Afros, Platforms and Flares... (70s)

Member Name: mancsoulsister

Product:	70s
Date:	28/09/00 (2365 review reads)
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Advantages: Clothes you're mother wouldn't be seen dead in

Disadvantages: Can the 1970s ever have any disadvantages

.... we can only be in the trashy 70s top ten. I have a bit of a thing about the 70s especially its satorial side and feel that some unsung heros of 70s bad taste should be brought to light. The films themselves range from the excellent to the utter rubbish (see star rating) and their inclusion in the 70s trashy top ten is by no means any reflection on their quality as films!!! It is purely a reflection on the fashions that deserve to stay shrouded in the mists of time.
In true 70s Miss World fashion the winners will be announced in reverse order:

10. Deliverance *****
We kick off with a film that introduced us to 'hillbilly chic' - big baggy trousers, floppy hats, and old shirts and that all in unwashed! I also included this for Jon Voigts very dodgy moustache!

9. Convoy ***
Dates back to when Truckers and CB radios were the 'in' thing. Picked for Kris Kristoferson's bushy hair and beard as well as his choice of flared jeans and patches. Pipped Deliverance to the number nine spot because of Ali Mcgraw's choice of outfits which ranged from the trashy to the very tacky!

8. Carrie ****
Some of this top ten feature some artists more that once. This particular film features a 70s satorial icon - Mr John Travolta. It made number 8 spot for the wrap around sandals, the gypsy print skirts and some of those ghastly prom dresses. Mr Travolta himself glows in his Jacksons style tight tops and flares.

7. Towering Inferno *
This film really has it all: OJ Simpson, 3 piece white/pale suits, bad Charlie's Angel style hair and glitzy dresses. The clothing unfortunately is probably the best thing about the film!

6. Shaft *****
Now for me Shaft IS the epitomy of 1970s chic. What Shaft wore everybody wanted. Still got included here for some rather dodgy looking suits and the HAIR -what more can I say. The film by the way is a classic!

5. Tommy ***
Enter Mr Elton John in the b
iggest platforms ever seen on this planet, wearing a spangly, shiny all in one jumpsuit and some of his most ridiculous glasses and gyrating widely singing 'pinball wizard'. For that particular moment alone, this film is worthy of it's number 5 spot in the Top Ten

4. Jubilee ***
Again another future pop star having a bad hair day. This film is all about punk and Ms. Toyah Wilcox shows us punk at its worst. Gravity defying brightly coloured hair, wild over the top make-up, lots of shredded and ripped clothes, lots of clashing colours! Outstanding

3. Rocky Horror Picture Show *****
I don't believe that there is anyone left on the planet who has not seen this particular gem. This made number 3 for 3 reasons, Frank N Furter (those high high high heels, bushy hair, OTT make-up, and suspenders), Magenta (big hair, slutty make-up) and Columbia (sparkly costume, 30s retro make-up). This is a fashion diamond and I am sure it inspired the 'heroin chic' of the late 90s!

2.Saturday Night Fever ****
Here he is again look - Mr J. Travolta - only this time he is surrounded by girls in disco outfits looking like the proverbial 70s lounge lizard. He features in a perfect example of 70s pulling gear - a white 3 piece suit, with the shirt open to reveal what can only be a chest wig and wearing the all important gold medallion. The extras fared no better in there spangly sequin tops and soooooo tight trousers. It was a very close call between this and the number one but it just got pipped at the post by...

1. Car Wash **
The first ever disco film to be set at a car wash of all places. This film has ALL the elements of 70s fashion in them. An afro hairstyle that must have taken over 20 years to grow, Jackson 5 style suits and dance routines, women in shiny platform boots and skimpy tops, cuban heels, Red Indian platts...... This film is a 70s fashion dream and a deserved winner!

I would now like to than
k my agent for all his help without whom none of this would be possible. I put my trust in God and he came through for me - Thank you, amen and good night!

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