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1970s Men’s Fashion Ads You Won’t Be Able To Unsee
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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Didn't the guys on the right star in that 70's sitcom Eggplant and Doo Doo?
I think the guy on the far right stole that from the wardrobe room on the set of Logan's Run
At first I wasn't certain if those were ruffles on his shirt or excessive chest hair
Yep, but on the left they just look like costumes from a pretty bad French movie... :P
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."
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.
I just cannot wrap my head around that brown/tan jumpsuit. People were on a lot of drugs in the 70s.
The Star Trek wardrobe department called. They want their costumes back.
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.
Still better than the current trend of sagging! I'd rather see this than some dude's dirty boxer shorts!
I'm pretty sure I saw that one on the right end in a Star Trek episode...
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.
If you straightened the leg a bit on the left trousers then they would be really nice actually and def wearable.
I remember those frilly parts of shirts, was the craze to wear them as formal wear in the 70's
" Lemme just stand here looking sexy while i hold this Chicken upside down" WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE LOL!! xD
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 shit-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.
Those days people call this 'Funky', today people call this 'Gay', basically it's all matter of perspective and prejudice
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Wankest comment I've ever read. Well done.
What has been seen, cannot be unseen...
I don't remember my dad wearing anything like this !
...luckily
That's because men who wanted to become dads didn't wear that crap.
I wonder if this is thanks to your brain that suppressed those memories or that he did not wear clothes like this.. either way be grateful ;)
I think something was slipped into the water system in the '70s.
its called weed
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....
Ha I heard something about that lol
I dont remember laughing so hard! Im sure half of these men did a Caitlyn-Jenner today! XD
Where's the Safari suits?
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Very mood killing.
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...!
So many ideas for my 2017 look.
In #2 is that Richard Thomas (John Boy Walton) in the very back?
amazing. i wanna to wear those pieces :)))
My dad was a cattle ranch (the definition of rough and tough) he wore one-piece
Oops... jump suits
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 want one of each NOW! But I also need a lip-suction! lol
Poor men
I'd wear some of these pieces. The last one's actually chic.
MY EYES, MY EYES !!!!!!
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 ass shoes. Big ass 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 ass 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.
Made in the USA though!
Don't laugh, fashions always repeat and next year, you too can look like this!
I laughed so hard for the comments, actually :D
I believe a slow clap is in order here.
Well.. That was pretty entertaining, thank you madam.