If I was to describe my style, I would say I’m somewhere in-between a minimalist and a maximalist. While I love to rely on timeless basics, I’m also a sucker for colour and print, so this leaves me pretty open when it comes to trying new trends. What I’m rarely drawn to, though, is dressing to a decade. Sure, I’ll embrace an ’80s-style skirt suit or a ‘90s baguette bag, but full throwback looks aren’t usually my thing. So when everyone from Isabel Marant and Etro to Gabriela Hearst put retro ’70s looks in the form of top-to-toe crochet, embroidered denim and flares on the runways for spring/summer 2022, I thought I would pass on this trend. That was, however, until I saw some of my favourite fashion people on Instagram plucking hints of the trend for a modern take on the look.
From Lucy William’s open waistcoat to Monikh’s maxi skirt and French-girl Anne-Victoire’s retro colour combo, I’m suddenly drawn to the decade I’ve formally dismissed. So much so, I’ve copied their outfits below for us all to try. And believe me, you won’t be disappointed. Keep scrolling to shop the 6 ’70s-esque outfits I can’t stop thinking about.
