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The 1970s must have taken place on a different planet. These photos of men’s clothing from that decade leave us drowning in astounding mustard knits, loud patterns, high waists, way-too-skimpy briefs, and other men's fashion faux pas that we don't have enough of imagination to describe 40 years later.

As synthetics fell in price, casual men's style garbs were suddenly available to many fashion-forward young men looking to cut loose. Since polyester doesn’t require ironing, the “wash and wear” revolution is in full view of these models with their skin-tight threads and jumpsuits that leave nothing to the imagination. A 70s fashion Travelknit suit jumps out of the suitcase ready to wear, keeping with the decade’s focus on spontaneity and indulgence.

Scroll down for our pick of the worst 70s men's fashion pieces. And as a final note, don’t look at the prices in the funny ads! You’ll only resent H&M even more!

(h/t: flashbak)

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CarolineCordery
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11 years ago

Men in Belted Sweaters would be a good band name.

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    KerrieMantei
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    11 years ago

    Damn hipsters

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    MorriMiele
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    11 years ago

    I found Waldo

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    KatKotka
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    11 years ago

    It was definitely the era of the crotch...

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    KerrieMantei
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    11 years ago

    Is that a Onesie?

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    LaurelCrooks
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    11 years ago

    The jumpsuits on the right are just awful.

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    KittyBuns
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    11 years ago

    I would love if my partner dressed like this.

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    LaurelCrooks
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    11 years ago

    Um.

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    BeckyBlake
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    11 years ago

    Is he lactating!

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    DrgnflyMoon
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    11 years ago

    Pimps on the left. Ho's on the right:)

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    #11

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    RobynScott
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    11 years ago

    That could spoil a third date.....

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    #12

    Hunter

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    RebekkaBowater
    Community Member
    11 years ago

    " Lemme just stand here looking sexy while i hold this Chicken upside down" WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE LOL!! xD

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    HeatherCrawford
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    11 years ago

    im speechless.

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    AlexPeters
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    11 years ago

    Now I know the apocalypse will be crocheted!!! OMG. My eyes, my eyes!!

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    DominikaFutó
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    11 years ago

    Standing ovation for the designer.

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    JulieMolina
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    11 years ago

    More things should be in giraffe pattern.

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    GillianMcGown
    Community Member
    11 years ago

    on the right. Bay City rollers had a lot to answer for!!!

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    KaiChu
    Community Member
    11 years ago

    Mondrian-like briefs!

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    dani
    Community Member
    11 years ago

    thunderbirds are go!

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    RachelMcPeak
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    11 years ago

    That magazine title though.

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    FranFoley
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    11 years ago

    Fancies?

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    SusanWilkinson
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    11 years ago

    My dad had one of these!

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    NatalieRudley
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    11 years ago

    If we weight these knits down with enough rocks we can drown them and no one will ever know!

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    FranFoley
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    11 years ago

    You know you're all thinking it.

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    NatalieRudley
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    11 years ago

    The description on this is strangely erotic!

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    BrettValentine
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    11 years ago

    but I can say a whole LOT about this!

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    LauraD'Costa
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    11 years ago

    Lmao anyone for tennis?

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    JulieMolina
    Community Member
    11 years ago

    Those two guys are really avoiding eye contact.

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    FranFoley
    Community Member
    11 years ago

    See what they did there? Those tricksters.

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    #30

    Carsuals

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    ArturKlassen
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    11 years ago

    LSD was much more popular those days.

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    TraceyGjosund
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    11 years ago

    Guy on the right looks like he just did a hit of something

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    MarisaDelgado
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    11 years ago

    Pierce Brosnan? George Lopez?!! Didnt expect to see so many celebs in these ads lol

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    DianeHume
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    11 years ago

    Makes me want to sing the YMCA song

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    WendyReaser
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    11 years ago

    Yep because real men wear underwear and tshirts

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    EmilyPilc
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    11 years ago

    Fruit of the doom. These guys look like serial killers.

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    #36

    In 2015.

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    SandyGalbraith
    Community Member
    11 years ago

    Well... Hello sailor!

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    Dee Eye Ess See Oh

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    NealGraves
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    11 years ago

    Xanaduuuuuuuuuu!!!

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    #38

    Square To The Hips

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    NicoleRoberts
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    11 years ago

    Because two big s**t-brown patches on a guy's butt cheeks is what the ladies love!

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    #39

    So Much Derp

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    NicoleRoberts
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    11 years ago

    The kid in the bird shirt is slowly realizing that this photo shoot was a bad idea.

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    Adri Stone
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    2 years ago

    What is it with guys in their underwear at the beach?!? "Hey guys, I just got some new skivvies! Let's go down to the beach and show them off!"

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    #41

    Starsky & Hutch Style Knit Jacket

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    CindiNeumann
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    11 years ago

    starsky and hutch

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    #42

    Real Men Have Molester Mustaches. And Wear Slipper Socks.

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    NicoleRoberts
    Community Member
    11 years ago

    Wanna ride on my Terry Go Round?

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