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

Ascots are awesome and once again needs to be a staple in men's fashion accessories? Then yes.

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

I don't always wear a sweater vest and scarf...but when I do, I make my pool boy wear one, too. Stay sweatery, my friend...

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

Todd and his "uncle" Bruce were famous in world of artisanally crafted menswear, and often posed in creations of their own design.

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

Shaggy will truly do it for a Scooby Snack . Freddy found that out ,

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

looks like Velma and Daphne ,will teaming up when they spit up , Freddy will right behind Shaggy from now on !

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

Shaggy And Freddie from Scooby Doo live together . hay gang there a mystery to solved !

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

My grandma used to knit those things for me when i was 10 (in 1977)

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Isog Sargent
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my neighborhood you'd have been beaten up wearing this c**p.

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Susan Dyke
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

😳 My God! I lived through this era and can’t remember anything or ‘one’ looking like this! ‘Ghastly’ doesn’t come close. Must have drugged them all first! 🤣

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

"Welcome, Mister Bond. So good of you to..."drop in" mwahahahahahahahaha"

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

Now playing all your folk guitar favorites at the Viper Room.

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

Stare at this vest for 20 seconds, and then find the black dot... Lol

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

They might not agree on politics....but neither can refuse the plush and colorful comfort of a hand knitted sweater vest. Sweater vests...bridging the Gen-gap in style.

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

I want to know how much money was involved in making them wear theses vests?

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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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