If you are looking for a great 70s costume to wear to a 70s party, it is essential to know what people used to wear in the 70s. Fortunately, you have a variety of clothing items to choose from. Some of the 70s fashion staples include polyester leisure suits, bell bottom jeans, jackets and shirts with wide lapels, poncho, peasant blouses, tie-dyed shirts, halter-top, army jackets, tight miniskirts, maxi dresses, tight corduroy slacks, hip huggers, jumpsuits and more.
Hair
Feathered locks are ideal for women while men can use David Cassidy and Andy Gibb’s winged look for inspiration. For those who want a hippie look, wearing your hair long can do great. The afro, shag cut, and mullet hairstyles were also very popular during the 1970s. If your hair cannot be styled into an afro then you can purchase a wig alongside your costumes online.
Shoes
In the 70s, knee-high boots were very popular. Both look retro when worn with gaucho pants. Men also wore platform shoes as well as canvas shoes.
Jewellery and sunglasses
You can embellish your 70s costume by wearing a pair of peace symbol earrings. Beads were also very popular in the 70s. Wearing a beaded choker is also something you should consider. You can also tie a beautiful scarf around your neck. Do not forget to wear some groovy glasses.
Other things to consider
You can cap off your costume by sporting long sideburns if you are a man while women can perm their hair. You might also consider a colourful headband if you want to achieve a hippie look. Both women and men can top off their costumes with a wide-brimmed floppy hat.
You can pair a couple of items in your house to achieve the 70s costume or you can buy a readymade costume from an online store.