Dress for a '70s Disco

Disco fashion is notable for platform shoes, bellbottom pants and clingy, shiny materials. When dressing for a 70’s disco, favor fabrics and designs that are loud over muted, modest looks.

Method 1

For Men

Men's disco wear is primarily composed of collared shirts, bellbottom pants, and platform shoes. Other elements, such as suit jackets and medallions, are optional but encouraged.

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   Wear a collared shirt. Look for metallic colors or bold prints like leopard, and search for fabrics like spandex or satin.
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   Unbutton the top few buttons of the shirt, just enough to expose part of your chest, and turn the collar up.
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   Find a 70’s style suit jacket. The sleeves should flair out toward the wrist. Many disco jackets were also made of satin, since this material reflects light well. A polyester suit jacket in white or a bright pastel would also work, however.
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   Wear bellbottom pants. The pants should match the color and material of your suit jacket.

   • If you do not wear a suit jacket, pick out a pair of satin bell-bottom pants with a bold, metallic color.
   • Make sure that the pants are fitted at the waist and flare out from the knee down to the ankle.
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   Throw on a pair of black platform shoes. These are a necessity for the 70’s disco look.
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   Wear a medallion necklace. The medallion itself should rest on the part of your chest exposed by your unbuttoned shirt.
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   Style your hair so that it has as much volume as possible.

Method 2

For Women

Women attending a 70’s disco can opt for a mini-dress, jumpsuit, or separate top and bottom. Platform shoes, bellbottom pants, and bell sleeves are a necessity.

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   Wear a mini-dress. Choose a stretchy, tight, form-fitting material like spandex. Look for metallic colors, leopard print, or "psychedelic" patterns. You can either go for a halter-top dress or a dress with long, flared sleeves, but avoid spaghetti straps and strapless dresses.
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   Choose a one-piece jumpsuit or a blouse-and-pant combination if you do not feel comfortable in a mini-dress.

   • Select a shiny satin top with a metallic look. A top covered in sequins is also appropriate.
   • Wear bellbottom pants. If mimicking the jumpsuit look, choose pants that match the color and material of your top. Otherwise, any form-fitting, shimmering bottom will work.
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   Wear platform shoes.

   • Choose a pair of knee-high platform boots in either white or black if you decide to wear a mini-dress.
   • Wear a standard platform shoe if you decide to wear pants. Boots are not necessary.
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   Wear noticeable accessories. Think large hoop earrings, medallion pendants, and silver bangle bracelets.
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   Straighten your hair. Tame your locks into sleek, shiny tresses for the occasion.

   • Alternatively, you can try styling your hair in large Farrah Fawcett style curls.

   Source : wikihow.com
   

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