The argument about fashion is a weird one to have come up but I suppose there are people whose best clothes are their football tops, and yes it's probably not the best choice for a job interview or a nice meal. But that's true of most casual clothing. In a casual setting it'd be no different for me than wearing a band shirt or any branded top.
Adults wearing replica football shirts...
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Seems like there's also a bit of cultural snobbery going on here too. Whenever I visit East Asia, I always think its cool when I see guys of all ages going about their daily business wearing a football shirt, and thinking nothing of it. They would probably be really confused by this conversation.
Why not combine being an adult who wears a replica shirt down the pub with an opinion on celebrity culture?
Like some others have said, it looks like a UK culture thing because it's completely normal and very usual for people of all ages to wear football shirts as casual clothes. Personally, I believe it's completely fine, and actually what I find it odd (and rather snobbish) is to think it's odd to wear them. Also, I think they can actually look good and be a nice fashion choice, but for that to happen I believe there are 2 factors: the shirt needs to not be too tight for one's body (which applies to any other clothes too), and the design needs to be "nice" (although this is obviously subjective), which to me means not too garish and as few and small commercial logos as possible (if possible, none). For example, some of the Roma home kits from the mid 10s would look good on any reasonably fit person.
I feel like this is cultural thing limited to the UK (and maybe other European countries?).
It's quite common and acceptable to do so in Asia and Africa. Yes it's rare to see anyone wear the full kit (except children), but the shirt? Absolutely! And I'd venture a guess that it's the same for South America and most other regions.
Tbh it makes me happy to see random people of all ages on the streets visibly rocking a United shirt/gear. Our fanbase is so far reaching and diverse - it's a beautiful thing!
It's quite common and acceptable to do so in Asia and Africa. Yes it's rare to see anyone wear the full kit (except children), but the shirt? Absolutely! And I'd venture a guess that it's the same for South America and most other regions.
Tbh it makes me happy to see random people of all ages on the streets visibly rocking a United shirt/gear. Our fanbase is so far reaching and diverse - it's a beautiful thing!
Maybe there is a parallel universe where people are hunted and executed for wearing football shirts in public. One day I hope to take you to that world.
I buy them to kick about in, mostly at home on match day, they're comfy to chill out in. If I was going anywhere away from my home I wouldn't specifically wear it. If I knew I was going to the pub, shopping or anywhere planned pretty much I wouldn't wear it. But if I had it on and thought, fridge is looking empty, I need to grab a few beers, I would wear it round to the shops just to nip in and out. Not much more than that.
It's a kind of... uninteresting question..
Anyhow it's more fun to see people breake those kinds of "rules" than to applaud those who follow them.
Anyhow it's more fun to see people breake those kinds of "rules" than to applaud those who follow them.
I've never seen a grown up wear one outside of a football setting (big screen, pub or stadium) here in Belgium. Some scarves or coats with a badge here and there in winter, but that's it.
Would definitely be looked upon as trashy, unless it's a NT jersey during the WC.
Call me snobby, but one of the things that annoys me most in the US is how people go to a store, bar or even a restaurant in oversized football/baseball/basketball shirts (and matching hats). Looks so incredibly slobby.
Would definitely be looked upon as trashy, unless it's a NT jersey during the WC.
Call me snobby, but one of the things that annoys me most in the US is how people go to a store, bar or even a restaurant in oversized football/baseball/basketball shirts (and matching hats). Looks so incredibly slobby.
On a more serious note, I suppose an actual full kit wenger would be a full kit wanker who dresses exactly like Wenger - which could be a rather subtle thing and hard to spot, at least if the person in question follows the seasons, more or less, when making sartorial choices (in winter, he'd be easy to spot - wearing his Wenger style padded coat - but he could easily fly under the radar at other times, wearing nothing but a fairly inconspicuous shirt + trousers combo, or a full suit at worst).
Any excuse.
Classic haha. Too good.
I thought wanker was a banned word hence the use of Wenger. But in fairness, I’d rather be a full kit Wenger than a full kit Wanker.
Saw someone I know wearing a PSG kit with Messi on it the other day. Funnily enough, I have only ever seen them wearing Arsenal shirts before.
I think it’s precious that fans will unashamedly criticize footballer’s fashion sense (ie. Pogba) but can’t handle other fans criticizing theirs.
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In America, you generally look like a dbag wearing an American football, hockey, or basketball jersey if you aren’t watching sports.
Someone might find your 2 factors snobbish
I think that's a very stupid thing to be concerned with.
I love some of the comments on here like this.
“How dare you judge someone for wearing a football shirt in public”
“Wearing a full kit is weird though”
The irony
I see it now . I always thought people buy full kits only for playing but I may be wrong.At the end of day person who bought should have the freedom.
I didn’t mean to single out your post, I’d seen a few before that were more defensive about the shirt wearing and then claiming full kit was weird. Yours just tipped it off
At the end of day person who bought should have the freedom.
Agreed. Unless it's a formal occasion (wedding, church, office (friday maybe Ok), etc), i don't really care about people wearing jersey (of any sport). Yes, that includes full kit. I'm not a fan wearing one myself, but that's just personal preference.
I caved and got the light blue away shirt from DHgate. My first United shirt for many years. Hope it arrives in time for my big job interview next week.
Please live stream that.
I do agree with the OP.
I think once you're over the age of 13 it's weird to get wear a football shirt with a name and number anywhere apart from a football stadium
I think once you're over the age of 13 it's weird to get wear a football shirt with a name and number anywhere apart from a football stadium
But it’s okay to have a new signing your username?
Yes.
I have an original, vintage 'European Cup Winners Cup Final' Adidas replica shirt. No name on the back. I wear it out and about still and im 35 years old. Is that acceptable?
Yes.
Not owned a Man Utd shirt for a very long time now, somewhere between 10 and 15 years. I do like the away one this season though and would be tempted to get one.
When I was in my early 20s and more into fashion I may have been a bit more judgemental and maybe seen it as slightly immature.
As Ive grown up and matured though, I don't really care? I think it's a bit sad and shallow to judge others on what they choose to wear to be honest.
In my younger years I was a bit more self conscious and insecure which probably influenced my opinion on football shirts. Nowadays I'm not so influenced by society norms or other opinions which is very liberating and empowering; and probably why I'm not so bothered about what people wear.
I'd say one of the biggest influences in UK adults not wearing football shirts is the pricing. At near £80 it's hard to justify the price to be honest. If they were £40 I'd probably have one myself.
When I was in my early 20s and more into fashion I may have been a bit more judgemental and maybe seen it as slightly immature.
As Ive grown up and matured though, I don't really care? I think it's a bit sad and shallow to judge others on what they choose to wear to be honest.
In my younger years I was a bit more self conscious and insecure which probably influenced my opinion on football shirts. Nowadays I'm not so influenced by society norms or other opinions which is very liberating and empowering; and probably why I'm not so bothered about what people wear.
I'd say one of the biggest influences in UK adults not wearing football shirts is the pricing. At near £80 it's hard to justify the price to be honest. If they were £40 I'd probably have one myself.
Yeah, I am. Didn't know that it is actually "weird" to some people until I see it discussed here. Guess I am just too used to people of all ages wearing jerseys here in Asia.
Well said. Well said.
You are indeed right.I feel like this is cultural thing limited to the UK (and maybe other European countries?).
It's quite common and acceptable to do so in Asia and Africa. Yes it's rare to see anyone wear the full kit (except children), but the shirt? Absolutely! And I'd venture a guess that it's the same for South America and most other regions.
Tbh it makes me happy to see random people of all ages on the streets visibly rocking a United shirt/gear. Our fanbase is so far reaching and diverse - it's a beautiful thing!
It’s pretty normal down here in Latin America for anyone who watch football to wear the jersey/shirt of the club they support. Here in my country is a rarity to see one without the name of their favorite player on the back in the streets. I never thought doing otherwise was a thing. But it’s good to see a different perspective as I was under the assumption that it was pretty common across Europe too.
As for the full kits, only kids playing on football ground/parks.
WTF is going on with United Direct? Ordered on the 29th Sep now just had an email to say it won't be here until 3rd December at the earliest. No way of cancelling or speaking to a human being so United sit on my money no matter what. We are a fecking shambles from top to bottom lately.
I've never owned a team shirt because it's not good value for money. £55 for a Baggies shirt, I love them but not enough to through £45 away. That's right I think football shirts, not just the WBA one are worth £10 at best. As for what I think of guys wearing them casually, it doesn't bother me one iota but if I had to think about it, then my question would be have they no other clothes?
I have seen some Tennis T shirts which I would like to wear when working out or perhaps even cassually, but they too are over priced. Uniqlo, Nike and Lacoste shirts are crazy overpriced too.
I have seen some Tennis T shirts which I would like to wear when working out or perhaps even cassually, but they too are over priced. Uniqlo, Nike and Lacoste shirts are crazy overpriced too.
Honestly, I’ll wear a shirt out if I’m dressing casual. Unless you have a political message written on the back or a dumb inside joke, then it really doesn’t matter. Obviously if your going to a restaurant or something it is something entirely different but theres no issue of wearing one when your out shopping or with mates at a pub etc.
Only time I don’t like it is when someone runs around wearing fakes from market stools and probably couldn’t name the squad and never seen them play (Barcelona/Madrid are most common).
If anyone finds a football shirts a problem, maybe the problem is them.
Only time I don’t like it is when someone runs around wearing fakes from market stools and probably couldn’t name the squad and never seen them play (Barcelona/Madrid are most common).
If anyone finds a football shirts a problem, maybe the problem is them.
I had to wait well over a month as well for my Ronaldo 7 shirt but wore it for the first time on Wednesday night for luck and felt class when Ronnie scored..
Nah it is you.
Loads of full kit wankers around today
Wear the shirt at the game, no problem, it's kind of the idea.
Wear it playing footy, no problem.
Wear It wandering round town, unrelated to a match, ie buying something on your way to the game, not for me.
Wear it playing footy, no problem.
Wear It wandering round town, unrelated to a match, ie buying something on your way to the game, not for me.