{"id":8621,"date":"2019-06-03T10:49:35","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T10:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wedding-dress-secret.com\/?p=6604"},"modified":"2019-07-05T14:55:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T14:55:24","slug":"iconic-wedding-dresses-of-the-70s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/iconic-wedding-dresses-of-the-70s\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Wedding Dresses of the \u201970s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine the 1970s and it\u2019s hard not to think of a time of change, of hippie mentality and bright technicolour. Political movements from the 1960s reignited and evolved. Similarly, the fashion was ever changing, and wedding wear was no exception to that. So, let\u2019s have a look at some iconic wedding dresses of the \u201970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fashion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, the 1970s was host to an array of trends. Indeed, some of these have made more modern comebacks. This ranges from flares and over-the-knee suede boots, to folk-inspired printed dresses, turtle neck jumpers and denim dresses. In short, it is an era of bold statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With mass-market trend-driven fashion starting to lift off, a variety of styles took shape. Trends included the hippie look, the rise of casual chic sportswear, disco, and of course punk. Above all, the \u201970s stressed individuality, and the beginnings of expressing yourself with clothing. As writer Tom Wolfe said, the 1970s was the \u201cMe decade<\/a>\u201d. Likewise, Vogue wrote \u201cThere are no rules in the fashion game anymore\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Androgyny\nalso played a big part, with silhouettes for men and women becoming\nincreasingly similar. Women opted for trousers over skirts, and outfits for all\ngenders consisted of tight tops and loose bottoms. High-waisted trousers were\nworn frequently by both men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridal wear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Though the white or ivory wedding dress, popularised by Queen Victoria<\/a>, has stood the test of time due to its romantic nostalgia, wedding dresses of the \u201970s were rebelling. Bridal dresses started to change and evolve; instead of the classic long-line silhouette, women opted for white jumpsuits or pantsuits. Subsequently, brides of today are following this (like Kaley Cuoco\u2019s jumpsuit<\/a>) and opting for colours and a range of lengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The \u201970s had a particularly interesting take on bridal wear. As man-made materials were a lot more accessible, more and more brides were able to afford beautiful, extravagant gowns. Firstly, high, modest, Victorian-inspired necklines were popular throughout this decade, as well as flowing sleeves which were tightly fitted at the wrist. Moreover, brides often paired their long, voluminous gowns with full, detailed trains for a dramatic effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly to general fashion, there was no dominant trend of wedding dresses. Gowns ranged from hippie frocks to fairy-tale princess gowns, and pantsuits to punk-influenced dresses. The decade also saw the revival of \u201930s and \u201940s silhouettes. Elements of Victorian and Edwardian fashion also creeped back in for couples looking to make an elegant statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As with\nother decades, there were iconic wedding dresses of the \u201970s. Take a look at some famous\nexamples below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bianca and Mick Jagger, 1971<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When Bianca met Mick at a Rolling Stones concert in France in 1970, he was already a big name. When Bianca fell pregnant, Mick decided to pop the question. They wed when she was four months pregnant in France in Saint-Tropez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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