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Halloween Costumes by the Decade

Want an easy Halloween costume that you might even be able to sport in day-to-day life? Try dressing up as a decade! (10 Photos)

Lo Lankford on Oct 4, 2010 at 8:45PM

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The 1970s

Down went the hippies, up went the political activists and environmentalists. Trends included: skirts in all lengths, empire line dresses, hot pants, motown glamour, exotic and tropical prints, bell bottoms and high neck granny dresses. Fashion inspirations: Laura Hutton, Bianca Jagger, Margaux Hemingway, Jerry Hall, Cheryl Tiegs, Farrah Fawcett, Debbie Harry, Siouxsie, Camille Keaton and France Gall.

Pictured:
• Vintage Black Casual Clutch ($15 at stingevintage)
• Vintage 1970s Faux Pile Lamb Trench Coat ($85 at belavintageshop)
• Vintage Floor Length 1970s Pink Marble Dress ($20 at SouthernDropout)
• Vintage 1970s Pheasant Feather Hat ($35 at DearGoldenVintage)
• Sale Vintage Charles David Laced Strappy Sandals 8.5 ($26 at Trustfund21)