Old School Trends From The '70s We'd Love To See Return

There are some '70s trends that have already made a big comeback in the years since punks, disco, and flares reigned supreme. '70s-inspired boots are one of the hottest footwear trends for fall/winter 2025, and a handful of '70s disco diva makeup looks returned in 2023. But there are still some old school fashions and once-popular beauty trends we've not seen in a while that we're hoping will see a resurgence.

Why? Because the decade gave women the chance to blaze their own trails and enjoy their freedom. Though trends were still prevalent (as they are in every decade), women gravitated toward fashion and beauty items that were fun and expressed who they were as they gained more independence than ever before. From sequin clothing, to heavily defined lower lashes, to uber glossy, dark lip products, these are the nostalgic, confidence-inducing trends we want back faster than you can say "Charlie's Angels."

Sequin ensembles have come and gone (with a particularly notable resurgence in 2017), but we'd love to see full-sequin looks back with a vengeance. Though sequin clothing existed long before the '70s, the sparkly garments were huge in the decade due to the era's love of disco and the rising popularity of New York club Studio 54. The flamboyant, glitzy vibe was spearheaded by some of the decades biggest stars, including Elizabeth Taylor and Tina Turner. And, let's be honest, we need some sparkle in our lives more now than ever.

Chunky platform shoes were branded outdated in 2025, but we'd still love to see the iconic footwear return. Understandably, we've moved toward more understated, sleeker shoes since the '70s, but we'll always have a special place in our hearts for platforms. They're statement making, they're fun, and they're comfier than stilettos, as the added height on the sole makes the heel shorter — perfect for dancing the night away and adding a few inches to your height at the same time.

Jumpsuits were all the rage when many women ditched restrictive dresses and skirts for the freedom of the all-in-one garments, complete with pants. Though technically jumpsuits never really went away (they can still be found in countless stores), we'd love to see them as popular as they were back in the '70s. Not only are jumpsuits uber-comfortable, they're practical and offer a fun and easy way to put an outfit together without getting caught up in working out which two garments (or more) go together.

Bold lower lashes became synonymous with British model Twiggy in the 1960s, and several stars, including Diana Ross and Cher, wore falsies under the eyes when the lower lash trend transcended the decade and moved into the '70s. Since then, though, makeup trends have changed and many people skip lower lash mascara for a more natural look. While everyone should do their makeup however it makes them feel most confident, we'd love to see more defined lower lashes come back as a fun and nostalgic way to dress up and draw attention to your gorgeous peepers.

Though heavy eyeliner (including cateye) looks started way before the '70s, the decade brought us multiple unique takes on the makeup aesthetic, largely thanks to goth and punk culture. Those who adopted the subculture's aesthetic were instantly recognizable by their heavily lined eyes. Bold liner was also adopted by some of the decade's biggest stars, including Debbie Harry and Jane Fonda, who rocked everything from sharp to smudgy looks. What we love most about this makeup is that it was such a statement of self-expression — and that's more important than ever.

Cher was one of the biggest fans of metallic pastel eyeshadows, and, boy, did she pull off the feminine shades. The flirty, eye-catching hues many people wore on their lids, up to their browbones, were quirky, experimental, and drew attention to the eyes. More muted eyeshadow shades and matte makeup products have reigned supreme in modern times, and, while those hues can certainly have their moment, we think today's makeup could do with an injection of '70-inspired fun.

Back in the '70s, women including Grace Jones weren't just wearing deep red lipsticks, they were wearing deep red lipsticks with a high-gloss finish. Though deep red tones and glosses continue to be popular, modern lip looks lean more toward understated pinks and nudes, with trends like the subtle glazed peach lip reigning supreme. But we think it's time to inject some old school color and gloss into our makeup routines by bringing back plum and cranberry tones with super glossy finishes (or glosses over the top) for a sophisticated, hydrated vibe.

Though Farrah Fawcett-inspired hair (sort of) made a comeback in summer 2024 when the feather cut was in, we've not really seen a return to the late actor's iconic hair in the same voluminous, bombshell way she styled it in the '70s. But we think it's time to bring the Fawcett 'do back in all its glory. The star famously wore her blond locks around shoulder length with big curtain bangs and serious volume, and her flattering style would stand out in a glamorous way amongst the more understated hair trends of today.