Vintage Style Files-- 1970s Disco

My husband and I are going to a 70s-themed costume party/birthday party tonight...specifically, a 1979-themed party, since that's the year the birthday girl was born. After doing some digging to find out what was going on in pop culture in 1979 (is it more 70s disco? more early 80s punk? etc) we determined to work the disco angle. He's going very over-the-top Studio 54 glam...aren't I lucky to have a guy willing to dress up in skin-tight sparkly pants and a faux-fur vest? I think I am! My outfit is a little less shiny than his, but definitely still bright and colorful!

So, in honor of all the truly fantastically awful fashion I expect to see tonight, I thought it might be fun to search Etsy for some 70s style! Here's what I found!

Vintage 70s Platform Wood High Heels by PlanetClaireVintage



Sexy 70s cotton/polyester halter full skirt by ilikeyams



1970s Disco Platform Shoes by slapmefabulous



THE Jumpsuit 1970s Black Palazzo by tractordog




1970s Maxi Dress by Bill Blass for Neiman Marcus by FlanneryCrane




Vintage 1970s Button Front Print Halter by VintageEyeCandy



70s Navy Blue Suede Miniskirt Zippery by violet64



Vintage 1970s leather wedge platform oxford shoes by honeybeevintage

Vintage Style Files -- Capes and Ponchos

One thing I've seen popping up a lot in stores and on fashion blogs lately is the cape or poncho. Some with arm holes, some without, the cape can be a great topper when paired with skinny or straight jeans and heeled ankle boots. I even saw cape styles in Target recently! But why buy a reproduction of this vintage style when you can find the original?

I've been searching Etsy to find the perfect vintage cape, and I found way too many choices! Here are some of my favorites....

Vintage Plaid Metal Clasp Blue and Red Mod Cape Jacket

Vintage MOD 60s Red Cape



Vintage Fringed Boho Hippie Nordic Norwegian Wool



Trouve a Paris Pendleton plaid cape



60s JAEGER Wool Cape