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

Ah the look of extreme discomfort while jogging in too tight jean shorts.

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

It's so strange seeing the guy in tight Daisy duke cutoffs whole the woman's shorts are loose.

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

The guy in the white underpants set has almost a disgusted look on his face.Why? They're paying him for this photo shoot,right? They'll probably let you keep the underwear too.Win-win..

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

the pic on the right, i like both outfits, but a man shouldnt dress like that.

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

Guy on the left in white: "Well I hope it never stops being the Seventies or were all in trouble." On the right: "An update on the Seventies Marathon - Jack Nicklaus and Cheryl Tiegs in front with The Captain and Tennile and The DeFranco Family close behind."

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

I don't think the two on the right are moving, I think they're frozen cos if either of them move someone is gunna lose an eye.

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

Am I the only one who finds the dude jogging in Daisy Dukes the funniest of all?

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

It's Chrissy from Three's Company! Come and knock on our door...

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

Maybe it's time for us to begin questioning the fact that women are still wearing short shorts.

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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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