15 Uncomfortable Images of 1970s Men Wearing Shorts

In modern times, the sight of a mature man sporting short-shorts can be quite comical—case in point, the character of Lieutenant Dangle from ‘Reno 911’ thrived on this comedic concept.

However, there was an era when wearing short shorts wasn’t merely commonplace but was also regarded as stylish. One can easily contrast today’s basketball players with those of the 1970s to appreciate the shift in fashion norms.