1970s Fancy Dress Ideas

Need some inspirational ideas for a 70s fancy dress party?

The seventies was a great decade for fashion there were some wacky looks which have now been brought back to life for the 70 s costume party goer. So there is no need to worry about a lack of fancy dress ideas for a 1970s themed party or event.

1970s Authentic Look

Would you like to have an authentic 70s look so people think you have just arrived at the party in your time machine?

If so how about, for the guys, Patchwork Denim Flares with a 70s Style Shirt and, to take the look a little further, wear with a brown collar length wig and mustache?

For a womens seventies authentic look a Flared Trouser Catsuit with a Charlies Angles style Black Flick Wig.

Glam Rock, ABBA and 70 s TV Cops

If not the authentic look you could choose a more 70's stylised costume. A popular choice for some is a "Pimp" costume and this is for men (Pimp Daddy) or women (Miss Pimptastic). These costumes often have a animal print fabric with a large brimmed hat and a pimps cane.

The most famous TV Pimp must be "Huggy Bear" from hit 1970s show "Starsky and Hutch", so another fancy dress idea could be a 70s TV Cop

If you really want to stand out at the party go for a 1970s Glam Rock costume. One of the most over the top might be the USA Glam rock band "Kiss" costume.

Another full on look is Elvis's Las Vegas Show outfits of the seventies.

Not forgetting the ladies, how about an Abba look with a Dancing Queen catsuit?

For me a brill fancy dress idea, which is quite different, the Green Cross Code Man costume. The Green Cross Code man was part of a road safety TV ad campaign through the 1970's.

I hope this has given you a few ideas to go on and find the perfect costume for your seventies party.