1970s formal fashion

Diana Ross | As we prepare to transition our wardrobes for fall '16, we're taking cues from the latest trends and our tried and true style divas. In true throwback Thursday fashion, we're turning to Diana Ross for outfits that stand the test of time. From fabulous off-the shoulder moments to show-stopping sequins, these are the looks we'd wear now.

Yes, as a dedicated blogger I do track how people find my site - which search words they use, for example (and trust me, some are pretty strange). And believe it or not, searches having to do with jumpsuits (70s jumpsuits, women's jumpsuits, formal jumpsuits, etc.) pop up on a regular basis. Why the interest in this fashion oddity? Well, they just bespeak 70s fashion coolness in a way nothing else does! Why wait so long for another post on this groovy 70s fashion? Well, one problem that I…

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As a one-piece garment that slips on with ease, the jumpsuit has been a popular fashion item since the 1970s. With bright bold colors and pr...

1970s Cher and Sonny - gold sequin dress, gold suit

A couple of weeks ago, we were at an estate sale, as I am always on the hunt for some great vintage jewelry, where I found a vintage fas...

The 1970s formal dress, party dress or prom dress went through several changes during the decade. At first, the short shift cocktail party d...

GQ made its first reference to ruffled front formal shirts in 1957. By 1961, shirts appeared with small colored edging. By 1965, the ruffles had grown significantly larger and had been added to cuffs. By the 1970s, shirts exploded with gaudy color. The trend waned in the latter half of the 1970s.