What I DID wear with this: Maybe some gladiator sandals, the kind with a chunky heel and long suede straps that wrap up the legs. Why this is awesome: White denim was the ultimate fabric to show off your Coppertone tan. Maybe a white jacket too.ġ970s White Denim Hip Hugger Hot Pants 1970s white denim hip hugger hot pants by TimeBabyVintage on Etsy, $58. What I would wear this with: White go-go boots and a striped top. Add in that belt buckle and this summer essential is vintage bliss. It’s always been easy to care for and less expensive that natural materials. Why this is awesome: Polyester knit is nothing new. In honor of the warm weather, we present fashion choices for a Hot Pants Summer, 1970s style.ġ970s Knit Hot Pants Sage green knit hot pants offered by arsenickittyvintage on Etsy, $55. Ah the memories for those of us who were there. Denim, polyester, corduroy and suede were common fabrics. Cuffs at the hem, another popular design feature. Many had patch pockets on front and button up flies. But in the 1970s, they were called “hot pants” and they were a THING. Short shorts are always a summer trend among teens and twenty somethings.

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