For those of you who were born four or more decades ago, this link may bring back fond, or perhaps rather mixed, memories. And for you who belong to the younger generations, it may be educational to see what ads your fathers and other gentlemen were exposed to in the 1970s.

Let us be nice to men over 50 - they might have had a difficult youth in belted sweaters, giraffe pattern or double knit fancies.

Now, be prepared for possible style shocks - and a good laugh.

http://www.boredpanda.com/1970s-mens-fashion-ads/