Somewhere in a box in the attic or back in the deepest recesses of your closet lies a box of the trendiest, most high-fashion clothing you own. If you’re part of the generation that came of age during the era of flower power, you may be shocked to find that the clothing from your youth is back in style. It’s true! Check out these trends from the 70s that made a comeback in 2021.
Bellbottoms and Bell Sleeves
Flare was everywhere! From just a little more than bootcut all the way up to voluminous bells that flap and wave as you walk, bellbottoms and bell sleeves took off (again) in 2021.
Halter and Bra Tops
In the 70s, everyone wore a bra-shaped item as a top. Admit it—you did it too. In 2021, these tops were a hot item, especially when worn with wide trousers. Halter tops came back too, both as tops and as formalwear necklines.
Crochet
Sometimes, those bra tops were crocheted, but crochet wasn’t limited to tops in 2021. Crocheted dresses, bags, and skirts were all the rage, too.
Tinted Glasses
Remember those amber aviators? Tinted shades that let your eyes shine through but still provided some sun protection were seen on many a designer runway this past year.
Boisterous Hippie Prints and Patchwork
Paisley gave way to tropical greenery and multi-colored mini-geometric prints all over the place. The more colorful, the better!
Coats, dresses, and pants came out in patches of, well, patches in 2021. Remember sewing together mismatched patches of florals, stripes, and paisleys in a riot of colors? In 2021, designers did the sewing for you, using patchwork patterns in all kinds of fabrics.
Those designers also sewed on smiley faces! That’s right—smiley faces made a big comeback in 2021. You found them on hats, bags, t-shirts, and jackets. In a really tough year, the smiley forced some cheer!
Fringed Jackets
Fringed jackets made a reappearance in 2021 in a variety of fabrics, including leather. Fringe appeared in both crop-length and below-the-hip jackets in multiple colors.
Denim Skirts and Dresses
Denim is forever, and not just in jeans, apparently. Denim skirts, and dresses made a comeback in 2021. Skirts were longer and dresses were shorter.
Enjoy this look at trends from the 70s that made a comeback in 2021. The way fashion goes, these trends things will be “out” in 2022, and some other decade will take center stage!
