It’s not necessary to spend a fortune on a costume for a 70s-themed Party. Costumes from the disco era can be created with items that you may already have in your home.
What to wear to a 70s party
You can pick from either the hippie or disco fashion theme when deciding what you will wear to a party in the 70s. You can find these items at a thrift store if you cannot find them in your closet. Second-hand stores have a variety of fashion staples from the 70s.
Fashion staples of the 70’s
Choose from these clothing options to fit right in at a party themed around the 1970s:
- Bell-bottom jeans
- Polyester leisure suit
- Wide-lapel shirts and jackets
- Poncho
- Tie dyed shirts and jackets
- Peasant blouse and skirt
- Halter-top
- Army Jacket
- Maxi dress
- Tight mini skirt
- Tight corduroy slacks
- Gaucho pants
- Hip-huggers
- Hot pants
- Jumpsuit
Accessories Inspired by the 70s
Accessories are essential to any costume. Cool accessories are essential for a party themed in the 70s.
Hair
Women can start with their Hair by feathering it like Farrah Fawcett. Men can take inspiration from Andy Gibb’s or David Cassidy’s winged style. Wear your hair straight and long like Marcia Brady if you want to go for the hippie style. In the 1970s, shag cuts, Afros and mullets were all popular hairstyles. Consider buying a cheap wig if your hair cannot be styled to an Afro, mullet or shag cut.
Shoes
In the 1970s platform shoes and knee-high boots were popular. They look particularly retro when worn with gaucho trousers or a micro mini skirt. In the 70s, men wore canvas shoes and long white socks with platform shoes.
Jewellery and Sunglasses
Wear matching peace symbol earrings with your 70s hippie Outfit. A beaded choker was also popular during the 1970s. A colorful scarf tied around your neck would also enhance a 70s-inspired costume. Add some cool sunglasses to your outfit!
Other
Men can add long sideburns to their 70s costumes, and women can perm their hair. If you want to go for a hippie-style, you might consider adding a colorful hairband. Women and men can finish their homemade costumes by wearing large floppy hats with wide brims, paired with track shorts.
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