Retro Disco Fashion
1 / 15Boogie back to the dance floor and test your knowledge of the glittery, glamorous fashion of the disco era!
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What type of wide-legged pants, flaring dramatically from the knee, were the essential disco dance floor pants?
About Retro Disco Fashion
Give your memory a workout with Retro Disco Fashion: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 13 easy, 2 medium questions, free to play right in your browser. Boogie back to the dance floor and test your knowledge of the glittery, glamorous fashion of the disco era! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What type of wide-legged pants, flaring dramatically from the knee, were the essential disco dance floor pants?
Answer: Bell-bottoms
Bell-bottoms, with their extreme flare from the knee down, were the quintessential disco pants, swinging dramatically on the dance floor.
2. What shiny, reflective fabric was used to make the most iconic disco shirts and dresses?
Answer: Lame (metallic fabric)
Lame, a metallic fabric that shimmered under the disco ball, was the go-to material for disco-era clothing, catching and reflecting every light on the dance floor.
3. What men's shirt style, often in polyester with a wide collar worn open to the chest, was the classic disco top?
Answer: Open-collar shirt
Wide-collared, open-to-the-chest polyester shirts were the signature disco men's look, often worn with gold chains visible in the open neckline.
4. What men's jewelry accessory, worn around the neck over an open shirt, was essential for the disco look?
Answer: Gold chain with medallion
Gold chains, often with a medallion or Italian horn pendant, were the essential disco-era men's accessory, worn against the chest with an open shirt.
5. What type of high-soled shoes allowed disco dancers to look taller and more dramatic on the dance floor?
Answer: Platform shoes
Platform shoes with thick soles (sometimes 4-6 inches high) were the iconic disco footwear for both men and women, adding height and drama.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Saturday Night Fever (1977), with John Travolta's iconic white three-piece suit on the illuminated dance floor, defined the look of the disco era.
- Jumpsuits, often in shiny fabrics with wide legs and deep necklines, were a popular disco outfit that made a dramatic statement on the dance floor.
- Studio 54 was the legendary disco where the most outrageous and glamorous disco fashions were on display nightly, from celebrity designers to everyday dancers.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Retro Disco Fashion take?
Most players finish Retro Disco Fashion in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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