Disco Costume
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Disco hit its peak in the late 1970s, when clubs like Studio 54 in New York made the dance floor the place to be seen. The costume is pure glitter and polyester, and it’s one of the most fun decade looks to wear.
What Makes It Work
Shine is the rule. For women, a sequined or metallic jumpsuit, a wrap dress, or a halter top with high-waisted flared pants. For men, a wide-collared shirt open at the neck with a fitted polyester suit or high-waisted flares.
Shoes matter more than you’d think. Platform shoes or heeled boots give you that 70s height and the classic strut.
Then the hair and accessories. Big feathered hair or an afro wig, oversized sunglasses, a gold chain, hoop earrings, and maybe a disco ball purse. Bold, shimmery eye makeup in blue, green or gold ties it together.
What People Get Wrong
Going hippie by accident. Tie-dye, fringe and peace signs are late 60s. Disco is sleek, shiny and dressed up for a night out. Also, cheap synthetic wigs in hot clubs get uncomfortable fast. A wig cap and a lighter wig help.
Buy It or Build It?
Kits run about $30 to $70. Thrift stores and vintage shops are full of real 70s polyester, and a sequined top from any party store works fine too.
Where to Buy
| Retailer | What they carry | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Costume kits, wigs and accessories | Shop on Amazon |
FAQ
What's the difference between a 70s disco and a 70s hippie costume?
Disco is the shiny, dressed-up nightclub look of the late 70s. Hippie is the loose, earthy, tie-dye counterculture look of the late 60s that carried into the early 70s.
What hairstyles go with a disco costume?
Big feathered waves, a voluminous blowout, or an afro. Hot rollers and a lot of hairspray will get you most of the way.
What's a good couples disco costume?
Matching or coordinated metallic outfits look great. A disco king and queen, or one of you as the dancer and one as a disco ball.
What shoes go with a disco costume?
Platform heels or platform boots. If you’re dancing all night, a lower platform is much easier on the feet.
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