Fashion in the 1970s was about individuality. Common items included mini skirts, bell-bottoms popularized by hippies, vintage clothing from the 1950s and earlier, and the androgynous glam rock and disco styles that introduced platform shoes, bright colors, glitter, and satin.
The most famous silhouette of the mid and late 1970s for both genders was that of tight on top and loose on bottom. It also saw the birth of the indifferent, anti-conformist casual chic approach to fashion, which consisted of sweaters, T-shirts, jeans and sneakers.
These amazing found photos were found by Mark Susina that show what life looked like in the 1970s.
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