The “maxi” was born in the 1970s in response to the revealing mini of the ’60s. Since maxi dresses are such a style staple, I wanted to share how to accessorize a maxi dress for MAXImum versatility. Keep reading after the jump to see how Fajr of Stylish Thought maximized the wear of her ’70s green maxi for day and night with easy accessory tweaks!
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By the 1970s casual style was the norm, making cotton shirts a staple in the wardrobe’s of young women across America.
When wearing a vintage ‘70s shirt today, you don’t have to look like a suburban teenager circa 1976.
Keep reading after the jump to see how this ’70s shirt is styled 3 unique ways for seventies-inspired style that’s comfy, chic and cool!
‘70s fashion influences were all over the runway last spring. Since the ’70s is so relevant for today and because summer shopping is fast approaching, I visited Olive’s Very Vintage to model 5 of the trendiest dress styles from the ’70s to prove just how wearable this decade truly is. Keep reading after the jump to check out the styles I chose for your vintage viewing pleasure!
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One of my favorite fashion decades is the ‘70s because for the first time in fashion history, the American female was purchasing clothing for various activities and occasions in her life, including home, office, formal and casual wear. The opportunities to buy “different” kinds of clothing had expanded — which ultimately led to the expansion of the American female’s closet, too.
The 1970s was a free-spirited time not only of fashion revolution but political, cultural, social and economic change for the American female, too. These changes — while considered normal by today’s standards — had major influential shifts on the styles and the lives of the modern ‘70s woman. After the ‘70s, fashion for woman has continued to be liberal, creative and free.
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Hello and happy modern vintage style Monday, everyone!! Just some quick news and thanks before I get into today’s post, which is all about (drumroll, please!) how to wear ’70s velvet shorts for summer! But first, HUGE congrats to Miss Carmen of CAG Reinvented, who won last week’s Gratefulness Friday Vintage Giveaway with The Krickett’s [...]
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I was hired by the Manhattan Vintage Show to brainstorm & curate the show & photoshoot theme, along with presenting an exhibit based on that theme to the public! I had so much and learned a ton along the way — check out the latest video to see what ’70s-inspired outfit I put together at [...]
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Hi! My name is Sammy Davis and I created this website as a place for myself and others
to share their love for finding, selling and styling vintage. I believe that all woman can make vintage fashion a part of their wardrobe, and I hope that you’ll join me on this journey as we spread vintage love together!
