Tights or pantyhose are essential. The midi, a mid-calf length skirt, is introduced and rejected. A soft, natural silhouette with a bloused jacket or sweater and a flared skirt are typical. Skirt lengths have moved gradually downward to just below the knee. The suit was complete with a skirt and bow tie on the blouse.
Skirt lengths move gradually shorter.
The preppy look and the punk look predominate the youth market. The mini is introduced and bombs. Karl Lagerfeld offers an updated version of the Chanel suit. Glamour is big. Strong influence from the youth market in casual wear.