Farther into the past: the trend for homewear in the style of the 70s

In the last couple of years, fashion has taken a sharp turn. The trend is retro, clothes from the eighties and even from the Middle Ages. But the excursion into the past is not limited to these eras. Loungewear from the seventies is the main feature of the “coronavirus” season. This is exactly what I will talk about today.

Style Features

In the 70s, fashion was simple, but at the same time quite cozy. Tired of the frightening uniformity, the dudes tried to combine things from different sets with each other. Their images were colorful and a little extravagant, but never looked too vulgar.

The key features of that romantic era are:

• Slightly muted shades. After the brilliant sixties, sand and brown tones came back into fashion. Bright colors have not gone away, but they have become calmer.
• Wool. That says it all. Most of the outfits of that era were made from woolen threads.
  

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• Bright prints. I assure you that this does not contradict the previous point.The muted purple T-shirt could easily have featured a crazy geometric print.
• Knitted lace. The main trend of that era was handicrafts. Many things were made independently. Fashionistas all made delicate sweaters and vests. By the way, this is where the macrame fashion came into our 2020.
• Simplicity of silhouettes. In the seventies, no one experimented with daring shapes. Girls wore simple dresses, flowing skirts and long pants. And this perfectly emphasized their elegance and femininity.
• High waist. Literally everyone wore high-waisted outfits. Fashionistas' assortment included trousers, skirts, trouser suits and dresses with such a simple silhouette. He emphasized the beauty of the figure, perfectly hiding everything unnecessary.
  

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• Midi and maxi. The seventies were precisely the time when miniskirts went out of fashion, being replaced by long dresses.

Ideas for home looks

Unfortunately, the disco era has not yet completely taken over street fashion. But for fans of a simple and gentle style, there is a way out - beautiful home outfits. More and more fashion brands are showing home suits straight from the 70s in their collections. And I’m ready to share the ideas I’ve spotted.

One of the most beautiful options is a silk blouse and a slightly flared knee-length multi-layered circle skirt. A wool knitted vest will help make this look more homely and cozy. The yarn can be decorated with floral motifs, just like carefree hippies.

For your next work meeting via Zoom, a nice trouser suit with shorts made from woolen jersey, which was fashionable at that time, is suitable. A small jacket with short sleeves, an ivory silk blouse and long shorts.It is not only beautiful and elegant, but also very comfortable. In such an outfit you can receive guests in an informal setting.

Fashion designers also have more extravagant outfits in their assortment. For sports at home, for example, you can borrow a suit from fashionistas of that era. A one-color closed swimsuit made of jersey and woolen knee socks, not necessarily in color - it’s comfortable, practical, and beautiful. Hair can be gathered up and secured with a headband or a wide headband with a bright print.

The designers of the Chanel brand went further and released a full-fledged ready-made look for the home in the style of the 70s. A wool midi skirt and a knitted top are in perfect harmony with each other. The look can be complemented with warm and cozy socks.

The seventies were a beautiful and at the same time rather simple era of fashion. And something tells me that in a year or two such outfits will finally enter the wardrobes of all fashionistas.