The Best Fashions from the 1970s

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Best fashions and trends popular during the decade of the 1970s

Fashion in the 1970s was unique and often exciting, with bright colors and prints. This list contains all of the greatest '70s fashions and trends, the looks people can’t help but remember when thinking about the decade. From platform shoes to catsuits, you’ll find the best and hottest fashions from the 1970s right here, ranked as the best. 

Would any discussion of 1970s fashion be complete without a mention of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever? The butterfly collars, the polyester, the bell-bottoms - Travolta captured the hottest 1970s fashions, the ones men, and often women, just had to imitate.

Women also had their own style icons in the 1970s - look no further than Farrah Fawcett. Her feathered hairstyle, often referred to as the "Farrah Fawcett Flick," became a favorite with women everywhere. Charlie’s Angels, in fact, drove much of the fashion in the 1970s, with women adopting trouser suits, high-waisted jeans, and more.

On this list, you’ll find all of the hottest fashions from the 1970s, the ones you either remember wearing yourself, or have seen pictures of your parents wearing. Some '70s trends, such as clogs, have come back in style, while others, like the turban, haven’t quite returned to popularity. The 1970s fashion trends on this list are all indicative of the decade. Cast your votes below for the best fashions from the 1970s.

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