STYLE GURU STYLE: That '70s Spring

Before Mila Kunis made her big comeback into film, I was told all the time that I looked โ€œjust like Jackie from That โ€™70s Show.โ€ While my family and best friends agree they canโ€™t really see a resemblance with this doppelgรคnger, it turns out that I should do a little Jackie emulationโ€”at least this style season! โ€™70s trends are all over the runways. Fringe, fur, flares, knits, vests, jumpers and chunky boots are all groovy again. After browsing essentially every major runway show with โ€™70s inspiration, I settled on Chloรฉโ€™s collection as my prize winner. The collectionโ€™s highlights include a variety of textures, ranging from fur to crocheted, as well as flared pants. One subtly flared denim number with a hint of texture seemed like practical and classic inspiration. Leg lengthening and funky? Sign me up.

I decided to pull in a few throwback trends from the runway into my look. I invested in a pair of flared blue pants for an interview last year, and Iโ€™m so glad I did! They made the perfect Chloรฉ-inspired base for this look. As my boyfriend aptly put it, โ€œI may not know much about โ€™70s fashion, but those pants sure are funky.โ€ Thatโ€™s a win in my book. I also happened to have a faux fur vest on hand from Target that helped balance the preppy โ€™70s feel with its more bohemian and earthy side.

For the outfitโ€™s base top, I initially thought about copying Chloรฉ and donning a denim jacket. However, Chloรฉโ€™s collection is technically in preparation for next fall, and things just didnโ€™t feel cool enough for spring. My chambray button-down was in the wash, but inspiration came when I stumbled upon a crocheted sweater with bell sleeves. Wispy, bohemian and oh-so-flower childโ€”perfect!

A pair of chunky leather booties really helped top off the look. Barely noticeably under the flared pants, their occasional appearance really adds some detail to the outfit! I also added some subtle gold rings for good measure.

Get my look: 1. A breezy white top with bell sleeves. 2. Patterned blue flare pants. 3. A fun faux fur vest. 

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