70'S SOPHISTICATE: THE LOOK

There's an underlying confidence to this trend that's key. Even the more demure looks need to be carried off with an air of sexuality and a sort of defiant independence. There's a boldness. It's in the addition of that floppy felt hat, those exotic jewels, that super-high pair of platforms. At night time the hint can snowball into a statement: think Bianca Jagger at Studio 54 in a slinky gown, ivory cigarette holder in hand, and you've got the picture. Read on for tips for both day and night time looks.

'70s sophistication by day

By day it's all about clean yet voluminous silhouettes, and earthy '70s colour palettes. Look for:

• High waisted wide-leg pants or flares, smartly belted in.
• Neat bow-blouses, especially ones with billowing or bishop sleeves. Particularly great are fabrics like silk and satin.
• Roll neck sweaters tucked into pants or skirts. Add to the '70s effect by layering over beaded necklaces or a vest.
• For those more daring, a pair of hotpants are the ultimate '70s item.
• A smart printed jumpsuit is another great alternative.

Kate Moss in grey hotpants

The jumpsuit trend was considered to be very fashion forward in the 60's and 70's but after making it's way up onto the runways and into celebrities closets, it's making it's way back to the streets with a bang.

A few cute jumpsuit looks

I'm loving how Riri looks in the jumpsuit...totally fabulous....


You want one don't you?...

This is a great daytime look.....a nice belted-in, high waisted flare pant.

70s sophistication by night

By night the '70s sophisticate turns into the ultimate socialite, with look-at-me shimmering fabrics and cuts that either tightly hug or sensually drape over the body.

• Choose high sheen fabrics with a '70s disco-inspired edge, like lurex or silk; anything with a metallic thread.
• Add a ruffled neckline under a brocade blazer or tuxedo jacket, paired with a sharp pair of pants.
• Long, slinky gowns with draping, low necklines or dress slits are the ultimate in '70s night time glamour.

gorgeous dress =]
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 Slit Dresses...what are they?

Long slit skirts or maxi dresses in light, flowing fabrics that give a not-so-subtle hint of leg as one walks - or rather struts - along. In fact, they give more than a hint of leg. They show off the whole leg with the split reaching the top of the thigh. For an even greater visual impact, the split will pass the top of the thigh and reach the hip.

There may be a single side split, a centre split, or dual side splits with a panel of fabric that falls along the middle section.