When did referees shirts stop having collars?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I think that depends on who you worked for, because it was basically prohibited before that time from my experience. I believe we were not allowed to wear them soon after I mentioned. If you are referencing only the NF Mechanics, that might be a different story. I only worked with a handful of people that had them after I first started and those were usually old-timers that were not getting with the times and stubborn, but those were not varsity games either.

Peace

It was sub varsity, and my assigner even warned me before the game that my partner was of a different breed.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BigT

When did referees shirts stop having collars?

The same time firemen stopped wearing red suspenders.

[constable]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Are we not supposed to be wearing them now? I usually pair mine with my flat front pants and belt.

What's wrong with flat front pants?

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by constable

What's wrong with flat front pants?

Nothing if it's not a basketball game. All of my casual and dress pants are flat front, and they have the pockets on the sides.

I know of about one guy that wears flat front pants in my area. Definitely the exception. The front western style pockets just look goofy.

[constable]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Nothing if it's not a basketball game. All of my casual and dress pants are flat front, and they have the pockets on the sides.

I know of about one guy that wears flat front pants in my area. Definitely the exception. The front western style pockets just look goofy.

I can't stand the look of pleats. All of my referee pants are flat front.

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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by constable

I can't stand the look of pleats. All of my referee pants are flat front.

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Well Cam Newton thought his pants looked good too, so there you go.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Well Cam Newton thought his pants looked good too, so there you go.

[#olderthanilook]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Those are called "jeggings" and every common man that wears them should turn in his man card.

Flat front slacks are cool. I wish my waist size was a few inches smaller than it is so I could wear them.

[Rich]

Not a style consideration. Basketball pants at most levels are pleated, beltless pants. Not really sure why I'd want to be different than the pack.

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by Rich

Not a style consideration. Basketball pants at most levels are pleated, beltless pants. Not really sure why I'd want to be different than the pack.

Not very many years/seasons ago, in my area, pleated slacks were not acceptable. Now, the common statement is that pleated slacks are the preferred wear. It all is cyclical, as are most fashion trends/norms.

[#olderthanilook]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

Not very many years/seasons ago, in my area, pleated slacks were not acceptable. Now, the common statement is that pleated slacks are the preferred wear. It all is cyclical, as are most fashion trends/norms.

Pleats look better on dudes like me that have a bit of a gut, too.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by #olderthanilook

Pleats look better on dudes like me that have a bit of a gut, too.

Pleats look better on everyone.

Peace

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Pleats look better on everyone.

Peace

Ahh, the substance of fashion trends . . .

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

Ahh, the substance of fashion trends . . .

Well considering that most pants do not look that way of any kind. Flat fronts look like the guys that are in the movie of Donny Brasco or Goodfellas. It is just and old and outdated look.

Peace

[zm1283]

Outside of sports officiating, pleated pants are most definitely not the "In" fashion trend.