The ’70s were a time when a myriad of colors and patterns exploded; ABBA and the Bee Gees were taking over, Fonzie was everyone’s role model and everything was big. The television sets seemed to take up half of the room and bell-bottom jeans and bell-sleeve tops could double as small parachutes. These flare silhouettes were an absolute staple of the 1970s—everyone and their mama were rocking this fashion-forward trend.
The flare silhouette has made an extreme comeback in the fashion world over the past couple of years. Whether it be featured in denim, skirts, dresses or tops, it seems that the flare silhouette is a trend that just refuses to die, which I am certainly not complaining about!
While the majority of bell-sleeve tops in the 1970s involved flashy colors and patterns, this Fashionista brings the style back in much more of a wearable style. This black bell-sleeve top brings back the decade with a bit of a modern twist. Rather than including a flowy bottom like the bulk of bell-sleeves in the ’70s, this crop top clings to the body above the belly button. This adorable top also features a front and back keyhole cutout and a high neckline to make it all the more contemporary and chic.
So, how can we pull off this ’70s staple while still keeping it fresh and modern? This Fashionista executes it effortlessly by pairing it with a pair of light wash high-waisted jeggings. The color and simplicity of these bottoms serve to let the focus remain on the blouse. She also adds a pair of faux leather strappy sandals that look fairly old-fashioned and work beautifully to complement the outfit. Accessory wise, our Fashionista keeps it classy with a couple of stunning rings and teardrop earrings. The jewelry is just discreet enough to not upstage the main attraction, but to still accentuate it in an unquestionably exquisite way. To tie it all together, she also wears a plain black fedora. This hat absolutely completes the look and makes it CollegeFashionista ready.
