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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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RebekkaBowater
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

" 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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KarenClarke
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A chicken might make sense if he was wearing a down jacket. What this says is that renting a sheep for the shoot was overbudget.

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CraigBaker
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this one is my favorite of them all...the chicken just ties it all together

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SarahHouse
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Darling, remember how we discussed Making our llllllovemaking more interesting? ...well, here's the chicken we discussed.

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SallyBR
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is holding a chicken upside down. It took me a while to "get" it. And now I definitely don't "get it"....

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LindaOliver
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um, he is the last person I would expect to be catching chickens...

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ArchanaBajaj
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He needed some masculinity after wearing such feminine sweater.

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RobynBrady
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A circus artist told me holding a chicken upside down is like hypnosis- you can then do anything with them ...

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MichelleParent
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took me awhile to see the chicken. I was just like those clothes look really comfortable. .. is that a chicken!?

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Wayne Arents
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hey baby, I brought you a chicken because I already have a c**k"

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RandomPanda
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That knit sweater/jacket is pretty girly. He's even wearing matching leggings!

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AmandaWebster
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that a giant cocktail you're holding or are you just happy to see me?

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MikeGipson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hold ur horses, just who's f****n' this chicken anyhow........that would be moi.......que 70's porno music.......3, 2, 1........

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MarkCarpenter
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually had one one of those back in the '70s! We had some truly AWFUL winters during that time and I remember those knit jackets and scarves were INCREDIBLY warm!

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BarbaraGerhard
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do i cancel my coment s i posted too many by accident there doesn't seem to be an edit or cancel setting I only wanted to post one coment and didn't think the other ones had gone through,

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BarbaraGerhard
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't worry about the chicken it was trained to put up with being held up side down even in the old days we still had animal rights regulations and didn't put up with cruelty to animals.

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ShielahAndersen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

somehow I think she's getting more than just a pearl necklace this Christmas

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KevinThompson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Borat killed a chicken while wearing his knitted sweater. nice.

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LisaGreene
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could say something about chickens and choking, but I won't

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TrishJeffries
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He can bring home the chicken, fry it up in a pan and never let you forget he's a man. (Enjoli pefume slogan paradoy from the 70s)

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ScottPhillips
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now, you boys ain't gonna be F@#King these here chickens,... Are you?

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BetsyNealLewis
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His chicken killing sweater was a hit at the singles mixer that night.

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ReneeLewis
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

whats up with the chicken? is the chicken even alive? Did it die laughing?

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HollyJonson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He definitely be the cool dude at an "Ugly Sweater Party" though. Context is important. And, that is the one place he would rock this, and become Mr. Popular.

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AlexPeters
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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NatalieRudley
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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MarisaDelgado
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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NicoleRoberts
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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