8 Throwback Pics Of Stevie Nicks That Highlight Her Iconic '70s Style

All your life, you've never seen a woman taken by the wind — unless, of course, you've clapped eyes on ethereal Fleetwood Mac songstress Stevie Nicks. Nicks joined the band in the mid-1970s, and throughout their meteoric rise to fame, she came to embody a special brand of free-spirited charm among fans. She even earned herself the nickname "The White Witch," thanks to her lyrical performances and otherworldly looks. 

Eventually, Nicks became as well-known for her style as she was for her music, and it was due to her intentionally unique fashion. "I didn't want to look like anyone else — like Janis Joplin or Grace Slick. That's why I never went to any of the big designers," she said in a 2011 interview with Harper's Bazaar. Unlike other stars, who become closely tied to specific designers throughout their careers, the "Seven Wonders" singer took a more hands-on approach. "I drew a stick figure of what I dreamed up and gave it to my costume designer, Margi Kent, who I still work with," she said. "It was a handkerchief dress with a jacket, long, droopy chiffon sleeves, and velvet platform boots. I didn't want to wear high heels."

Now, Nicks continues to occupy a unique place in the pantheons of both music and fashion history. And whether you're trying to hone your own witchcore aesthetic or just get some nostalgic fashion inspo, the "Landslide" singer is an excellent choice; a certified trend-setter, Nicks' closet easily ranked among iconic celeb outfits that defined the '70s. From bohemian paisleys and medieval velveteens to crocheted accessories and fringed everything, throwback photos prove that Stevie Nicks stood at the pinnacle of bewitching 1970s fashions.

The hippie movement may have been on its decline during the 1970s, but bohemian styles remained a popular aesthetic — and no one was more blithely boho than Stevie Nicks. As she showed during a 1977 concert in Santa Barbara, California, this legacy of earthy patterns, flowy shawls, and quirky layering was well within Nicks' wheelhouse. She topped the eclectic ensemble with a wide-brimmed hat in black felt, showcasing a look that has come back into style again and again. (Pro tip: If you want to emulate Nicks' hat game, there are ways to style a wide-brimmed hat without looking like Freddy Krueger.)

A lot of '70s styles were oversized, conveying an easy, low-maintenance vibe through shapeless silhouettes and unstructured fabrics. Stevie Nicks, still embodying late-stage hippie culture, often incorporated these pieces into her concert 'fits. For instance, while performing with Fleetwood Mac in Berkeley in 1977, Nicks took the stage wearing a pale kimono over a dark dress, embracing relaxed movement and contrast. She completed the look with loose curls and a super-slouchy cap, layering baggy upon baggy from head to toe. Not everyone could pull off so much relentless volume, but Nicks, as usual, made each piece look cool and intentional.

In the midst of her many sartorial experiments, Stevie Nicks wasn't afraid to play with maximalism, especially when it came to mixing unexpected pieces. For instance, one look from a 1978 concert in Wisconsin became a bold mosaic of textures. From the way it caught the light, Nicks' fuchsia base layer appeared to be made of a fuzzy material like velvet or velour. Then she added a gauzy cape at the other end of the fabric spectrum, pairing light with heavy. And if that contrast wasn't enough, Nicks accented the outfit with a layer of inky black feathers and a loosely crocheted skull cap — melding four pieces with four distinctly different feels.

Though Stevie Nicks quickly became synonymous with boho styles, she didn't limit herself to these fashions — and, in fact, loved to incorporate unexpected pops of tailoring or haute couture. Performing in Oakland, California, in 1977, Nicks was on-brand in an über-bohemian dress with wide, witchy sleeves, but unexpectedly paired it with the upper-crust vibes of a top hat. This juxtaposition was both whimsical and captivating, proving that some odd-couple stylings really can work.

While most throwback photos of Stevie Nicks portray her airy "White Witch" aesthetic, one promo shot from 1975 shows that she could also pull off the era's most iconic bombshell fashions. High-waisted jeans? Check. Deep V-neck halter top? Check. Chunky platforms? You bet. Even Nicks' styling was perfectly de rigeur for the decade — her flippy curtain bangs would have looked just at home with Farrah Fawcett's famous blowout. The total look was like a perfect time capsule of mainstream '70s trends.

Stevie Nicks was a master of layering, a talent that usually manifested itself with some show-stopping outerwear. From kaftans and cardigans to dusters and capelets, the "Rhiannon" singer loved to finish off her '70s looks with one last, romantic piece. Take the gorgeous shawl she wore at a Wisconsin show in 1978: Though we can't discern the garment's color palette, even a black-and-white photo renders its thickly tasseled fringe and botanical pattern in illuminating detail.

Going hand-in-hand with its mythical music scene, the 1970s saw a revival in medieval fashions, from trumpet sleeves and jewel tones to opulent materials. Naturally, the fantastical Stevie Nicks and her heyday fashions fell right into this niche. Singing her heart out to a crowd in Santa Barbara in 1977, Nicks showed off how the right combination of fabrics could make her stage costume feel luxe and mystical. Her velvety dress, rendered in crushed burgundy, looked absolutely regal. And her gold cape practically leapt from the pages of a sword-and-sorcery novel, ornately detailed with beading and fringe.

Throughout the 1970s, Stevie Nicks showed off a boatload of floaty designs, from layered peasant skirts and breezy kimonos to anything with a handkerchief hem. But when it came to footwear, she loved a more solid foundation, rocking hefty platforms and killer knee-high boots. For today's fashionista, this is an excellent way to channel some of Nicks' signature style into your own looks. Happily, the chunky look is no longer cheugy in 2026, and there are many bold shoe choices, like thick-soled sandals or sneakers, that are officially back in style. To double down on the "White Witch" aesthetic, just remember to balance their heft with some airier garments up top.