{"id":408992765,"date":"2012-04-24T14:20:12","date_gmt":"2012-04-24T18:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=408992765"},"modified":"2020-03-17T21:23:52","modified_gmt":"2020-03-18T02:23:52","slug":"70s-shirt-sleeveless-floral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/70s-shirt-sleeveless-floral\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8217;70s Shirt Styled 3 Ways (Without Looking Like &#8220;That &#8217;70s Show&#8221;)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992766\" title=\"1970s floral shirt\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-main.jpg\" alt=\"a 1970s floral shirt styled three ways\" width=\"540\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-main.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-main-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1970s shirts remind me of one of my favorite sitcoms growing up, <em>That &#8217;70s Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Jackie, Donna and Laurie were the lead gals of the period show set in the 1970s and styled head-to-toe in <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/70s-clothing\/\">&#8217;70s clothing<\/a>, including funky patterned shirts, maxi dresses, stripey jumpsuits, <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/how-to-wear-velvet-shorts\/\">high-waisted shorts<\/a> and lots of layered denim!<\/p>\n<p>While women were still expected to wear dresses, nylons and heels in the <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/\">1960s<\/a>, as the &#8217;70s era progressed a lady was more often seen wearing weekend sportswear for the everyday, including printed button-up shirts and colorful ascot blouses with skirts, pants and jackets.<\/p>\n<p>In the &#8217;70s teenagers of both sexes could freely wear denim to school (it was still looked down upon until the late &#8217;60s) and this liberation of casual style made cotton shirts a staple in the wardrobe&#8217;s of young men and women across America.<\/p>\n<p>While the styling of <em>That &#8217;70s Show<\/em> looked\u00a0quintessential\u00a0&#8217;70s, when wearing a vintage shirt from the era you don&#8217;t have to look like a suburban teenager circa 1976.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading after the jump to see how photographer and <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/20s\/1920s-fashion-trends-movies\/\">&#8217;20s fashion<\/a> aficionado Sheila of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cargocollective.com\/moderndayflapper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern Day Flapper<\/a> proves just that, styling a &#8217;70s floral sleeveless shirt 3 unique ways for seventies-inspired style that&#8217;s comfy, chic and cool!\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/\">1970s<\/a> is such a great era to channel into your modern <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/\">vintage style<\/a> because many of the trends <em>then<\/em> have influenced the trends of <em>today.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So whether you thrift store shop a &#8217;70s shirt or grab your own standout piece from an online vintage seller, add a little bit of <em>That &#8217;70s Style<\/em> into your wardrobe this spring\/summer season!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Which of Sheila&#8217;s outfits do you like best? Do you own a shirt from the &#8217;70s that you love? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Let me know by leaving a comment below the post!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>xx, SD<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleeveless_Floral_%E2%80%9970s_Shirt\"><\/span>Sleeveless Floral &#8217;70s Shirt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-649115d67ec3f\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 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size-full wp-image-408992780\" title=\"1970s Shirt \" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-top-sleeveless-floral.jpg\" alt=\"1970s button-up collared shirt with floral design\" width=\"540\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-top-sleeveless-floral.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-top-sleeveless-floral-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Buy this button-up floral sleeveless <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/97740018\/vintage-floral-button-up-tank-size\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8217;70s shirt on Etsy<\/a>, $36<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0The shirt Sheila chose to style isn&#8217;t just <em>any<\/em> shirt from the &#8217;70s.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s actually a very &#8217;40s-&#8217;50s inspired top because of its all-over funky floral pattern, which reminds me of the novelty print craze popular during those eras. Plus, you can unbutton and tie the top at your naval for a pin-up inspired look (see look #3 for the midriff-baring proof!).<\/p>\n<p>While casual enough to wear with high-waisted denim for summer music festivals and BBQs, when worn with a pair of preppy pants the top&#8217;s buttons and collar give it a dressed-up feel that&#8217;ll please your grandparents at Sunday dinner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9970s_Shirt_for_High-Waisted_Hotness\"><\/span>&#8217;70s Shirt for High-Waisted Hotness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992767\" title=\"1970s Floral Shirt Outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.1.jpg\" alt=\"modern day flapper styled a 1970s sleeveless shirt with high waisted denim\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992771\" title=\"1970s Floral Shirt Outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.3.jpg\" alt=\"modern day flapper styled a 1970s sleeveless floral shirt with a pair of high waisted denim from american apparel\" width=\"540\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.3.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.3-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992770\" title=\"Vintage Belt \" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.2.jpg\" alt=\"vintage belt styled with high waisted denim and a 1970s floral shirt\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.2.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-1.2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Outfit: Shorts \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/store.americanapparel.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Apparel<\/a> \/ Belt\u00a0\u2013 Vintage \/ Boots\u00a0\u2013 Vintage<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>MODERN DAY FLAPPER says:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a great summer look. It&#8217;s easy to find these collared tanks at thrift stores or by searching for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search\/vintage?q=70s%20sleeveless%20shirt&amp;view_type=gallery&amp;ship_to=ZZ&amp;min=0&amp;max=0&amp;search_submit=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8217;70s sleeveless shirt<\/a> on Etsy.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily tuck them into some high-waisted shorts or a skirt, top it with a leather belt and some boots or flats and off you go for a great summer&#8217;s day.<\/p>\n<p>I wore a similar outfit to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lollapalooza.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lollapolooza<\/a> last summer that was super comfortable and stylish for my long day in the sun!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAMMY DAVIS VINTAGE says: <\/strong>Before commenting on your great pairing of a &#8217;70s top with high-waisted shorts, I must say how super awesome it was that you went to Lollapolooza last summer. It&#8217;s a dream of mine to spend a summer touring the music festivals like a vintage lovin&#8217; groupie. <em>Almost Famous<\/em>, here I come!<\/p>\n<p>This look is coordinated perfectly thanks to how the blue in the floral design of your &#8217;70s shirt matches the blue of the American Apparel shorts. I&#8217;m a sucker for matching, as I think it&#8217;s every woman&#8217;s go-to strategy for smart style without having to think too hard.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to hearing how you rock this look at your next summer musical adventure, Miss Flapper!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9970s_Shirt_for_Rugged_Relaxation\"><\/span>&#8217;70s Shirt for Rugged Relaxation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992768\" title=\"1970s Floral Shirt Outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.1.jpg\" alt=\"photographer modern day flapper styled a 1970s floral shirt with a denim jacket, skinny jeans and vintage brim hat\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992772\" title=\"1970s Floral Shirt Outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.2.jpg\" alt=\"photographer modern flapper styled a 1970s floral shirt\" width=\"540\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.2.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.2-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992773\" title=\"Vintage Men's Hat\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.3.jpg\" alt=\"photographer modern day flapper wears a vintage men's hat\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.3.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-2.3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Outfit: Denim Jacket\u00a0\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/oldnavy.gap.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Old Navy<\/a> \/ Jeans <\/em><em>\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trippnyc.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tripp NYC<\/a> \/<\/em>\u00a0Hat\u00a0\u2013 Vintage \/ Boots\u00a0\u2013 Vintage<\/p>\n<p><strong>MODERN DAY FLAPPER says:\u00a0<\/strong>Where I&#8217;m from, you never know when the weather will make a sudden turn on you.\u00a0So, I always have a jacket or sweater on hand and if it feels too hot, I can always take it off.<\/p>\n<p>I added a vintage hat to pull the outfit together &#8211; super stylish and super easy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAMMY DAVIS VINTAGE says: <\/strong>Definitely super stylish<em> and<\/em> super easy! Light denim layered on floral is a lovely pairing and an idea I&#8217;m noting for future inspiration when standing in front of my closet, musing on what to wear!<\/p>\n<p>I see it done often and its worth commenting on now: The contrast of light on dark denim is such a smart way of wearing jeans head to toe in style.<\/p>\n<p>The vintage hat hardly even\u00a0<em>looks<\/em> vintage, as I&#8217;ve definitely seen lookalikes in Urban and American Apparel. Its sweet sienna shade goes beautifully with your milky complexion and dark hair &#8212; never give this one up!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9970s_Shirt_for_Pin-Up_Pizzazz\"><\/span>&#8217;70s Shirt for Pin-Up\u00a0Pizzazz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992769\" title=\"1970s Floral Shirt Outfit\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.1.jpg\" alt=\"1970s floral shirt styled as a pin-up crop top \" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992774\" title=\"1970s Floral Shirt Pin Up\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.2.jpg\" alt=\"photographer modern flapper wearing a 1970s floral shirt styled like a crop top \" width=\"540\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.2.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.2-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408992775\" title=\"1970s Floral Shirt\" src=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.3.jpg\" alt=\"1970s floral shirt styled into a pin-up crop top above the naval\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.3.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/1970s-sleeveless-floral-top-3.3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Outfit: Jeans\u00a0\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trippnyc.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tripp NYC<\/a> \/ Boots\u00a0\u2013 Vintage<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>MODERN DAY FLAPPER says:\u00a0<\/strong>I was inspired by classic <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/40s\/\">1940s<\/a> and 1950s pinup looks when styling this outfit.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s an easy look to pull off with just a collared tank like mine that has buttons. While wearing the shirt, simply undo the last two buttons to tie the loose ends into a knot directly above your naval.<\/p>\n<p><em>Voila!<\/em> You&#8217;ve got yourself a cute <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/50s\/1950s-womens-style-trends\/\">50&#8217;s style<\/a> crop top that&#8217;s perfect for those really hot days. You can wear this with jeans, shorts or a skirt.<\/p>\n<p>This outfit makes me feel particularly feminine and sexy and makes me want to do some more abwork!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAMMY DAVIS VINTAGE says: <\/strong><em>Yowza!<\/em> Sheila, I think these photos prove that you&#8217;re already doing <em>plenty<\/em> of abwork!<\/p>\n<p>Any pinup lover will tell you that pulling off this vintage trend is a great way to feel sweet &#8216;n sexy for summertime. Plus without having to actually buy one, you can transform any button-up shirt into an instant crop top that cools <em>down<\/em> and cutifies<em> up<\/em> a look.<\/p>\n<p>I love your suggestion of pairing a knotted top with various bottoms. You could even style this look for poolside while wearing a pair of bikini briefs!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ABOUT_THE_CONTRIBUTOR\"><\/span>ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Sheila has her mom to thank for introducing her to the marvels of vintage style. As a young girl, Sheila tagged along with her mom as she sought out antique shopping adventures in her hometown, Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>By the time she was a teenager Sheila had discovered that through thrifting she could &#8220;Create a unique style that&#8217;s all my own,&#8221; she says. &#8220;You have to stay true to yourself. Being a creative type, I love using myself as a canvas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Now 28 years old, Sheila is a full time photographer and vintage seller living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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