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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's 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. But, of course, 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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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The "BMX Bandits" look. All thats missing is a teenage Nicole Kidman. :D

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

Oh yeah, my old crowd. See what I meant about non gym muscles: cute!

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

Most People Don't Know This, But African Males Have A High Ratio Of Homosexuality (there is nothing wrong with being gay, or bi). This Is Why African's Compensate By Wearing Really Long Shorts, And Other Physical And Personal Compensations, So People Think That They Are Str8.

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

ocean pacific corduroy shorts...ah...I lived life in and out of those...beach, beach and more beach

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Anthone Sipin
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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Lee Young
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alexa, could you order more diapers. Alexa? Hello Alexa!!!! Yes, dad, I'll call the diaper company when I get home from my NOW meeting - we are determined to pass the Equal Rights Amendment come hell or waters high.

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dick johnson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I Guess The Ladies Are Sexually Attracted To "Almost Daisy-Dukes" On Guys!

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

That trucker cap and glasses.... I can't believe those were "cool" back then... they look so terrible!

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

This is the 5th guy that looks just like my cousin Greg! Greg? That you?

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

painting the car right out on the street. Windows are all taped up. I wonder how it turned out?

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Lee Young
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't worry, he'll take the shorts off before he goes in the aqua.

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Janice Foster
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Check out the text trying to justify this outfit! Hornes, there is NO excuse!!

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