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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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1970s men's fashion ads featuring models in colorful, belted sweaters and hats.

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    1970s men's fashion ad featuring four men in plaid attire standing with patterned sheep outdoors.

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    Men modeling retro 1970s fashion with colorful, patterned tunics in vintage advertisement.

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    1970s men's fashion ads showcasing colorful and bold suits with bell-bottom pants and ruffled shirts.

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    Three men in vibrant 1970s fashion, featuring bold suits and accessories, standing outdoors in conversation.

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    Man in 1970s men's fashion ad, wearing a chunky knit sweater and holding a white chicken, standing in front of a snowy window.

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    Man in a 1970s fashion ad wearing a blue knit top and belt, standing in a retro-styled room.

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    Three men modeling bold knit outfits in a vintage 1970s men's fashion ad.

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    1970s men's fashion ad featuring a man in a knitted red vest and matching cap, standing outdoors against a tree.

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    1970s men's fashion ads featuring patterned one-piece swimsuits and bold colors.

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    1970s men's fashion ads showcasing colorful flared pants and bold patterned shirts.

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    1970s men's fashion ad featuring four men in bell-bottom pants and colorful shirts.

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    Man in a brown belted sweater and hat, typical of 1970s men's fashion, poses with a woman in a dark sweater.

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    1970s men's fashion ad featuring a travelknit fourpiece suit in shades of blue from Sears, showcasing versatile styles.

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    Two men in colorful 1970s fashion, with striped sweaters and pants, standing outside on a rocky beach.

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    #17

    1970s men's fashion with colorful knitted vests and cardigans, featuring two men in vintage attire by a fireplace.

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    #18

    1970s men's fashion ads featuring a man in a white denim outfit and another in a jumpsuit, both with bold styling.

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    Two men modeling 1970s men's fashion, one in a colorful poncho and the other in a beige sweater, against a red backdrop.

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    1970s men's fashion ad featuring colorful Jockey briefs and shirts in purple and blue, with tennis rackets.

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    1970s men's fashion ads showing men in tank tops, shorts, and vintage athletic wear.

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    #22

    1970s men's fashion ads featuring bold plaid pants and vibrant knit sweaters at a billiards table.

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    1970s men's fashion ad with colorful print pants and stripe flares alongside a vintage motorcycle.

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    1970s men's fashion featuring colorful knit sweaters, one on a man with a helmet on a motorcycle, another by a tree in sunglasses.

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    #25

    1970s men's fashion ads featuring men in patterned shirts and wide-legged pants, showcasing retro styles in vibrant colors.

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    1970s men's fashion ad with colorful flared pants, striped tank top, and graphic tee.

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    1970s men's fashion ad featuring models in blue and white knit long johns with circular and raschel knits.

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    1970s men's fashion ad featuring a man in a striped summer nightshirt holding binoculars, priced at £30.

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    #30

    1970s men's fashion ad, featuring paisley shirts and flared jeans, in a vibrant boardwalk setting.

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    1970s men's fashion ad with five young men modeling colorful crew-neck sweaters.

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    Man wearing patterned cardigan in front of vintage car, showcasing 1970s men's fashion.

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    1970s men's fashion ad featuring colorful nightwear and plush velour kimonos from Sears.

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