1970s Fashion: How to Wear the 70s Trend

Designers are looking back to the 1970s for inspiration this year. First, it was one of the biggest trends from spring 2015 and now the fall 2015 previews have shown that fashion’s infatuation with the 1970s is still ongoing. And who could blame the industry’s tastemakers? 70s style embraced nonconformity with casual looks while still retaining that timeless chic factor. Check out more 1970s inspiration including four unique trends below.

1970s Suede Trend

One material that evokes the 1970s like no other is suede. Pants, skirts, dresses and accessories in the fabric are sure to get you into a retro mood. From the New York runways to fast fashion stores like Zara, suede takes over as much of fashion embraces the 70s trend.

A model wears a brown suede jacket dress from Gucci in the brand’s spring-summer 2015 campaign.

A 1970s inspired suede dress from Tommy Hilfiger’s spring 2015 collection.

Derek Lam offered a 1970s inspired, patchwork suede at his spring-summer 2015 show.

A model wears a patchwork suede top and skirt in Zara's spring-summer 2015 campaign. — A model wears a patchwork suede top and skirt in Zara’s spring-summer 2015 campaign.

Combing the two 1970s trends of a wraparound dress and suede, Jason Wu creates a ladylike look inspired by the decade. Available at Net-a-Porter.

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1970s Maxi Dress Trend

The maxi dress trend is usually associated with bohemian chic styles. From fancy florals to wild tribal prints, designers created 1970s inspired maxi dress shapes with bold silhouettes. Perhaps you should give one a try this year?