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

Thats something I'd imagine some crazy library lady to wear, lol

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Daniel Ray
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like someone from Middle Earth in casual weekend attire.

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dmi 210
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is he proud that the lines on his belted, short sleeve sweater match the lines on the ceiling tiles?

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

It looks like he went shopping with his wife and became one.

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

I remember when guys actually dressed like this and we thought it was hip.

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

Sorry, but it really does look like he's raided his girlfriend's wardrobe.

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

i have a sweater just like this! he looks like a woman in the entire outfit

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

I'm from the future. In this futuristic future room. With my future square necked future sweater.

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

I think I HAD a sweater, belt and necklace like that. And I am FEMALE!!

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

Some men can pull off women's business-casual... some can't.

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

I know some people hate it when you use the word, but this IS gay.

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

And it goes so well with the ribbed ceiling which btw is coming off on the right side of the picture.

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

I saw his wife wearing that same sweater at the PTA meeting last week.

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

hahahahahaha, wow, that designer was a very funny guy I think :)))

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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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4 weeks 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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