Nostalgia for the 70s will probably never go away. Let’s face it, the music, the fashion, the bad Black artists of this time, it was truly remarkable. And also probably very hard to live through, but if we’re just talking aesthetics, wow it was a winner.
The 70s was a time when good music wasn’t hard to come by. Maybe during that time, there was a racist backlash against genres like disco, but that music still goes crazy TO THIS DAY. Iconic music comes with, you guessed it, iconic album covers.
I’m talking Marvin Gaye, I’m talking Labelle, I’m talking Teddy Pendergrass.
These outfits are for when you want to embody that sense of cool and sexy that we associate with that era. So squeeze into something a little tight, unbutton a few buttons and get ready to dive in.
An Outfit for channeling the spirit of Marvin Gaye (I Want You)
![Marvin Gaye's I Want You album](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/R-8010161-1453421859-1005.jpg?w=600&resize=600%2C600)
![Photo 1: A relaxed velvet buttondown. Photo 2: Purpley corduroy Pants. Photo 3: Pale pink patent heels.](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-assassin.png?w=1200&resize=1220%2C610)
2. Corduroy Pants ($110)
3. Patent heels ($46)
An outfit for pulling a Teddy Pendergrass (Teddy)
![Teddy album by Teddy Pendergrass](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/E-twkACWUAAKkdP.jpg?resize=600%2C598)
![Photo 1: A white buttondown. Photo 2: A suit in pale pink. Photo 3: A pair of red pumps. Photo 4: A dark red pocket square.](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-assassin-copy.png?resize=1220%2C610)
2. Blush Suit ($84)
3. Red Heels ($49)
4. Pocket Square ($25)
An outfit for being a Perfect Angel like Minnie Riperton (Perfect Angel)
![Perfect Angel album by Minnie Riperton](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/1200x1200bf-60.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200)
![Photo 1: A pair of denim overalls. Photo 2: White sneakers.](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-assassin-1.png?resize=1220%2C610)
2. White Sneakers ($26)
An outfit for calling on the vibes of LaBelle (Nightbirds)
![Nightbirds album by Labelle](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/71legMx8KIL._SL1072_.jpg?resize=1072%2C1055)
![Photo 1: A blue bubble crop top. Photo 2: Wide leg print pants.](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-assassin-2.png?resize=1220%2C610)
2. Wide Leg Print Pant ($160)
An outfit for being as bold as Aretha (Spirit in the Dark)
![Spirit in the Dark album by Aretha Franklin](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-28-at-9.41.51-AM.png?resize=1212%2C1206)
![Photo 1: A black and white geometric patterned v-neck sweater. Photo 2: A midi length wrap leather skirt. Photo 3: A pair of black pumps.](https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-assassin-3.png?resize=1220%2C610)
2. Wrap Front Leather Skirt ($90)
3. Black Pumps ($160)
Hah, I’ve had Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You” as an ear worm for like a week and here she is popping up in AS too.
Also. I really love that velvet button down.
Those corduroy pants are nice, but the price is out of range for me atm.
wow, these are gorgeous!!