The internet can't stop joking about Denzel Washington's new look

Can't unsee!

There are few things as delightful as celebs getting dolled up for a role, and Denzel Washington is no exception.

Washington was spotted out and about filming his latest movie Inner City, which features the actor as a "driven, idealistic defense attorney" who gets recruited to join a high profile law firm. But the things is ... Inner City is set in the '70s so we get to see Washington sporting this groovy number:

Everybody loves a handsome movie star griming it up a little in an oversized '70s shirt, big hair, and some glasses — just ask Christian Bale.

Denzel's low-key iconic look has everyone bringing out their jokes to honor the occasion.

After all, everybody knows somebody who looks like this.

But basically everyone knows: when Denzel pulls out the costumes, you pay homage.

Inner City is set for release sometime in 2018, so you have plenty of time to jack his style. Happy thrifting!

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