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feline groovy
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Friday flashback: the 70's

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‎02-22-2019 01:50 PM - edited ‎02-22-2019 01:51 PM

Little-to-no injections, plastic surgery, or obesity - yeah, baby, yeeaaahhhh!

 

Not enough diversity, though. 

 

 

A perfect match! Retro catalogue snaps reveal VERY outlandish his and hers outfits worn by couples in the 1970s

 

  • Photos from 1970s catalogues reveal hilarious his and hers matching outfits
  • Some couples are seen dressed in matching jumpsuits and hot pants 
  • Others are snapped posing in co-ordinated patterned swimwear for summer 

MailonlineUK via BoredPanda

PUBLISHED: 02:57 EST, 22 February 2019 | UPDATED: 04:03 EST, 22 February 2019

 

From hot pants to jumpsuits, these retro catalogue photos reveal the outrageous matching outfits worn by couples in the 1970s. 

 

BoredPanda.com collated a selection of the hilarious his and hers outfits that were once advertised as fashion must-haves.  

 

In one vintage image, a duo proudly model matching v-neck mustard jumpsuits complete with strappy sandals and a ruffle hat.

 

Another photo shows a group of men wearing boot-cut trousers with extravagant patterns.

 

Here are some of the best examples... 

 

 

Bored Panda rounded up a selection of outlandish his and hers outfits advertised in 1970s clothing catalogues. In this one a couple wear very daring matching yellow jumpsuits
 
Another image shows a man and woman posing in outfits inspired by sailors
 
One advert shows a man and a woman wearing high-waist dungarees paired with floral shirts
 

A pair who appeared to be posing against a library backdrop wore the same patterned jumper in different colours teamed with black trousers

 

Another couple shared a milkshake as they advertised snowflake print sweatshirts paired with pale blue shirts, the man had the addition of a bow tie to differentiate his look

 

A duo who wore wide-leg blue boiler suits with black boots stood boldly in a living room decorated in vintage interior 

 

Teens posed in matching stripe dungarees worn over blue shirts
 
A couple modeled brown tie-waist coats paired with stripe trousers and high-neck tops

 

Another catalogue showed how a couple could wear the same print either as a robe or swimwear set for a day at the beach

 

A group of party goers posed in metallic and grey boiler suits, with the couple on the right looking particularly fetching
 
One catalogue showed how couples could wear the exact same outfit from head-to-toe
 
This fetching ribbed jumper works for men or women
 
Another vintage image shows a woman wearing the same outfit as a man but teamed with shorts instead of boot-cut trousers

 

A retro print features on a hooded jacket worn by both men and women in one advert 
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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

‎02-22-2019 02:05 PM

@feline groovy 

 

The outfits, imo, are pretty terrible.

Just think, in 10 years they will be laughing at us for reading “bored panda.”

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godi
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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

‎02-22-2019 02:35 PM

Wow! Never wore that! Thank goodness. I love to see fashions from the past. Hairstyles always crack me up. 

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Laura14
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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

‎02-22-2019 02:38 PM

Just like my childhood photos.  My sister and I dressed like twins and there are 17 months between us.  I hated it!

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QueenDanceALot
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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

‎02-22-2019 02:43 PM

The photo next to last ("Make the Scene") is hilarious with the girl's face in line with the crotches of the guys in their tight pants.

 

Cat LOL

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Drythe
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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

‎02-22-2019 07:17 PM

 

 

@feline groovy 

 

 

OUCH !!!

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Cakers3
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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

‎02-22-2019 07:43 PM

Other than turtlenecks and sweater vests,  I don't see anything here that remotely rings any bells regarding styles we wore in the 70's.

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Spurt
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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

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‎02-22-2019 08:22 PM - edited ‎02-22-2019 08:24 PM

Gee didnt I see those same styles on QVC's recent fashion shows.....

 

Image result for real cats in bell bottoms

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threecees
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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

‎02-22-2019 10:28 PM

 @feline groovy  Love the looks

 

Not sure what to get my husband with so many great choices,

matching turtlenecks, jumpsuits or sweaters.

 

So many lovely fashion choices!😊

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Re: Friday flashback: the 70's

‎02-24-2019 02:42 AM

@Spurt wrote:

Gee didnt I see those same styles on QVC's recent fashion shows.....

 

Image result for real cats in bell bottoms

 

 

Lol!

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