Style Report - 70's Staying Alive

We all want that vintage vibe in our wardrobe- that essence of an era gone by. And we want to hand pick the sleekest, sexiest, and most stylish looks from it. And this time, it’s the 1970s that are due for a reinterpretation. With the revival of 70’s fashion there are two main aesthetics; the bohemian and the sophisticated glamour. So this means you can get lots of wear out of your key seventies pieces.

By day it’s all about clean yet voluminous silhouettes, and earthy ’70s colour palettes. Key Items:

High waisted wide-leg pants or flares belted in.

Neat bow-blouses, with billowing or bishop sleeves.

Hot Pants - the ultimate ’70s item.

And add to the effect by layering over beaded necklaces or a vest.

Accessories are key when it comes to creating a ’70s look. Wear:

Exotic Jewels; lots or rings with bold stones, neat piles of bangles, and long pendant necklaces and strings of beads.

My Favourite are super-high platform heels, peep toes or wedges

(OMG!)

I also love Big Brown Sunnies

A Floppy Hat in the day

Smart, high quality bags like a leather satchel for day, and for night a small bag with a long strap.

This nine west leather bag is one of my favourite everyday smaller bags at the moment.

By night you have the look-at-me shimmering fabrics and cuts that either tightly hug or sensually drape over the body. Choose:

High sheen fabrics with a ’70s disco-inspired edge, like lurex or silk; anything with a metallic thread.

A smart printed jump suit.

A ruffled neckline under a brocade blazer or tuxedo jacket.

An interesting alternative that covers yet exposes is the tail hem dress.

The Ultimate ’70s night time glamour is the Long, slinky gown with draping low necklines and or leg slits.

And complete the whole look with the right hair style; for a boho look keep hair long and flowing and for sophisticated look a sleek bob or sultry curls.

Now to pull off the 70’s sophisticated look, there’s an underlying confidence to this trend that is essential. Even the more demure looks need to be carried off with an air of sexuality and a sort of defiant independence and boldness.

At night time this hint can turn into a statement: think Bianca Jagger at Studio 54, in a slinky gown, ivory cigarette holder in hand, and you’ve got the picture!

Stay Stylish
xoxo Carmel