1970s high fashion

Anjelica Huston photographed by Bob Richardson for Vogue Paris 1971

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Well, I just can't end my fascination with the high rise pants styles of the 70s. For a decade that had the mini, the maxi, and the flash of the disco era, the high waisted pants of everyday wear seem almost, well, nerdy by comparison. And to add a twist, I decided to focus this post exclusively on the catalog pant styles from Aldens. Where better to find acre after acre of wonderful polyester and stretch nylon pants of the every-day-woman? Where, oh where, indeed! Well, let's start out with…

1970s fashion began with a continuation of the mini skirts, bell-bottoms and the androgynous hippie look from the late 1960s. By 1970, women could choose who they wanted to be, and they wore whatever they want. By this time they had more freedom to wear what they want. Women could even wear trousers! For evening wear women wore maxi dresses and halter neck jumpsuits. Platform shoes and flared trousers were also popular. They were popular among both sexes. The hippie look was most prominent…

seventies inspo.

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Here's a cool round-up of original street style shots from the 1970s.

Leisure suits: Casual suits consisting of matching jacket and trousers. Mostly made of polyester with warm earthy tones.