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

Didn't the guys on the right star in that 70's sitcom Eggplant and Doo Doo?

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

I think the guy on the far right stole that from the wardrobe room on the set of Logan's Run

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

At first I wasn't certain if those were ruffles on his shirt or excessive chest hair

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

Yep, but on the left they just look like costumes from a pretty bad French movie... :P

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

Not sure if the guy on the right is getting ready for a hot night out with Counselor Troi, or if he has to catch a "Runner" before they reach "Sanctuary."

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

More pimp and science fiction costumes. The Jumpsuit on the far right is from the uniforms of the alien enemies in a never produced Star Trek movie probably.

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

I just cannot wrap my head around that brown/tan jumpsuit. People were on a lot of drugs in the 70s.

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

i dont really like the jumpsuits. maybe if they were worn by a woman they might look better?

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

The Star Trek wardrobe department called. They want their costumes back.

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

No.no no. There are so many things wrong with manjumpsuits

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

Never remember these from the 70,s as I was there all though I little cloudy that decade. I think you are looking at the Disco Days. I stayed with my Rock and Roll and bluejeans.

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

Still better than the current trend of sagging! I'd rather see this than some dude's dirty boxer shorts!

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DavidChild
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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 a rejected Star Trek uniform!!

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

I'm pretty sure I saw that one on the right end in a Star Trek episode...

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

I somehow find the far right jumpsuit cool! Not on a man though!

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

When I saw the guy in the purple, I thought that was his chest hair poking out of the top. I don't know if that would be worse than ruffles that look like chest hair.

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

If you straightened the leg a bit on the left trousers then they would be really nice actually and def wearable.

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

I remember those frilly parts of shirts, was the craze to wear them as formal wear in the 70's

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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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