Dress for a '70s Disco

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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.

Steps

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.

  1. Wear a collared shirt. Look for metallic colors or bold prints like leopard, and search for fabrics like spandex or satin.
  2. Unbutton the top few buttons of the shirt, just enough to expose part of your chest, and turn the collar up.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Throw on a pair of black platform shoes. These are a necessity for the 70’s disco look.
  6. Wear a medallion necklace. The medallion itself should rest on the part of your chest exposed by your unbuttoned shirt.
  7. Style your hair so that it has as much volume as possible.

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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Wear noticeable accessories. Think large hoop earrings, medallion pendants, and silver bangle bracelets.
  5. 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.

Tips

  • Consider buying a 70’s style wig for the occasion.
  • Disco costumes are prevalent in both offline and online party and costume shops. If you’re on a budget, or if you still feel uncertain about how to piece together a 70’s look, start by checking these out.

Things You’ll Need

  • Collared shirt (men)
  • Suit Jacket (men)
  • Satin blouse (women)
  • Mini-dress (women)
  • Bell-bottom pants
  • Platform shoes
  • Medallion necklace and other jewelry

Sources and Citations

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