#8: Ad For Men’s Business Wear, Circa 1975
When it comes to business attire for working men, the parameters are very clear. No one ever strays too far away from the classic suit, consisting of a tie, a collared shirt, suit pants, and a suit jacket. But what are some men meant to do when temperatures soar in the summer, but they still have to go to work? Well, the 1970s had an interesting solution…
Can you imagine walking into the office and seeing your colleagues in tailored short-shorts? We didn’t realize that the 1970s were this progressive. Something about the whole look confuses us about whether we love or hate it. Given the intense rise in temperature, it seems like businessmen will need to reconsider how they dress.