All the ’70s Fashion Inspiration You Need for Spring

The decade’s laid-back boho looks first made a comeback in our restaurants. Now they’re making a comeback in our closets.


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Read on for a season’s worth of ’70s fashion inspiration. Photograph by Jonathan Pushnik

First, it made a comeback in our restaurants (see: Bud & Marilyn’s, Irwin’s, Louie Louie). Now it’s making a comeback in our closets. The laid-back boho looks of the ’70s are the perfect way to head into the weekend once we’re over the worst of winter. Wear them anywhere you want to have a good time, you dig?

Styling by Lauren Kozakiewicz | Hair and makeup by Alayna Rakes | Shot on location at North Bowl in Northern Liberties

Far Out (pictured above)

Nour Hammour ‘Zennia’ suede jacket, $890, Magda Archer x Marc Jacobs t-shirt, $115, and Valentino silk pants, $2,300, all at Neiman Marcus (King of Prussia). Gorjana ring earrings, $80, and Marlyn Schiff beaded bracelet, $42, both at Skirt (multiple locations). Valentino Garavani Rockstud ‘Torchon’ espadrilles, $795 at Saks Fifth Avenue (Bala Cynwyd). Lion-head ring with Swarovski crystal, $430 at Gucci (King of Prussia).

Blue Jean Baby

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Marc Jacobs blouson denim jacket, $1,400, and flared jeans, $350, both at Neiman Marcus.

Seeing Stripes

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Silvia Tcherassi ‘Harmony’ patchwork maxi, $960 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Oscar de la Renta ‘Raffia Impatiens’ earrings, $390, Chloé ‘Marcie’ satchel, $1,390, and Chloé ‘Lauren’ espadrilles, $650, all at Neiman Marcus. Bluesky leather cuff bracelet, $32 at Skirt.

Wrapped Up

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IRO ‘Anatye’ top, $345 at Skirt. Aéryne ‘Citrine’ trousers, $228 at Kin (Washington Square West). Brides de Gala ‘Shadow’ scarf, $415, and Chaine d’Ancre ‘Mini Punk’ necklace, $2,150, both at Hermès (King of Prussia).

Flower Child

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Zimmermann ‘Bonita’ linen minidress, $640 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Chloé ‘Carlina’ sunglasses, $420, Oscar de la Renta wood-link earrings, $250, and Gianvito Rossi snake-print platforms, $995, all at Neiman Marcus.

Dreaming In Color

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Chaser Pink Floyd t-shirt, $72, and Tres Almas ‘Iris’ earrings, $200, both at Skirt. Altuzarra ‘Aquarius’ midi skirt, $1,850, and Gianvito Rossi gladiator sandals, $775, both at Kirna Zabête (Bryn Mawr). ‘Ice Cream Castle’ ring, $40, and ‘Sadie’ ring, $40, both at Stickstonestyle.com.

Disco Inferno

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Saylor ‘Meghan’ dress, $297, and River chains, $49 to $89, all at Kin. Talita London ‘Space Circus’ earrings, $430 at Kirna Zabête. Gucci ‘Marmont’ platform sandals, $950 at ­Neiman Marcus. Kris Nations “Hustle” bracelet, $48 at Skirt.

Published as “That ’70s Style” in the March 2020 issue of Philadelphia magazine.