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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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#11
TraceyGjosund 10 years ago
I just want to know ONE thing......what in the world happens when these men become excited in the 70s.......every one could see their...umm reaction
Megan Cafarchia 9 years ago
I'm pretty sure that was the point, they wanted chicks (or dudes) to see their junk.
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Donna Leske 6 years ago
Another note to you young folks, these one-piece were made of a silky KNIT nylon fabric called tricot. Very sensuous to wear. Took a lot of stress without ripping, easy to wash, dried quickly.
BrianElliott 10 years ago
I reckon these are a great idea - there's no way your shirt's going to become untucked is it?
BarbaraGerhard 10 years ago
They had onesie for women as well I had one it was very comfy exept when i gained weight then it got too tight and uncomfortable so i didn't wear it much, but they were good as we didn't have to worry about tucking in our blouses and shirts so they made the wearer stay neat and pressed looking
SusannaVesna 10 years ago
I was scrolling down and saw only the shirt part and thought "Hot guy! What's wrong with this?" and then I scrolled further down and understood...
ChrisSlatton-Johnson 10 years ago
Wow... Nice packages! Too bad they had those shirts in them!
CathyCopeland 10 years ago
Who knew onesies...oops, I meant bodysuits, were so popular for men in the 70's?
#12
Final score:
37points
RebekkaBowater 10 years ago
" Lemme just stand here looking sexy while i hold this Chicken upside down" WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE LOL!! xD
#14
AlexPeters 10 years ago
Now I know the apocalypse will be crocheted!!! OMG. My eyes, my eyes!!
#15
#23
NatalieRudley 10 years ago
If we weight these knits down with enough rocks we can drown them and no one will ever know!
#31
#32
MarisaDelgado 10 years ago
Pierce Brosnan? George Lopez?!! Didnt expect to see so many celebs in these ads lol
#33
#36
Final score:
5points
#37
Final score:
5points
#38
Final score:
2points
NicoleRoberts 10 years ago
Because two big s**t-brown patches on a guy's butt cheeks is what the ladies love!
#39
Final score:
1point
NicoleRoberts 10 years ago
The kid in the bird shirt is slowly realizing that this photo shoot was a bad idea.
#40
Final score:
1point
Adri Stone 1 year ago
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!"
#41
Final score:
1point
#42
Final score:
-1point
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brawura15 10 years ago
Those days people call this 'Funky', today people call this 'Gay', basically it's all matter of perspective and prejudice
MarkFlower 10 years ago
I almost gave this list a thumbs down. But realized how many laughs it gave me. Give it 40 years and we'll be making fun of this current days' fashion trends too.
DjLaurethJezebelle 10 years ago
Aww, I was hoping for a repeat of the "scandalous" late 70's Sears catalogue with the dude who tipped out the bottom of his boxers. "Mom, is this his actual penis or a shadow?" I never saw it again....
SusannaVesna 10 years ago
I dont remember laughing so hard! Im sure half of these men did a Caitlyn-Jenner today! XD
Muhammad Imran 6 years ago
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Roseanne James 8 years ago
You could NOT pay me ANY amount of money that would entice me to wear ANY of these horrendous clothes.... BLEARGH... I think I might just go & get myself a bucket...!
Abby Rexroth 9 years ago
My dad was a cattle ranch (the definition of rough and tough) he wore one-piece
Connie Paknadel 9 years ago
This post made my day - had it open all day at work and scrolled down a couple of images every time I needed cheering up!
MariaVictoriaGomez 9 years ago
Some of those close was used but some only in movies or actors used them, beside back then the word "gay" meant "happy" and it was used as such, now, well I guess they are happy.......
MariaVictoriaGomez 9 years ago
Some actually were used but some only in movies or actors wore them. Also, the word "gay" meant "happy" back then.....
FrancoisBergeron 10 years ago
I wore this stuff. I remember the shirts that were also undies. It was to avoid wrinkles. Oh jesus. It hurts. It hurts. I wore the big a*s shoes. Big a*s sideburns. I even wore...gasp... the poncho.
ArmandoPattroni 10 years ago
I grew up in the 70s, and frankly, nowadays it seems another planet.
EdwardBliss 10 years ago
The guy in #1, wasn't he on an episode of Three's Company wiggling his a*s on a scarf in one of Jack's parties when Mr Roper happened to walk in?
ScottPandich 10 years ago
I always knew my brain was actively suppressing memories of the seventies. Now I have a better understanding why.
CELABelize 10 years ago
Don't laugh, fashions always repeat and next year, you too can look like this!
JalpenDesai(JD) 10 years ago
"..OLD IS GOLD.." We shall never have this kind of Ads on Tv's now. Also, From this post, I remember the same Indian 90's Ads post on : http://viralcrow.com/these-rare-old-indian-ads-posters-might-turn-a-reason-for-laughter-for-you/
EliyahuRooff 10 years ago
The good news is that most of us didn't dress like this in the 70s. There were a lot of other fashions that I'd like to forget, but few were this extreme.
BarnieBlacksmith 10 years ago
Excuse moi but nr3 is mindblowingly amazing. I eant those knitted blouses with knitted belt. Wow. Different era, not my taste but thats an exception
KathrynTague 10 years ago
I lived through the 70s - in jeans, t-shirts, hoodies and mocs - essentially what I wear now - no one I know ever wore this c**p - ever - wait - my sister knitted the poncho in #11.
ThomasNorris 10 years ago
Looking back; I remember wearing bell bottom jeans do not remember any of the rest; Thank God!!! Looks like grandma did a hell of a lot of crocheting,
DonMuellerPhd 10 years ago
The great thing about wearing these clothes is that you don't have to tell people that you are gay or even happy.
brawura15 10 years ago
Those days people call this 'Funky', today people call this 'Gay', basically it's all matter of perspective and prejudice
MarkFlower 10 years ago
I almost gave this list a thumbs down. But realized how many laughs it gave me. Give it 40 years and we'll be making fun of this current days' fashion trends too.
DjLaurethJezebelle 10 years ago
Aww, I was hoping for a repeat of the "scandalous" late 70's Sears catalogue with the dude who tipped out the bottom of his boxers. "Mom, is this his actual penis or a shadow?" I never saw it again....
SusannaVesna 10 years ago
I dont remember laughing so hard! Im sure half of these men did a Caitlyn-Jenner today! XD
Muhammad Imran 6 years ago
Nice to read this post, Clickmall Offers online clothes shopping in Pakistan. We are offering Men & Women Clothes online at best rates: https://clickmall.com/
Roseanne James 8 years ago
You could NOT pay me ANY amount of money that would entice me to wear ANY of these horrendous clothes.... BLEARGH... I think I might just go & get myself a bucket...!
Abby Rexroth 9 years ago
My dad was a cattle ranch (the definition of rough and tough) he wore one-piece
Connie Paknadel 9 years ago
This post made my day - had it open all day at work and scrolled down a couple of images every time I needed cheering up!
MariaVictoriaGomez 9 years ago
Some of those close was used but some only in movies or actors used them, beside back then the word "gay" meant "happy" and it was used as such, now, well I guess they are happy.......
MariaVictoriaGomez 9 years ago
Some actually were used but some only in movies or actors wore them. Also, the word "gay" meant "happy" back then.....
FrancoisBergeron 10 years ago
I wore this stuff. I remember the shirts that were also undies. It was to avoid wrinkles. Oh jesus. It hurts. It hurts. I wore the big a*s shoes. Big a*s sideburns. I even wore...gasp... the poncho.
ArmandoPattroni 10 years ago
I grew up in the 70s, and frankly, nowadays it seems another planet.
EdwardBliss 10 years ago
The guy in #1, wasn't he on an episode of Three's Company wiggling his a*s on a scarf in one of Jack's parties when Mr Roper happened to walk in?
ScottPandich 10 years ago
I always knew my brain was actively suppressing memories of the seventies. Now I have a better understanding why.
CELABelize 10 years ago
Don't laugh, fashions always repeat and next year, you too can look like this!
JalpenDesai(JD) 10 years ago
"..OLD IS GOLD.." We shall never have this kind of Ads on Tv's now. Also, From this post, I remember the same Indian 90's Ads post on : http://viralcrow.com/these-rare-old-indian-ads-posters-might-turn-a-reason-for-laughter-for-you/
EliyahuRooff 10 years ago
The good news is that most of us didn't dress like this in the 70s. There were a lot of other fashions that I'd like to forget, but few were this extreme.
BarnieBlacksmith 10 years ago
Excuse moi but nr3 is mindblowingly amazing. I eant those knitted blouses with knitted belt. Wow. Different era, not my taste but thats an exception
KathrynTague 10 years ago
I lived through the 70s - in jeans, t-shirts, hoodies and mocs - essentially what I wear now - no one I know ever wore this c**p - ever - wait - my sister knitted the poncho in #11.
ThomasNorris 10 years ago
Looking back; I remember wearing bell bottom jeans do not remember any of the rest; Thank God!!! Looks like grandma did a hell of a lot of crocheting,
DonMuellerPhd 10 years ago
The great thing about wearing these clothes is that you don't have to tell people that you are gay or even happy.
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