What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

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What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s
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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

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

A fad from the 50s that lived on, with hairstyles and everything.

Plaid Outfits

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

This is a very 70s picture.

Stylish Wedding

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

Colors and combos were the key to every outfit.

Soul Train

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

TV showed you how to look good.

Shinjuku, 1971

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

Japan knows how to fashion.

1971

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

She was the moment. He was just there.

Overdressed

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

The more pieces of clothing, the better.

Ouija Board ad

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Anything can look good if you're dressed like in the 70s.

Lita Ford

SHIB

Peak coolness.

Cool Kids

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All clothes came in all sizes. It was easier that way.

Highschool Graduation

SK 7890

At a Fleetwood Mac Concert

adidas LUN

A girl way out of anyone's league.

East Germany

Inniviande

Styles that go with any architecture.

Car Show

BUICK OPEL Colt

Anyone could star in a music video.

Jamming in 1977

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

Levi's ad

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This is what people looked like, according to a Levi's ad.

Perfect Combo

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

Even rooms were dressed in style.

Gang

What it Looked Like to Be a Cool Cat in the 1970s

The hair was also a key element of the 70s coolness.

Saturday afternoon

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Kids were prepared to dress like adults from an early age.

New York Dolls

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Best New Group and Worst Group in the same year. Was it for the outfits? Which one?

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