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- Southwest's first stewardess uniform, introduced in 1971. Photo via TLC.
- Southwest's winter version of the hot pants uniform. Photo via TLC.
- Stewardesses graduating from Southwest's training program in 1977. Photo via TLC.
- The hot pants were replaced by real pants in the 80s. Photo via TLC.
- The nautical uniform theme of the 90s. Yikes. Photo via TLC.