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1970s Pics Of Men’s Shorts Show A Forgotten Fashion Trend That Made Men Cool
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70s fashion was a turning point in the whole history of trends. With new materials, sewing techniques and inspirations available, the 70s gave us space dresses, vinyl jumpsuits, various hallucination-inducing patterns, and double denim in men's fashion. Another thing that the decade gave us is short shorts that were often sported not by long-legged ladies, but by men.
The men shorts trend might've had to do with the whole free love vibe of the 70s when strolling around half naked wasn't so shocking. Aesthetics is a whole another question, as the hairy legs and a casual butt cheek peek-a-boo from your gym shorts might not seem as pleasing today.
Below, we have compiled the most outrageous examples of this men's fashion trend. In it, you'll find everything from dodgy denim numbers and terribly tight tear-offs to suspiciously skimpy sports shorts for men and lady-killing khaki cut-offs. Oh, and bloke bulges. Lots of bloke bulges. Don't say we didn't warn you!
(h/t: vintage everyday)
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Oh yeah, my old crowd. See what I meant about non gym muscles: cute!
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Thats a famous piece of pop-art! I forget the artist and name though. Anybody help me out?
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ocean pacific corduroy shorts...ah...I lived life in and out of those...beach, beach and more beach
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the time when Mississippi flood swept away houses and everyone was still hippy so they all laughed and rode it all the way.
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Southern Man, better keep your head, don't forget wha........................
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This is the 5th guy that looks just like my cousin Greg! Greg? That you?
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Check out the text trying to justify this outfit! Hornes, there is NO excuse!!
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I honestly don't see why anyone has a problem with it! As a girl, I love short shorts (not the one short enough to show your bum from personal preference) - they feel so freeing and comfortable when its hot out. It is just legs after all! Short shorts for everyone is a win win!
The probelm with short shorts on men is that sonetimes a ball escapes....
I knew a couple of guys that happened to: no underwear on beneath their white trimmed gym shorts so willy poked his head out😂
I think it's just because men dont want to see other men wear short shorts. So they also dont wear it.
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I have a problem with it because people like you make is seem required to show off my legs even though it makes me really uncomfortable. I had to quit gymnastics because I apparently HAD to show my thighs. I don't like to show my thighs. Just because you personally don't have a problem running in the streets without clothes doesn't mean that the rest of us feel the same way you do.
I think you've missed my point unfortunately. I think the way you say 'people like you' as a criticism because you're insecure is quite unfair. It was meant to be a positive comment of 'If men want to wear short shorts, they can wear short shorts'. Not because they're sexy but because they're freeing and comfortable and I wish men could wear whatever they want, even if it is short shorts! I'm sorry you had to quit gymnastics, it is stupid that they would force you to wear shorts. But your anger is missplaced and you are doing exactly what the people that wanted you to wear shorts are doing. You are judging me because I like shorts and saying I 'like to run around naked' without having seen me. Like wearing shorts is something to be ashamed of just like you must have thought the gym people thought about you now wearing them. How about everyone just wear what they want without spiteful judgement?
Fie, if you feel pressured to wear short shorts because other people do, then that's on you. Everyone should feel entitled to wear what ever they want, free of judgement. I am sorry you feel that way.
No, I understand where you're coming from. I think everyone that has ever been insecure (which I'm pretty sure is all of us at some point) get it. I get that you may read something that brings back a bad memory and blinds to what it originally said. When that happens, and you get those feelings, take a break and come back to it. I feel like a lot of the issues today are due to missinterpretation and being offended by giving something simple too much meaning. Which in turn, offends the other person because you felt you had to angrily reply, because of a personal experience that is direct to you. From experience, I promise it makes you a happier person because you're taking responsibility for your own happiness. Sorry, I interpereted 'without clothes' as naked. Funnily I'm wearing short shorts right now, cause it is so hot where I am that I think I may burst into flames otherwise :). Have a lovely day and don't let the world get you down
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Wezbie, we clearly misunderstand each other. I read something in your post that short shorts was always good and us that prefer clothing should stfu. And you somehow found the word naked in my comment (I fail to see it myself) Have a great day and don't let your shorts ride too far up :)
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For girls, yes. For dudes, dear God...
Think you'll find people that like men like their legs as much as the people that love women's ones :)
Ok, there is obviously something wrong with me, because I just loved these pics!! Short shorts for men again!!!
I'm so with you! I love these
oh yeah
While not everything needs (or should) come back, I really enjoyed seeing all those guys barefoot. It just made those pictures seem like everything is all-right with the world and lent a relaxed atmosphere. Though the Adidas-shorts should have never seen the light of day
Exactly my takeaway from this. Do you remember what we always said Adidas stood for? Ha ha... always made me feel like a "bad girl"...LOL!
I honestly don't see why anyone has a problem with it! As a girl, I love short shorts (not the one short enough to show your bum from personal preference) - they feel so freeing and comfortable when its hot out. It is just legs after all! Short shorts for everyone is a win win!
The probelm with short shorts on men is that sonetimes a ball escapes....
I knew a couple of guys that happened to: no underwear on beneath their white trimmed gym shorts so willy poked his head out😂
I think it's just because men dont want to see other men wear short shorts. So they also dont wear it.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
I have a problem with it because people like you make is seem required to show off my legs even though it makes me really uncomfortable. I had to quit gymnastics because I apparently HAD to show my thighs. I don't like to show my thighs. Just because you personally don't have a problem running in the streets without clothes doesn't mean that the rest of us feel the same way you do.
I think you've missed my point unfortunately. I think the way you say 'people like you' as a criticism because you're insecure is quite unfair. It was meant to be a positive comment of 'If men want to wear short shorts, they can wear short shorts'. Not because they're sexy but because they're freeing and comfortable and I wish men could wear whatever they want, even if it is short shorts! I'm sorry you had to quit gymnastics, it is stupid that they would force you to wear shorts. But your anger is missplaced and you are doing exactly what the people that wanted you to wear shorts are doing. You are judging me because I like shorts and saying I 'like to run around naked' without having seen me. Like wearing shorts is something to be ashamed of just like you must have thought the gym people thought about you now wearing them. How about everyone just wear what they want without spiteful judgement?
Fie, if you feel pressured to wear short shorts because other people do, then that's on you. Everyone should feel entitled to wear what ever they want, free of judgement. I am sorry you feel that way.
No, I understand where you're coming from. I think everyone that has ever been insecure (which I'm pretty sure is all of us at some point) get it. I get that you may read something that brings back a bad memory and blinds to what it originally said. When that happens, and you get those feelings, take a break and come back to it. I feel like a lot of the issues today are due to missinterpretation and being offended by giving something simple too much meaning. Which in turn, offends the other person because you felt you had to angrily reply, because of a personal experience that is direct to you. From experience, I promise it makes you a happier person because you're taking responsibility for your own happiness. Sorry, I interpereted 'without clothes' as naked. Funnily I'm wearing short shorts right now, cause it is so hot where I am that I think I may burst into flames otherwise :). Have a lovely day and don't let the world get you down
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Wezbie, we clearly misunderstand each other. I read something in your post that short shorts was always good and us that prefer clothing should stfu. And you somehow found the word naked in my comment (I fail to see it myself) Have a great day and don't let your shorts ride too far up :)
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For girls, yes. For dudes, dear God...
Think you'll find people that like men like their legs as much as the people that love women's ones :)
Ok, there is obviously something wrong with me, because I just loved these pics!! Short shorts for men again!!!
I'm so with you! I love these
oh yeah
While not everything needs (or should) come back, I really enjoyed seeing all those guys barefoot. It just made those pictures seem like everything is all-right with the world and lent a relaxed atmosphere. Though the Adidas-shorts should have never seen the light of day
Exactly my takeaway from this. Do you remember what we always said Adidas stood for? Ha ha... always made me feel like a "bad girl"...LOL!