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JC Penny - 1977; We really *did* this?
Topic Started: Mar 8 2008, 02:58 PM (448 Views)
George K
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JC Penney catalog from 1977. I thumbed through it quickly and found my next dining room set, which is apparently made by adding upholstery to old barrels:

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Also, I am totally getting this for my bathroom:

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There's plenty more home furnishings where those came from, however I'm not going to bore you with that. Instead, I'm going to bore you with something else. The clothes.

The clothes are fantastic.

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Just look at that belt. It's like a boob-job for your pants. He probably needed help just to lift it into place. The belt loops have to be three inches long. And way to pull them up to your armpits, grandpa.

Here's how to get your ass kicked in high school:

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This kid looks like he's pretending to be David Soul, who is pretending to be a cop who is pretending to be a pimp that everyone knows is really an undercover cop. Who is pretending to be 15.

Here's how to get your ass kicked on the golf course:

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is "all purpose jumpsuit" is, according to the description, equally appropriate for playing golf or simply relaxing around the house. Personally, I can't see wearing this unless you happen to be relaxing aroundyour cell in D-block. Even then, the only reason you should put this thing on is because the warden made you.

Here's how to get your ass kicked pretty much anywhere:

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If you look at that picture quickly, it looks like Mr. Bob "No-pants" Saget has his hand in the other guy's pocket. In this case, he doesn't, although you can tell just by looking at them that it's happened - or if it hasn't happened it will. Oh yes. It will. As soon as he puts down his matching coffee cup.

Here's how to get your ass kicked at the beach:

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He looks like he's reaching for a gun, but you know it's probably just a bottle of suntan lotion in a holster.

How to get your ass kicked in a meeting:

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If you wear this suit and don'tsell used cars (or pianos) for a living, I believe you can be fined and face serious repercussions, up to and including termination. Or imprisonment, in which case you'd be forced to wear that orange jumpsuit.

How to get your ass kicked on every day up to and including St. Patrick's Day

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Dear god in heaven, I don't believe that color exists in nature. There is NO excuse for wearing either of these ensembles unless you're working as a body guard for the Lucky Charms leprechaun.

In this next one, Your Search For VALUE Ends at Penneys.

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As does your search for chest hair.

And this -- Seriously. No words.

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h wait, it turns out that therearewords after all. Those words areWhat. The ! I'm guessing the snap front gives you quick access to the chest hair. The little tie must be the pull tab.

Also, judging by the sheer amount of matching his/hers outfits, I'm guessing that in 1977 it was considered pretty stylish for couples to dress alike. These couples look happy, don't they

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I am especially fond of this one, which I have entitled "Cowboy Chachi Loves You Best."

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And nothing showcases your everlasting love more than the commitment of matching bathing suits. That, and a blonde girl with a look on her face that says "I love the way your junk fights against that fabric."

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Then, after the lovin', you can relax in your one-piece matching terry cloth jumpsuits:

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I could go on, but I'm tired, and my eyes hurt from this trip back in time. I think it's the colors. That said, I will leave you with these tasteful little numbers:

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Man, that's sexy.

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kenny
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Yuck!

Why didn't we go extict? :hair:
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sue
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oh my dear god :hide: I feel a little bit ill.
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musicasacra
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:hair:

But how many of you will admit to having photos of yourselves in clothes like that, eh?
^_^
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musicasacra
Mar 8 2008, 03:15 PM
:hair:

But how many of you will admit to having photos of yourselves in clothes like that, eh?
^_^

Photos? - Hell, I'm still wearing them.
Polyester never wears out.

BO does accumulate over 30 years though. :float: :leaving:
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Copper
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It is amazing when we look back at those fashions.

15 years ago pictures from then were embarrassing, now they're funny.
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George K
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I got married in 1977.

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George K
Mar 8 2008, 04:25 PM
I got married in 1977.

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Why is a young Anthony Hopkins in your wedding photo?
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'Researchers today determined from studying JC Penny catalogs that, contrary to popular belief, male homosexuality actually began in 1977. It was caused by the availability those *divine* doubleknit fabrics and visible chest hair.'
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Looks like a worm rancher on his way to a funeral.
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You know I remember all that stuff but I did not go anywhere near it. It was natural fabrics or nothing. I'm still that way today. Yucky synthetics.
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My grandparents have those furry toilet covers. :lol2:
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Mikhailoh
Mar 8 2008, 04:56 PM
You know I remember all that stuff but I did not go anywhere near it. It was natural fabrics or nothing. I'm still that way today. Yucky synthetics.

I had a couple of polyester shirts. My skin still crawls thinking about them, and I can guarantee there ain't no synthetic clothes in my closet now. Can't stand the feel of them.

I remember my parents both wearing leisure jumpsuits like those in the picture (NOT matching, thank goodness), around the house on weekends. :ph43r:
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George K
Mar 8 2008, 03:58 PM
And this -- Seriously. No words.

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h wait, it turns out that therearewords after all. Those words areWhat. The ! I'm guessing the snap front gives you quick access to the chest hair. The little tie must be the pull tab.


I have several western cut embroidered shirts with the mother of pearl snaps. I also have a snap front shirt similar to the one above but without the tie and winged collar. I even have two Western cut blazers.

I wear them to Bluegrass festivals and jams, Calgary Stampede events and cutting horse competitions.

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My dad and I 1976

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Mark, me and my mother-in-law 1980

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1979

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Renauda
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Mar 8 2008, 07:09 PM
My dad and I 1976

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I used to have a T-shirt back then with Mickey Rat. Anyone remember those?

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I actually built the furniture in that second picture. It was a freelance job for a broker that was selling to Pennys.

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justme,

Did your dad play pro or semi-pro baseball?

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Larry
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Mmmmmmm, pie!
I can honestly say that I never wore anything even remotely similar to anything in those pictures, and to be honest, other than seeing some guys wearing plaid sport coats, I don't remember seeing anyone else wearing stuff like that either.
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Man... I'm so glad I was a child of the 80's. In the 70's, I remember wearing corduroy pants. I loved the "zzzzzzip zzzzzzzzip" sound they made, when walking. :lol2:

Other than that, I was Levis and T-shirts. All the time. Amazing how, 30 years later, I'm still wearing Levis and T-shirts. The classics never go out of style. :thumb:

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Larry
Mar 8 2008, 09:11 PM
I can honestly say that I never wore anything even remotely similar to anything in those pictures, and to be honest, other than seeing some guys wearing plaid sport coats, I don't remember seeing anyone else wearing stuff like that either.

We used to call those Herb Tarlek suits. We dubbed oxfords and most dress shoes "Mormon boots".

The only times we didn't wear cowboy boots was when we was playin' hockey.
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Jolly
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Y'all see them cowboy shirts?

I probably owned every one of 'em. Went well with the Wranglers and the sharkskin boots I favored at the time...
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lb1
Mar 8 2008, 10:48 PM
I actually built the furniture in that second picture. It was a freelance job for a broker that was selling to Pennys.

lb

Fantastic! I like it.

Are you at liberty to disclose who designed that furniture?
Thanks.


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As for the rest of that stuff George picked out from the 1977 catalog, I didn't think they're that bad. If anything, I think we've lost the audacity to be colorful and the courage to be different when it comes to men's fashion.
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Axtremus
Mar 9 2008, 12:49 PM

As for the rest of that stuff George picked out from the 1977 catalog, I didn't think they're that bad. If anything, I think we've lost the audacity to be colorful and the courage to be different when it comes to men's fashion.

Well, Ax, you'll be glad to know that much of it is still available at local Goodwills and resale shops. That polyester stuff will be around after the cockroaches are extinct.

You'll be a trendsetter. ^_^
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