The 70s are back at M&S

It gives me so much pleasure to type these words, Spring/Summer 2015 is the season when the 70s return. And, as a fan of all things Bowie, Kate Bush, Life on Mars and glam rock, these are words that just make me happy. To be fair though, the fashion that I’ve been lusting over is less about the flared jeans and Afghan coats, and more about the sumptuous prints, 70s style takes on tea and shirt dresses, and the gorgeous tea cloth, crochet and lace that makes this season one that is worth indulging in.

M&S are taking their cues from the catwalk and the celebrities by creating a very stylish and wearable collection of 70s style apparel. Forget Olive from On the Buses and the group ‘Sweet’, and think instead more of Cybil Shepherd in Taxi driver, Angelica Huston and Lauren Hutton, the cast of Shampoo and that ever classic, The Eyes of Laura Mars’. There are dresses and skirts that you will be able to wear now, and pieces that will be just perfect when you start to pack for your summer holiday.

Once derided as the decade that style forgot, the 70s creativity, as exemplified by Bill Gibb and Zandra Rhodes, is now getting the plaudits it so rightfully deserves.

70s style inspiration

11515984116_0556729061_o — Cybil Shepherd 1970s

657525-1_n — Angelica Huston with Halston

2bcff66ee75b3da3eae02143b4f521f1 — The tan boots and midi skirt – textbook 70s

7423c67c9dce8d2350208b99132619f4 — Olivia Palermo

1425218699_tesco-mum-of-the-year-awards-2015-1 — Fearne in 70s does 40s tea dress

Kimberly-Walsh — Another 70s style print dress

My mom had wallpaper like this print, which is probably why I love it.

Paloma's look is just soooo 70s. — Paloma’s look is just soooo 70s.

M&S do the 70s

LIMITED EDITION New No Peep™ Cotton Rich Lace Shirt Dress £45.00 click to visit M&S — LIMITED EDITION
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No Peep™ Cotton Rich Lace Shirt Dress
£45.00 click to visit M&S

I NDIGO COLLECTION New Vintage Floral Tunic Dress £39.50 Click to visit M&S — I NDIGO COLLECTION
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Vintage Floral Tunic Dress £39.50 Click to visit M&S

A UTOGRAPH New PETITE Dandelion Print Fit & Flare Midi Dress £65 click to visit M&S — A UTOGRAPH
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PETITE Dandelion Print Fit & Flare Midi Dress £65 click to visit M&S

INDIGO COLLECTION New Tencel® Embroidered Neckline Denim Tunic Dress £45 click to visit M&S — INDIGO COLLECTION
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Tencel® Embroidered Neckline Denim Tunic Dress
£45 click to visit M&S

PER UNA New Twin Pockets Floral Shirt Dress £36 click to visit M&S — PER UNA
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Twin Pockets Floral Shirt Dress
£36 click to visit M&S

M&S COLLECTION New Crochet Hem Shift Dress £25 click to visit M&S — M&S COLLECTION
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Crochet Hem Shift Dress
£25 click to visit M&S

AUTOGRAPH New Abstract Print Drop Waist Shirt Dress £59 click to visit M&S — AUTOGRAPH
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Abstract Print Drop Waist Shirt Dress
£59 click to visit M&S

LIMITED EDITION New Star Print Shirt Dress £39.50 click to visit M&S — LIMITED EDITION
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Star Print Shirt Dress
£39.50 click to visit M&S

PER UNA New Daisy Jumpsuit £45 click to visit M&S — PER UNA
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Daisy Jumpsuit
£45 click to visit M&S

AUTOGRAPH New Pleated Maxi Skirt £45 click to visit M&S — AUTOGRAPH
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Pleated Maxi Skirt
£45 click to visit M&S

M&S COLLECTION New Miami Print Pleated Skirt £35 click to visit M&S — M&S COLLECTION
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Miami Print Pleated Skirt
£35 click to visit M&S

LIMITED EDITION Angular Block Heel Striped Court Shoes with Insolia® £42 click to visit M&S — LIMITED EDITION
Angular Block Heel Striped Court Shoes with Insolia®
£35 click to visit M&S

M&S COLLECTION Suede Swirl Wedge Sandals £39.50 click to visit M&S — M&S COLLECTION
Suede Swirl Wedge Sandals
£39.50 click to visit M&S

M&S COLLECTION Diamanté Block Heeled Sandals with Insolia £35 click to visit M&S — M&S COLLECTION
Diamanté Block Heeled Sandals with Insolia £35 click to visit M&S

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6 Comments

Charlotte Braithwaite

March 2, 2015 at 4:22 pm Reply

Gosh! Olivia Palermo looks lovely.
I was saying to my mum the other day how M&S have really upped their style this coming season – I would actually shop there. That coral summer dress is lush.
Not to mention the Angular Block Heel Striped Court Shoe is to die for! Thanks so much for sharing hunny
Charlotte x

Sisley White

March 2, 2015 at 5:09 pm Reply

I wish I had a figure which looked good in dresses. These are all so lovely!

Arthur's mum

March 2, 2015 at 8:43 pm Reply

Love M&S at the moment. Especially the Indigo and Limited Collection – some very 70s inspired items there as well x

Louise

March 2, 2015 at 10:19 pm Reply

As much as I love 70’s fashion, I really don’t think it’s gonna suit me! I may give it a try though. Just to say I have! LOL

Louise x

Working mum Blog

March 2, 2015 at 10:23 pm Reply

Love Love Love this! I haven’t been to M&S for ages and this is a great reason for me to pop in.

Linda Hobbis

March 3, 2015 at 6:33 pm Reply

These look a lot nicer than the stuff I remember from the 70’s – wall to wall denim, home perms, white stilettos and plastic jewellery! What DID we look like!

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