Some people are impossible to shop for. Then you remember they grew up with shag carpet, a Big Wheel and a stack of 45s, and suddenly it gets easy. Here are 70s nostalgia gifts that make a ’70s kid grin before the wrapping paper hits the floor.
Retro tees they’ll actually wear
1. A ’70s disco tee
For the one who still knows every step. Our ’70s retro disco tee is pure Saturday night. (Read the story behind it: Saturday night never left.)
2. A tee for the disco hater
Every family has the rock fan who never forgave the Bee Gees. The DISCO SUCKS retro tee is a gag gift they’ll wear with pride.
3. A console TV tee
For the one who was the family remote control. Try the retro ’70s console TV tee.
4. A roller skate tee
For the rink regular. Our vintage roller skate tee brings back couples skate.
5. A streetlights tee
For siblings and childhood friends who all had the same rule. Our Be Home When the Streetlights Come On tee says it all.
6. A funny birthday tee
For the milestone birthday: It’s Weird Being the Same Age as Old People.
Groovy things for the house
7. A lava lamp
Invented in 1963 and made famous in ’70s dens, lava lamps are still made today. Put one on the shelf and watch the years melt away.
8. A record player and a few LPs
Vinyl is back in a big way. A turntable plus a couple of albums from their high school years is a gift they’ll use every weekend. Pair it with our Raised on Vinyl tee.
9. An instant camera
The Polaroid SX-70 arrived in 1972, and instant cameras are still around. Shake-it prints at the next family reunion are guaranteed fun.
10. A classic ’70s game
Simon, the flashing, beeping memory game from 1978, is still sold today and still gets competitive fast.
11. A retro radio
A tabletop radio with a real dial feels just right. Add our vintage FM AM radio tee for the full effect.
A gift that costs nothing
12. Their birth-year rundown
Look up what was number 1 the year they were born, along with the top movie and what a stamp cost, and tuck it in the card. Then challenge them to one of our free oldies quizzes.
Want more? Browse Cool Finds, our 1970s nostalgia hub and the full I Love The Oldies shop.
70s nostalgia gifts: quick answers
What is a good gift for someone who grew up in the ’70s?
Retro tees, a lava lamp, a turntable with albums from their teen years, an instant camera or a classic game like Simon all bring back the decade.
Are your ’70s tees real vintage shirts?
No. They are brand-new tees with vintage-inspired designs, printed just for you in the USA after you order.
How long do tees take to arrive?
Printing usually takes 2 to 5 business days, and US delivery takes 3 to 7 business days after that, so most orders arrive in about 5 to 12 business days. We ship to US addresses only.
Can I exchange a tee for a different size?
Because each tee is printed to order, we can’t take returns or exchanges for the wrong size, so please check the size chart before ordering. Misprinted or damaged tees get a free replacement or refund.
