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

Spent hours recreating this for a freind and he'll have nothing to do with it !

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

"Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen...." ♫

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

This would be so cute... if he was 105 years old, sleepy, and dressing to briefly leave his old folk's home, for a midnight snack.

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

Man walks down the street in that hat, people know he's not afraid of anything.

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

At first the modeling gig seemed like a road to success. Afterward, not so much.

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

I think my mother-in-law crocheted this for my husband. When he was a toddler.

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

Lederhosen would look good with that little ensemble...

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

I bet your glad i got bored with knitting now, dont you Steve Delaney!! :) XXX

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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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