The 1970s (jan 1, 1970 – dec 30, 1979)
Description:
Polyester was the fabric of choice, worn in bright colors.Men and women were wearing tight fitting pants and platform shoes.
Bell bottoms were even more exaggerated and worn by both men and women.
The leisure suit became popular
First full decade where most women are wearing pants.
Men exposed chest and wore large medallions.
Disco era.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1970
dec 30, 1979
~ 10 years