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

589 replies

BasilParsley · 28/07/2025 22:13

OK, so they go to Downing Street to celebrate their win with the high and mighty of the land ... But who the f**k thought that combination of baggy trousers, grey, black, long shorts, low heeled shoes, a bit of white here and there was The Look?

Are they trying make them look like men because women's football shouldn't be allowed? Did any of them have the opportunity to say "actually, those big, baggy trousers don't suit me"? Because they don't for a lot of them...

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User838960 · 29/07/2025 11:34

RainSoakedNights · 29/07/2025 11:32

Yup. M&S has become a staple of my age group (I’m 26)

Exactly. I'm mid 30's and love this style. I wear it to work and on weekends. Trousers all the way!

RainSoakedNights · 29/07/2025 11:37

User838960 · 29/07/2025 11:34

Exactly. I'm mid 30's and love this style. I wear it to work and on weekends. Trousers all the way!

I was tempted by some of the bits for workwear! It’s nice that they can express the current style, rather than the dresses etc some posters expected

WhelanGrand · 29/07/2025 11:41

AzurePanda · 29/07/2025 11:08

As someone who always comments on the men’s equivalent outfits, I agree with you. The wide legged trousers and slim fitting dark tops were a great idea but very poorly executed. The shorts are just appalling.

Britain still has some of the best fashion labels out there, a missed opportunity.

Exactly THIS. What a missed opportunity. I like
the color pallet but the fit and cut are horrendous and it’s not good enough for the Lionesses’ brilliance.

TitaniasAss · 29/07/2025 11:43

User838960 · 29/07/2025 11:34

Exactly. I'm mid 30's and love this style. I wear it to work and on weekends. Trousers all the way!

But ... but ... someone up thread declared that this a horrible look, so that's that really. It's almost as though people can't like different things or something. 🤷

Coffeeishot · 29/07/2025 11:44

The fit and cut is in fashion

needtostopnamechanging · 29/07/2025 11:47

One persons horrendous is another persons perfection - there is no need to impose a particular style or fashions as right and nice

Seagullsandsausagerolls · 29/07/2025 11:47

I love those waistcoat style tops I've quite a few.

Womblingmerrily · 29/07/2025 11:48

I'm not looking at what they're wearing - I'm looking at the absolute joy on their faces.

They are not about clothes. They are about talent, persistence, team work, determination, positive mind set - all the good shit.

User838960 · 29/07/2025 11:51

TitaniasAss · 29/07/2025 11:43

But ... but ... someone up thread declared that this a horrible look, so that's that really. It's almost as though people can't like different things or something. 🤷

Of course, a horrible look and trying to look like MEN no less! 😂

MixedFeelingsNoFeelings · 29/07/2025 12:01

I'm trying to put my finger on why the trousers in particular look so bad. I think it's to do with the cut, and a fabric that doesn't drape well, resulting in 'bunching'...plus a slightly too-short leg length, and a pale colour hovering above black shoes/trainers... it just goes to show that details and styling can make even well-honed athletic bodies look stumpy.

I'm not making a political statement, I don't believe women have to look 'feminine', and I'm not interested in men's fashion so I don't care what they wear. I'm just intrigued why these particular outfits don't work.

Funnily enough I was looking at the M&S website last night and was very pleasantly surprised - they've got some great things at the moment, best collection for ages IMO.

Coffeeishot · 29/07/2025 12:13

They are wearing sportswear on the bus no sign of hems yet !

LittleBitofBread · 29/07/2025 12:22

SomeOfTheTrouble · 29/07/2025 11:33

Well I for one can’t wait for the same level of dissection of the men’s outfits next time they win a major tournament.
We might be waiting a while though.

For the dissection or for the men to win a major tournament?

ginasevern · 29/07/2025 12:24

Well, since you ask, I do think the trousers look a bit - not quite right.

LittleBitofBread · 29/07/2025 12:24

RainSoakedNights · 29/07/2025 11:37

I was tempted by some of the bits for workwear! It’s nice that they can express the current style, rather than the dresses etc some posters expected

I don't think anyone has said they expected dresses Hmm The comments about dresses seem to be only sneery ones along the lines of 'what do you think they should be wearing, sexy dresses?'

placemats · 29/07/2025 12:24

Coffeeishot · 29/07/2025 12:13

They are wearing sportswear on the bus no sign of hems yet !

I shudder to think about the hems on the shorts.

Onleemoi · 29/07/2025 12:29

Sportswear! What’s wrong with a nice blouse!

SheWaits · 29/07/2025 12:38

They are bloody horrible outfits to be fair.

LittleBitofBread · 29/07/2025 12:39

As an aside, I'm watching the parade and getting extremely emotional. Massive turn-out, and all those women and girls in the crowd.
Really classy move to bring the backroom staff out for a round of applause and cheers too.

HighLadyofTheNightCourt · 29/07/2025 12:41

Sarina's rection just now made me cry!

LittleBitofBread · 29/07/2025 12:45

HighLadyofTheNightCourt · 29/07/2025 12:41

Sarina's rection just now made me cry!

Burns Boy's her favourite Grin Who knew?

LavenderHaze19 · 29/07/2025 12:46

It’s not my personal style but I think they look great. Smart and comfortable and relaxed.

Also, fashions change. I think today’s fashion can be a bit difficult for those of us who are over a certain age and were raised on a diet of heels and bodycon dresses to understand.

Westfacing · 29/07/2025 12:47

Sarina and Burna Boy! Smile

HighLadyofTheNightCourt · 29/07/2025 12:47

LittleBitofBread · 29/07/2025 12:45

Burns Boy's her favourite Grin Who knew?

She looked so happy!

mochimoons · 29/07/2025 12:48

I love the outfits! I think they look smart without looking old fashioned or stuffy.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 29/07/2025 12:50

Comfortable, smart and masculine. IMO.

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