Complete Your Look 1970s For Women

When Revival was first established in 2003, we sold vintage clothing from all decades. We also dabbled with costume for a few years with a high street fancy dress store. Nowadays Revival Vintage specialise in 1940s and 1950s clothing, but that's not to say we have turned our back on 1970s completely. At any one time may find a true vintage dress or two at our Huddersfield showroom, and we still carry a few 70s choice accessories. including this one I wore in the 70s as you can see from this boating holiday snap in the 70s. Think my sister was short-changed with the homemade flappy sleeved number my mum made her.

We have a range of complete your look styling blogs which have helped many customers put together authentic looks. Let's us then include the seventies and how we might be able to help you achieve something unique for day to day wearing or attending a theme event wearing classic quality clothing the kind of which you aren't going to source from a fancy dress website.

The guide includes step-by-step hair and make-up tutorials.

Key clothing styles

What are some of the key clothing styles of women's 1970s clothing?

Midi & Maxi Dresses
Perhaps as a result of a backlash to the uber short mini dresses of the 1960s hem length dropped to mid-calf midis and full-length maxis. Some of my favourite vintage dresses I have worn over the years have been from the 1970s.

There were of course some crazy iconic 70s styles that haven't quite stood the test of time. This blue suede safari suit for example, which I was modelling for Revival vintage socials not a night out! I do still love a pair of flared jeans though. Despite the blues shown here, colours in the 1970s were often earthy, coppers, forest greens, browns, oranges, beiges and rust colours were very much in fashion.

Add A Handbag
The handbags of the 1970s really complemented the boho vibe of the clothing. To create your authentic 70s look, choose shoulder bags, patchwork leathers and oversized clutches.

Among our true vintage handbags you will find a few from the seventies amoung our earlier decades.

What type of hat would I add to my 1970s outfit?

Popular hat styles include baker boys with a full crown, band and peak. They have seen a comeback many times over. Alternatively a large brimmed straw or felt had was the order of the day.

What Type Of Sunglasses For An Authentic 1970s Appearance?
Sunglasses in the 1970s had large frames which covered the majority of the face. Here are a pair from our current retro sunglasses collection.

What Footwear Should I Choose For 70s Outfits?
We don’t sell shoes, but here are a few pairs for inspiration. Think clumpy not dainty. 1970s Style Shoes

How do I Style My Hair For 1970s
Hairstyles ranged from slick and straight, to a wedge bowl-like cut, to bouncy flicked out curls known as ‘The Farrah’ in honour of Farrah Fawcett who famously rocked this style.

Take a peek at this 1970s hair tutorial to see how you can achieve an authentic 1970s hairstyle.

How I Do My Makeup For A 1970s Appearance?
Makeup in the 1970s was a dramatic change from the 1960s. No longer were fake eyelashes and deep lip colours used, but pale colours were now all in for a much more natural look.

Pale foundations with light coverage and pale lips were very much the thing, apart from the eyes which were often brightly coloured in blue, green or purple eyeshadows. Sometimes, nude and copper tones were used also, which complemented the earthy colours of outfits that were frequently worn.

Here is a great 1970s makeup tutorial to help you achieve an authentic seventies look.