Seventies fashion is officially back in a big way. Fringe, flared pants, fall florals and floaty dresses will be all anyone is wearing this winter and spring. The spring shows in both New York and Milan pulled out all of the stops, showing embroidered denim, crocheted pieces and major ’70s tailoring.
A major aspect of ’70s dressing is the tailoring, or cut, of the fabrics. Expect to see more flared pants, starting skinny at the top and broadening out past the knee. Paired with a slim top or jacket, this look is flattering and makes everyone look tall and statuesque, but with a major cool-kid factor, making this season’s cuts extremely accessible.
With clothing from the age of disco, it only makes sense platforms make an appearance. Heels will be more comfortable in the coming months as the angles become flatter. These are perfect to wear with long, flared pants or a knee-length pencil skirt or dress. Look at replacing boring solid-colored stilettos with chunky, adventurous platforms that will make any look stand out. Don’t have the funds but have an old pair that needs a revamp? Use acrylic paint and change the color of the heels to match an outfit.
For all of the music festival junkies out there, Bohemian dresses and floaty fabrics are still a viable option to wear into fall. Just put a structured jacket over loose shapes to pull the look together. The guide to this is to make sure that only one item is oversized and all others are tailored. Not feeling this look? Try pleats. Pleats, especially small pleated minidresses, can update summer’s festival fashion to the changing seasons.
Fringe is also a staple sticking around for chillier days. Fringe is preparing for winter, migrating from tees and dresses to leather jackets and bags. A bit of dark, clean fringe can even be business appropriate when the look is on the more conservative side.
Head to the thrift shop, invade mom’s closet, or buy new. Either way, gear up for fall with three vintage F’s: flare, fringe and floral. The free-spirited ’70s are back and are sticking around to fulfill all of your disco dreams.
