Update older trends by mixing them with newer ones (Photo: Instagram @kellyrowland)

The 70s are back, in terms of fashion that is. Over the last couple of years, certain fashion trends have made a comeback giving those who lived through the 70s a feeling of nostalgia. Think platform shoes, bell bottoms and bell sleeves.

Below are some fashion trends that are a true throwback to the 70s.

 

Suits in bright colours

 Kelly Rowland dazzles in yellow (Photo: Instagram @kellyrowland)

Platform shoes

 Platform heels come in as sandals and closed shoes and can be styled in for casual and formal ocassions (Photo: Instagram @gabunion)

Palazzo pants

 Wide-leg trousers are very fashionable at the moment (Photo: Instagram @oliviawilde)

Fringe

 Fringe be it in neutral or bright colours (@sosamaiyah)

Polka dots

 Kerry Washington proves that you can be chic in head to toe polka dots (Photo: Instagram @kerrywashington)

Bell-sleeves and tie fronts

 Chrissy combines bell sleeves and tie-fronts which were very fashionable in the 70s (Photo: Instagram @fashionbombdaily)

Bell bottoms

 Denim bell bottoms are best styled with fitted tops and platform shoes (Photo: Instagram @bellahadid)