WHAT KIND OF CLOTHING WAS POPULAR DURING THE 70'S?

POPULAR TRENDS

• Polyester was the fabric to choose.
• Cowl neck sweaters.
• Pant suits galore.
• Culottes.
• Skin tight jeans.

The seventies era took a monumental step in fashion. Bright colors define the early 70's, but by the late seventies, earth tones and neutrals made their appearance.
Seventies fashion was a souped up version of the sixties--just more flamboyant and fun. The age of the hippies had not yet left the scene, and was more bright and colorful than before.

WHAT KIND OF ACCESSORIES WERE FOUND IN THE SEVENTIES?

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• Large, chunky boots
• Wedges
• Small leather shoulder bags
• Mood rings
• Sweaters
• Neckties

POPULAR HAIRSTYLES OF THE SEVENTIES?

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• Long, straight hair
• The shag
• The ape
• The wedge
• The afro
• Perms
• Cornrows
• Hair coloring

As with clothing, people experimented with their hair as well. New styles were being discovered and created left and right, and all that mattered was how you felt about yourself. The seventies truly were about self expression and pleasing yourself instead of others. Hair coloring was a new and fun thing that revolutionized beauty.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• http://hair-and-makeup-artist.com/womens-1970s-hairstyles/
• http://www.nme.com/list/100-best-songs-of-the-1970s/264865/page/9
• http://www.bustle.com/articles/107928-how-to-dress-like-stevie-nicks-channe...
• http://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/seventies-style-icons#gallery-7
• http://www.retrowaste.com/1970s/fashion-in-the-1970s/
• http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/70smusic.html

SEVENTIES MUSIC

If ever a musical style defined a decade, Disco was the definition of the 1970s. This is pretty short lived, however, and we see MUCH more variety. Punk, soul, progressive rock, and funk also and perhaps better define the era.

Musical Icons of the Seventies: Disco.
The Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, ABBA, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Yvonne Elliman, Thelma Houston, The Village People, Donna Summer, Chic, The Jacksons, Diana Ross

Progressive Rock:
Kansas, Pink Floyd, Rush, Electric Light Orchestra, Yes, Genesis, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Supertramp, Queen, Grand Funk Railroad

Punk Rock:
New York Dolls, Patti Smith, The Ramones, Blondie, The Clash, Buzzcocks, Generation X, The Misfits, The Cars, Talking Heads, David Bowie

Funk and Soul:
Sly and the Family Stone, Parliament-Funkadelic, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Kool & the Gang, The Isley Brothers, The Commodores, The Jackson 5, The Ohio Players, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, James Brown