![]() Sure, people think it’s weird, but I like it. In the town in Ireland I live in, people typically go around wearing tracksuits and casual stuff like that, and I show up in my flamboyant best, looking like Austin Powers or something, as if I stepped out of a time machine. One of the most memorable ones was when I was walking around Melbourne with my husband and my friend and this one woman saw me from behind with my long red hair, Penny Lane coat, and gold bell bottoms saying I looked like one of her friends from the 70s. When I put on one of my “crazy” outfits, I get a lot of stares and even some compliments. Well, when I’m trying to make a good impression and have the energy, I do! I give you the whole 60s/70s fantasy from hair and makeup to outfit to shoes. People wonder if I go around dressed in vintage clothing all the time. The only thing that isn’t vintage about my wardrobe is my shoes, since I have big feet, but I make the best of it and find stuff that’s got a similar look. I love going to charity shops and vintage shops and checking out what’s there. A lot of what I wear is true vintage from that time period. I have a decent sized collection of vintage clothing and accessories. What’s not to love about the fashion of the era? It’s colourful, timeless, fun. ![]() If you follow me on Instagram or Pinterest, you can tell that I love the fashion of the 60s and 70s. Bands know this and that’s why they put a lot of effort into costumes, sets, lighting, and visuals for concerts and music videos, because it’s not just about the music, it’s an experience. A lot of people I follow in the vintage fashion community will say that some of their inspirations are rock stars.Ĭlothes are a way of expressing yourself and image is a part of music, whether or not we like that. A lot of the people I look up to style wise are from the classic rock era, of course. This blog is mostly about classic rock, but also about other things I like and the fashion is a big part of classic rock and something I enjoy writing about, wearing, and photographing. Some of the trends became part of the 80s fashion men, and many have made a comeback in 2022, where they are still celebrated with the same vigor.I love alliteration and I guess this year, I’m doing something called Fashion February. Hair and accessories were also a big part of men’s 70s style, with poofy hair and grown sideburns, and styles like afros and mullets were pretty popular in the decade.Īlong with handmade jewelry as part of hipster style, bold rings, and chains were worn by both men and women as part of the nightlife and 70s disco fashion. It was quite a dynamic stage in the history of fashion since both men and women were assimilating their dress codes opting for a more equal means of dressing, and both genders got to enjoy their appearance to the fullest. ![]() The high rise jeans to eccentric leisure suits that added another meaning to formal wear, and disco fashion in the late 70s, we really witnessed it all when it came to 70s men’s fashion trends. The 70s fashion men were all about going bold and finishing it off strong when it came to men’s 70s outfits. ![]() Tall heights were warranted with the help of platform boots and the tie and dye trend was on the rise and frequently used with bold colors on fitted tees to help you stand out. Hipster style was pretty popular along with elements of disco fashion like aviator sunglasses and haircuts like the afro and feathered haircuts like shag and the mullet. ![]()
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