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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!

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

ummm the woman's underwear has a hotdog on it and says "I can't believe i ate the whole thing"... and the man's says "Here I come" ... I'm loosing it right now. This was the beginning of the Spencers type shirts

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

I think the picture of the underwear on the man is of an hand and its supposed to look like the hand is pulling the underwear down.. With the words here I come.... For once I am speechless.

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

Ahhh, I think you're right! I could NOT figure out that was supposed to be! The white band ruins the effect & makes it confusing.

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

Why is she wearing stockings under the underwear? AND roller skates?

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

He kinda looks like Will Ferrell so... They're kidding, right?!?!

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

I remember being a preteen girl, and seeing a grown man at the beach wearing the Speedo version of the ruler on the right. In blue. Tried not to stare - awkward!

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James Harbinson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's not mince words here... those are designed to hide "pee stains"

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Cathleen Morris
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know what planet these people lived on during the 70's ... but y'all I am seriously thinking that IF it WAS Earth, then this may well have may have been the period I was actually abducted by aliens! I swear to on my mother's grave, y'all -- these wee not in any stores or catalogues I saw or on any bodies crossing paths I cut. Uh-uh! No how, no way!! My Eyes!!

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Lisa R
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks angry. If had to wear underwear like that, I'd look angry too.

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

If you can't handle the hot action then just sit in the dark corner of your own ignorance!

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

So. much. wrong. here. most puzzling (after scrolling past the dazzling glitter tights) is... why are they roller skating in their underoos?

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

I don't feel safe. I need to feel safe. This should have had a trigger warning.

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

The underwear is tacky enough...then you scroll down to see that they're on ROLLER SKATES! In their UNDERWEAR! Bwahahahahahahaha! I lived through the '70s, and I must say that I never saw anybody at a skating rink in their underwear.

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

Now I imagine the movie Fame with people dressed like that. Bring it on, Leroy and Coco !

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

Digging the skates. I can't really make out the pics on the undies. But then again, I am not so sure I want to know.

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

With skates! LMAO! I can't really make out the pictures on the undies. But then I asked myself.. do I really want to know?

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

the modals did there part all looking good , the item there sell ,Is just not doing its part . not flattering . to there in shape bodies .

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

The design on his looks like an abstract design that is inspired/symbolic of female organs. And, the design on hers... Is that supposed to be a rocket? "Um" is right. https://ca.images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KLj9FPWHxVdn4AEdmQ7olQ;_ylu=X3oDMTIzZWpkMGJqBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAM2N2ViNDJlOWE4ZDYwMWRmZDUxZjg3YjA5MzNkMTM4NgRncG9zAzcxBGl0A2Jpbmc-?.origin=&back=https%3A%2F%2Fca.images.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dmenstrual%2Bcycle%26fr%3Diphone%26fr2%3Dpiv-web%26nost%3D1%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D71&w=464&h=298&imgurl=anjungsainssmkss.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fmenstrual-cycle-phases.jpg&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fanjungsainssmkss.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F05%2Fmenstrual-cycle%2F&size=26.6KB&name=+%3Cb%3EMenstrual+Cycle%3C%2Fb%3E+in+Women&p=menstrual+cycle&oid=67eb42e9a8d601dfd51f87b0933d1386&fr2=piv-web&fr=iphone&tt=+%3Cb%3EMenstrual+Cycle%3C%2Fb%3E+in+Women&b=61&ni=21&no=71&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=122ogeuj6&sigb=13hrinc8n&sigi=127aferjk&sigt=110f1o156&sign=110f1o156

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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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1970s Men’s Fashion

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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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