What Is a 70S Bell Bottoms?

Bell-bottoms, pants with legs that become wider below the knee, were an extremely popular fashion during the 1960s and 1970s. In addition, if a sailor fell overboard, bell-bottom pants could be pulled off over boots or shoes and the wide legs inflated with air for use as a life preserver. ...

What were bell-bottoms called in the 70s?

Elephant bells, popular in the mid-to-late 1970s, were similar to loon pants, but were typically made of denim. Elephant bells had a marked flare below the knee, often covering the wearer's shoes.

Are bell-bottoms 70s or 80s?

In the 1970s, bell-bottoms entered mainstream society after gaining national attention on the Sonny and Cher show. They sold fairly well in both Europe and America and became part of the disco look in the mid '70s.