Ladies Fashion in 1978

In 1978, the body was the focus of designers’ attention. The wide-leg, oversized silhouette of the 1970s was replaced by a tighter fit and the tearing away of volume emphasized the sexy torso. Shoulder pads and tailored suits from the 1940s were also revived and spike-heeled sandals became a popular footwear choice. This retro look was the perfect accessory for disco parties, and it is still as popular today as it was in 1978.

In 1978, the Vietnam War was in full swing, and Harvey Milk was the first openly gay public official in California. Flare-to-the-max skirts and flared trousers were acceptable for girls. Various styles of dresses were available in bright colors and bold patterns. Mini-skirts and matching tops were also very popular, and the women continued to wear Victorian accents in their style. The late seventies saw women renouncing ties and wearing more colorful and playful outfits.

The wide-leg silhouette of the seventies brought about a change in the shape of dresses. Many winter dresses were buttoned up at the waist, and featured long bishop sleeves. They were typically worn with matching belts, and necklines were modest. Pussy bow neckties, small slits, and mandarin collars were common. The hemline was typically below the knee. There were also unique and eccentric dresses that made a splash during the decade, but they were not as widely seen during this time.

The novelty sweater became the second most popular item in the 1979 wardrobe. Ralph Lauren, Geoffrey Beene, and Perry Ellis were the designers of choice for women’s knit sweaters. These sweaters featured embellishments like sequins, ribbon trims, and other designs. The fabrics used for women’s sweaters were often made of natural fibers, though they were often woven with metallic thread. Red and black were the most popular colors, as were earth tones and green.

The most important piece of clothing for women in 1978 was the novelty sweater. Several different designers, including Perry Ellis and Ralph Lauren, introduced thick hand-knit sweaters with sequins and ribbon trims. As the decade progressed, the sweaters became increasingly more extravagant and trendy, and the cuffs and hemlines became shorter. During this period, the two-piece knitted sweater became the most popular items of the year.

The novelty sweater became the second most popular item in the wardrobe of the year. In 1979, designers such as Ralph Lauren, Geoffrey Beene, and Perry Ellis incorporated the trend into their collections by featuring sequins on the sweaters’ sleeves. This year, the sweater also introduced the use of metallic thread in the clothing. The colors of the day included black, red, and earth tones. One of the most popular trends in the women’s clothing in 1978 was the novelty and oversized sweater.