Tips for Stunning DIY 70’s Costumes
If you have a themed party to attend, or thinking of what would be a perfect and unique outfit for Halloween, decades’ costumes would quickly come to mind. And, one of the decades that experienced massive fashion explosion in a glamorous and sophisticated manner was the 70s. Keep reading to find great tips for replicating your own 70’s costumes.
Varieties of Options to Choose From
The Seventies offered tons of fashion options to choose from. From disco look to hippie appearance, you can become today’s 70’s fashionista with your unique 1970s costumes.
Well, if you don’t want a too-popular 70s fashion trend, you may not want to opt for the hippie and disco looks complemented with platform shoes. You only need to get more creative so that you can come up with a unique seventies costume. Well, as you brainstorm for your unique ‘70s look, don’t forget to also factor in hairdo that suits a typical 70s look.
Getting Inspiration
Consider browsing through grannies photos for some first-hand ideas for your 1970s fashion statement. Also, check out the popular iconic stars who lived in this era to get even more elaborate fashion statement inspiration.
And, when it comes to where to look for the right clothing items and accessories, vintage stores and online costume stores should be your first port of call. When you’re done collecting your 70s clothing items and accessories, remember that a groovy attitude will complement your 70’s costumes when you eventually step out in grand style.
70s Clothing Items that Should be on Your List
· Hot bellbottom pants and jeans, or just other hot pants
· Scarf
· Vest
· Knee-high boots
· Blouse
· Sandals
· Linen pants
· Tunic top
· Gold chain or medallion/beads
· Dangly earrings or hoop earrings
· Mood ring
Create Your 70s Costumes
Ideas for Women
For unique 70s pants, get an old pair of pants and cut. Alternatively, find one in a vintage store. During this decade, this sort of hot pants was the staple for the female folks. Pair the hot pant with a matching vest worn over a billowy sleeved blouse.
Next, tie a complementing scarf around your head and finish the look with a pair of knee-high boots. Now, Be ready to get a cheer as the Nancy Sinatra of our day with this 70s look!
Ideas for Men
The guys should dress up with a peasant shirt, tunic top or gown. Well, these clothing items are unisex anyway. A vintage store is a good place to check, or you can ransack grandma’s closet.
Instead of jeans, go for linen pants, worn under the gown. This will accentuate the ethnic look, instead of the over-emphasized hippie look.
Finally, make sure you wear 70s hairdo as seen on Farrah Fawcett, to complete your unique 70’s costumes and fashion expression.