That 70's Style

Who remembers that 70's show? 

The series focused on the lives of a group of teenage friends living in the fictional suburban town of Point Place, Wisconsin. Featuring one of my favourite couples Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher I loved the series! Not only was the humour fantastic but the fashion, gosh did I love the fashion. Which is why I couldn't be happier now that the 70's style is back in heavy rotation. Take a trip back to the era of free love and positive vibes by embracing how retro has become modern again in the key trends below.

The Retro-Fitted Lace up Top and Dress

Lace-up details were seen on countless Spring 2015 runways (Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy to name just a few. Being rendered in everything from work-appropriate knits to off-duty chambray, the sexy, casual style is no longer relegated to hippie enclaves and vintage images of Jane Birkin vacationing on the French Riviera. 

Suede

Suede was the fabric of the '70s, used in all sorts of silhouettes including dresses, capes, and skirts. I don't think there is anything bigger than suede to pull of this trend, I recently travelled to New York where retailers are displaying their fall (Autumn) ranges and suede was everywhere from Jackets, Shirts, skirts, shorts, jumpsuits and even ponchos. If you wanted only 1 piece to rock the 70's trend I would have to say make sure it is suede. The suede button front skirt is really easy to pull off and is available at most retailers.

 

Aren't we just loving these shoes!

For those who want something a little different try suede dresses, jackets or wraps

Off the Shoulders

Off-the-shoulder styles, especially, have found a stake in the resurgence, but this time around, they've been re-imagined with sleeker fits and fresher shades. To bring the top into the 21st century, lend some edge and counter the Boho aesthetic with a cool pair of distressed boyfriend jeans or a black leather pencil skirt. For a more put-together take, choose an off-the-shoulder top without all the prints and frills, and couple it with tailored culottes. 

70's Denim

Denim is undergoing a transformation for , updating shapes with a fresh range of inspirational, fashion-forward themes. The 70's theme has been a huge influence on this transformation from flattering flares, hippie-chic hemlines, casual faded shades dungarees and button front a-line skirts take a look at 70’s Chic Denim, a women’s denim trend that breathes new life retro styles to create 70’s-inspired pieces with a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

Fringe

Fringe has been this biggest trend for a few seasons now and seems to be continuing into next Autumn - Winter. If you find an item that is suede and with fringe you will be the fashionista. Though fringe might seem like a trickier trend to pull off, it works really well on coats, jackets and skirts, as well as on accessories like handbags and shoes. Needless to say, you can wear it just about anywhere.