The 70’s: Hippie era
All fashion rules that were carefully drafted over the decades, sometimes even centuries, were smashed by the hippies. As an act of rebellion against the system, men started growing out their hair and beards to unruly lengths. They started wearing tie-dyed shirts and other clothing with crazy patterns. The 70’s saw people trying less to fit in with the crowds, and instead embracing their individuality. As far as the bodies under all those vivid fabrics, a more natural look was favored. Health rather than thinness became the focus.
Continue on to the next page to see what the ideal man in the 1980’s looked like!