His and Hers
One thing is getting matching wedding rings, even his and hers luggage may be acceptable if you’re French. Wearing matching leggings in multi-plaid is not acceptable people! Surely one of the worst trends from the 1970s.

70s Suits
I know it says you can mail the coupon for a free catalog, but that was from the 1970s. Don’t be disappointed, though, because you can find clothes like these at thrift stores that have been hanging around there every since these models took them off!

Sexy 70s Fashion?
Most men probably think this 1970s style is particularly hot. However, women find it to be one of the worst styles because it objectified them. Not to mention, no woman wants a skirt so short her underwear hangs out. Britney Spears would be all over this style, though. Wait, I think she already is.

Big Hair and Sweater Vests
The style of the clothing in this photo is completely overshadowed by the huge hairstyle. Wow, who knew white women could have a fro like that?

The Brady Bunch
How many men these days would be willing to wear a skin tight pair of pants not to mention a white pair of skin tight pants? Mike Brady and at least one of his sons are wearing white pants in this Brady Bunch photo. Here’s hoping white pants for men stay in the 1970s!

Two Toned Shirts
What is up with the white shirt with dark collar and cuffs? This is a horrendous style that couldn’t have stayed popular too long. At least hopefully that was the case!

Funky Shoes
These shoes are certainly funky and overall they are just ugly!

Slack Suits
The huge collar and super high cuffs on this shirt is just overbearing. It makes the suit look feminine. The solid color is pretty bad, too. I don’t know which style on this slack suit is worse, but the whole ensemble should stay in the past.

Montgomery Ward’s Fashion Magazine
Check out the different fashions that were offered in this 1976 edition of Montgomery Ward’s magazine. You will see some styles that are just awful, especially the super high waisted pants and that canary yellow ensemble towards the end. Wow!

Knit Jump Suit
Just the name of this makes it sound awful, but seeing it in person shows you how bad it really is. Add the two tone suit and this guy looks like a joker in every sense of the word!

High Heels for Men
Are you kidding? These are high heel shoes for men! Sure the likes of Tom Cruise are hoping for this style to make a comeback, but the average sized men and taller are cursing the idea that men should wear high heels…. Ever!

Is this a Suit?
This guy looks like he is going to be hanging out in the house, but this is really a suit. This truly adds a new twist to “Big Pimpin”. Seriously….

White Pin Striped Vest Suit
There should be no vest suits. But, to make matters worse, the ‘70s had white pinstriped vest suits with belts. Oh, this trend is horrendous and just looking at this photo is hysterical.

Paisley Jumpsuit
Both paisleys and jumpsuits were popular in the 1970s. Both were a big mistake!

There are of course many other ‘70s fashions that should stay in that decade, but they are beginning to make a comeback. These include high waisted paints, shift dresses, and more. What goes around comes around so don’t be too shocked if you see any of the styles posted here hanging in your local retail store one day soon!

Japan has always been on the edge when it comes to hairstyles and clothing; however the styles that are popular now are very strange to Westerners. That’s because many of them are theme based, like the Sweet Lolita style that is basically like dressing like a five-year-old girl complete with teddy bear. Then, there are the other styles that are more functional, like the skirt that turns into a vending machine. Of all the styles that are popular in Japan right now you will notice some of the most popular are platform shoes, lots of makeup, and dark tans. Be sure to check out each photo in detail to see the strange hairstyles and accessories that go along with these looks.

Vending Machine Skirt
Yes, seriously, this does exist. The point is to have this clothing on so in case you are targeted for a rape/mugging or some other violent crime you can simply turn yourself into a vending machine. I’m not sure how long it takes to transform and if someone is chasing you how that all plays out. But, if you are interested in a skirt that turns into a vending machine there is one available.

Sewer Cover Purse
The point of this purse is not style. It is to ward off would-be thieves who want your purse. I guess you act like you are going to hit them with it… Or, maybe in the dark it isn’t so obvious that you have all kinds of things inside this bag and a small Japanese woman could actually fool a would-be attacker into thinking she is just carrying this sewer cover along for protection.

Glow in the Dark
Clothes that glow in the dark would have been super cool in 7th grade. But for adults? I’m not so sure. Maybe it does look cool while dancing in a dark and crowded club. Or maybe it just looks, well, weird.

Very Colorful
This is certainly a very colorful outfit. The look is quite popular in Japan, though.

Origami Dress Anyone?
This dress looks like some kind of mixture of origami and a napkin at a fine restaurant.

Japanese or Austrian?
Apparently this new Japanese style called Sweet Lolita is all the rage. But, it doesn’t look Japanese at all and it really looks like something straight out of the Sound of Music!

Goth/Punk Attire
What are those? Lace up leg warmers? Also, what is the girl on the left wearing on her head? Is that a hat? And why is the girl on the right going to such effort to dress gothic while wearing a super conservative jacket?

Gothic Lolita

These girls really walk around like this. The goal is to be gothic yet feminine. An interesting mix.

Gothic Guys

Is he wearing a corset? The black lipstick certainly matches his attire, but that’s about all it does.

Strawberry Shortcake

This seriously looks like Strawberry Shortcake to me. But, it is all part of that Sweet Lolita style going on in Japan.

Present Day Japan or 1800s Southern USA?

I think this came from the set of “Gone With the Wind”. But these frilly umbrellas are very popular with the sweet Lolita trend.

PVC and Lace Gloves

These gloves are made of PVC and lace. How sexy?!?

Bondage Pants

Every man needs his very own pair of bondage pants complete with a million zippers!

Color Coordinated

From her hair to her toes she is color coordinated. It is kind of like Punk Little House on the Prairie.

Little Girl Inspired

Check out her hair! As if the poufy dress, teddy bear and the little girl socks weren’t enough! Teddy bears have become popular accessories with women dressing in this style.

Blue/Red Hair

Blue hair, blue makeup, PVC dress, dreads. What’s not to like?

Vinyl

I think everything they are wearing is vinyl!

Ganguro Girl

This is another Japanese style that is popular. It is called Ganguro and it is not to be confused with Yamanba. This style is also all about dark tans, blonde hair, and the Barbie style. The tans and makeup are in stark contrast to one another. Notice the platform shoes and short shorts.