40 Cringeworthy Men’s Fashion Ads From the 70s

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Groovy baby?! These 1970s men’s clothing ads feature ‘Underwear that’s funtawear’ and ‘For whom the bells tolls’ fashion styles. What a decade in fashion! It must have been quite the scene back then judging by these flamboyant mavericks.

1. Yeah, groovy, baby!

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2. Is it Robin Hood, or one of his Merry Men?

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3. Perfection.

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4. It was all about the prints.

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5. “Striking” is an understatement.

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6. These onesies are EVERYTHING.

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7. I’m afraid to ask why “horizontal opening” matters.

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8. For those days when hands are superfluous.

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9. The dad bod was already a thing back then.

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10. It’s so hard to cut these guys some slack.

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11. Please God, let there be shorts under that thing.

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12. “I have a chicken and I’m not afraid to use it!”

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13. The biker thug life.

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14. Ahoy there, matey.

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15. When playing badminton, be sure to dress accordingly.

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16. Style runs in the family.

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17. Because one must always have the appropriate head gear to go with one’s outfit.

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18. Comfort is key.

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19. It kind of makes you wonder what they’re stepping out of.

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20. The higher the waistline, the cooler the man.

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21. Belted sweaters for men are still waiting for a comeback.

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22. Hey, Mr. Fancy Pants.

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23. Matching sheep are optional.

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24. Shades of Freddie Mercury.

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25. Gender-bending sleepwear for the discerning gent.

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26. Skintight keeps the bros tight.

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27. “Funtawear.” LOL.

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28. This magazine has a highly specialized niche, so it seems.

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29. Back when snuggies were actually snug.

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30. The stuff that dreams (or nightmares) are made of.

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31. Bellbottoms. Enough said.

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32. We love a man jogging in Daisy Dukes.

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33. Square pockets, yo.

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34. Tucked in for that seamless look.

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35. A vision in polyester.

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36. So much flare.

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37. It’s the Austin Powers look.

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38. More like, worst of the vests.

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39. Shiny leotards are shiny.

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40. The writing is just as good (or bad) as the clothes.

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