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

The guy on the right...is that? Could it be? Yes! It's Dexter!

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

I'm not even sure there are words to describe that guy on the left with the peaches on his shirt and the high waisters.

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

Guy on left is too embarrassed to admit he accidentally ordered from the women's section of the catalog.

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

We are...two wild and crazy guys! We are...two wild and crazy guys!

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

The one on the far right looks like Frozen's Anna. And I really like the shirt on the left :$

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

I don't think matador costumes were ever meant to be street apparel...

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

the plaid one looks like a girls private school jumper

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

I don't think I've ever seen anyone in any picture from any city in the 70s dress like any of these clowns

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

What was with trying to make everyone look like walking tables?

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

On the left - "Bill, should we discuss swinging with our wives?"

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

I was 12 in the summer of 1970 and I remember these looks for men- just never realized how feminine they looked.

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

OMG, it's mom jeans! With a shirt that looks like one my elderly mother used to wear!

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

Second from right: No Urban Scottish Farmer is complete without his very own shy lookalike Parot perched on his shoulder. He's one plaid m**********r...shut yo mouth!

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R.m.Kosloski
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey! I used to have that floral shirt when I was a little girl too!!

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

B has stolen my top i made at high school it was too hideous to even finish .

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

Guys on the left look like they are anxiously looking around in hopes that there are no cameras trained on them.

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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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