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Stuff You Should Know · September 16, 2026 · 11m

Short Stuff: Leisure Suits

The leisure suit, arguably the tackiest suit ever invented, was a huge fashion trend in the 1970s. It spread across the country with its distinctive wide lapels, then vanished as quickly as it appeared, leaving behind a legacy of embarrassment.

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The Rapid Rise and Fall of the Leisure Suit
Leisure suits were a massive fashion trend in the 1970s, known for their wide lapels and tacky appearance, but they disappeared almost overnight.
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