To think the Lionesses' Outfits in this Picture are Ridiculous?

My knowledge of fashion could fit comfortably onto a postage stamp, but I do know one thing : Those incredible women could turn up at Number Ten wearing bin bags and they would still be heroes and brilliant role models for young girls.

Who would you prefer your daughter to look up to, Leah Williamson & Lucy Bronze or some vacuous social media ‘influencer’?

People would have been criticising them just as much, if not more, if they wore their own clothes. Because whatever they wore, some people wouldn’t have liked. And women are always judged on what they wear (sadly).

At least this way the criticism is definitely not about their personal styles.

I mean it’s defo not my style.. but it didn’t look ridiculous. I’m sure somewhere someone is judging your style op, perception is a magnificent thing…. If we all liked the same things, the world would be a boring place

They're not wearing what they like though, are they? They're choosing from a very limited selection of clothing designed to give M&S some advertising. I think they'd have looked better in their own choices, actually.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gz5pzddgyo

according to the BBC this is England's official clothing line so YABVU OP.
They looked plenty nice enough, smart enough and they looked successful AF in their official England gear. I think they deserve nothing but praise for how they have conducted themselves during this whiole tournament.

They would have looked great/better in their own clothes.

I did think it looked a bit odd but I assumed what had happened was they were getting back and going straight to Downing Street, no time for everyone to go home or to a hotel and sort out a "fancy do at No. 10" look so someone arranged for them to have some kind of team outfit to wear, that wasn't actual footie kit which would have been even more odd.

if one person was wearing the baggy trouser suit I think it would be cool and perfectly appropriate. It's just the way it looks like a uniform that makes you look twice.

And as ever I think it is perfectly fine to say "why are they all wearing the same outfit like a uniform?", perfectly reasonable question or thing to notice. I think their win is fantastic, they are total stars, and great role models for girls. I am also allowed to think "weird uniform thing going on", it does not detract from anything.

It is not some kind of feminist triumph leaping on and berating anyone who dares to notice what women wear. Women are people and I notice what people wear, both men and women, and it's very normal to talk about it.

I thought they looked fab and it's so nice to see talented girls in the news that look like and act like their true authentic selves. Really proud. I want more role models like this for my kids. Go lionesses !

The outfits aren’t my taste and I hate beige - I still think You Are Being Ridiculous.

The shapes of the trousers and waistcoats etc are on trend. They look happy and comfortable. They’ve all clearly chosen outfits they like.

What would you rather they wear?

It's depressing that in 2025 with women doing well in a sport traditionally dominated by men the focus is on what they wear.

Annoyingly male sports teams can all dress identically in suits and it's fine but women have to be decorative.

It's warm, the baggy trousers and waistcoats seem more on trend than a lot of alternatives.

@BasilParsley come back with your fashion opinions when you’ve just been part of an elite group of athletes who’ve won an international sporting trophy..
They can wear wtf they like. They’re all stunning too.
I sense a touch of envy towards these fit gorgeous successful down to earth girls.

They look completely fine. I'm not rushing to Mand S to buy it myself but it's an ok selection. It's not as if there's anything completely out of the ordinary - like knickerbockers or something. What bit do you find ' ridiculous' OP?

By the by, what do women have to do to get a bit of a cheer from their compatriots?

Dressed by M&S? So basically told what to wear, the outfits won’t necessarily be something they either like or would choose.

Criticising the outfits isn’t criticising the team, it’s pointing out that young women in their 20s are unlikely to have chosen to wear the outfits in the photo if alternatives were available.

Unfortunately it does look a bit hit-and-miss, probably because a lot of the outfits don’t seem to fit the wearer very well. Given this is the England Women’s team I would have hoped the bosses could have afforded a seamstress.

Why are we still doing this to each other?! This incredible group of young women worked & trained for years, showed up and delivered in a way few of us ever will and we're still having a dig?! I am in awe of them and thank them for showing up, working hard, playing fair and bringing it home. They looked lovely at 10 Downing but wouldn't change a thing if they didn't...

The majority of the team are lesbians. They are unlikely to be wearing flowery dresses. The majority of lesbians I know are masc and wear walking gear constantly. If they were going to a smart event they'd wear exactly what those young women are wearing in that photo

It's not about the football. It's a shallow attempt to define them by what they're wearing.

I see loads of young girls and women wearing baggy pants and waistcoats. Admittedly, they probably don’t buy them from M and S.

Another post about women’s football

Yawn

Hmm how old are you OP? They are fashion forward and you maybe a little dated? Not least we can conclude you are based on commenting on women’s clothes…

They didn't...

The beige trousers and black loafers are very much giving Tony Soprano but they’re marginally better than the long shorts a couple of them had on.

Elite sportswomen judged on their sporting achievements clothes.

How utterly depressing.

Oh those are exactly the type of clothes teen DD wears, wide trousers, waistcoats in fifty shades of beige… she loves an M&S too 😅

'Low heeled shoes' is my favourite part haha!

I’m sure after just finishing an intensive football tournament with all the strain that puts on even the fittest people’s feet and legs they really wanted to wear stilettos…

It just looked like one baggy, beige mess to me. I don't care much about fashion or football, but I think it's a pity their clothes overshadowed the occasion.