Working at the Carwash, Yeah! 70s Nights at London Nightclub, a Prep Guide

Who doesn’t love a bit of 70s cheese? Only the people that were around in the decade and have the embarrassing photos to prove it. Whether you go a little red in the cheeks thinking about the decade or not, there's no more wholesome fun than a Carwash night at London nightclubs. These are more common than you might think -- we have a look at hair, makeup and fashion tips for that authentic post-hippy look.

What to wear

Bellbottoms and lime green are part of the memory of any 70s kid. However, there was a lot more to 70s fashion than just these base iconic looks. The caftan was big in the 70s, and while it certainly isn’t seen as sexy, it is authentic! Ethnic fashions were big in the decade as well, so look for pieces like kimonos, djellaba and jalabiyas (loose Eastern robes) for your London nightclub jaunt. Cheesecloth, trouser suits, and platform soles are some of the well-known 70s looks that you can copy.

Putting your face on

Go for glam when you’re doing your 70s night makeup for London nightclubs. Think silver eyeshadow, bright red lipstick, smoky colors and blood-red nail polish. Pencil-thin eyebrows were the order of the day, if you’re dedicated enough to the cause! Another phenomenon of the decade was blush -- much more often used than it is now.

Get ready to dance to…

You'll be grooving along to artists like the Carpenters, Jimi Hendrix, John Denver, the Eagles, Wings, Steely Dan, the Beegees, Led Zeppelin, the Who, the Ramones, Sex Pistols, Pink Floyd … the list goes on! Practice your air guitar for when the DJ starts playing Zep or Black Sabbath, and your shuffle bop for when the Jackson 5 comes on the speakers.

You can get into the spirit of the 70s nights at your fave London nightclub by hiring DVDs of the Brady Bunch or Doctor Who, and checking out old episodes of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Be ready to talk about Frank Lloyd Wright and cognitive psychology … and you’re set for one heck of a party!