so did bohemian fashion. The inspiration in this music scene was hippy, groovy clothing that involved floral tops, jumpsuits, long cardigans, circle sunglasses, bead necklaces, and chunky boots. Though this style isn’t for everything, some of the silhouettes, like flared pants, can be extremely flattering.

To help you envision how to style yourself for the 70s – we compiled a list of 15 70s-inspired outfits.

The Grooviest 70s Outfits To Recreate

1. Flowy Dress

Floral dress with flouncy sleeves for best 70s outfits

Image via @megoosta

Flowy dresses in this silhouette were all the rage in the 70s. They play into the easy-breezy lifestyle and were perfect for parties and music festivals – and the same goes for now.

Even if not in a bold pattern like this, the same silhouette would work perfectly for an outdoor event during the summer months like a picnic or concert.

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Lulus Ruffled Long Sleeve Mini Dress
Lulus

Ruffled Long Sleeve Mini Dress

At Lulus

Jeffrey Campbell Secretary Pointed Toe Boots
Jeffrey Campbell

Secretary Pointed Toe Boots

At Nordstrom

Loewe Curvy Round Sunglasses
Loewe

Curvy Round Sunglasses

At Nordstrom

2. Ombre Shades

Sunglasses were BIG in the 70s. People loved to make a statement with colored lenses – something which was still all the rage.

A pair of big ombre glasses like these can add an extra element of power to an outfit – and because they aren’t blacked out can be worn during dull days too.

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Gucci Oversized Square Sunglasses
Gucci

Oversized Square Sunglasses

At Nordstrom

Rag & Bone Logan Corduroy Pants
Rag & Bone

Logan Corduroy Pants

At Revolve

Brixton Jo Felted Wool Rancher Hat
Brixton Jo

Felted Wool Rancher Hat

At Nordstrom

3. Bell Bottom Jeans

Bell bottom jeans are another trend from the 70s which is still apparent today. The flower detail here is bold, and certainly not one for everyone, but even without this would be a fantastic denim piece to invest in.

This is a great way to add some shape to your silhouette for those who are rectangle-shaped.

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Tularosa Aurora Crop Top
Tularosa

Aurora Crop Top

At Revolve

Show Me Your Mumu Hawn Bell Jeans
Show Me Your Mumu

Hawn Bell Jeans

At Revolve

Converse High Top Platform Sneakers
Converse

High Top Platform Sneakers

At Nordstrom

4. Flared Pants

Striped flare pants with front-knot shirt

Image via @livelaughlovejaymarie

Flared pants are extremely flattering for all body shapes. They are fitted on top and flare out from the calf into a flow style. In a satin fabric, these can be a great dressy option for a formal event if you don’t wish to wear a dress.

Keep your top fitted or cropped for it not to look frumpy.

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Lulus Short Sleeve Button-Up Top
Lulus

Short Sleeve Button-Up Top

At Lulus

Alice + Olivia Oliver Flared Trousers
Alice + Olivia

Oliver Flared Trousers

At Revolve

Ettika Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
Ettika

Rhinestone Hoop Earrings

At Revolve

5. Romper

Brown retro romper for best 70s outfits

Image via @tris.music

A romper is a piece that is often dismissed in chic dressing, but this can be styled to look cute and elegant.

This one is a bit more funky, but it can be styled to be in line with your style.

A fitted corduroy romper with a long coat and chunky boots is the perfect fall transitional outfit for all the chic ladies.

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Lulus Brown Corduroy Short Sleeve Romper
Lulus

Brown Corduroy Short Sleeve Romper

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WeWoreWhat Collar Coat
WeWoreWhat

Collar Coat

At Revolve

Larroude Cindy Boots
Larroude

Cindy Boots

At Revolve

6. Crochet Knit

Knitted sweater and flare pants

Image via @isbaellabondo

Crochet is another underrated style element and is usually reserved for summer and beachwear pieces.

Crochet comes in many styles, from dainty beachy pieces to thick, close-knits like this.

This multicolor crochet style knit would go perfectly with a pair of white or classic denim jeans, a long coat, and boots for the winter.

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L Space Cotton Cover-Up Sweater
L Space

Cotton Cover-Up Sweater

At Nordstrom

MANGO Corduroy Straight Leg Jeans
MANGO

Corduroy Straight Leg Jeans

At Nordstrom

ALOHAS South Boots
ALOHAS

South Boots

At Revolve

7. Corduroy Pants

Corduroy pants are a wonderful piece for the fall and winter months because they are a thick, soft, almost velvet-like material.

They come in many bold colors like this stunning berry shade which would work for any formal or casual occasions.

Pair this with a button-down or sweater for work, or a crop top like this for a fun day out.

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rag & bone Casey High Waist Corduroy Flare Pants
rag & bone

Casey High Waist Corduroy Flare Pants

At Nordstrom

L’AGENCE Dani Blouse
L’AGENCE

Dani Blouse

At Revolve

Cole Haan Hampshire Waterproof Booties
Cole Haan

Hampshire Waterproof Booties

At Nordstrom

8. Co-ord Set

One 70s-inspired element might be too different from the other pieces you have in your closet, so instead you can go for a matching set which takes the guesswork out of styling.

Incorporating different elements doesn’t mean forgetting your style, so if a pair of tall sleek boots is what you’d usually wear with a set, go for that.

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ALEXIS Saine Top
ALEXIS

Saine Top

At Revolve

ALEXIS Costa Shorts
ALEXIS

Costa Shorts

At Revolve

Steve Madden Lizah Knee High Boots
Steve Madden

Lizah Knee High Boots

At Nordstrom

9. Multicolored Pants

Fun pants are Gen Z’s answer to the millennial “fun top”. A pair of sparkly or multicolored pants in a fun pattern like this are funky, and so reminiscent of the disco era.

Keep the rest of your accessories toned down to avoid looking too busy – like a pair of simple boots and a block color top.

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Alice + Olivia Ceresi Feather Top
Alice + Olivia

Ceresi Feather Top

At Revolve

FARM Rio Multicolor Straight Leg Pants
FARM Rio

Multicolor Straight Leg Pants

At Nordstrom

AllSaints Orlana Pointed Toe Boots
AllSaints

Orlana Pointed Toe Boots

At Nordstrom

10. Platform Boots

Chunky platform boots are very 70s but also super comfortable and a staple everyone should have in their closet.

Luxury brands like Versace and Valentino Garavani are bringing the platform back in a big way, and we’re likely to see even more in the coming seasons.

If boots feel too statement, go for a pair of platform heels instead.

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Lulus Floral Print Balloon Sleeve Top
Lulus

Floral Print Balloon Sleeve Top

At Lulus

MANGO Flowy Cargo Pants
MANGO

Flowy Cargo Pants

At Nordstrom

Veronica Beard Dali Booties
Veronica Beard

Dali Booties

At Revolve

11. Bold Prints

Floral long-sleeved top tucked into high-waisted jeans with big belt

Image via @karla_annn

Bold prints are a vast contrast from the now popular quiet luxury, minimal trends. If a whole printed outfit feels too far, go for a fun printed button-down to pair with black slacks or classic blue jeans.

Break up the outfit with a chunky belt and structured coat over top.

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Free People Maraya Button Top
Free People

Maraya Button Top

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Free People Jayde Flare
Free People

Jayde Flare

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Saint Laurent YSL Logo Suede Belt
Saint Laurent

YSL Logo Suede Belt

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12. Wide Sleeves

Boho style top with skirt

Image via @kaleidoscopemilly

Much like a flowy dress, one with wide sleeves is a classic 70s style. This is great for warm days when a tight-fitting dress can feel restrictive, but you want the sun protection of fabric.

You can also get tops in this style which is still extremely popular owing to the resurgence of the Y2K trends, as this style was also popular in the 2000s.

You could also pair this with a pair of flared pants for a whole ’70s fit!

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Lulus Pink Pleated Bell Sleeve Top
Lulus

Pink Pleated Bell Sleeve Top

At Lulus

Roxy Sessions Cotton Corduroy Shorts
Roxy

Sessions Cotton Corduroy Shorts

At Nordstrom

Kate Spade Lock & Key Chain Belt
Kate Spade

Lock & Key Chain Belt

At Nordstrom

13. Colored Tights

Retro style outfit for best 70s outfits

Image via @caitlin.hare

We’ve featured many flowy garments, but it wasn’t all that was big in the 70s. Fitted dresses with bold patterns were also all the rage, particularly when worn with bright-colored tights.

This is another trend coming back in the form of red tights. Red is the hottest color this season, and we’re going to see it on the legs of all the fashion girlies.

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Bardot Georgia Lace Top
Bardot

Georgia Lace Top

At Revolve

Lulus Square Neck Mini Bodycon Dress
Lulus

Square Neck Mini Bodycon Dress

At Lulus

Oroblu All Colors 50-Denier Tights
Oroblu

All Colors 50-Denier Tights

At Nordstrom

14. Leopard Print

Mesh top with skirt for best 70s outfits

Image via @toriradday

Leopard is an unofficial neutral print. Because its tones are neutral, it works when paired with nearly everything, and is still a popular print among luxury designers – particularly Roberto Cavalli and Versace.

To incorporate it into your outfit in an easy way, stick to blacks and browns for the rest of your outfit.

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Michael Costello

x REVOLVE Isabella Bodysuit

At Revolve

Lovers and Friends

x Rachel Denali Skirt

At Revolve

Bella Vita

Block Heel Buckle Strap Pumps

At Nordstrom

15. Color Blocking

Yellow top with retro floral print skirt

Image via @daniellejuliesp

It wouldn’t be the 70s without a bit (or a lot) of color. This could be a big change for those with a minimal style so sticking to one or two elements could be a great way to ease into this.

Colored lenses are a way to do this which is still extremely on trend, but still very 70s.

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Musier Paris Portcros Sleeveless Top
Musier Paris

Portcros Sleeveless Top

At Revolve

Hemant and Nandita Short Skirt
Hemant and Nandita

Short Skirt

At Revolve

Chloe Jasper Rectangular
Chloe

Jasper Rectangular

At Revolve

Have you found a cool 70s outfit that you want to recreate for your next 70s-themed party? We hope you did! If you’re still looking for more fashion inspiration, check the posts down below.

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