1970 costumes are all about love and disco, baby.
This wild decade that contained war, social unrest, nuclear accidents and the death of Elvis is all reflected in the eclectic men and women's fashion of the time.
Women had a wide selection of fashion to choose from.
If they felt like wearing a short mini skirt one day and a maxi dress, midi skirt or hot pants the next day - that is what they did.
Easier travel meant that people brought back fashion ideas and accessories from all corners of the world.
Designers looked to provide styles that fit the mood of the 1970s.
Every type of ethnic image set a trend.
There was a return to nature and anti-Vietnam war outlook that inspired fashion choices.
The ethnic influence was so strong that it revived craft skills from far flung places.
Macrame bags and bikinis from the Greek Isles made an appearance on the fashion scene.
In 1972, President Nixon made his landmark visit to China.
This piqued people's interest and soon inspired the appearance of Chinese quilted jackets which were teamed with pleated skirts, into the fashion consciousness of the west.
1970 dresses involved bright colors and patterns inspired by Indian influences.
The color palette was made up of striking bright pinks, sea greens and neon blues.
These colors were part of the fabric scheme that were made into scarves, peasant blouses, skirts and dresses.
Pants began the decade gently flared and then reached wide bell bottom proportions by the middle of the decade.
Paired with the bell bottoms were platform shoes and wide belts and very wide and loud printed ties.
Also making an appearance at this time was the infamous leisure suit.
Films like Saturday Night Fever, from 1977 starring John Travolta, emphasised how important it was to release all the pent up energy of the working week on the weekend.
He danced to BeeGees music in a now classic disco outfit.
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