THE MEN'S FASHION

MEN’S  FASHION IN THE 70s

Fashions in the later part of the 70s were often flashy and eye-catching. Many men dressed like the stars they saw in the movies and wore white disco suits modeled after the one John Travolta wore in Saturday Night Fever, colorful shirts, and even platform shoes. This era was filled with styles that were never seen before, as well as some that were never seen again. Browse the following gallery of images to see the popular styles that men wore during this decade.

Nothing could be more 70s than the leisure suit. This suit was typically made of polyester and came in an array of colors such as baby blue, green and tan. Men wore these suits with open collar shirts in contrasting colors.

Bold colors and patterns were a popular choice for men's shirts. These shirts were typically form fitting, and they were worn to balance out wide-leg or flared pants styles.

Leather jackets were worn as outwear and for fashion. These jackets were most often made of brown leather, and they were stiffer and more structured than coats of today. Leather jackets were a staple in most men's closets throughout the 70s.

A little bit of the men's fashion history

For many men in the 70s, anything went as far as style. From laid back hippie looks to tailored styles worn for dancing at nightclubs, men expressed themselves in a variety of fashions. Mixing and matching prints, fabrics, and colors was considered stylish for the time. Most of the popular styles of the 70s never regained popularity, but they remain a part of the decade's history.