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Top 10 Outfits for Your 70s in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 6 min read
MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid
Direct answer

The best outfit pieces for your 70s make dressing easy without giving up style. For men, the MagnaReady Magnetic Flannel Shirt ($79.99) swaps buttons for magnets at the placket and cuffs. For women, the Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant has a 1 1/2-inch elastic waistband and pairs with a fine-knit cardigan. Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up is #3.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid$79.99 as listedMen who want a classic flannel without fiddling with small buttons
2Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant$218 as listed, reduced to $141.75 at the time of writingWomen who want a tailored wide-leg trouser with a pull-on elastic waist, worn with a fine-knit cardigan
3Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up$85 as listed, reduced to $49.99 at the time of writingMen who want to step into a walking shoe without bending to tie laces
4Vionic City Walk AXS Sneaker$140 as listedWomen who want a supportive white leather sneaker that zips on and off
5L.L.Bean Wrinkle-Free Double L Chinos with Hidden Comfort Waist$69.95 as listedMen who want a chino and cardigan outfit with give at the waist
6J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress$119 as listed, reduced to $54.99 at the time of writingWomen who want a wrap dress that stays closed without a tie to fuss with
7J.Jill Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic$99 as listedWomen who want a layered tunic-over-leggings outfit with extra length
8Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket$265 as listedMen who want a light quilted jacket to wear over slim jeans
9Uniqlo Women's Merino Cardigan$49.90 as listedWomen who want an affordable fine-knit cardigan to layer over wide-leg trousers or a dress
10Uniqlo Men's Merino Sweater$49.90 as listedMen who want a washable merino crew neck to wear with chinos

Pick by what you want

Best overall (men)
MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid
Best overall (women)
Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant
Easiest shoe
Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up
Best dress
J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress
Best value
Uniqlo Women's Merino Cardigan

The ranking

1

MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid

MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid
Answrs VerdictThe easiest classic shirt to get on and off.
Price: $79.99 as listedClosures: Patented magnets along the front placket and cuffs in place of buttonsFabric: 96% cotton, 4% spandex, machine washableWear it: Buttoned as a shirt, or open over a tee as a light shirt jacketNote: MagnaReady asks wearers with a pacemaker, defibrillator, stent or other implanted device to check with a physician first

MagnaReady replaces buttons with patented magnets along the front placket and cuffs, so the shirt closes with a gentle touch while still looking like a classic flannel. It is 96% cotton and 4% spandex, machine washable, and can be worn buttoned or open over a tee as a light shirt jacket. It is listed at $79.99. MagnaReady asks anyone with a pacemaker, defibrillator, stent or other implanted device to check with a physician first.

Go ifMen who want a classic flannel without fiddling with small buttons
Skip ifYou have a pacemaker or implanted device and have not cleared magnets with your doctor
Why #1 over #2: Its magnetic placket and cuffs remove buttons entirely, while the Eileen Fisher pant still needs a top that fastens.
2

Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant

Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant
Answrs VerdictThe tailored trouser that pulls on.
Price: $218 as listed, reduced to $141.75 at the time of writingWaist: 1 1/2-inch elastic waistband with slash pocketsFabric: 66% Tencel Lyocell, 29% recycled nylon, 3% elastane, 2% nylonCare: Machine wash cold, line dryFit: Easy Fit, ankle length: slim through the hips, wider through the leg

Eileen Fisher cuts this ponte pant slim through the hips and wider through the leg, with a 1 1/2-inch elastic waistband and slash pockets, so it looks tailored but pulls on. The fabric is 66% Tencel Lyocell, 29% recycled nylon, 3% elastane and 2% nylon, and it machine washes cold. It is listed at $218, reduced to $141.75 at the time of writing. Wear it with a fine-knit cardigan such as the Uniqlo Merino Cardigan at #9.

Go ifWomen who want a tailored wide-leg trouser with a pull-on elastic waist, worn with a fine-knit cardigan
Skip ifYou want a fly front and belt loops
Why #2 over #3: It covers the whole lower half of an outfit, which a shoe like the Skechers Slip-ins cannot.
3

Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up

Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up
Answrs VerdictThe shoe you step into with no hands.
Price: $85 as listed, reduced to $49.99 at the time of writingEntry: Hands Free Slip-ins with a Heel Pillow that holds the foot in placeCushioning: Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole and a lightweight ULTRA GO midsoleDetails: Mesh upper, machine washable, 1 1/4-inch heel heightWidths: Medium, narrow and extra wide

Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins use a Heel Pillow that holds the foot in place, so you step in without bending to pull on a heel or tie laces. The GO WALK Flex Hands Up has an Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole, a lightweight ULTRA GO midsole and a machine-washable mesh upper, and comes in medium, narrow and extra wide. It is listed at $85, reduced to $49.99 at the time of writing.

Go ifMen who want to step into a walking shoe without bending to tie laces
Skip ifYou want a leather shoe for dressier outfits
Why #3 over #4: It goes on fully hands free, while the Vionic City Walk AXS still has a zipper to pull.
4

Vionic City Walk AXS Sneaker

Vionic City Walk AXS Sneaker
Answrs VerdictThe supportive fashion sneaker with a side zip.
Price: $140 as listedClosure: Lace-up with a side zipperSupport: Vio Motion Technology with contoured arch support, shock-absorbing cushioning and a deep heel cupMidsole: Removable mesh-covered EVA footbed; dual-layer midsole with full-length EVA cushioningWidths: Medium and wide

Vionic builds the City Walk AXS on its City Walk walking-shoe construction with Vio Motion Technology: contoured arch support, shock-absorbing cushioning and a deep heel cup. A side zipper next to the laces lets you get it on and off without retying, and it comes in medium and wide widths. It is listed at $140.

Go ifWomen who want a supportive white leather sneaker that zips on and off
Skip ifYou need a fully hands-free shoe
Why #4 over #5: Its side zip makes it easier to put on than lace-only shoes, and it works with the L.L.Bean chinos and the dresses below.
5

L.L.Bean Wrinkle-Free Double L Chinos with Hidden Comfort Waist

L.L.Bean Wrinkle-Free Double L Chinos with Hidden Comfort Waist
Answrs VerdictThe everyday chino with hidden stretch.
Price: $69.95 as listedWaist: Discreet elastic waist panels (Hidden Comfort) and a no-roll waistbandFabric: 100% cotton, midweight 8.6 oz., wrinkle-free and shrink-resistant, machine wash and dryFit: Natural Fit: sits at the waist, roomy through hip and thigh, straight legPair with: L.L.Bean Classic Ragg Wool Cardigan, $120 as listed, 100% lambswool with front pockets

L.L.Bean’s Double L Chinos have discreet elastic waist panels (Hidden Comfort) and a Natural Fit that sits at the waist and is roomy through the hip and thigh. They are 100% cotton, wrinkle-free and machine wash and dry, listed at $69.95. For the full outfit, add the L.L.Bean Classic Ragg Wool Cardigan, 100% lambswool, listed at $120.

Go ifMen who want a chino and cardigan outfit with give at the waist
Skip ifYou want a slim, tapered leg
Why #5 over #6: Its elastic waist panels make a full pull-on outfit for men, and at $69.95 it costs less than the J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress’s $119 full price.
6

J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress

J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress
Answrs VerdictThe wrap dress that buttons shut.
Price: $119 as listed, reduced to $54.99 at the time of writingDesign: Wrap-style V-neck secured by three functional buttons, with an elasticized back waistFabric: 80% LENZING ECOVERO viscose, 20% linen; lined in 100% viscose rayonCare: Machine wash cold, line drySizes: Regular, Petite and Tall, XS to 4X

J.Jill’s Buttoned Wrap Dress closes with three functional buttons instead of a tie, with a V-neckline, princess seams and an elasticized back waist. It is 80% LENZING ECOVERO viscose and 20% linen, lined in viscose rayon, and machine washes cold. It is sleeveless, so add a cardigan. It is listed at $119, reduced to $54.99 at the time of writing.

Go ifWomen who want a wrap dress that stays closed without a tie to fuss with
Skip ifYou want sleeves (this one is sleeveless; add a cardigan)
Why #6 over #7: A single dress is a complete outfit, which the J.Jill tunic needs leggings to be.
7

J.Jill Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic

J.Jill Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic
Answrs VerdictThe roomy tunic for layering.
Price: $99 as listedFit: Relaxed through the shoulders and body, long length with extra coverage below the hipFabric: 82% cotton, 18% polyester knitCare: Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, tumble dry lowStyling: J.Jill suggests it with leggings and ankle boots

J.Jill cuts the Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic relaxed through the shoulders and body, with extra length below the hip, and suggests wearing it with leggings and ankle boots. It is an 82% cotton, 18% polyester knit that machine washes cold and tumble dries low, listed at $99.

Go ifWomen who want a layered tunic-over-leggings outfit with extra length
Skip ifYou prefer a top that sits close to the body
Why #7 over #8: At $99 it costs less than the Barbour Liddesdale at $265.
8

Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket

Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket
Answrs VerdictThe classic quilted jacket with snaps, not buttons.
Price: $265 as listedDesign: Signature diamond quilt, contrast corduroy collar and snap-close frontFabric: Outer and inner 100% polyamide, filling 100% polyester, trim 100% cottonCare: Machine wash 40°CFit: Regular, sizes XXS to XXXL

Barbour’s Heritage Liddesdale has the signature diamond quilt, a contrast corduroy collar and a snap-close front, with a wind-resistant outer quilted to warm wadding. Wear it over slim jeans and a merino sweater. It is a regular fit in sizes XXS to XXXL and is listed at $265.

Go ifMen who want a light quilted jacket to wear over slim jeans
Skip ifYou need a heavy winter coat
Why #8 over #9: Its snap front is easier to close than small buttons, and it adds the outer layer the Uniqlo cardigan does not.
9

Uniqlo Women's Merino Cardigan

Uniqlo Women's Merino Cardigan
Answrs VerdictThe budget fine-knit cardigan.
Price: $49.90 as listedFabric: Ultra-fine 100% merino woolCare: Machine wash cold, gentle cycle (Uniqlo suggests inside out in a mesh bag)Fit: Regular, with no pockets; sizes XXS to XXL

Uniqlo makes this cardigan from ultra-fine 100% merino wool with a glossy sheen, and says it is machine washable (inside out in a mesh bag). It is a regular fit with no pockets in sizes XXS to XXL, listed at $49.90, and works over the Eileen Fisher pant or the J.Jill wrap dress.

Go ifWomen who want an affordable fine-knit cardigan to layer over wide-leg trousers or a dress
Skip ifYou want pockets
Why #9 over #10: It is a women’s layer to wear over trousers or a dress, while the Uniqlo Men’s Merino Sweater at the same $49.90 is a pullover.
10

Uniqlo Men's Merino Sweater

Uniqlo Men's Merino Sweater
Answrs VerdictThe budget merino sweater.
Price: $49.90 as listedFabric: 19.5 micron extra-fine 100% merino woolCare: Machine washable with pilling-resistant processingDetails: Variable ribbed knit at the sleeves and hem to prevent sagging

Uniqlo’s Men’s Merino Sweater uses 19.5 micron extra-fine 100% merino wool with pilling-resistant processing, and it is machine washable. Variable ribbed knit at the sleeves and hem helps it hold its shape. It is listed at $49.90 and pairs with the L.L.Bean chinos.

Go ifMen who want a washable merino crew neck to wear with chinos
Skip ifYou want a cardigan you can open

How we ranked these

We ranked each piece on how easy it makes getting dressed (magnetic closures, hands-free or zip entry, elastic waists), then on comfort features and the price each brand lists. This follows dressing tips from occupational therapist Christina MacLeod, shared by Versus Arthritis: looser clothing, elasticated waists, and easier fastenings such as Velcro, snaps or magnetic zippers. Prices are as listed on each brand’s own product page; sale prices change often. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best outfit for someone in their 70s?

For men, the MagnaReady Magnetic Flannel Shirt ($79.99) with magnets at the placket and cuffs; for women, the Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant with a 1 1/2-inch elastic waistband, worn with a fine-knit cardigan.

What do occupational therapists suggest to make dressing easier?

Versus Arthritis shares occupational therapist Christina MacLeod’s tips: buy looser clothing, choose trousers or skirts with an elasticated waist, and consider Velcro or snap fastenings or magnetic zippers.

What is the easiest shoe to put on?

The Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up uses a Heel Pillow so you step in hands free; it is listed at $85, reduced to $49.99 at the time of writing.

Are magnetic closures safe for everyone?

MagnaReady asks anyone with a pacemaker, defibrillator, stent or other implanted device to check with a physician before wearing its magnetic clothing.

Listed full price of each piece (USD) at a glance

Uniqlo Women's Merino Cardigan$49.9
Uniqlo Men's Merino Sweater$49.9
L.L.Bean Wrinkle-Free Double L Chinos with Hidden Comfort Waist$69.95
MagnaReady Men's Magnetic Flannel Shirt in Green/Navy Plaid$79.99
Skechers Slip-ins GO WALK Flex Hands Up$85
J.Jill Pure Jill Marled Funnel-Neck Tunic$99
J.Jill Buttoned Wrap Dress$119
Vionic City Walk AXS Sneaker$140
Eileen Fisher Washable Flex Ponte Wide-Leg Pant$218
Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket$265
Listed full price of each piece (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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