Age limits for men wearing onfield gear?

[cowboy18]

Dear forum fashion and style advisors

My good parents were kind enough to go to the sale the club had a while back. They purchased a couple of things for me for my recent 42nd birthday.

I'm now in possession of our acid-wash clash jumper in a very snug XL and what I believe may be a mint condition "run-on" top bearing the name "Gardiner 15"*.


My questions:

1. Is there an age where the older gentleman should stop wearing these sorts of things? Do we look silly in public?

2. Are these rules AFL specific or do they apply to things like soccer strips , NFL shirts (esp NO Saints...), Rugby tops etc.

Thanks in advance for your style tips.



* I did wear this to the shop on Sunday and had a couple of beagles bearing very suspicious looks chase me down the street.

[Spinner]

LOL....Cos its true.....

[B W and R all over]

This is an interesting question. I'm 24 and already lean towards not wearing the jumper anymore because I think I'm too old to pull it off.

Also because half the time I want to go out after a game and have found not many decent nightclubs have dress codes allowing for football jumpers.

[busso mick]

Happy birthday Cowboy, I have 2 daughters 14 and 17 who tell me that I have no taste when it comes to clothes, so my advice is ignore everyone else and wear what you like, when you like, particularly the Saints clobber.

Oh and there's nothing wrong with a snug XL. I tried to order an XL rugby top from the sale but after procrastinating it had gone, so my 14 year old let me know in no uncertain terms that if I was thinner I could have got one as there were smaller sizes available. My comeback was a Kel Knight power walk impersonation at the beach when we were out walking the pooch. Her face went

[Unforgiven]

half the time I want to go out after a game and have found not many decent nightclubs have dress codes allowing for football jumpers.

This fact detemines what I wear to the footy, every other week I dress up like an idoit, saints footy shorts, guernsey, scarf, towel, beanie and shoes . I get a lot of looks .

I dont think there is or should be a time when you shouldnt feel that you can wear your saints gear in public.

[Beej]

Speaking in strictly a fashion sense, I think it's acceptable to wear a guernsey to the footy only if you're a teenager or one of those older "yay, yay, goal, goal!" fanboy types who bring radios to the footy and have about a thousand buttons on their scarf - that's ok too. Otherwise I find that there's something wrong about seeing a grown man wearing a guernsey.

Guernseys are for playing in, and that's it imo.

[Armoooo]

I reckon about 32, after then it's time to move on to the polo shirt with the scarf...

[saint66au]

I reckon about 32, after then it's time to move on to the polo shirt with the scarf...

Whew..I pass your fashion test!!!!!!

[Beej]

If you're going to wear a scarf you need to be wearing long sleeves imo.

A scarf is the only St Kilda related item of clothing I'll wear, if that. If you like to go out for a few drinks afterwards then wearing a guernsey means, unless you've got a jacket to cover it up, there's a chance you're going to end up at that seedy backpackers joint on the corner of Flinders Lane and Elizabeth, or much worse, Hosies.

*fashion consultant to the stars*

[LennyBoy]

Jerseys are fine for match days, but I have to agree with OLB and say people that you see going out afterwards wearing them isn't the best look.

Rumour has it travisty = new saints sponsor. All your styling issues will now be solved cowboy.

[stinger]

Speaking in strictly a fashion sense, I think it's acceptable to wear a guernsey to the footy only if you're a teenager or one of those older "yay, yay, goal, goal!" fanboy types who bring radios to the footy and have about a thousand buttons on their scarf - that's ok too. Otherwise I find that there's something wrong about seeing a grown man wearing a guernsey.

Guernseys are for playing in, and that's it imo.

...again...although it is rare these days.... ...i must agree with you......i reckon you can wear just about anything to the footy ...except the jumper...once you reach maturity......sad , but true....

[Joffa Burns]

1. Is there an age where the older gentleman should stop wearing these sorts of things? Do we look silly in public?

Yes there is!

The only middle aged man I wish to see wearing a saints footy jumper to matches is Robert Harvey.

You should stop wearing a jumper to the games as soon as you are old enough but not good enough to be drafted.

For those who think middle aged men in footy jumpers is acceptable..your Honour exhibit one Joffa Corfe of the Collingwood Cheer Squad

[Eastern]

1. Is there an age where the older gentleman should stop wearing these sorts of things? Do we look silly in public?

Yes there is!

The only middle aged man I wish to see wearing a saints footy jumper to matches is Robert Harvey.

You should stop wearing a jumper to the games as soon as you are old enough but not good enough to be drafted.

For those who think middle aged men in footy jumpers is acceptable..your Honour exhibit one Joffa Corfe of the Collingwood Cheer Squad

You Honour, The defence rests its case !!

[bobmurray]

A St Kilda jacket and a Saints baseball cap is my limit,i also wear a Scorpions cap with my Saints jacket when i go to Casey Fields.....

[riccardo]

I'm still only 26, but I'll wear my jumper for as long as they make them.

I've stopped wearing the socks, though.

[Riewoldting]

If you're going to wear a scarf you need to be wearing long sleeves imo.

Not if you're a white metrosexual Nedlands pretty boy studying at the University of Western Australia.

For such individuals, it's entirely appropriate to wear a muscle top and a cashmere scarf in the autumn months, like so:

[Armoooo]

I'm still only 26, but I'll wear my jumper for as long as they make them.

I've stopped wearing the socks, though.

That's a start atleast

[cowboy18]

That confirms my thoughts on guernseys for old folk - I'm very much a scarf and plain jacket type at games. I save the special saints polyester polo shirts for weekends around the soccer games. I fear my acid was white guernsey may lament for a little while.

BUT...

2. Are these rules AFL specific or do they apply to things like soccer strips , NFL shirts (esp NO Saints...), Rugby tops etc.

These seem to be out in force amongst many. Should the old folk wear these?

[StSteven]

When we win the Premiership you can wear what you like for as long as you damn well want to! 'Til then 15yrs is upper limit for the jumper, match day or any day!

[Riewoldting]

Well it's a very bogan look at any age, but at least the under-30s have the folly of youth on their side.

Wear such garments over the age of 30 and you look like you should be on Today Tonight pleading the case for your 16-year-old daughter to take regular smokos in order to pass Year 10.

[Beej]

2. Are these rules AFL specific or do they apply to things like soccer strips , NFL shirts (esp NO Saints...), Rugby tops etc.

These seem to be out in force amongst many. Should the old folk wear these?

It's universal imo.

Soccer kits, basketball jerseys, rugby and footy guernseys are only to be worn either lazing about at home or playing sport.

In England people who turn up to a game with just their scarf are called "scarfers" and are not thought of very highly by the hardcore/hooligan element.

[Beej]

Well it's a very bogan look at any age, but at least the under-30s have the folly of youth on their side.

Wear such garments over the age of 30 and you look like you should be on Today Tonight pleading the case for your 16-year-old daughter to take regular smokos in order to pass Year 10.

[F_Q_F]

Well i'm 19 and I wear my Saints guernsey to games, as well as anywhere else, just because it doesn't need ironing haha.

Oh and Riewoldting you forgot to add if your an arts student at UWA its ok to wear a scarf whenever you want. Also you can choose when to shower, if at all, too .

But Cowboy to answer the question about the other sports it doesnt really apply. I have seen 70 year olds wearing soccer guernseys at the soccer. But hey it doesnt seem odd to me seeing people at the footy wearing their teams jumper, just whatever you feel comfortable in.

[Beej]

It's kinda like wearing a full tracksuit with matching top and bottom. Fine if you're a player and I'm sure it was cool in the 80s but it's over. That counts for both young and old.

Just let go.

[saint66au]

How do you tell whos the bride when two Collingwood supporters marry??

Shes the one wearing the CLEAN guernsey