That's So 70s: Jumpsuits!!

And not just any jumpsuits, no, no, no!!  These are handkerchief jumpsuits from Penneys!!

Well Kathy is in a jumpsuit at least. Jane meanwhile is in a handkerchief dress.  So, so 70s!!

Pic is courtesy of Blue Senshi!

That's So 70s: Cheery Plaids and Pinwale!!

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What's better than plids?  Well how about cheery plaids??  Wendy, Kay and Kathy certainly are pretty happy and cheery in these groovy 70s plaids!!

Speaking of pretty...

Plaids in the 70s weren't only cheery, they were pretty also.  At least Kay and Kathy make them pretty!

So the title mentioned pinwale. What's that????

 

Well what every it is, Kathy, Kay, and Colleen seem happy.  Colleen is even giving us a rare smile!!

That's So 70s: Touches of White from Wards!!

I'm not sure what about these outfits is the "coming thing?"  They look like ordinary dresses to me.  Shelley looks nice though.

Here we go!! Some more flower patterns straight out of the 70s.  However, I'm not sure exactly what the "excitement" is of acetate jersey???

Well, I'm not sure what to say about this pic, Karen looks nice!!  All I can say is "That's Sooo 70s!"

That's So 70s: Check 'N' Plain Pants: The Long and Short of It!!

 Kathy and Colleen show us the grooviest "Check 'N' Plain" pants of the 70s!!

All I can say is "That's Sooo 70s!!"

That's So 70s: Disco Inferno!!

So as groovy as the Big Book catalogs of the 70s were, they were a bit light on the whole disco scene.  After all that's what most people think of when you mention the 70s.  Not sure why that was, but there were a few nods to disco....

 Groovy JCPenney's fashions complete with a disco ball!! 

Looks like fun!! 

And when you couldn't go out to the discotheque...

You could make your own groovy disco scene at hoe.  All I can say is "That's Sooo 70s!"

That's So 70s: Your New Harmonizers.....

.......for today's existing layered looks!!

 The Plaid, The Tweed, The Solid!!  Back in the 70s, it was all about mix and match combinations!!

Plaids, Tweeds, Heaters, Oh My!!  All I can say is "That's Sooo 70s!!"

That's So 70s: Why Not Kathy!!

Because way not?!?! This is the namesake of the blog, so okay.....WHY NOT!?!?!?

 Yeah, and lots of groovy Aldens colors too!!  Wow, what treat!!

Halters, oh my!! All I can say is "That's soooo 70s!!"

That's So 70s: Seven Pics of 1970!!

What can me more 70s than the 70s themselves especially 1970?? The question begs the answer!!

And what can be more 70s than those groovy models like Kathy and Wendy!!

Reduced from the 70 Spring Big Book catalog!!

Yep the 70s where a Whole New Thing!

Close up of Kathy and friend from the inset pic.

More groovy 70s fashions. This time from Bellas Hess!!

In 1970 everyone was was asked "What's Next?" after the  wild fashion trends of the 60s.  Sadly, none of these awesome offerings from Penneys were what's next.

These fashions had more of a 60s vibe than 70s, but they still look nice!!

So there you have it dear readers: seven groovy catalog pics from 1970!!

That's So 70s: Tie Dyed and Corduroy!!

What a combination.....

And two blondes in pig tails are quite a combination too!!

That's So 70s: His 'n Her Leisure Suits!

What says 70s more than leisure suits or HIs 'n Her coordinates??  SO=o why not combine the two!!  What could be better??

Well what if they were not only leisure suits, not only his 'n her coordinates, but also made from brushed twill!!  We have ourselves a 70s fashion winner here folks!!

Those shirts are killing it!!  They make the whole package.  With these outfits who wouldn't have a big smile on their face like Kathy and friend!! All I can say is "That's Soooo 70s!"

That's So 70s: High Rise Pants!!

70s style!!

And the style was VERY high waisted!!

And the high waisters went oh so groovy with matching pantsets!!

Or in jeans!!

Or in groovy gaberdine!!

And especially in sexy 3-piece ensembles!!  Penney's was the tops in high rise pants of the 70s!!

That's So 70s: Aldens Jeans Gals!

The Magical Name in Jeans....

Kathy?!?! No, I think they mean Wrangler, but the title still fits!! (Be sure to check out the awesome clogs also.  That's Soooo 70s!!)

That's So 70s: Shirts and Skirts!

Penny's Style!!

 With "Add On Soft Shirtings"

All I can say is "That's So 70s!!"

That's So 70s: More Groovy Pants!

"How groovy?" you ask!

Pants Sets that is!!

That's so 70s: High Rise Pants

When you think of 70s pants, you may think of bell bottoms, but....

 They were known for their High Risers also!! (and who calls them "trousers" anymore?!?)

Well, they DID have a hint of the Bell Bottom look too!!

That's So 70s: Blues and Yellows!!

From some of our favorite catalog models of the 70s.....

Accented by the giant collars on Kay!!

That's So 70s: The Poncho Put-On!!

Hot on the heels of the The Great Fringe Caper is.........

The Poncho Put-On!!  All I can say is "That's Soooooo70s!!"

Crazy Catalog Stuff: DIY 70s Style!!

Kiddos, today we have HGTV showing us all the latest DIY household updates and projects (1).  But there was a time in the ancient past where nobody would dream of stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, light colored walls, or open floor plans.  

Nope, back in the 70s , we had the Big Book catalogs showing us the shag carpets, avocado appliances and dark, fake wood walls.  So hold onto your tool belts for a blast from the past!!

Hey that's our Kathy!! And she isn't exactly dressed for the job I'd say!! (2)

Avocado appliances baby!!  I'm getting nostalgic already!!

Nothing says 70s decorating more than vinyl flooring and shag carpet...

Good Lord that's bright.  I've never seen a bathroom like that on Flip or Flop!!

That covers the kitchen and bathrooms, but what about the living room?!?

One of the things I remember most from that era was the fake wall coverings.  Normally it was fake wood paneling, somehow that was considered luxurious.

 And what better to go with the fake walls than a fake fireplace....

Or fake wood beams!!

And capped off with some groovy 70s lighting!!

Good heavens, even the bedrooms were dark!!

I guess that safety glass was a new concept back then....

So what was the payoff for all that hard work updating teh homestead??

Ahhh, the good life with indoor / outdoor carpet!!  And who is that relaxing with a drink, admiring the view??

Hey that's Rande Hague!!  These models popped up in the most unusual places in these catalogs!!

footnotes:

(1) HGTV has cost me a LOT of money over the years.  I need to put a block on that station.

(2) It always amazes me where some of the top models of the 70s would show up.  

(3) I almost missed this one when I first went through the catalog!!