Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Oh Sew Seventies!

I know the seventies had some really awful stuff.  (I know, I was there) but, they had some really great stuff too. I bought a new lot of patterns and this time a lot of them were from the seventies.  While my favorite eras are the 30's and 40's I thought these deserved a little recognition. 

What's most interesting to me about the seventies is how much diversity there was.  In the seventies the breadth and variety of fashion really exploded and I've got some great examples in these patterns.  

This is one of my favorites in the group. I really wish I could pull this off. I would feel so hip and chic wearing a dress like this. I love the mod look with the wide collar and the cute little pockets. 
I LOVE these pants. I really like the detail of the waistband and pockets. No reason at all these could not be worn today!
Now this is something I would have worn. Aren't these adorable. I love the whole look. 
Isn't this a terrific coat? I love the tailored cut and wide lapel. It's just so cool. 
Remember ponchos?  They made a comeback a few years ago, but this is from the first time they were cool.
I actually picked these up at two different sales, but the style is so similar.  My Mom called these cullotes. I'm not sure if that was the official name. What I called them was PITA.  Going to the bathroom required completely disrobing in one of these outfits.  Just make sure you go before you leave the house and DON'T drink anything.
Posted by Divine In Mind at 6:09 PM

25 comments:

  1. Tiffany BarryMarch 8, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Cute! Not so much my style , but cute.

    -Tiffany with Will Write 4 Food
    http://tiffanywillwrite4food.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    I remember those outfits... I was just a little girl but I remember my mom wearing outfits similar to those. In fact... I have one of her old ponchos sitting on the back of a chair in my living room as a throw lol!

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  3. bountyofbeadsMarch 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    OMG, I know I had that long dress in a blue floral print. My mother loved to sew...wonder what ever happened to all her patterns...hhhmmmm

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  4. Jill QMarch 9, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Wheeee ... Granny Dresses!!!

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  5. LbtoyosMarch 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I love the short dresses, but hate ponchos!!! What a great collection of pattern, are really cute

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  6. bagsofblessingMarch 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What a trip back in time. My mom used to make me clothes in the 70s - maybe even some of these. :)

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  7. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Those are cute and don't seem "dated" like lot of other 70's clothes!

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  8. MichelleMarch 9, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    My mom made me some of those outfits way back when. Gotta love them.

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  9. Leah R. Hood, Jewelry Designer & ArtisanMarch 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    These are great! Thanks for sharing. :-)

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  10. Terra VerdeMarch 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    How fun! I love the double breasted jackets!

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  11. HEIRLOOMSNAPSMarch 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Oh I am loving your blog and what you have to say.

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  12. Linda BMarch 9, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    It's coming back in a different way, right?

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  13. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I love the dresses, the coats, and the cape!

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  14. CrystalMarch 9, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    cute patterns!

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  15. DeeMarch 9, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Yes, I remember wearing some of those outfits!

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  16. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    LOL Granny dresses!! I don't really remember those times :)

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  17. RhettDidntGiveADamnMarch 9, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    LOL at having to get naked to go to the restroom. My mamaw called those really high waisted, long shorts "cullots". Thanks for the post.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    omg I LOVE these patterns! I'm such a vintage nut. And your blog is totally cute.

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  19. a.mattimeoMarch 9, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Interesting patterns, cute cullotes.

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  20. Sewinggranny - MonaMarch 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Oh no do not want to go back there....great blog!

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  21. Inessa/PrittyfyMarch 9, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Awww... 70s... My kind of time.

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  22. petitehermineMarch 9, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Oooo, I LOVE some of those patterns! They're so cute! I guess the 70's wasn't so bad :)

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  23. teener1416March 9, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    i want those pants soooooooooooooo bad!!!!

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  24. Sea Flower StudiosMarch 10, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Adorable! I've recently started hunting for vintage hat patterns and found tons of great things out there!

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  25. MartineMarch 10, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    I love all of these. Good luck with the sewing. :)

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