close
HomeNewsMoneyHealthPropertyLifestyleWineRetirement GuideTriviaGames
Sign up
menu

1970s outrageous mens fashion ads

Share:

1970s fashion began as a continuation of the hippie look from the late 1960s and eventually it became one of the most iconic decades for fashion ever. Never before had men had so many options. For years their fashion had changed very little and when it did, the differences were very subtle. It started in the mid-60s when men’s pants became more slim fitting and the changes kept coming. It seemed that their clothing got tighter and tighter by the time the 70s rolled around.

Men weren’t wearing hats anymore, their hair was much longer, facial hair was great like the handlebar moustache but it was an even bigger deal if you had chest hair. Bell bottoms were increasingly popular and often were paired with outrageous patterns, as well knit-everything was trendy look.

Enough talk, take a look back at some of these seriously groovy 1970s ads. Whether you want to or not, you will not be able to forget these images. Some are truly cringe-worthy yet these men appear confident and proud to be wearing these outfits. Let’s face it, men’s fashion these days is pretty dull compared to the roaring 70s ads.

Do you remember any of these ads? Do you miss any of these fashion statements? 

 

1. The men’s brief ads

 

 

Image source: Pulptastic

2. The high-waisted trouser

 

Image source: Pulptastic

3. The belted sweater

 

 

 

 

4. All you need are socks and sunnies

 

 

Image source: Buzzfeed

5. The male onesie

 

You might also like
Old fashioned remedies: What have you got stashed away in your medicine cabinet?
by Pam Van Der Kooy

Image source: Pulptastic

6. Matching your sheep

 

Image source: Boredpanda

You might also like
Trivia: Test your knowledge of the music of the 1980s
by Starts at 60 Writers

 

7. Hot pants

8. The male tunic

 

You might also like
Uncover the origin of quirky food names, from Violet Crumble to Jatz Crackers
by Pam Van Der Kooy

Image source: Pulptastic

 

9. Unisex pants were the way to dress

Image source: Buzzfeed

You might also like
A look back at 1962: The debut of the iconic vanilla slice made with Sao biscuits
by Starts at 60 Writers

 

10. The complete one jumpsuit

Image source: Buzzfeed & Feature image: Boredpanda

 

Tell us, do you remember men wearing these outfits? What is your favourite advertisement? Do you miss any of these trends?

Up next
Take a sweet trip back in time with these iconic treats from the 1950s
by Starts at 60 Writers