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

@KittyBuns.. Please, no! Please...... It would be an act of ' Castrating Manhood' !

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Kerin Schiesser
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually - I kinda LIKE the center gold/butterscotch one. Change the type/texture of the fabric, and it might be very attractive - elegant, even. Maybe some fabric that was a fine silk.linen weave, a little adaptation of the black turtleneck dickie or neckpiece, or however that look is achieved, and you'd actually have something a person of taste might wear and look good in.....

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

Turtleneck under a Nehru Jacket with Statement Necklace. Triple Threat!

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

When you want to start a Beatles Sgt-Pepper-era tribute band, but you still want to hold on to your day job

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J.Z. Slawosky
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh I want all of them. The middle I was in lime green, pink, violet AND magenta. Does it come in Canary Yellow.

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

Nothing says man about town more than a Nehru jacket and a purple cravat!

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

Some clothes are to die for. These are clearly to die *from*.

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

I kinda dig the Nehru look. I wonder if it comes in 4x. Of course then I would look like one of the lesser known Bond villains. But it's a look.

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

They are outside because there is no way they could have find an interior where allt the colours would have matched...

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

The guy in the middle is what the human ambassador to the citadel should have looked like in Mass Effect. The future!

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

"Well, welll, well old chap, I dare say you look as ridiculous as I!"

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

Hmm... One day a porn king, Dr No and a Pimp Daddy walked into a bar....

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

Those are the Monkees! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monkees

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

Introducing Austin, Brice, and Ashley Powers: , International Men of Mystery and Sartorial Superiority.

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

I like the middle one, and I'd wear it now, but I'm female, and mite be able to get away with it.

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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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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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