The style of men’s suits in the 1970s was defined by a tight fit with the waistcoat becoming popular once again. The tightly fitted waistcoat was popularised in Hollywood movies like Saturday Night Fever and the slim-fit three-piece suit originated as a consequence of the discothèque culture.
Exceptionally wide lapels, as worn during 1930s, once again gained wide popularity. Outside the discothèque scene, the grey flannel suit became a classic ensemble for men and redefined the stale formality of the previous era. Well-cut peak lapels on the single-breasted suit were quite common with the men of that time.
During the 1970s, men’s suit makers came up with a variety of different styles especially for trousers including bell-bottoms, wide flares and tapers. During the late 1960s and early years of the 1970s, the Nehru jacket became a popular trend especially among the arty set.