Retro Disco Fashion
Instructions: Boogie back to the dance floor and test your knowledge of the glittery, glamorous fashion of the disco era!
- 1.
What type of wide-legged pants, flaring dramatically from the knee, were the essential disco dance floor pants?
ABell-bottomsBBoot-cut pantsCPalazzo pantsDFlares - 2.
What shiny, reflective fabric was used to make the most iconic disco shirts and dresses?
ALame (metallic fabric)BSatinCSequined polyesterDSilk - 3.
What men's shirt style, often in polyester with a wide collar worn open to the chest, was the classic disco top?
AOpen-collar shirtBBand collar shirtCTurtleneckDHenley - 4.
What men's jewelry accessory, worn around the neck over an open shirt, was essential for the disco look?
AGold chain with medallionBChokerCBolo tieDPendant - 5.
What type of high-soled shoes allowed disco dancers to look taller and more dramatic on the dance floor?
AWedge shoesBPlatform shoesCCuban heelsDStilettos - 6.
Which 1977 movie, starring John Travolta, defined disco fashion with its famous white suit scene?
AStaying AliveBGreaseCSaturday Night FeverDUrban Cowboy - 7.
What clingy, stretchy one-piece garment became a popular disco outfit for women in the late 1970s?
ALeotardBJumpsuitCCatsuitDBody stocking - 8.
What iconic New York City nightclub, open from 1977 to 1986, was the epicenter of disco fashion?
ADanceteriaBThe LimelightCCBGBDStudio 54 - 9.
What shiny, form-fitting women's top, often worn without a bra, was a daring disco fashion choice?
AWrap topBTube topCAll of theseDHalter top - 10.
What fabric treatment made disco-era clothing sparkle and catch the light of the disco ball?
AAll of theseBSequinsCGlitterDRhinestones - 11.
What style of men's trousers, featuring an extremely high waistband and wide legs, was the classic disco bottom?
AHigh-waisted flared trousersBLow-rise pantsCTapered pantsDStraight-leg pants - 12.
What type of wrap dress, designed by Diane von Furstenberg in 1974, became a disco and everyday fashion sensation?
AHalter dressBMaxi dressCShirt dressDWrap dress - 13.
What disco-era hairstyle for men involved a tightly permed, voluminous curly look?
AFeathered hairBAfro permCMulletDShag - 14.
What style of very short, tight-fitting shorts became a fashion trend during the disco era?
AGym shortsBBoard shortsCHot pantsDBermuda shorts - 15.
What color three-piece suit did John Travolta's character Tony Manero wear in the iconic dance scene of 'Saturday Night Fever'?
ASilverBBlackCRedDWhite
Answer Key
Bell-bottoms, with their extreme flare from the knee down, were the quintessential disco pants, swinging dramatically on the dance floor.
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.
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.
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.
Platform shoes with thick soles (sometimes 4-6 inches high) were the iconic disco footwear for both men and women, adding height and drama.
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.
Tube tops, halter tops, and wrap tops were all popular disco-era choices for women, often made in shiny or metallic fabrics for maximum dance-floor impact.
Rhinestones, sequins, and glitter were all used extensively on disco clothing to create maximum sparkle under the mirrored disco ball.
High-waisted, wide-legged trousers were the classic disco men's pants, often in white or bold colors, paired with platform shoes and wide belts.
Diane von Furstenberg's jersey wrap dress, introduced in 1974, became one of the most popular dresses of the decade, perfect for both office and dance floor.
Many men, inspired by the natural Afro hairstyle, got perms to achieve big, curly hair for the disco era, creating a voluminous look.
Hot pants, extremely short and tight-fitting shorts, were a daring disco-era fashion for women, often made in shiny or metallic fabrics.
Tony Manero's white three-piece suit in 'Saturday Night Fever' became the most iconic disco outfit of all time, widely imitated at discos across America.