70s mom

Our love for our mothers is something that lasts a lifetime, yet we sometimes overlook just how stunning they were in their younger days. People online have posted pictures of their moms from the past, and some of these snapshots are truly mesmerizing.

Moms are the original hipsters: pure beings uncorrupted by irony. Let's hear it for moms, the most unpretentious people in the world. They've been shaping fashion since before you were even born. Here are some of their signature looks — and a look at how their kids have totally stolen them.

one of my biggest style influences is my mom in the 70's. <3

I became a '70s mom for one week.

A lot of us are obsessed with vintage stuff nowadays, from clothes to music to generally wishing we had grown up in the 60s. We often forget, however, that our dear old parents were the ones who started all those trends we now admire.

Flippy hot dog buns

When my sons are grown, and there comes a day where reminiscing about their youth may find them searching for a picture of their mom, of the woman that was their mom, where will they find it?

My Mom Skating With A Broken Wrist In The Late 70's

The 1970's explained in one picture

12 reasons anyone who grew up in the '60s and '70s is lucky to be alive

1970s blue fashion mother and daughter

Let's all make sure we tell them so today. Do you have any amazing pictures of your mom to share with us? Let's all talk about our moms!!

My grandma and mom at the beach in the 70s

Mom made our dresses. Our 70's house, encyclopedias, orange chair.