I'm entering my cool-girl era this spring, and it's all thanks to Daisy Jones & the Six. The Amazon Prime Video series is all anyone has been taking about in the Who What Wear office as of late, and it's not hard to see why. It's a stylish escape to the '70s, the golden era of chic fringe jackets and rock and roll. Sign me up.

If you're not up to speed, the show, starring Riley Keough and Sam Claflin, follows a fictional band and their struggles in keeping their relationships and careers alive. As a massive Fleetwood Mac fan, I knew I would love the show ages before it came out after reading the adaption's source material book by Taylor Jenkins Reid. What I didn't expect is that my boyfriend (who's into rap music and computer coding) would be glued to the screen with me. 

The show has the ability to suck anyone in, and thanks to it's gripping storyline, I've basically been able to convince everyone I know to watch the show. The biggest draw for convincing my fashion friends to watch the show though? How amazing the costuming is. If the Daisy Jones & the Six fashion mood board taught me anything, it's that cool girls aren't just defined by how luxe their tapestry coats and oversized glasses are—it's about how they embrace their personal style over and over again. 

Over the last few months, I've been seeing an inkling of Gen Z embracing '70s style aesthetics more and more. Maybe it's the surge of TikTok videos suggesting that 2023 festival fashion will include giant capes and psychedelic elements so heavily found throughout the '70s. Or that '70s staples like cowboy boots are (and have been) big news for fashion people recently. Either way, I'm here for it, and so is Gen Z. Frankly, they've been playing into it for a while.

So, with my obsession with Daisy Jones as well as the surge in '70s fashion in mind, I've rounded up the seven pieces I just know would be front and centre of Daisy's incredibly enviable wardrobe. Scroll on to discover more and shop the pieces you may need to help recreate the Daisy Jones & the Six look.

1. Fringe Jackets

Style Notes: If you're itching to embrace the Western side of the '70s rock-and-roll scene, get your hands on a vintage or upcycled fringe jacket to wear with a pair of cognac cowboy boots. 

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2. Double Denim

Style Notes: Just like her character in the show, actress and model Camila Morrone is all about the retro-style denim trend everyone is wearing this spring. Think boxy trucker jackets and wide-leg silhouettes.

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3. White Tanks

Style Notes: Sometimes, the more basic, the better. This anti-trend style has lived far beyond the '70s thanks to its timelessness and the fact that it's so easy to pull off. Just grab your favourite pair of jeans and a white tank top of your choosing. If you're looking to channel Daisy, go for a tank with a bit more dimension with accents like lace, buttons, or sheer panels.

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4. Statement Vests

Style Notes: I've never met a vest I didn't like. Layered on top of anything, they such make a fun, retro statement. Personally, I've been into vests with unexpected elements like fringe or textured patterns, and I'm sure Suki Waterhouse's character, Karen Sirko, would be proud.

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5. Faux-Fur Jackets

Style Notes: While Daisy Jones & the Six has been my obsession over the last few weeks, my first love when it comes to '70s aesthetics has to be the 2000 film Almost Famous. Throughout the movie, Kate Hudson's character constantly wears a fur-trimmed long coat that's since become synonymous with rock-and-roll style.

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6. Micro Tops

Style Notes: Ultra-mini tops are such a cool-girl staple throughout the ages. To re-create the '70s look, go for neutral, warm tones and halter-top, scarf-top or open-front styles when embracing the look.

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7. Sheer Accents

Style Notes: Daisy Jones & the Six wouldn't be Daisy Jones & the Six without Daisy Jones's fashion choices, including her ultra-sheer capes. While the voluminous silhouette isn't always suitable for everyday looks, you can get the look by opting for separates in a semi-sheer fabrication.

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This story originally appeared on Who What Wear US and has since been updated.

Ten minutes into Halston, Netflix's latest must-watch series, I knew I was going to love it. The '70s fashion! The New York backdrop! Ewan McGregor in a patent trench coat! I was long overdue an escapist TV fashion moment (The Queen's Gambit feels like a long time ago), and this well and truly satisfied that craving. Set in New York in the 1970s and '80s, the series centres around the life and era-defining work of fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, aka Halston, who is played by Ewan McGregor, and his struggle to steer his eponymous fashion empire. 

The real Halston with friend Liza Minnelli

Costume designer Jeriana San Juan has done an incredible job at capturing the high-octane glamour and sensuality that is at the heart of not only Halston's designs but also the decade itself. As a '70s fashion fan, I found it to be a real visual treat. From the sequin-clad costumes of Halston's close friend Liza Minnelli and the nonchalant tailoring of model Elsa Peretti to the liquid silk of the brand's runway gowns and the aviator-sunglasses-and-patent-coat cool of Halston himself. It's honestly the chicest thing on TV right now. 

A snapshot from one of Halston's original runway shows, February 1978

I'm only halfway through the series, but I can safely say that this is a must-watch show for any fashion fan. And yes, I've already spent an evening furiously searching for vintage Halston dresses. So to whet your appetite and give you a little preview of the fabulous style that dominates the series, I've put together a few of my favourite ensembles. Scroll down to see more. (Don't worry: no spoilers.) Enjoy!

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With their wide-leg trousers and even bigger sunnies, Halston's entourage is just too cool for words. 

A snapshot of Liza Minnelli, played by Krysta Rodriguez, performing at one of Halston's fashion shows. 

Elsa Peretti, played by Rebecca Dayan, was a model and muse to Halston and has one of the best wardrobes of the series. 

Okay, I literally want this outfit in my size. Thanks.

Ultrasuede was one of Halston's biggest fabric innovations and was a huge success with the New York fashion crowd. 

Halston broke with the graphic 1960s aesthetic with his flowing, tie dye gowns. 

Classic yet pulled-together. Another suitably chic look from the designer. 

Elsa Peretti modelling one of the designer's earliest dress designs for potential investors. 

Another dramatic tie-dye look, which could happily be worn in 2021. 

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Patchwork denim will always have a nostalgic charm to me. The splicing of fabrics and intentional scruffiness makes it feel like a project I'd have taken on in week five of summer holidays after watching one too many episodes of That '70s Show. However, this humble denim trend has, against all odds, been slowly making its way into luxury collections. In 2020, Celine brought us the patchwork button-front miniskirt, Gucci created an epic blazer pieced together with numerous swatches and, most recently, Victoria Beckham has brought us two-tone flared jeans.

All patchwork denim tends to have a '70s sensibility, playing with silhouettes such as flares and wide-leg jumpsuits, which were all popular in that decade. Thanks to the DIY element, this is a trend that really lends itself to upcycling and reusing fabrics, and Fanfare is one label that uses offcuts from designer rugs to add patches to jeans, stopping them from being sent to landfill. You can also send the brand a pair of your own jeans for it to customise and add patches onto.

Keep scrolling for ideas for wearing the patchwork denim trend and then our edit of the coolest pieces we could find. 

How to Wear Patchwork Denim

Style Notes: This patchwork maxi skirt looks amazing with this camel leather jacket. 

Style Notes: Here, double denim is taken to the max, with a patchwork denim shirt layered underneath a denim jacket. 

Style Notes: One of our favourite ways to wear this trend is jeans with patches of printed fabric sewn onto them. 

Style Notes: More proof that patchwork denim looks amazing paired with jeans. 

Style Notes: For a simple take on patchwork denim, this dark-wash jumpsuit with contrasting denim panels is beautiful. 

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It's true: What comes around tends to go back around eventually. Since we know that fashion is cyclical in nature, it should come as no surprise when we see trends resurrect themselves from the past—sometimes from decades in the past. Designers are always revisiting the archives in order to reinvent the wheel for the seasons to come, fixating on one decade or period of time before moving onto the next. In the past several years alone, we've cycled through '70s, '80s and '90s fashion trends, cherry-picking which silhouettes and motifs to bring into the present-day.

The great thing about vintage clothing is that if you hold onto an item for long enough, you just might see it come back into the style spotlight again. Or, like I did, you can take to raiding the wardrobes of your parents and grandma to borrow the original versions and source even more from vintage stores (coincidentally also the most sustainable way to shop). Once such vintage retailer is The RealReal, and its head of women's clothing, Sasha Skoda, is sharing the exact trends from these past three decades that are selling better than any others right now. Continue on to see (and shop) them all.

From the '70s…

Scarves: According to the data that Skoda shared, searches for scarves are up a whopping 162% and that the resale value is also on the rise, correlating with the current overall '70s trend. We've seen fashion girls styling silk scarves in creative ways, from tying them up "babushka" style over their heads to knotting them around their neck and even wearing them as a DIY crop top.

Knee-High Boots: Knee-high boots blew up this past autumn and winter, rivalling ankle boots as the go-to boot silhouette. Skoda confirmed their popularity by informing us that interest in them has increased by 88% year over year.

Tartan and Plaid: We'd argue that some version of check print and plaid is always "in," and right now, it's '70s-inspired tartan, which we've seen on everything from preppy pleated skirts to sophisticated trousers.

From the '80s…

Puffy Sleeves: No surprise here. Puff sleeves are an '80s trend we've definitely got behind, as it's just a pure delight to wear and pretty much always looks good, whether you splurge or save on it. Clearly, we're not alone here, since searches for this trend are up by 338%.

Metallic: Though it hasn't gotten as much love as some other '80s styles, metallics are still definitely a thing right now. Skoda shared that they're earning 80% more interest this year, and when you look at the iridescent bags and party dresses at Paco Rabanne and Attico, it's not hard to see why.

From the '90s…

Baguette Bags: We have iconic designer bags like Fendi's Zucca Baguette and Prada's Nylon shoulder bag to thank for this (wildly popular) revival. Demand for those two exact bags has skyrocketed, plunging all cropped shoulder bags into the spotlight with them.

Mules: We love it when a trend is as popular as it is easy to wear, and mules are just that. The '90s shoes go with everything from skirts to jeans, making them the ultimate wardrobe staple. No surprise, then, why mules, in general, are 145% more favourable than they were last year.

Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends to know. 

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There's no denying that the '90s was a real golden age for movies. I can only talk for myself, but as a teenager during that time, there were quite a few films that had an impact on me. Of course, a lot to do with that is whether Leonardo di Caprio was starring, but there was also another reason why I still love these films today: the fashion. While Clueless is always the most often referred to there are so many other movies that should be celebrated too.

Right now, thanks to our continuing obsession with nostalgia and the '90s being a major trend for spring/summer 2020 (not to mention our love of '80s and '70s fashion), I'm turning to those classic movies more and more for wardrobe inspiration. Keep scrolling for the 11 films I'm re-watching to help get dressed right now.

Were you even a teenage girl in the '90s if you didn't do "light as a feather, stiff as a board" with your mates at a sleepover? The Craft is one of those films that will remain as one of my favourites of all time. While levitation attempts might have been a dud, the goth-meets-school-girl is one I will always try to replicate. Cardigans worn over white shirts is what I'm loving here. 

Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You was so refreshing. She didn't try to be popular—she didn't care. Her outfits were a mix of hoodies, long-sleeved T-shirts and combat trousers. A look I happily wear today. 

Sarah Michelle Gellar's day job might have meant wearing leather to fight off vampires (Buffy forever), she also starred in one of the coolest films during that era: Cruel Intentions. As the manipulative Kathryn, she was all about revealing slips and figure-hugging dresses. Sassy. 

I almost forgot about this film, but how could I? While Now and Then film was set in the '90s, there are flashbacks to the '70s. Christina Ricci's character Roberta was the tomboy and I loved her for it. No frilly dresses, but T-shirts and flared jeans.

There's is no denying that when Jenny gets older (played by the incomparable Robin Wright), she had an incredible wardrobe. 

When it comes to stage outfits, Whitney Houston's Rachel in The Bodyguard wins. I'll be channelling her look in a cape this coming autumn/winter. 

Babydoll dresses paired with platforms is basically all I wanted to wear during the '90s. Now, while I might have no where to go out wearing this at the moment, perhaps it's worth thinking about for the future party season. 

Despite the gothic undertones it was Winona Ryder's white ethereal dress that really caught my eye. Off-the-shoulder and long-sleeved with the buttons down the front? Yes please. 

Honestly, it was a tribute to Courteney Cox's acting that we didn't constantly think, "Wait—that's Monica!" the whole time we were watching Scream. Her bold outfits were always a highlight too, especially this fluoro jacket. 

The hair! The neck-tie! The jacket! I love everything about this look. 

This shirt is what started by love affair with printed men's shirts. The modern re-imagining of Romeo and Juliet by Baz Luhrmann gave us this incredible look of part surfer bum, part preppy boy. And I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. 

Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you need to know. 

It seems as though we're going through a throwback phase in fashion right now, whether it's the neat cardigans of the '50s, the miniskirts of the '60s, the big shoulders of the '80s or the slip dresses of the '90s. But for me, the '70s has to be the most exciting decade when it comes to style, and I will always be the first to jump on a flared hemline or pointed collar. 

If Instagram is anything to go by, it's specifically the dresses from this decade that are piquing our interest this autumn, with their calf-grazing length, long sleeves and frou-frou necklines. The '70s dress continues this summer's penchant for free-flowing, full-coverage frocks, yet this iteration has a more polished finish compared to the bohemian smocks, making it ideal for both work and weddings. 

While this is a retro look that both high-street and high-end brands have skillfully repurposed for 2019, you also can't beat the real deal. Personally, I'll be traipsing 'round London's vintage stores this October in search of that perfect original '70s dress, complete with a pointed collar and billowing sleeves. So if you're interested, I've included an edit of the best second-hand styles available to buy now just below the new-in buys—no hunting needed. You're very welcome. Scroll down to see and shop my edit, both old and new.

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I'm a huge fan of '70s fashion—the era created a host of trends that still stand up today, whether you realise they're from that time or not. Think of our current obsession with velvet and corduroy, bright over-the-knee boots, midi skirts, printed dresses, ruffled-front blouses and so on.

In fact, if you look at the biggest trends defining 2025, including the boho dresses Chemena Kamali revived in her debut for Chloé, the shaggy coats seen on Fendi's autumn/winter 2025 runway and even block heel clogs, you'll notice that the styles that are the most prolific are the ones that originated and date back to this decade.

Of course, you only need to look at the popularity of Charlotte Simone's coats or the resurgence of flared jeans to know that the '70s fashion won't ever really go away. From the bandana trend Gracie Abrams wore to Glastonbury to the slogan t-shirts every celebrity loves to wear, keep reading ahead to see the 23 top 50-year-old trends we're still wearing today.

23 1970s Fashion Trend Still Relevant in 2025

1. Headscarves

Style Notes: Jackie Kennedy's '70s style, particularly on this holiday in Capri, is for all the minimalists out there. I love the simple vacay look topped off with a scarf—one of the biggest summer accessory trends of 2025.

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2. Floral Prints

Style Notes: I'm a big fan of Princess Anne's style archive, and this is one of my favourite looks. From the jumbo floral print to the balloon sleeves and shirred bodice, everything about this is very 2025 and something you could pick up at a small fashion brand like Rixo or Damson Madder.

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3. Pearl Jewellery

Style Notes: Right now, pearls are all over everything, but this is one jewellery trend that pops up every decade without fail. In the '70s, it was all about wearing long strings with shiny satin dresses for the evening, à la Raquel Welch.

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4. Wrap Dresses

Style Notes: Diane von Furstenberg's wrap dress has moments in and out of the trend spotlight, but it forever remains a true staple in anyone's arsenal. Here is the designer wearing her classic creation way back in 1973.

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5. Tonal Dressing

Style Notes: Is it just us, or are these outfits everything you'd like to wear to work? Plain midi dresses, slouchy boots and tonal colours are all on our radar this year. Call your friends, and tell them the news.

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6. Slogan T-Shirts

Style Notes: There are countless cool-girl trends one can chart back to Debbie Harry (her back catalogue of outfits is a treasure trove), but how much would you pay to get your mitts on this Blondie slogan knit right now? We know. A lot.

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7. Slip Dress

Style Notes: Slinky 'naked' dresses have been present through the 20th century, but there's something about a boudoir-inspired slip dress that feels both very '70s and very much like something we'll be wearing this season.

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8. Suiting

Style Notes: While the pantsuit wavers in and out of popularity, right now, it's big business for retailers and the streets of fashion week. Bianca Jagger will forever be one of the original trouser-wearing icons, from her iconic wedding dress suit to this all-white outfit.

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9. Co-Ords

Style Notes: We noticed recently that much of Cher's '70s style looks strikingly similar to multiple present-day celebrities, but let's not stop there. Cher's easy, breezy, co-ord pictured here is the ideal going-out outfit.

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10. Knee-High Boots

Style Notes: Not only are these '70s boots the right kind of pull-on, mid-heel style to fit into today's current climate, but they're also in white, making them doubly covetable.

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11. Halterneck Dresses

Style Notes: The power of the halterneck dress lives on. Whether you wear yours short and cheeky s like this '70s model did, or you decide to opt for something more demure, the simple use of this humble design element can make any frock seem easier to wear.

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12. Platform Shoes

Style Notes: The 1970s can be instantly recognisable from one item—platform shoes. Whether glam-rock in metallic leathers or in simpler sandal form, this stacked footwear dominated the decade.

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13. Boho Dresses

Style Notes: The '70s wouldn't be anything without its freedom-fighting hippies, and it just so happens that Jane Fonda was part of the club. Here, she's wearing a Thea Porter dress—this designer's seminal creations are still adored by boho girls like Sienna Miller and Daisy Edgar-Jones today.

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14. Basket Bags

Style Notes: Jane Birkin spent much of the '70s not really wearing much clothing at all, but she did always have her trusty basket bag nearby. Over the past few summers, we've seen these traditional woven holdalls make their way back into fashion to become the bag to wear every season, not just summer. For the winter transition to woven leather bags to replicate a similar look.

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15. Safari Jackets

Style Notes: Every time designers present their new collections, you can bet safari references will be present. It all started, of course, with Yves Saint Laurent. Here, his muse, Betty Catroux, models the famous safari dress in 1969—a look that would rule during the first part of the following decade.

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16. Neck Scarves

Style Notes: Where would today's best-accessorised outfits be without scarves? Nowhere, that's where. They were very popular in the '70s, topping off many a look, including this Dior one.

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17. Satin Trousers

Style Notes: Marisa Berenson's silky pyjama tunic, culottes and matching scarf look precisely like pieces we'd wear around the house or for an intimate dinner. Paired with gold sandals and a shoulder-robed coat, this glam look hasn't dated from when it was captured in 1974. All you need is a pair of satin trousers to start.

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18. Shades of Pink

Style Notes: Elizabeth Taylor has been fabulous at all times in her life, but the 1970s were a particularly over-the-top time for her. (And then-husband, Richard Burton). Here, we have a spectacular lesson in making an entrance: Wear a bright powder pink gown or minidress with excess beading, bows, or a truckload of diamonds and pearls. Finally, an answer to the perennial question of what to wear to a black tie event?

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19. Crochet

Style Notes: In the '70s, crochet was all the rage, and many dresses featured both trends in one. This shot of Rock Hudson with a group of women (don't ask me what it's about—I don't know) showcases the looks in all their glory.

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20. Feathers

Style Notes: Donna Summer was the queen of disco, and her stage looks have set the scene for many a pop diva to come. This feathered-coat-and-leotard combination wouldn't be out of place at a Beyoncé concert today.

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21. Shades of Green

Style Notes: Here's Joanna Lumley looking all kinds of lovely in a green floral wrap dress. Enjoying the matching green shoes, too.

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22. Bohemian Jewellery

Style Notes: To really complete the bohemian look, you need jewellery. Here is Ali MacGraw showing us how it's all done by pairing multiple collected-from-around-the-world necklaces with her handkerchief-hem dress.

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23. Mini Skirts

Style Notes: It wouldn't be a '70s fashion round-up without acknowledging the mini skirt. The style's origins is attributed to the late British fashion designer Mary Quant who is said to have designed the world's first ever thigh-skimming style in 1966. Indeed, hemlines falling 7 inches above the knee was quite a novel and experimental style back in those days. What was once risqué may now be mundane, but we can't help but give flowers to one of the most enduring '70s fashion trend of all time.

The History of 1970s Fashion

Think of the designer names that were indelibly marked into history during this decade, like Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, Halston and Diane von Furstenberg, and you'll instantly recognise why this decade was so impressive. The 1970s were a period of societal and political overhaul, with the styling of the time reflecting the collective sentiment that was reverberating throughout the culture. It was the period that broke up The Beatles and birthed Cher's iconic Bob Mackie naked dress, so naturally, designers were creating with hedonism, freedom of movement and extravagance in mind.

Also, during this period, mass-market fashion was more readily available. Barbara Hulanicki's coveted boutique Biba kick-started the idea in London a decade earlier, alongside high-street stores such as Bus Stop on Kensington Church Street and Vivienne Westwood's Sex boutique, which was located in Chelsea World's End. As a result of these groundbreaking and independently-owned haunts, cool and connected girls were able to switch up their looks more readily and indulge in the latest fads sweeping fashion capitals. (Likely leading to the rise of the aesthetics and key pieces that came out of this electric time.)

This glamorous period also produced a slew of unforgettable, high-octane, high-profile style icons. Think: Farrah Fawcett, Grace Jones, Bianca Jagger, Diana Ross, Cher and Debbie Harry. Their fabulousness was met in equal parts by a more casual crew: Ali MacGraw, Diane Keaton, Jane Birkin and company repped the kind of '70s style that feels more brunch-ready in NYC rather than wild nights at Studio 54.

Whether you're into hippies, disco queens, rockers, punks or retro nerds, I'd recommend following @70sbabes on Instagram for a daily dose. What you'll notice when looking through these archival shots is that so many retro fashion moments still feel relevant. This is particularly apt since the release of Daisy Jones & The Six, which is set in the decade and has caused somewhat of a revival of the aesthetic since.

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