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Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressing

While digging through the Chatelaine archives we were so enamoured by the billowy blouses and silky pants of the late seventies we decided update the look with a few modern twists. Here's how to take pajama-style dressing out of the bedroom and onto the street (with accessories!)
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Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressing

Pj trend from the archives

Blast from the past: Pyjama dressing

Flashback to 1979

Then: Back when we took a chance on Abba and their playful pop style and sound. Think billowy tops, silky pants and shaggy hair.

Now: Luxe extras take flowing maxi dresses and billowy blouses out of the bedroom and onto the street.

Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressingCaroline Sieber Photo by Julien Hekimian/Getty Images

A billowy top

Shirt, $255, Simms Sigal & Co.

Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressingPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Slouchy blazer

Blazer, $485, Joie.

Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressingPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Slipper shoe

Shoes, $145, Capezio.

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Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressingPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Pyjama pinstripes

Dress, $185, Banana Republic.

Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressingPhoto by Roberto Caruso

A man-style watch

Relic watch, $80, Sears.

Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressingPhoto by Roberto Caruso

A whimsical belt

Belt, $66, Brave Leather.

Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressingPhoto by Roberto Caruso

Oversized ring

Ring, $650, Carole Tanenbaum.

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Fashion flashback to 1979: Pyjama dressingPhoto by Roberto Caruso

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