Looking at your parents' old photos can raise all sorts of feelings-- you might have stumbled across some interesting images, to say the least. But some of these photos can almost guarantee your parents had a decent sense of style, charisma or some side of them you've never seen before. Even if you don't think your parents looked as cool in their youth as these photos, then they probably didn't care much how they looked, which, in turn, makes then cool already.
Looking at your parents' old photos can raise all sorts of feelings-- you might have stumbled across some interesting images, to say the least.
But some of these photos can almost guarantee your parents had a decent sense of style, charisma or some side of them you've never seen before. Even if you don't think your parents looked as cool in their youth as these photos, then they probably didn't care much how they looked, which, in turn, makes then cool already.
This couple from the 1960s seems to be the rebellious type. Although youth indulgence was frowned upon, especially in those days, these two lovebirds don't mind showing off their bad side in front of the camera. One mom, however, looked ultra-cool without even trying.
This couple from the 1960s seems to be the rebellious type. Although youth indulgence was frowned upon, especially in those days, these two lovebirds don't mind showing off their bad side in front of the camera. One mom, however, looked ultra-cool without even trying.
The women in the photograph became known around the internet as "Camero Mom". Her son posted the photo of his mom posing on a 1975 Camero and it went viral, accumulating over 5 million views on Imgur. This kid knew his mom looked cool in the 70s and thought that everybody should see this photo that does well to epitomize the 1970s. The women in the photograph became known around the internet as "Camero Mom".
Her son posted the photo of his mom posing on a 1975 Camero and it went viral, accumulating over 5 million views on Imgur. This kid knew his mom looked cool in the 70s and thought that everybody should see this photo that does well to epitomize the 1970s.
Today, images like this, of carefree 20 somethings waiting for the generosity of a stranger on the side of the road are rare. But back in the 1970s, for thrill-seeking hippies, this was often the preferred method of transport. Fashion and life in the 1980s, it turns out, wasn't so whimsical...
Today, images like this, of carefree 20 somethings waiting for the generosity of a stranger on the side of the road are rare. But back in the 1970s, for thrill-seeking hippies, this was often the preferred method of transport. Fashion and life in the 1980s, it turns out, wasn't so whimsical...
This interesting photograph was taken by Steven M. on the beaches of Florida, mostly on the southeast coast, during the 1980s. We're left guessing if the beautiful girl in pink is a professional model when she's not catching some rays on the boardwalk, but the next image could be straight out of a glossy magazine.
This interesting photograph was taken by Steven M.
on the beaches of Florida, mostly on the southeast coast, during the 1980s. We're left guessing if the beautiful girl in pink is a professional model when she's not catching some rays on the boardwalk, but the next image could be straight out of a glossy magazine.
This photo may look like a professional model from today, but this photograph was actually taken in the late 1960s. The son of the photo's subject uploaded the photo online and people were going crazy for this 60s heartthrob. But a care-free attitude seemed to be a common theme in photographs from this era... This photo may look like a professional model from today, but this photograph was actually taken in the late 1960s.
The son of the photo's subject uploaded the photo online and people were going crazy for this 60s heartthrob. But a care-free attitude seemed to be a common theme in photographs from this era...
This photo was taken on Venice Beach in the 1970s. The two boys pictured above are named Kevin and Robbie, and they both portray the care-free lifestyle of Venice back in the day. But while the boys were off exploring, what were the girls getting up to? This photo was taken on Venice Beach in the 1970s.
The two boys pictured above are named Kevin and Robbie, and they both portray the care-free lifestyle of Venice back in the day. But while the boys were off exploring, what were the girls getting up to?
Does this photo finally prove that mermaids are real? Sadly, no-- but this photo from the 1970s makes us look back at humankind's obsession with mermaids that dates back decades. But mermaid tails aren't the only fashion items making a comeback today, as we will see.
Does this photo finally prove that mermaids are real? Sadly, no-- but this photo from the 1970s makes us look back at humankind's obsession with mermaids that dates back decades. But mermaid tails aren't the only fashion items making a comeback today, as we will see.
Remember high-waisted jeans? They were everywhere in the 1970s! Believe it or not, this style is making a small comeback in today's fashion world. Who knows, maybe her style will be what everybody is wearing in a few more years. But it wasn't just women who wore them.
Remember high-waisted jeans? They were everywhere in the 1970s! Believe it or not, this style is making a small comeback in today's fashion world. Who knows, maybe her style will be what everybody is wearing in a few more years. But it wasn't just women who wore them.
High-waisted shorts weren't just for women in the 70s-- men wore them too! This man was so excited to show off his Mustang that he forgot to put on his shoes for the photo. And when teenagers weren't wearing high-waisted jeans, they were making a fashion statement with another surprising piece of apparel.
High-waisted shorts weren't just for women in the 70s-- men wore them too! This man was so excited to show off his Mustang that he forgot to put on his shoes for the photo. And when teenagers weren't wearing high-waisted jeans, they were making a fashion statement with another surprising piece of apparel.
It wouldn't be a photo from the 70s without tube socks. This style looks like a typical poster of teenagers in the 1970s. The only thing missing is some bell-bottom jeans. But what about formal wear in the 70s?
It wouldn't be a photo from the 70s without tube socks. This style looks like a typical poster of teenagers in the 1970s. The only thing missing is some bell-bottom jeans. But what about formal wear in the 70s?
If this isn't the most 70s wedding photo, then we don't know what is. Whether it's the wedding dresses, long hair or the joints... we can't tell. Fashion started to take a marked turn toward the eccentric, and it was largely due to the festivals that the people attended...
If this isn't the most 70s wedding photo, then we don't know what is. Whether it's the wedding dresses, long hair or the joints... we can't tell. Fashion started to take a marked turn toward the eccentric, and it was largely due to the festivals that the people attended...
Nope, this isn't Coachella. It's the Idaho Fiddle Festival in 1973. The style is not quite 60s, but also not quite modern. When you look it this photo, you know it's from the 70s. There were music festivals popping up all over at the time, but one particular festival would become legendary.
Nope, this isn't Coachella. It's the Idaho Fiddle Festival in 1973. The style is not quite 60s, but also not quite modern. When you look it this photo, you know it's from the 70s. There were music festivals popping up all over at the time, but one particular festival would become legendary.
Labeled as “An Aquarian Experience: 3 Days of Peace and Music" in the Catskill village of Woodstock, the infamous festival with the same name was the event that defined a generation... but nobody could ever have anticipated the number of people who began to arrive.
Labeled as “An Aquarian Experience: 3 Days of Peace and Music" in the Catskill village of Woodstock, the infamous festival with the same name was the event that defined a generation... but nobody could ever have anticipated the number of people who began to arrive.
With attendance estimates coming in around 500,000 people, the festival lasted 3 days. The irony of the whole thing is that Woodstock didn't even take place in the town of Woodstock... it took place on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in the nearby town of Bethel. This caused some logistical problems very early on.
With attendance estimates coming in around 500,000 people, the festival lasted 3 days. The irony of the whole thing is that Woodstock didn't even take place in the town of Woodstock... it took place on Max Yasgur's dairy farm in the nearby town of Bethel. This caused some logistical problems very early on.
With thousands of cars arriving at the farm, the wait to drive into the festival was so brutal that people eventually put on their own jam sessions in the middle of the street. This led to another logistical nightmare.
With thousands of cars arriving at the farm, the wait to drive into the festival was so brutal that people eventually put on their own jam sessions in the middle of the street.
This led to another logistical nightmare.
With so many people trying to get to the same place, traffic was a huge issue. However, these people were on a mission and would do whatever it takes to get to the festival. Some would even leave their cars and just start walking to avoid all the traffic. If you've camped at Coachella - you have likely seen how crazy these lines are to get into a festival!
With so many people trying to get to the same place, traffic was a huge issue. However, these people were on a mission and would do whatever it takes to get to the festival. Some would even leave their cars and just start walking to avoid all the traffic. If you've camped at Coachella - you have likely seen how crazy these lines are to get into a festival!
Sullivan County dairy farmer Max Yasgur agreed to have the festival on his property after original permits were revoked a month before the festival date. The reason? The residents in the area were having none of it.
Sullivan County dairy farmer Max Yasgur agreed to have the festival on his property after original permits were revoked a month before the festival date. The reason? The residents in the area were having none of it.
There was no suitable site in Woodstock, so organizers opted for Wallkill, 40 miles away. But residents blocked their plans, so dairy farmer Max Yasgur stepped in to offer his alfalfa field, in the neighboring hamlet of Bethel. A deal was struck for $75,000. But Yasgur could never have known that the festivalgoers would completely disregard the law...
There was no suitable site in Woodstock, so organizers opted for Wallkill, 40 miles away. But residents blocked their plans, so dairy farmer Max Yasgur stepped in to offer his alfalfa field, in the neighboring hamlet of Bethel. A deal was struck for $75,000. But Yasgur could never have known that the festivalgoers would completely disregard the law...
Although Woodstock was famous for its music, it is also known that there were large amounts of marijuana. Even though it was illegal, these hippies were quite the rebels. According to reports, about half the people at the festival smoked marijuana, although there were no known arrests.
Although Woodstock was famous for its music, it is also known that there were large amounts of marijuana. Even though it was illegal, these hippies were quite the rebels. According to reports, about half the people at the festival smoked marijuana, although there were no known arrests.
This is an image of one of the makeshift ‘smoke camps’ that hippies erected during Woodstock. Here they openly smoked marijuana and hash, sharing with those around them. People would use these smoke camps to meet new people and share stories. With all thousands of people sharing the same space, it was inevitable that Woodstock would become famous for another reason.
This is an image of one of the makeshift ‘smoke camps’ that hippies erected during Woodstock. Here they openly smoked marijuana and hash, sharing with those around them. People would use these smoke camps to meet new people and share stories. With all thousands of people sharing the same space, it was inevitable that Woodstock would become famous for another reason.
With this much free-love, you have to imagine that there was a whole lot of... loving going on. Reports have found that there were a total of 1982 "Woodstock babies" created during the festivals 3-day run. But where did all these people sleep?
With this much free-love, you have to imagine that there was a whole lot of... loving going on. Reports have found that there were a total of 1982 "Woodstock babies" created during the festivals 3-day run. But where did all these people sleep?
The accommodations at Woodstock were... freeform. Here you can see a concert goer taking a snooze on his motorcycle in the middle of the festival grounds. You won't see that at Coachella!
The accommodations at Woodstock were... freeform. Here you can see a concert goer taking a snooze on his motorcycle in the middle of the festival grounds. You won't see that at Coachella!
Unsurprisingly, the rules of the festival were non-existent. Arguably as the last place you would want to bring your little ones, there was a surprisingly large number of kids in attendance. Estimates come in around 1 thousand children. It's little wonder that the crowd was enormous. But with such a large crowd, you'd expect there to be chaos. Unsurprisingly, the rules of the festival were non-existent.
Arguably as the last place you would want to bring your little ones, there was a surprisingly large number of kids in attendance. Estimates come in around 1 thousand children. It's little wonder that the crowd was enormous. But with such a large crowd, you'd expect there to be chaos.
With these huge crowds, you would think it would be complete chaos... and it was to a degree. But you have to remember, this was a festival built on the principles of peace and love in the 70s, so most people were on the same frequency... and also probably stoned out of their gourds. And then, another iconic clothing trend was born...
With these huge crowds, you would think it would be complete chaos... and it was to a degree. But you have to remember, this was a festival built on the principles of peace and love in the 70s, so most people were on the same frequency... and also probably stoned out of their gourds. And then, another iconic clothing trend was born...
Tie-dye has somehow managed to come back into style in today's culture! However, we have the hippies to thank for this style, who made it cool to wear these crazy and colorful clothes during the Woodstock era. Young entrepreneurs sold tie-dye clothing at the festival. But what about the other trend-setting fashion was spotted at Woodstock?
Tie-dye has somehow managed to come back into style in today's culture! However, we have the hippies to thank for this style, who made it cool to wear these crazy and colorful clothes during the Woodstock era. Young entrepreneurs sold tie-dye clothing at the festival. But what about the other trend-setting fashion was spotted at Woodstock?
Before floral crowns became fashionable, these crowns represented the idea that they embodied -- an expression of love for nature, beauty, and harmony. These principals went hand-in-hand with the philosophy that the hippies embodied -- sharing resources freely.
Before floral crowns became fashionable, these crowns represented the idea that they embodied -- an expression of love for nature, beauty, and harmony. These principals went hand-in-hand with the philosophy that the hippies embodied -- sharing resources freely.
When Woodstock started, it was not intended to be a free event and the organizers were going to charge a fee for entrance. However, a massive amount of young hippies showed up on the festival grounds who were very excited and hopeful, but they were in no position to fork over cash for the event. And with a lineup like this, who wouldn't want to attend?
When Woodstock started, it was not intended to be a free event and the organizers were going to charge a fee for entrance. However, a massive amount of young hippies showed up on the festival grounds who were very excited and hopeful, but they were in no position to fork over cash for the event. And with a lineup like this, who wouldn't want to attend?
Woodstock not only had an amazing atmosphere but it also delivered music from talented musicians of the era. The musicians were either famous or just starting on the road to stardom. The line-up included Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Santana. This photo shows Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane, hanging out and enjoying the festival. But those who were there attribute the festival's vibe to something other than the music. Woodstock not only had an amazing atmosphere but it also delivered music from talented musicians of the era.
The musicians were either famous or just starting on the road to stardom. The line-up included Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Santana. This photo shows Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane, hanging out and enjoying the festival. But those who were there attribute the festival's vibe to something other than the music.
What the event's organizers were not expecting was the legendary turnout at Woodstock, which caused limited supplies, amenities, and space. However, these people didn't let this bother them or stop the music, and it resulted in the community coming together with love and generosity. But just how did the people contribute?
What the event's organizers were not expecting was the legendary turnout at Woodstock, which caused limited supplies, amenities, and space. However, these people didn't let this bother them or stop the music, and it resulted in the community coming together with love and generosity. But just how did the people contribute?
Part of the hippie culture was based on rejecting capitalism and sharing within the community. There were vendors around the venue who tried to feed the enormous amount of people, although they did have to sometimes charge a small fee for this much-needed service. After Woodstock, the hippie fashion trend became more and more popular...
Part of the hippie culture was based on rejecting capitalism and sharing within the community. There were vendors around the venue who tried to feed the enormous amount of people, although they did have to sometimes charge a small fee for this much-needed service. After Woodstock, the hippie fashion trend became more and more popular...
Flared jeans, cotton shirts, beards, and long hair were all the rage in the 70s. This look has risen again as an inspiration to the hipsters and millennials of present-day.
Flared jeans, cotton shirts, beards, and long hair were all the rage in the 70s. This look has risen again as an inspiration to the hipsters and millennials of present-day.
Although it may look like this person is hitching a ride, she is actually selling roadside flowers. This striking photograph was taken in 1973 in Oklahoma, so people from Oklahoma must have a good sense a style because the girl photographed knows how to dress.
Although it may look like this person is hitching a ride, she is actually selling roadside flowers. This striking photograph was taken in 1973 in Oklahoma, so people from Oklahoma must have a good sense a style because the girl photographed knows how to dress.
Along with the tube socks and the high-waisted shorts, bell bottoms and rollerskates behind a pinball machine epitomizes the 70s so well.
Along with the tube socks and the high-waisted shorts, bell bottoms and rollerskates behind a pinball machine epitomizes the 70s so well.
This photograph was taken in Huntington Beach in 1975 by an up and coming skate photographer. His eye was not only drawn to the young skateboarder in the front of the frame, but the two women behind him coming from the beach. The nostalgic feeling you get when you look at this photo is like none other.
This photograph was taken in Huntington Beach in 1975 by an up and coming skate photographer. His eye was not only drawn to the young skateboarder in the front of the frame, but the two women behind him coming from the beach. The nostalgic feeling you get when you look at this photo is like none other.
Roger Moore and Catherine Bach pose for this classy photo in 1977. Roger Moore is best known for his portrayal of James Bond in the 1970s and 1980s. He is the longest-serving James Bond character to date. Moore starred in Live and Let Die (1973), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983) and A View to a Kill (1985).
Roger Moore and Catherine Bach pose for this classy photo in 1977. Roger Moore is best known for his portrayal of James Bond in the 1970s and 1980s. He is the longest-serving James Bond character to date. Moore starred in Live and Let Die (1973), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983) and A View to a Kill (1985).
Taken in 1956, this photo shows animals being used as part of medical therapy.
Taken in 1956, this photo shows animals being used as part of medical therapy.
More Florida beach photos from the 80s! These girls are out enjoying the laid-back beach life, looking as 80s as it gets.
More Florida beach photos from the 80s! These girls are out enjoying the laid-back beach life, looking as 80s as it gets.
Robert Herman captures candid photos of people who reside in the city from 1978 on. Pictured here is a young punk couple during the height of the punk movement.
Robert Herman captures candid photos of people who reside in the city from 1978 on. Pictured here is a young punk couple during the height of the punk movement.
Is it just me or does everyone in the 80s look like they're in the middle of filming a John Hughes movie?
Is it just me or does everyone in the 80s look like they're in the middle of filming a John Hughes movie?
This photo was snapped on the South Side of Chicago in 1941, it's safe to say these guys were probably the best dressed at church that day.
This photo was snapped on the South Side of Chicago in 1941, it's safe to say these guys were probably the best dressed at church that day.
Brooklyn born photographer, Jamel Shabaz, documents the rise of hip-hop culture in his hometown during the 80s.
Brooklyn born photographer, Jamel Shabaz, documents the rise of hip-hop culture in his hometown during the 80s.
Can you believe this wasn't staged? Taken in 1951, this cool couple were captured dancing Be-Bop at the Vieux Colombier Theater in Paris.
Can you believe this wasn't staged? Taken in 1951, this cool couple were captured dancing Be-Bop at the Vieux Colombier Theater in Paris.
Have you ever seen anybody look this stylish while it's pouring rain? We think not!
Have you ever seen anybody look this stylish while it's pouring rain? We think not!
This photo captures the fun and fancy-free life of an employee cafeteria in Disney Land in 1961!
This photo captures the fun and fancy-free life of an employee cafeteria in Disney Land in 1961!
This very happy Chimp is smiling after a very successful mission to space in 1961!
This very happy Chimp is smiling after a very successful mission to space in 1961!
In 1989, Sally Mann captured this photo of a young girl looking like she's smoking a cigarette, but she is actually pretending to smoke a candy cigarette. Candy cigarettes were popular in the 20th century because they allowed children to pretend to be like their elders. These candies were often made out of bubblegum or chocolate, which became really popular with kids. The candies became a controversial topic since then, and they have been banned in many countries around the world.
In 1989, Sally Mann captured this photo of a young girl looking like she's smoking a cigarette, but she is actually pretending to smoke a candy cigarette. Candy cigarettes were popular in the 20th century because they allowed children to pretend to be like their elders. These candies were often made out of bubblegum or chocolate, which became really popular with kids. The candies became a controversial topic since then, and they have been banned in many countries around the world.
Taken in 1907, Annette Kellerman promotes women's right to wear a fitted one-piece bathing suit. She was arrested for indecency soon after. We've come a long way since then!
Taken in 1907, Annette Kellerman promotes women's right to wear a fitted one-piece bathing suit. She was arrested for indecency soon after. We've come a long way since then!
Did you know that suntan vending machines existed in the 1940s? We wonder if she ended up with an even tan....
Did you know that suntan vending machines existed in the 1940s? We wonder if she ended up with an even tan....
This photo was taken in 1937 of a man ice skating in a full suit! He's definitely the coolest cat on the ice.
This photo was taken in 1937 of a man ice skating in a full suit! He's definitely the coolest cat on the ice.
Taken in Brighton Beach, New York from 1901-1906. Imagine if life guards STILL had to wear outfits like this?
Taken in Brighton Beach, New York from 1901-1906. Imagine if life guards STILL had to wear outfits like this?
Taken in 1965, this photo features a guy in a suit and sunglasses riding a skateboard through Central Park. This is the level of cool hipsters today could probably never surpass.
Taken in 1965, this photo features a guy in a suit and sunglasses riding a skateboard through Central Park. This is the level of cool hipsters today could probably never surpass.
Taken in the 1950s, these plunging necklines probably broke a few guys' necks.
Taken in the 1950s, these plunging necklines probably broke a few guys' necks.