70s Costume Ideas

About 70s

Popularized by Tom Wolfe as the “Me Decade,” the 1970s saw the 1960s social movements give way to recreational drug use and partying. The decade saw the end of the Vietnam War, followed by the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon’s resignation, the gas crisis during a long economic recession and ended with the Iran Hostage Crisis. Escapism from these times was found new disco music played in discotheques where drug use thrived. Socially, the feminism movement boomed and women were beginning to be accepted as a permanent part of the workforce. In the music world, punk rock, heavy metal, and hip-hop were all developed during this time, while the entertainment industry gave birth to cult classics such as Star Wars, The Godfather, and Rocky.

Dressing up as 70s

To get into Studio 54, you need some groovy threads like a gold sequined disco shirt with some far-out bell bottoms. You’ll be the dancing queen in a psychedelic halter pantsuit which must be worn with the hippest platform dancing shoes. All the men and foxy ladies in the 70s had long hair, so accessorize with a wig, maybe a fro or pin-straight hair. Keep on truckin’ in Elton John style disco glasses. If disco isn’t your thing and you don’t mind lying to the public, try on a Nixon mask, just remember to flash some neat-o peace signs.

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	How to make a hippie costume?   5 up, 1 down  Hippies are not completely out of fashion and if you wish to be one for Halloween it can be easier than you think to create your costume. Most individuals who lived through the 70’s are still going to have some of their Hippie clothing. You might be able to look through your parents or grandparents old things to find the items you need. Otherwise some of the pants and shirts are back in ... read more »
	How to make a Roller Girl (Boogie Nights) Costume   3 up, 0 down  Played by Heather Graham in the film "Boogie Nights," Roller Girl was a '70s, x-rated film star whose gimmick was that of a sweet, non-so-innocent blonde sporting rollerskates and a '70s girl-next-door look. Mark Wahlberg's Dirk Diggler character may have been the star, but Roller Girl ended up as another memorable character in this cult favorite film. Put together your own Roller Girl ... read more »
	How to make a Jerry Garcia costume   4 up, 2 down  Oh, what a long, strange trip it's been! Pay homage to one of the most mellow dudes ever -- a musician so beloved that even Ben and Jerry had to name an ice cream flavor after him. Jerry Garcia, the guitarist/singer for the Grateful Dead inspired thousands of Dead Heads to pick up and follow the band on the road for a number of years. Although Jerry is gone, his spirit still lives on and ... read more »
	How to make an Andy Warhol costume   2 up, 1 down  The man who coined the phrase, "Everybody gets their 15 minutes of fame," exceeded his even long after his untimely death. Andy Warhol was a performance artist, painter, and film director who was also a fixture on the Studio 54 club scene in the 70s and 80s. Pay homage to this quirky character with an easy-to-make Andy Warhol costume! ##Things You'll Need## * Platinum Unisex 80s wig * ... read more »
	How to make a Mrs. Roper / Three's Company costume   1 up, 0 down  Stuck for a quick, comfy, and simple '70s costume? Look to one of the '70s most popular television series (which carried over into the '80s) for inspiration and come up with a Mrs. Roper from "Three's Company" look. The love-starved wife to cranky landlord Stanley Roper, Helen Roper was an ally to Jack, Chrissy, and Jannet -- affectionately known to her as "the kids." Sassy and into hip, ... read more »
	How to make a Nancy Spungen costume   7 up, 7 down  Perfect for a couple's look with a Sid Vicious costume, Nancy Spungen was Sid's notorious girlfriend. The punk couple of the Sex Pistol's bassist and Spungen was a tumultuous and highly dysfunctional one. It's rumored that Sid may have killed Nancy with a stab wound. It was never proven and Sid died shortly thereafter... Possibly of a broken heart? Recreate the look of one of punk's most ... read more »
	70s for girls   0 up, 1 down  what you need are any colored legging a brightly colored sweatshirt any color tank topput your hair in a high side ponytail with a scrunchy you'll also need boot scrunchies and your good 2 go! comment »

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