Some Totally Retro 70s Halloween Costumes, Groovy!

By Susan West

Recent years have brought about a new found love of 70s Halloween costumes. For some, the retro hippie look is a reminder of good times and freedom. Others see it as an era of outrageous fashion and hair. Still more find humor in the style. The 1970?s bold colors and unique shapes pave the way for many options when it comes to 70s Halloween costumes. No matter what style you prefer, you can find the perfect fit for your 70s personality!



Hippies were a big, if not controversial, part of the 1970s. Bell-bottom pants and tie-dyed shirts were all the rage. Release your inner flower child with a totally groovy, hippie look. It can be fun to be one with nature, even if it is for only one night out of the year. Do not get too caught up in the lifestyle, though. If you plan to party with friends, I highly recommend you still bathe! http://www.costumecauldron.com/Kids-70s-Hippy-Afro-Costumes.html

British music was popular during the 1970s as well. The genre became just as famous in the United States as it was across the pond. Consider Brit themed attire, complete with Sergeant Peppers-style jacket, either purchased or handmade. If you play guitar, why not practice a few Beatles riffs and bring your instrument along to really live the part.

One other option we haven?t yet talked about when it comes to going retro with our 70s Halloween costumes: going ?chic?. We all remember Daphne from the Scooby Doo cartoon; these outfits with bold colors, lots of short skirts, bell-bottomed pants, and neckerchiefs are the perfect retro inspiration for costume creation.

The reality is that there are many options to choose from when defining your 70s Halloween costumes. Strapped for ideas ? you can always mimic the style of famous, or infamous, people of the era. No doubt about it, if go-go boots and afros just don?t do it for you, there is the option of choosing 70s Halloween costumes that are more abstract rather than direct replicas.

Since you have decided on doing a 70s inspired costume for Halloween it may be a good idea to try putting a new spin on the old. No need to do the same old thing when it comes to your 70s Halloween costumes. There are tons of famous, as well as ?B? movies, to draw inspiration from when it comes to narrowing down your costume choices. So do some research and see if you can?t find a George Lucas or Michael Crichton character to bring to life on Halloween.

Acting the part will add realistic life to your look. Find out what words were commonly used based on which style you have chosen. If you are really adventurous, try mastering a British accent to go along with the British musician look. You may not make the girls scream, but they will definitely laugh. http://www.costumecauldron.com

I say go all out with your 70s Halloween costumes. This is a decade that is rich with color as well as history. So do what you can to add depth and drama to your retro look. Whether you are impersonating a specific celebrity of the time or come up with our own collage based on a myriad of images, make it interesting and fun. With a little extra thought, plus some research, you can come up with a 70s Halloween costumes for not only you but your friends also. Edited by Hetsil Protage

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