I’m Kayla, and I love trying clothes with a story. So I spent a full week wearing 70s male outfits. Real pants. Real shirts. Real shoes. Not costumes from a party store. I mixed true vintage with modern pieces that feel right. You know what? It was fun. It was also hot. And loud. And …
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I’m Kayla Sox. I shop a lot for my folks and their friends. Real people. Born in the mid-50s. They like things that work and don’t make them feel silly. Same.Need more inspo? This comprehensive guide on gifts for baby boomers lays out even more tried-and-true winners if you’re still hunting.Want the straight list without …
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Here’s the thing. I didn’t just read about the 70s guys. I chased their tapes, wore out my VCR, and sat with family on the couch while the room smelled like popcorn and old carpet. I watched Bruno, Dusty, Harley, and Andre throw down in those slow, heavy matches that felt like thunder rolling in. …
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I’m Kayla, and I grew up on creaky couches, late-night TV, and a stack of old tapes from my uncle’s shelf. Horror from the 70s hit me first and hardest. It’s bare. It’s sweaty. It feels real. You know what? It still makes me check the dark corners when I walk down the hall. Why …
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I’m Kayla, and I grew up snagging candy from my older cousins. Last weekend, I grabbed a bunch of 70s candy from a retro shop and ate it all again. I shared some with my kids, and I kept a little stash for me. You know what? Some treats aged great. Some… not so much. …
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I’m Kayla, and yes, I actually sat with a stack of 1970s Playboy mags and the big coffee table book, Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds. I found the mags at a flea market. Ten bucks for the lot. The hardback I borrowed from a friend who keeps it under his stereo, like it’s a vinyl sleeve. …
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You know what? I didn’t plan this. I just pulled a dusty milk crate from my closet and found my mom’s old country records. The sleeves smelled like paper and rain. I cleaned each one, set the needle, and let the ’70s roll back in. These women didn’t whisper. They told the truth. Sometimes they …
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I wasn’t born in a disco, but it sure feels like it when I open my jewelry box. I’ve been on a 70s kick for a while. Big shine. Big stones. Big mood. But do these pieces feel good on a regular day? I wore them. I ran errands. I typed emails. I danced in …
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I grew up on my mom’s ABBA records and my dad’s old movie quotes. So yeah, I’m that person who yells “1977!” before the question is even done. Last month, I brought two 70s trivia games to a family cookout: Talking Tables 70s Trivia and Ridley’s 70s Music Quiz. We had grilled corn, a sticky …
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I spent a sunny weekend testing real 70s beachwear and a few faithful remakes. Think bold stripes, belts on bikinis, crochet, and soft terry cloth. My mom kept old Polaroids, so I had a mood board right there on the fridge. Cute? Yes. Easy? Sometimes. Let me explain.Before I even dug through thrift bins, I …
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