tracksuits....us it possible to wear without looking a chav?

[nicanary]

Zoobeef said:

I own no bottoms other than jeans, trousers and shorts.
Hate trackies and instantly think "ASBO"

Ditto. I don't even own any trainers - I don't train for anything so what the hell else are they for?

[Gilhooligan]

I have some slim fitting navy blue nike joggies that are quite plain. Probably the least chavvy joggies you can get. But you'll still look like a bit of a chav.

I wear mine all the time. But who cares what others think? Embrace the chav!

[Spanna]

Also depends on the footwear, what's on the feet with the trackies?

[ecsrobin]

Spanna said:

Also depends on the footwear, what's on the feet with the trackies?

Brogues?

[grumbledoak]

Non-chav: At the track. Between events that you are competing in.
Chav: Any other place and time.

[TheHighlander]

I was thinking about this aswell.

I wear trackies a lot as I play Rugby and they're comfy for going to training/games etc BUT I do wear them around the house or when I nip down to the shops.

As someone else said it can depend what ones your wearing - mine are always Canterbury ones but I do wear Air Max with them.

I'm a suit/shirt/tie man during work hours and its nice to wear comfy clothes.

If I'm going into town,out I would wear jeans.

[anonymous-user]

TheHighlander said:

I'm a suit/shirt/tie man during work hours and its nice to wear comfy clothes.

+1

Literally the first thing I do when I get home every day is change into tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt/hoody. It's a total relief to be in something soft and comfortable!

I know a couple of mates who will get home from the office and then spend the following couple of hours still in their trousers/shirt/tie whilst doing things around the house... It totally baffles me.

Jeans: Also one of the most uncomfortable and inflexible items of clothing ever made. I also remove a pair of jeans as soon as I get in the house. I cannot understand anyone who lounges about the house in jeans.

I will wear tracksuit bottoms for anything in and around the home but I feel a bit 'scruffy' if I nip to the supermarket with them on.

[Petrolhead95]

I have some grey Nike jogging bottoms, so bloody comfy. Wouldn't go out in public with them though, only for lounging around the house.

[McSam]

Extremely comfortable, yes. Great for lounging around the house in, yes. Remotely acceptable to wear in public unless involved in some sort of sports or training? Nope.

And I'm a student in the Midlands, so if I won't do it..

[sebhaque]

I wear trackies pretty much every day when I get home from work. If I'm in the gym/exercising somewhat, then they're useful, otherwise they're just very comfortable.

I have no problems with going out wearing tracksuits. While I wouldn't go for dinner or go to a pub wearing trackies, I don't see a need to dress up to do my weekly shop at Tesco.

I don't care how people judge me for wearing what I want to wear when I'm just going out to do my errands.

[MrBarry123]

Yes, I would say acceptable however it depends how it is worn. If the top and bottom halves match then it's probably a no-go (especially if it's one of those Adidas outfits with the stripes) however for example, a dark blue hoody with a pair of grey jogging bottoms is fine. There musn't be any garish logos and the more plain a piece, the better.

Overall, a sports luxe style is very much acceptable in public in 2015 - especially given it's often more about the way you act whilst wearing an outfit than the outfit itself.

[dirty_dog]

NinjaPower said:

Jeans: Also one of the most uncomfortable and inflexible items of clothing ever made. I also remove a pair of jeans as soon as I get in the house. I cannot understand anyone who lounges about the house in jeans.

I will wear tracksuit bottoms for anything in and around the home but I feel a bit 'scruffy' if I nip to the supermarket with them on.

Latest pair of jeans I bought are so comfy! A little bigger than I need Levi's and really soft!!

[Gorilla Boy]

sebhaque said:

I wear trackies pretty much every day when I get home from work. If I'm in the gym/exercising somewhat, then they're useful, otherwise they're just very comfortable.

I have no problems with going out wearing tracksuits. While I wouldn't go for dinner or go to a pub wearing trackies, I don't see a need to dress up to do my weekly shop at Tesco.

I don't care how people judge me for wearing what I want to wear when I'm just going out to do my errands.

This

Used to find it a pain in the arse finding jeans that were comfy, so rather than wear them all the time i just have a couple of pairs for going out in and for everything else there is trackies or dickies redhawks.

[Blaster72]

I used to wear shell suits in the early 90's - in public too

[LimaDelta]

NinjaPower said:

TheHighlander said:

I'm a suit/shirt/tie man during work hours and its nice to wear comfy clothes.

+1

Literally the first thing I do when I get home every day is change into tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt/hoody. It's a total relief to be in something soft and comfortable!

I know a couple of mates who will get home from the office and then spend the following couple of hours still in their trousers/shirt/tie whilst doing things around the house... It totally baffles me.

Jeans: Also one of the most uncomfortable and inflexible items of clothing ever made. I also remove a pair of jeans as soon as I get in the house. I cannot understand anyone who lounges about the house in jeans.

I will wear tracksuit bottoms for anything in and around the home but I feel a bit 'scruffy' if I nip to the supermarket with them on.

See, I'm the other way around. I wear shorts & t-shirt at work and love to put on a jacket/suit in the evenings when heading out for dinner. I think dressing for dinner is very 'British'.

Actually, the whole concept of 'lounging about the house' is a bit chav in itself no? Especially when combined with sports clothing.

[Zoobeef]

LimaDelta said:

NinjaPower said:

TheHighlander said:

I'm a suit/shirt/tie man during work hours and its nice to wear comfy clothes.

+1

Literally the first thing I do when I get home every day is change into tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt/hoody. It's a total relief to be in something soft and comfortable!

I know a couple of mates who will get home from the office and then spend the following couple of hours still in their trousers/shirt/tie whilst doing things around the house... It totally baffles me.

Jeans: Also one of the most uncomfortable and inflexible items of clothing ever made. I also remove a pair of jeans as soon as I get in the house. I cannot understand anyone who lounges about the house in jeans.

I will wear tracksuit bottoms for anything in and around the home but I feel a bit 'scruffy' if I nip to the supermarket with them on.

See, I'm the other way around. I wear shorts & t-shirt at work and love to put on a jacket/suit in the evenings when heading out for dinner. I think dressing for dinner is very 'British'.

Actually, the whole concept of 'lounging about the house' is a bit chav in itself no? Especially when combined with sports clothing.

All I can envisage is someone slouching on a sofa with massive gold chains, an incorrectly worn baseball cap and stupid crack head music on full blast.

[toasty]

http://www.sunspel.com/uk/mens/sweats.html

I do quite like a hoodie but can't see me wearing trackie bottoms outside of the gym.

[Patch1875]

toasty said:

http://www.sunspel.com/uk/mens/sweats.html

I do quite like a hoodie but can't see me wearing trackie bottoms outside of the gym.

I have the grey sweat top its amazingly comfortable and has a bit class.

Tracky's are a big no no if actual sport is not involved, tend to wear lounge pants and a t in the evenings when chilling at home.

[Frixturbo]

All depends how they are worn and the style of tracksuit..

[R2T2]

I can't stand wearing joggers with a matching colour top.
That's chavvy IMO.
Wearing a pair of joggers out to the shops with a different colour T-Shirt on is not chavvy imo.