The 70s style influences are back in a big way - but sometimes the **originals** are even more stylish than the cheapie contemporary knock-offs in the malls. Take these hyper-flammable wide leg pants (mix of nylon and polyester) in wild colours. On the rack they may have looked ridiculous but I saw their style potential. Aren't they swish?? Fab with a halter style top and 70s-inspired wedgie sandals.
The handkerchief skirt or dress is also back with a vengeance this season. I picked up an authentic one last summer in Toronto, seen here in Niagara Falls, Canada. You know, many of today's fast fashions are made with polyester, so I have absolutely no problems wearing the retro stuff.
Maybe the older fabric is even nicer? It's thicker and has weight to it and won't snag like the disposable type fabrics out there these days. What do you think? Regardless, in terms of style, sometimes the authentic 70s styles rock way more than the contemporary retakes of them - at least in the case of this dress. Just look at that back, those teeny spaghetti straps and low back.
Another 70s dress found in West Palm Beach, US, my most recent acquisition. Just love the style. My sweetheart beau bought it for me. Again, it's a thick polyester and the style is just fab. Long flowy wide skirt and an almost halter style bodice with darts that accentuate my barely there bust. They sure were teeny in the 70s - the waists on both of these dresses are wee wee. Then again, it's nice to be able to wear a dress that isn't bagging out in the boob area!
Both you and the dress are adorable in the Niagara Falls pics, but I'm also loving the maple leaf design on the pavement :D
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Fabulous looks, and you are most correct -- the originals are much better than the knock-offs. The hyper-flammable materials is so true. Not gonna see me standing near any burning candles in my new Olivia Rose maxi . . . poof!
ReplyDeleteThese dresses are so fabulous. Absolutely adore that patchwork quilt-looking-one with the bias cut hemline. What fun!
ReplyDeleteSilver Thistle, thanks, your eyes are waaay better than mine if you can see a Canadian flag in the pavement!
ReplyDeleteKris - you and I will have to be careful with our hyper-flammable (or melt-able?) frocks! Love yours!
L'age moyen,that one is my fave too. except the bodice is so teeny I can barely breathe in it! Can't gain a whit if I want to wear it this summer!
Oh I think those wide leg flammable pants are gorgeous! Loving your style and your blog
ReplyDeleteI always liked your style, you look wonderful
ReplyDeleteThank you Erica Louise, and apologies for responding so late to your comment!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks so much Anonymous - you say that as though you have been following for a while or have known me in a past life!