New denim blends and polyester pants allowed these to be shimmied into while still being ultra-tight.
The bigger the flare, and the tighter the top, the better.īell bottom pants and jeans were designed to be tight up top, then flared at the ankle. A jumpsuit in a bright color - or even metallic - was a must for any 70s girl looking to stand out! Bell of the Ballįor men and women of all ages, bell bottoms and bell sleeves were WAY in. A built-in belt or sash helped accent the waist. KISS was famous for rocking this look, usually in black with sequins with a cape for added theatrical effect.įor a more sexy feminine look, the jumpsuit was low cut - even down to the bellybutton - and backless. The look usually featured a deep V neck or blouse sleeves, with fitted bell bottoms on the legs.įor the rocker side, the jumpsuit usually had large, theatrical sleeves and even sequins to catch the stage lights. Polyester meant that the new jumpsuit style wasn't only sexy - it was stretchy and comfortable! This trend was a major one for both men and women.
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Let’s take a look at these pieces, and we’ll show you how to make them glam rock, or glam goddess! Jump into a Jumpsuit To get the glam look, it doesn’t take a lot - mostly sex appeal! But a few key items can bring out your inner disco queen or rock god. Their style was perfect for dancing to the new disco sounds and looked great under the club lights. Stars like Cher and Farrah Faucet were at the forefront of the over-the-top sexy trend. Tight and revealing, these sirens rocked super-low cuts, backless pantsuits, and feminine hair and makeup. In fact, these bold fashion choices made them even sexier!įor women, the glam style was a backlash of the casual thrown together hippy look of the 1960s. But despite taking on typically female fashion their masculinity was not questioned. These looks were a visual way to challenge the mainstream, and also had roots in punk music. These frontmen rocked platform shoes, tight leotards, and even makeup. The look exploded with the popularity of artists like the New York Dolls, Iggy Pop, and David Bowie. The style started in the UK with an appearance on Top of the Pops in 1971 by T-Rex, who wore glitter and satin. While there were lots of subcultures of the 70s - hippy looks, punk rock, and a new hip hop scene, - but glam rock was one of the more defining. The most popular silhouette of the mid and late 1970s for both genders was that of tight on top and loose on the bottom. Men and women’s styles began to blend together. And try they did!Ī major outcome of hippy’s challenging gender roles in the 60s was that in the 70s, styles became even more androgynous. New techniques in sewing meant that even at a modest price, people were able to afford to try new trends. Experimentation with polyester, faux-leather, sequins and even feather boas were all on the table. Synthetic fabrics made it easy for people to try out the latest styles - even if they were out there. Vogue proclaimed at the start of the decade "There are no rules in the fashion game now". This meant there was an attitude of “if it feels good, do it!”. The cultural tides of the 60s - including Civil Rights, Women’s Liberation, and Hippy Movement - had a lasting impact, and what was once revolutionary became mainstream. The 1970s were defined by individual freedom. In this post, we will look specifically at the Glam Rock trend, and how everyday people brought a little touch of sparkle into their everyday wardrobe. This decade was kicked off by the Summer of Love, and counter-culture fashion - and lifestyles - dominated the decade. Strap in because we’re gonna take you on a ride through the swingin’ 1970s.
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