70 style disco dresses Continue 1970s disco clothing-dress, overalls, and shiny pants/sheer top 1970s disco fashion has circled back in recent years, thanks in part to mainstream fashion return inghon style. Disco costumes from the '70s are sought after Halloween and themed party costumes year after year, while disco dancing itself is also making a comeback. Are you in a hurry? This fun, upbeat dance craze combined with unmistakable disco clothes is worth the review. Skip history and click here to shop 1970s disco fashion clothing. Click here to jump to men's disco fashion. 70 Disco Fashion Dancing in a 1978 blue dress overalls and heels 1978 disco shirts and pants 1979 satin disco dress madness disco of 1970 was, in many ways, the decade itself in miniature. The decade in general broke borders of all kinds, while discos took the best elements of every subculture of the 1960s - from hippies to drag queens and everything in - and produced something totally new, totally different, and totally inclusive. Disco clothing, as in the '70s, brought distant fashion together as no other movement had. In hot nightclubs, such as Studio 54, Funhouse, and Xenon in New York City or the Palace of Paris, dressing for a disco was a chance to wear your personality, just like a costume. With flashing lights, a disjointed disco, and loud music, the chances of conversation were minimal, so the disco suit had to say it all. Street fashion from 1970, disco style As such, disco clothing was not limited to the dance floor: its elements were drained until the 1970s, street fashion and even workwear. 1970 started on the age of casual, and fashion was never the same. Jeans at work and shorts at night? You have to thank disco! Disco fashion, and 1970s of broader fashion, is notable for its lack of distinction between men and women wear. Certain items tilted in one way or another - not many men in wrap dresses! — but the hairstyles, accessories and general silhouettes were more androgynous than anything the squares saw. Disco fashion in the 1970s was the love child of many formerlysegregated subcultures - breaking boundaries was in his blood. Culture has taken the ethos of the free love of hippies to its most dramatic conclusion, throwing it all together and carrying it with pride. In the late 70s Disco fashion-salopeta, wrap dress, strapless dress and high heels 1970s Women's Disco Disco Clothing Disco Damsel treated in extreme. Her clothes were very loose, very tight, or a little of both. The goal was standing, and occupying the opposite ends of the spectrum was a sure way to do so. In the 17th and 1970s, writes Diana Mankowski of the Ultimate History Project, people wore who stood out to fit in. 1979 dance dresses Perhaps the most famous invention of the decade was the wrapping dress. Innovative Diane von von number swaddled millions of women in stretch jersey. The dress was a trans-cultural hit that appeared at work as well as on the dance floor. [I wore] all the wrapping dresses and skirts made in Qiana. You can't forget that fabric, Elizabeth C. Although my disco days were limited to clubs under 18, it was everywhere. Silky, elastic, oh so '70 fabulous. Several shiny dresses took to the dance floor in the mid to late 1970s, when the metal foil dress took the disco to a high place. It was sexy, but friendly for all ages. Roy Halston Frowick was the main American designer of chiffon dresses that flow into shiny materials that were worn by the stars and copied to the masses around the world. Often, with empire waist, Greek draping, and long foot slits, brought an elegance to the dance floor that was lacking for most of the decade. Shop 70 dresses and evening clothing (great for wedding party dresses as well). 1972 Qjana dresses 1970 Jumps-high for Disco! Disco Dresses Studio 54 , disco dancing in dresses and overalls Despite its popularity, though, women wore pants in record numbers. They paired the bell-ass with the weight-necktops and finished the look with slingback sandals or platform boots. The look was simple, and frankly, it was what most women wore to Disco. You should have been comfortable. The jeans made me feel comfortable, said a disco dancer quoted in Disco Dressing. Hot pants hit the stage in 1970 and soon appeared on both men and women. Some women wore opaque tights underneath, echoing the mini skirt; while others went naked. Up top, boob tubes and plunging necklines were the order of the day - and usually worn braless. The '70s Hot Pants and Tall Boots 1973 gingham tie front shirt and white jeans 1977 Jeans 1978 white disco jumpsuit later in the decade, foreshadowing the 80s fitnesswear madness, baggy bell-bottoms disappeared in favor of skintight bodywear. Both sexes wore leotards, bodysuits, and stretch pants, which soon became emblematic of the club scene. As the silhouettes became slimmer, the hair became more dramatic. Styles like long hair on men and Afros on both sexes, once hallmarks of counterculture, hit discos and mainstream America alike. Stars like Farrah Fawcett popularized feathers hair for women, and men weren't far behind. Shop 70s training clothes and leotards. Disco jumpsuits Charlie's angels wear 70 spandex overalls 1978 dancers dresses, overalls and leotards All better to shine under the disco ball, revelers accessorized with sequins, feathers, and bright makeup. The bright tones stood out in a sea of white suits and chains Gold. Shoes just enhanced glam. Alongside ever-present platforms, stilettos and spike heels reigned. Thea Cadabra's whimsical drawings included the Dragon – complete with teeth and plumage – and Disco shoes were every bit status symbol. For bianca Jagger's infamous horse race in Studio 54 in 1977, she chose gold leather stilettos from none other than Manolo Blahnik. Meanwhile, her more practical counterparts wore their lovers' clogs and cowboy boots, which were almost as popular among women as men. Buy shoes from the 70th-00th century. 1976 Disco shoes with high heel Disco dressing skewed our fashion budget. I had to afford more money for dance clothes, like spandex jeans, slinky crepe of Chinese dresses, and the biggest, skimiest sandals. We could barely cross a pedestrian crossing in some ankle-related creations, but somehow we were able to dance in them all night. – What We Worry, Ellen Melinkoff 1970 platform sandals 1978 Wedge Sandals 70 shoes, heels, boots. Buy now. Disco Outfits for Girls There are a few rules to put together a disco costume. 1.) Either the top of the bottom should shine, but not both, unless it is a jumpsuit. 2.) Tops should be breathable, free, sleeveless, or truncated, 3.) The ass should fit comfortably, accentuating the body. Disco Doll – Polyester or metal jumpsuit, gold sandals, large earrings. Casual Dancer - Midriff knit top, flare pants or jeans, platform shoes, plastic jewelry. Disco Ball - V neck sequins top, flare jeans, mid-high heels sandals, rhinestone jewelry. 60 Disco - Mini dress or skirt, high boots, fringe vest. 80 Disco - Pink spandex jeans, sleeveless T-shirt, sweat band. Disco Diva - Full body spandex or leotard and leggings, string strap, sandal heels, drop earrings. Party all night - metallic dress wrap, gold sandal heels, hoop earrings. Red Carpet - Sequin long dress, high heels two straps, swaying earrings, fur foil/coat. 60s-70s Costumes - From hippie to diva, these cheap Halloween costumes are ready to wear costumes. More 1970s outfit ideas can be found here. Accessories: Belts: Woven leather, Indian beads, shiny vinyl, glitter, metal with stones, velvet, knitted or tie scarves. Bags: Clutches, coin bag, binocular casings, wine balloon, wrist canteen, metal mesh, leather with tools. Etc: Boa feather, sequin edare, scarf, fan. Jewelry: Whisper chains, chokers, drop earrings, tile, crown, armbands, wrist and ankle bracelet, wrist cuffs. 70s Jumps Disco Dresses 70s Disco Tops Disco Bottoms Shop Disco Pants/jumpsuits, tops and dresses. Disco costumes are available during Halloween and party stores all year round. Unlike many other decades, disco costumes are not totally inaccurate. They offer disco dresses, disco overalls, bell bottom, and a disco + mixed hippie outfits, plus afro wigs and feathers hair wigs, shoes, and accessories. See our favorite disco costume page from '70s. Disco Halloween Costumes Shop here. 70 Men's Disco Clothing Put a guy who keeps his body in reasonable shape in a pair of (tight) jeans, boots, and a one shirt, and you've got macho. - Disco Dressing, Leonard McGill 70 Men's Fashion at Disco '70s Disco Guys built on the Peacock Revolution of 1960, strutting the dance floor in all the traps of neo-dandy. Long hair, ruffled shirts and gold jewelry were cultural staples. The jumpsuits and platform boots were popular with both sexes. Hot pants were a perennial favorite. Men's jumpsuits from 1970 Even traditional silhouettes were touched by the new extravagance. Casual separates and three pieces of recreational costumes have remained popular, but now rendered in daring prints and body-embracing cuts borrowed from the 1960 psychelia. The white suits were matched by plunging necklines and wide lapels. Vanderbilt and Fiorucci's bell-bottom jeans offered a more sedated version, although the shirts were still worn unbuttoned. Also known as angel flights and loon [balloon] pants, bell-bottom has worked for every aspect, from casual to upper echelons. [I wore] white bell-ass [with] a satin pattern [ed] shirt, says former disco dancer Mark K. Another dancer, Paul B., wore his crazy pants with 9-inch platforms and a cold belt buckle.