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

"Our balls. they kinda look like this. Can we have please have them back sir?"

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

The guy in #25 with the blue collar looks like @SethMcFarlane

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

Looks like Dexter and his friend are going to enjoy sweet revenge stoning whomever attacked them with the polyester.

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Dusty Day
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here my Lord, does this make up for the ridiculous clothes.

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Penny Penelopize Palmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look there that's the designers house the real, now which window shall we start with Timothy?

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

You take the mick, one more time I'm going to throw these at you

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

Don't throw those rocks! don't listen to that guy, Mr. Tourmaline! He put his huge sweater in the dryer and now it's all tiny and felty!

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

Are they stoning birds in flight? Apparently these make you want to kill things.

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

they are turning on their agents for getting them that gig..

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

There's a story there...I just have no f*****g clue what it is.

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

"No sir, nothing inappropriate happening here! We're just collecting rocks, see?"

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

But, moving onto their pose and expression for a second... What would the photographer have said to get them to pose like this, and what screw was lose to be aiming for this to think "Yeah! Perfect shot!" And, when choosing the photo, why was the mistake not noticed?

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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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