Ah, the '70s. An era filled with feathery hair, corduroy, loud patterns, crazy hairstyles, and some seriously memorable music.
Gone were the days of fussy resort jackets and tightly fitted frocks à la Jackie Kennedy and in came loosely fitted tie-dye tees, leisure suits, and fun flared pants.
And the clothes were a perfect accompaniment to a new enlightened state of mind that celebrated good vibes, love, flower power, and growing out your beard and sideburns.
The tunes were also unparalleled, with some of the most iconic music and dance crazes being invented at the time. Led Zeppelin and the Eagles made history with their dreamy rock melodies while disco exploded on the scene, bringing big hair, shiny gold pendants, and technicolored dance floors with it.
Get ready to get nostalgic about these 10 far-out '70s fads that you probably dreamed about owning in your wide-collared shirt and leisure suit.
If you grew up back then, these items will bring back plenty of memories. If you get super nostalgic for the '70s while reading, you're in luck because you can still purchase all of them today.
1. Puka Shell Necklaces
These necklaces were worn by plenty heartthrobs of the era, like David Cassidy, and were the height of fashion at the time.
Though it was hard to track down the shells and make an authentic shell necklace, apparel stores sold them by the boatload for you to rock.
And though you'd be hard-pressed to find someone wearing one today, they are still available to buy if ever you feel the need for some seriously '70s apparel.
2. Fondue Parties
Fondue parties were so popular in the '60s and '70s but were never really that common from then on.
That's pretty crazy, considering it involves dipping yummy, bite-size morsels into a vat of bubbly melted cheese or chocolate.
If you think this entertaining trend is due for a comeback, there are still plenty of cool kits you can buy.
3. Egg Chairs
The '70s were all about strange places to sit, whether it was on a beanbag chair or a seat suspended from the ceiling.
But no seat screamed the era more than the egg chair.
These circular or ovular seats sadly didn't last into the new millennium but are still floating around for anyone who wants to put some groove back into their home decor.
4. Platform Shoes
These sky-high shoes were cultivated on disco dance floors, where people were bumping along to the Hustle, the Bump, and the Disco Finger.
Though they were not necessarily the easiest accessory to dance in, they looked far-out with a pair of bell-bottom pants — another fashion trend of the time.
There are still platform shoes around today, but they don't really measure up to the pumps of the past, which were taller and significantly sassier.
5. Holly Hobbie Dolls
Holly Hobbie first appeared on a line of greeting cards and went on to become an incredibly popular rag doll toy for kids.
If you grew up in the era, you likely had a Holly Hobbie doll, or seriously wished you did.
Fortunately, there have since been modern revivals of the beloved doll, and '70s models are also out there waiting to be bought.
6. Mood Rings
First created in 1975, these heat-sensitive liquid crystal rings change color depending on your body temperature and claim to be a reflection of your mood.
And though the trend has faded through the ages, the mood ring can still be bought for kids or, perhaps, some nostalgic adults.
7. Pet Rocks
Pet rocks may sound a little silly, but think about it: They're extremely low-maintenance, well-behaved, and you don't have to clean up after them.
These funny little faux pets were huge in '70s, and whoever came up with the idea to market something that people technically didn't have to buy in the first place is a genius.
Pet rock care kits are still around today — and after you have one, you can head outside and start searching in the dirt for your perfect pet.
8. 'Star Wars' Action Figures
On May 25, 1977, the most unbelievably enchanting movie was released, with excitement, adventure, sci-fi fighter jets, and, of course, Wookiees!
Star Wars was the world's coolest film at the time — and it's still wildly popular today.
Because of this, there is no shortage of memorabilia and action figures available to buy.
9. Roller Skates
Roller skates are another accessory you could don on the dance floor at a disco.
Though they didn't come without the danger of falling flat on your face (a footwear trend of the era, apparently), you definitely looked super cool if you were able to maneuver down streets and dance floors without stumbling.
Roller skates can still be bought today, though you might have to search a little harder to find their cool vintage counterparts.
10. Eight-Track Tape Players
Arguably the height of '70s coolness was owning an eight-track tape player.
This cool technology could be placed in your car for endless amounts of musical pleasure.
Though music technology has advanced since then, you can still buy these tape players to really get the '70s nostalgia going.
The '70s was an era of fun, boldness, expression, and plenty of crazy fashion choices — who wouldn't want to spice up the new millennium with some groovy old pieces?
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