Stevie Nicks Fashion: See the Singer’s Signature Boho-Chic Looks
Plus, learn how to emulate 14 of her most fabulous fashion moments!
No one captured the boho spirit of ’70s fashion quite like Fleetwood Mac frontwoman Stevie Nicks. Not only did she essentially define the decade with her music, she also became a style icon thanks to her penchant for wonderfully witchy outfits. Even those who aren’t familiar with Nicks’ music likely recognize her aesthetic and over the years, she’s become just as much of a fashion inspiration to millennial women as she was to boomers.
While Nicks’ looks are undoubtedly super ’70s, there’s also something timeless about the panache with which she pulled them off, and those in the fashion industry consistently keep her on their vision boards. As stylist and Vogue Greece editor-at-large Anna Katsanis describes it, “She transcended time and space with her looks, making them the envy of all fashionable people even to this day.”
Samantha Brown, celebrity stylist and author of Dressing Up, adds, “Nicks is a forever style icon and her mix of feminine and rock n’ roll is still emulated by so many designers today.” As for what made her so unique, Brown says, “She was able to make very ‘fancy’ pieces feel wearable by styling them with confidence. Those who love a bohemian or rocker chick aesthetic will constantly draw from Nicks’ looks as inspiration.”
The essence of Stevie Nicks fashion
Nicks’ style featured many ’70s flourishes: flares, fringe, exotic patterns and an overall sense of boho cool. “Nicks was special in her approach to style because she made hippie looks unique. She mixed loads of patterns and textures,” explains Brown. “She loved ponchos, kimonos, sweeping silk dresses, lots of velvet and witchy separates which she would pile on. Beading, lace, embroidery and fringe were all elements of her signature blend.”
Katsanis agrees, saying, “It was the way she paired and layered the looks together with accessories. It was her distinct layering and use of textured pieces that defined her style as well as her incorporating accessories into every look.”
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Stevie Nicks fashion doesn’t get old
Fashion of the ’70s has had a huge resurgence in recent years. Stevie Nicks fashion is a mainstay of social media posts, and a younger generation of women has come to appreciate the way she’s always unapologetically been herself and had fun with fashion. As Nicks herself has put it, “I could never go onstage in street clothes because it’s not who I am. I could never go out there in a pair of jeans and a denim jacket. I mean, I don’t do casual very well. Even my normal life, I’m in cashmere pants and a cashmere sweater and cashmere thoughts.”
In recent years, Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel, Daisy Jones and the Six and the Amazon Prime series based on the book, both of which were heavily influenced by Nicks and her band, have led to even more appreciation of Nicks’ signature style, and its safe to say she’s not going to go out of fashion anytime soon.
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How to recreate Stevie Nicks’ style
The great thing about Nicks’ style is that you can have fun with it by just pulling a few pieces from your closet, both old and new. “Mix textures like lace, beading, fringe, velvet and embroidery, and play around with proportions,” advises Brown. Essentially, the more mismatched, the better. The goal is to take a very free-spirited approach to choosing the pieces you’ll use to recreate her look, not thinking too much about what goes together and what doesn’t.
And don’t be afraid to step outside the box! “Nicks was a bit of a rule breaker and would wear a kimono or shawl over long dresses, styled with either suede boots or platforms,” says Brown. “The hallmark of her looks was always a little bit witchy and a little bit gypsy.”
A nice bonus? Nicks’ fashion is also surprisingly comfy, as it’s all about flowing silhouettes. “Her accentuated proportions, like large bell sleeves that moved around her her body when she performed, defined her style,” says Katsanis. “Fringe was huge — she loved anything that hung softly and added shape and volume to her look.”
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14 Stevie Nicks fashion moments from the ’70s to today
To give you some inspiration, here’s a look back at Nicks’ top style moments throughout her career.
1. Stevie Nicks fashion 1975: High-rise jeans and shawls
Nicks loved high-waisted flared pants. In this 1975 look, she paired her jeans with a rust-colored shawl over a triangle top in orange and purple, two popular colors of the time. In an interview, Nicks revealed she’s kept all her shawls over the years, and joked, “I’m trying to give my shawls away — but there’s thousands of them. If I ever write my life story, maybe that should be the name of my book: There’s Enough Shawls to Go Around.”
Shop the look: High Rise Slim Flare Jeans in Rinse Wash (Buy from LOFT, $69.99).
2. Stevie Nicks fashion 1975: Wide, bell-like sleeves
Nicks loved sporting tops with deep V-cuts and flowy, loose sleeves. She accessorized this 1975 look with a brooch at the center point of the V.
Shop the look: RAVIL SHIRT WINE (Buy from Princess Polly, $50).
3. Stevie Nicks fashion 1977: All black kimonos
Nicks often brought a touch of gothic romance to her style and rocked darker colors, including all-black, lacy ensembles. In this onstage look, she’s wearing a black V-neck cropped tee, high-rise black pants and a lace-embroidered black kimono.
Shop the look: Eddoyee Lace Mesh Open Front Beach Cardigan (Buy from Amazon, $29.99).
4. Stevie Nicks fashion 1977: Funky hats
In this 1977 look, Nicks plays the tambourine while wearing a slouchy patterned hat and kimono paired with sunglasses, accessories she often still wears today.
Shop the look: Women’s Retro Hat (Buy from Amazon, $7)
5. Stevie Nicks fashion 1977: Bring on the patterns
There’s no doubt Nicks loved mixing patterns and textures. Here, her burgundy patterned kimono has small hints of rhinestones and fringe along the edging of the sleeves.
Shop the look: Patterned Kimono (Buy from Amazon, $39.99)
6. Stevie Nicks fashion 1977: Skinny scarves
Nicks wrapped a long, skinny scarf around her neck for this outfit and topped it off with the wide-brimmed hat she was known for wearing.
Shop the look: Thickened Wool Felt Hat (Buy from Shein, $14.40)
7. Stevie Nicks fashion 1980: White lace
Known for her darker, more patterned picks, Nicks took a slight turn in the 80s by donning a romantic all-white ensemble with a sheer kimono with lace-trimmed cuffs.
Shop the look: Sheer White Kimono (Buy from Amazon, $19.99)
8. Stevie Nicks fashion 1987: Chunky accessories
No doubt, Nicks had a more-is-more philosophy when it came to accessories. She often wore chunky bracelets, necklaces and earrings, along with belts and scarves.
Shop the look: Chunky Silver Bracelet Cuff (Buy from Walmart, $9.13)
9. Stevie Nicks fashion 1988: Corset-style tops
Another big trend we’re seeing now? Corset-style tops, but, you guessed it, Nicks was wearing them decades ago! In 1988, she paired a white, plunging corset top with gold detailing along the waistline with a cropped, gold sequin embroidered jacket popular. Very ’80s, but still very Stevie!
Shop the look: Cream Satin Corset (Buy from Forever 21, $29.99)
10. Stevie Nicks fashion 1989: Patterned ponchos
Ponchos were another staple in Nicks’ closet. Here, she was seen wearing a vibrant, colored poncho over an all-white ensemble.
Shop the look: Red Patterned Poncho (Buy from Saks Off Fifth, $29.99)
11. Stevie Nicks fashion 1998: Fringe shawls
Nicks’ majestic stage presence was surely due to her sultry voice and ethereal lyrics, but her fashion choices added yet another captivating layer to her look. Case in point: her ability to pair an elegant black dress with a sheer, rhinestone-accented bohemian kimono.
Shop the look: Gold Floral Sequin Floral Embroidered Kimono Top (Buy from Moddy Vintage, $89).
12. Stevie Nicks fashion 2018: Billowing skirts
Nicks has stayed admirably true to her signature style in recent years. In 2018, she wore a gold, embellished shawl over a tulle accented black dress with a billowing skirt.
Shop the look: Black A-Line Maxi Skirt (Buy from Amazon, $49.99)
13. Stevie Nicks fashion 2019: All black
An all-black ensemble doesn’t have to be boring, as Nicks proved when she rocked an all-black lacy look on stage.
Shop the look: Black Lace Cape (Buy from Amazon, $22.99)
14. Stevie Nicks fashion 2022: Black and white
Nicks is still going strong at 75, and onstage in 2022 she remained true to her classic style layering a white, ruffled dress with a black velvet asymmetrical jacket with bell sleeves.
Shop the look: White ruffle skirt (Buy from Amazon, $25.65)
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