What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s
Humanity's ultimate goal is to look good, according to a lot of people, and that seemed very true for those who peaked in the seventies. Fashion from the sixties evolved into something new that gave a lot of people their opportunity to shine with new voluminous hairstyles and tight but elegant clothes.
Music was also evolving into something for the clubs to enjoy best, and that meant hours of dancing. People needed comfortable clothes that looked good for the time's standards, and fashion delivered colorful styles that could withstand many different combinations. Coolness had reached another milestone and was broadcasting it on TV all the time.
Everyone seemed to look cool in the seventies. And yes, even people in your family probably had that one super cool outfit you'll notice in most of their pictures, check it out. So, here's what it looked like to be a cool cat in the 1970s.
Teddy Boys
A fad from the 50s that lived on, with hairstyles and everything.
Plaid Outfits
This is a very 70s picture.
Stylish Wedding
Colors and combos were the key to every outfit.
Soul Train
TV showed you how to look good.
Shinjuku, 1971
Japan knows how to fashion.
1971
She was the moment. He was just there.
Overdressed
The more pieces of clothing, the better.
Ouija Board ad
Anything can look good if you're dressed like in the 70s.
Lita Ford
Peak coolness.
Cool Kids
All clothes came in all sizes. It was easier that way.
Highschool Graduation
At a Fleetwood Mac Concert
A girl way out of anyone's league.
East Germany
Styles that go with any architecture.
Car Show
Anyone could star in a music video.
Jamming in 1977
Levi's ad
This is what people looked like, according to a Levi's ad.
Perfect Combo
Even rooms were dressed in style.
Gang
The hair was also a key element of the 70s coolness.
Saturday afternoon
Kids were prepared to dress like adults from an early age.
New York Dolls
Best New Group and Worst Group in the same year. Was it for the outfits? Which one?