1970s+Fashion+and+Fads

__**//1970s Fads and Fashions //**__  There were many fashion styles in the 1970s. In the 70s they had a relaxed attitude of clothing. Some outrageous new looks were knew as punk and glam. "Working out" was more of a fashion statement. Also denim became downright fashionable with polyster leisure suits. The 70s were a time of individual expression, of clashes and emerging identi ﻿ ti es. Most clothes were comfortable day to day wear. Some people would wear athelic-shoes and a warm-up suit as an outfit to wear out. T-shirts were known as pentiful. Most people were wearing the tallest shoes and the skimpiest clothes.

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 * [[image:Screen_shot_2011-05-11_at_12.30.58_PM.png width="247" height="183"]] || Fads in the 1970s were a big thing. Fads meant. In the 1970s the Little people orginals were invent and were soon renamed the cabbage patch dolls. The ubiquitous smiley face became the hallmark of the decade. Clackers are 2 pool ball-sized marbles that we held to together with a string that has a ring on it was a popular toy of the time. The 1970s was also known as the "Me Decade". Nothing else could represent the 1970s like the mood rings. Streaking was someone darting through a public place while naked. Most streaking occured on college campuses. ||


 * __//Fashions included://__
 * Leather and Denim
 * Polyster Leisure Suits
 * Bell Bottom Jeans
 * "Granny skirts", loose flowing skirts, or draped skirts that were also to the floor
 * Some wore ankle braking Platform shoes
 * Hot pants
 * Some even wore Victorian-Inspired Dresses
 * Glittery suits
 * Informal men suits
 * Excercise clothing was known as normal clothes
 * Toe Socks
 * Funky Jewel
 * The summer of 1974 string bikinis became popular
 * Glittery suits
 * Informal Men Suits
 * A Working Woman's Wardrobe:
 * Tweed Jackets
 * Knee Length Shorts
 * Slim Cut Trousers
 * Smart Sweaters
 * Blouses
 * Colorful Knit Sweaters with turned up Jeans
 * Overalls with Lace Up Boots
 * Western Boots with Cowboy Hats
 * Fake Fur
 * Romantically trimmed evening dresses
 * Romantic clothes were
 * High Heels
 * Feathers
 * Ruffles
 * Satin || [[image:Screen_shot_2011-05-11_at_12.27.37_PM.png]] ||


 * [[image:Screen_shot_2011-05-12_at_12.52.32_PM.png]] || __//Fads in the 1970s//__
 * //__ Saturday Night Fever __// was released in 1977
 * Little People orginals were invented but did not catch on
 * Mood rings
 * Pet rocks
 * Many people searched for their ethnic and cultural roots
 * Clogs and earth shoes
 * Jewelry included:
 * Engraved ID bracelets
 * Silver-and-turquoise
 * And rings and bracelets made from bent spoons
 * Sequins
 * Spiked heels
 * Roller Disco
 * Punk styles included:
 * Do-it-yourself piercings
 * Day-glo colored hair that was siffened
 * The punk style was born
 * Streaking
 * The Nike brand was "born" in 1971
 * Puka Beads or Shells
 * Long hair ||


 * __// WorksCited //__
 * Batchelor, Bob. "Fads in the 1970s." Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, and Ideas ABC-CLIO. 2011. Web. 6th May 2011.
 * Batchelor, Bob. "Fashion and Fad Culture (Over view)." Pop Culture Universe: Icon, Idols, Ideas ABC-CLIO. (2011). Web. 28th April 2011.
 * Batchelor, Bob. "Fashion in the 1970s." Pop Culture Universe: Icons, Idols, Ideas.ABC-CLIO. 2011.Web. 4th May 2011.
 * Gilmour, Sarah. __//20th Century Fashion The 70s.//__ Wisconsin: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2000.Print. ||