The new book-to-screen adaptation of Daisy Jones & The Six is nothing short of warm weather style inspiration. From crochet halter tops with knee-high boots, to double denim and paisley maxis, this cast covers ample vintage ground. The first step in thrifting niche items is curating references. Costume Designer Denise Wingate had a character outfit bible ready to go long before the director was even attached, pulling looks from various films, magazines, and vintage photos of the 70s. Here are some things to look for when sourcing your perfect 70’s look amongst vintage shops and flea markets, just like Wingate did. (words in bold are keywords to search on your favorite online resale)
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Daisy
- Vibes: iconic vintage queen who unintentionally gatekeeps
- Colors: warm neutrals, with red pops, light blues
- Items:
- Undershirt/nighty-tank/cami
- Scalloped, feminine accents, pointelle knit
- Lace, crochet, ruffles, fringe, ties (on necklines, sleeves, waistlines, etc)
- Chained/concho belts (shells, stones, gems)
- Oversized outer layer; a shawl, cape, overshirt, button down, fur coat
- High-waisted flared/bell-bottom denim
- Keep an eye out for fun buttons, double seams, detailed pockets
- If you can’t be bothered to scour high and low: Revice Denim Flares
- Cowboy boots (if you’re anti-thrifted shoes check your local boot barn for a deal)
- Daisy is a knee-high girly but I have two pairs of mid-calf and find them more versatile
- Brands: Code West, Ariat, Frye, Ed Hardy
- If possible look in-store first, so you can try them on - all boots are made a little differently depending on the shape and size of the toe.
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Camila
- Vibes: chic boho mom
- Colors: browns, blues, deep reds, and orange
- Items:
- Maxi everything, long skirts, long dresses long sleeves - the original nap dress
- Tiered/layered maxi
- Paisley, paisley Paisley! In any and all colors
- Textures
- Suede, leather, patchwork denim
- Accessories:
- Knee-high boots (heeled if you want it), big sunglasses
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Karen
- Vibe: Not just the rockstars girlfriend she's also the rockstar
- Colors: dark and deep, black, purple maroon, hints of silver
- Items:
- Sheer, mesh tops and overshirts, capes
- Simple black bra tops
- Staple cropped/fitted jacket
- Structured, boxy, western, collared
- Her pants vary from fabric to silhouette with every outfit but they are usually dark (black, plum, maroon) she plays around with textures and features:
- Suede, corduroy, with different in-seams, rises
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Simone
- Vibes: NY disco on and off duty
- Colors: jewel tones, and metallics
- Items:
- Halters! Bangles! Glitter! Sparkle! Sequins!
- Feathers, leather, natural textures
- Patterned silk button-downs
- Vibrant patterns, paisley, geometric, animal print
- Jumpsuits, matching two pieces
- Look for ones with belts or ties at the waist
- Velvet, velour, silk
- Jeweled/tassel trim
- Chunky unique jewelry
- Feathers again, geometric shapes
- Natural stones, turquoise, tiger eye, azure
- Large pendant necklaces, earrings
- Large cuffs
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Billy
- Vibes: wrangler model with his rent due
- Colors: blues, black, charcoal
- Items:
- Two words: double denim
- Short sleeve, long sleeve, boot cut straight leg, whatever it is, it’s denim!
- Throw on your favorite white tee under, or not
- Button downs:
- Look in the men’s section!
- Look for fun buttons, pocket flaps, contrast stitching
- Leather blazer/jacket
- Mirrored Aviators
- Billy’s the kind of guy to have one or two pairs of boots on rotation
- Black, heeled boot with stirrup straps - pointed toe
- Black or brown mid-calf soft square toe
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Eddie
- Vibes: frontman energy who’s actually a bassist
- Colors: another dark-colored (he’s too dreamy to be gloomy) - at least one black item, whether his pants, a vest, a jacket or top
- Items:
- Collars! All kinds, on everything; half zips, quarter zips, buttons, jackets
- Elongated
- Neckties, scarf something going on up top always
- shirt tucked in, so some staple belts are needed
- Tighter fit pants, with at least a boot cut if not a flare or bell bottom
- Square toed boots
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Warren
- Vibes: subtle vintage king who wouldn’t gatekeep his favorite stores - a literal ray of sunshine
- Colors: wears the lighter end of neutrals, yellows, tan, white, light blue the occasional patchwork coat
- Items:
- Button-downs but
- unbuttoned
- w a tee under tucked
- into high-waisted boot-cut jeans
- Vests
- Suede, corduroy, textured or striped pant
- Fun designs, embroidered, accents, patchwork
- A good worn-in fitting graphic tee, maybe one a size smaller than you’d normally go
- Single stitch
- Ringer
- Different color ‘wife appreciators’/ ribbed tanks
- Accessories:
- Beaded necklaces, stones, layered, leather rope
- Leather belt with embossing
- brown/orange lensed aviators
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Graham
- Vibes: Definitely giving too humbly talented to care about clothes, has a couple of cool shirts Karen helped him buy
- Colors: light denim, navy, browns (specifically a ‘graham cracker’ brown)
- Items:
- Takes a little bit of everyone else, neutral colors
- Staple jeans, staple top. He's a simple guy not fussy with the extras.
- Knit polos, chambray shirts, pearlescent buttons
- Bomber jackets
- Looser worn-in denim (Lee is the softest denim ever)
- Square-toe boots
While these specific characters have a lot of overlapping pieces, their personal style is what differentiates them. At the end of the day if you aren’t headed to a party that has a strict dress code for historically accurate 70’s garb, then this is a good starting point to Daisy Jonesify your closet. Most of us have items that are inspired by these trends whether we know it or not. As the fads fade, the staples stay. Jumpsuits and clogs are two items that are coined as ‘70s fashion’ but are constantly being reinvented to this day. In the past couple of years, we’ve seen an increase in head scarves, crochet sets, and halter tops. I don’t think 70s influence will be going anywhere any time soon.
Wingate mentions she pulled pieces from the 1920s and 1930s because that was the vintage that was popular in the 70s. So what might be considered as the 70s to the current generation could have been vintage from another’s. We used to joke about how one-day low-rise jeans and uggs might make a comeback, I truly never thought I would live to see the day. Regardless, trends will cycle but finding pieces that represent you and your individuality will create a lasting wardrobe. A little dose of main character energy might just help you emulate the perfect main character wardrobe.
