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 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 70s were this progressive… Something about the whole look makes us confused about whether we love or hate it. To be fair, it seems like businessmen will need to reconsider how they dress, given the intense rise in temperatures…