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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" Lemme just stand here looking sexy while i hold this Chicken upside down" WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE LOL!! xD
And why is the man on the left wearing his sister's very short dress? I'm afraid if he decides to move what we all might see. Lol!
Omg! I can't stop laughing... Hope he has pants on!!
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The, ugly, belted (or un-belted!!) sweater-vest was the (inherently pointless) "hoodie" of the '70s! (y) (y)
Boys, your Grammy went to a lot of trouble to crochet these outfits specially for you. The least you can do in return is pose for ONE picture to show how much you appreciate her efforts. Now wipe those smirks off your faces.
OMG who stole my great-aunt's zig-zag, crocheted couch afghan and cut a neck-hole in it! aaAAAAArrrgh. CAN NOT UN-SEE!!!!
It's a good thing they put that volleyball in the shot, otherwise we might question these dudes masculinity.
The guy on the left is like "Why did I sign in for this photoshoot!? I look ridiculous!! Okay, calm down and smile, or they won't pay me!" XD
thanks for the offer of volleyball guys,but ,i might give it a miss
It's impossible but... every photo is even more awful than the last one! A dress, a football, a bedspread... What kind of 'sport' is this?
aka...drunk and fell over couch...tangled in afghan...managed to bite a head hole and comb hair for pose...
You too, Callierose2013? My Nana made those same afghans. But no one ever played Soccer in one.
So, let's make it clear, it's a women's catalogue, but they couldn't find women to wear the clothes ?
Cause nothing says "I'm up for a game of volleyball" like a crocheted sweater!
I had that poncho when I was six (and yeah, it was in the 70s.) Didn't know my dad and I could have matched!
'I'd love to go to the beach with you, just let me get my knitted poncho.. '
My Mom had a poncho made out of crocheted granny squares. It was metro sexual apparently. LOL
I just watched Anchorman 2 and Ron Burgundy was wearing the poncho in his lighthouse!
If we weight these knits down with enough rocks we can drown them and no one will ever know!
Pierce Brosnan? George Lopez?!! Didnt expect to see so many celebs in these ads lol
Because two big s**t-brown patches on a guy's butt cheeks is what the ladies love!
The kid in the bird shirt is slowly realizing that this photo shoot was a bad idea.
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!"
Those days people call this 'Funky', today people call this 'Gay', basically it's all matter of perspective and prejudice
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.
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....
I dont remember laughing so hard! Im sure half of these men did a Caitlyn-Jenner today! XD
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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...!
My dad was a cattle ranch (the definition of rough and tough) he wore one-piece
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!
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.......
Some actually were used but some only in movies or actors wore them. Also, the word "gay" meant "happy" back then.....
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.
I grew up in the 70s, and frankly, nowadays it seems another planet.
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?
I always knew my brain was actively suppressing memories of the seventies. Now I have a better understanding why.
Don't laugh, fashions always repeat and next year, you too can look like this!
"..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/
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.
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
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.
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,
The great thing about wearing these clothes is that you don't have to tell people that you are gay or even happy.
Those days people call this 'Funky', today people call this 'Gay', basically it's all matter of perspective and prejudice
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.
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....
I dont remember laughing so hard! Im sure half of these men did a Caitlyn-Jenner today! XD
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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...!
My dad was a cattle ranch (the definition of rough and tough) he wore one-piece
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!
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.......
Some actually were used but some only in movies or actors wore them. Also, the word "gay" meant "happy" back then.....
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.
I grew up in the 70s, and frankly, nowadays it seems another planet.
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?
I always knew my brain was actively suppressing memories of the seventies. Now I have a better understanding why.
Don't laugh, fashions always repeat and next year, you too can look like this!
"..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/
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.
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
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.
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,
The great thing about wearing these clothes is that you don't have to tell people that you are gay or even happy.
