Gucci 70's inspired

Seventies fashion is an acquired taste. Neon colors, psychedelic patterns, shimmery fabric, flared sleeves and bell-bottoms!  There's no denying that 1970s fashions embodied the freedom and self expression that ran rampant among the young people of that era. The crazier, the better! People were dancing their hearts away at the disco and social movements were popping up left and right.

   In Gucci's 2013 spring collection, there's immense amounts of influence from the seventies. One piece, a neon pink gown, has flared sleeves almost identical to that of a jumpsuit in an advertizement from the 1970's, as well as the same low V-neck and embellished collar. The Gucci advertisement in Elle magazine features pieces in an orange/coral/pink peony print, that has a kind of oriental vibe. And guess what? A popular print from the 1970's was bright, bold, orange floral print. Moral of the story: everything comes back! Just like history, fashion repeats itself.


Wicked Thrift has racks of awesome 70's pieces! Here, I'm wearing an authentic, groovy 1970's ruffled blouse (sz S/M, $18) with the bell sleeves seen in the Gucci pieces as well as bold floral print that was so popular. I accessorized with a bold, simple, over sized white purse, made of genuine leather ($20), and white beaded earrings ($3). I think with the white accents that bring out the crisp, clear red and green colors of the top, this look is really cool and easy to wear. I'm wearing my jeans and my shoes, because my feet are so tiny that I basically have to wear kid's shoes.


Another cool piece from the 70's that I found in Wicked Thrift is this awesome maxi dress, with sheer black sleeves (sz S, $35). It has the same smooth, silky fabric that the Gucci jumpsuits were made from, which feels so amazing and soft, with billowy sleeves and, yet again, gorgeous floral print in warm colors. I used a big, robin's egg blue ring ($8) to pull out the cooler colors in the piece. Blue eyes pop in this dress, because of the contrasting orange and intensifying black.

Today's blouses are surprisingly similar to blouses from the 1970s. This one, a floral blouse ($15) with puffed sleeves and a pussy cat bow, is cute and casual looking, while still carrying off the bold floral print and a deep V-neck with an embellished collar, as seen in some of the vintage photos of Gucci's inspiration. I've also got a handsome little burgundy leather 1970s purse ($35) by Etienne Aigner. My jeans and shoes. I really feel like this look is casual and subtle but the bright print of the blouse keeps me from disappearing.http://www.facebook.com/wickedthrift