Tracksuits iIn A Pub

Muff_Daddy

So basically last night, i'm walking home from playing football, and out of the blue, a friend rings me asking me down the pub for a session. I thought great
, but there was only one problem, I'm dressed head to toe in addidas. The pub was on the way home, so I decide instead of going home and getting changed, and wasting half an hour drinking time, I'll chance getting in as I am, sure I was a regular there and knew the owners well enough.

And you know what? It felt f/ucking fantastic. I can honestly say I never felt as comfortable on a night out before. There was a nice cool breeze that mixed well with the warmth of the pub, and because I was wearing loose fitting clothes, I felt all of it. Had a great night

Now, I'm sure if some on here had seen me decked out in a tracksuit, I'd be battered over the head with the AH steriotype stick, and labelled a scumbag, thick, unemployed, etc. But I can honestly say if these jibes are the price to pay for that comfort, than so be it. I'll be wearing tracksuit bottoms in my local from now on, unless I'm told otherwise by the owners.

MagicMarker

You thick, unemployed scumbag. How dare you be so thick, unemployed and scumbagish.

That'll learn ya.

MagicMarker

You should change the poll question to ''would you ever wear a tracksuit?''

Xavi6

I'd never wear a full tracksuit anyway but have no problem wearing the bottoms and a t-shirt to the pub if it's in the afternoon.

oztots

I think the question that needs to be asked is,

Was you tracksuit white?

I think you'd get away with a navy or black one easy enough without been stamped with the scoob stamp.

Gone Drinking

I'll wear whatever the fcuk i want, wherever the fcuk i want.

Kold

Sportsclothes are for sport. Your situation is fine but I wouldn't get dressed for the pub and put on a tracksuit.

Berty

Did you tuck your tracksuit bottoms into your socks?

Did you have a hood up only halfway up your head.

Then and only then padawan will you be a true tracksuit badge carrying waster.

Zulu

When I'm in comfort mode, I switch to tracky bottoms.
I've no problem drinking in comfort mode.
It's more comfortable.



And besides OP - in your original situation, if you'd gone home to change, you'd in effect have been dressing up to go for a pint with your mate.
Now in my books, unless your mate happens to be a scorching hot bird you are trying to score, dressing up for her isn't required; dressing up for him is a little gay wouldn't you say?

Zebra3

Muff_Daddy wrote: »

I'm dressed head to toe in addidas.

Can't afford the real stuff?

Apart from lounging around at home, tracksuits should only be worn by those coming or going from a sports event that they have taken part in.

Rabies

I don't even own a tracksuit. Haven't worn one since I was about 14. Don't like them.

If I did own one and somehow happened to be wearing it *shudder* then I'd only go to the pub for one or two drinks if it was in the afternoon. But if you came in to my bar in tracksuit after 6pm-7pm I'd ask you to leave.

SV

When I'm not in work clothes I'm wearing tracksuits.

It's more comfortable. That's all that's important.

Melion

I'm wearing tracksuit pants now, its a lazy day.

They're nice ones though, Fat pants i like to call them

Kiera

Zebra3 wrote: »

Can't afford the real stuff?

Apart from lounging around at home, tracksuits should only be worn by those coming or going from a sports event that they have taken part in.

Totally agree.

It is only acceptable to wear a tracksuit in a pub if you’re coming from playing sport. Otherwise if you walk into a pub with a gleaming tracksuit you look like a sham. You're just short of wear a burberry cap and thick gold chains.

Terry

I added another option to the poll.

I wear a tracksuit for work and would have no problem head to the pub in those clothes if I ended up working late and just wanted a couple of late drinks.

My local is fairly laid back when it comes to things like that.
Most peoplle there would make an effort, but wouldn't pass judgement on someone in work clothes.

Cheeky_gal

Muff_Daddy wrote: »

I'll be wearing tracksuit bottoms in my local from now on, unless I'm told otherwise by the owners.

Oh tracksuit bottoms?? Why didn't you say so. You know you're a very misleading person you unemployed piece of scum!! If you had said you were wearing tracksuit bottoms then I would have voted yes but I was picturing a full on tracksuit my God. And yet at one point you said "top to bottom in Adidas" like ffs tell your story right you lovely person.

FlutterinBantam

jaysus!!

Who rattled her cage.???

Quazzie

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

jaysus!!

Who rattled her cage.???

Reports suggest it was her ghey brother.

Mossy Monk

On a Saturday afternoon I would. I don't see a problem with it. When heading out for the night I wouldn't.

Puddleduck

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

jaysus!!

Who rattled her cage.???

I reckon its a festive hangover...or pms

Zebra3

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

jaysus!!

Who rattled her cage.???

Maybe nobody.

Terry

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

Oh tracksuit bottoms?? Why didn't you say so. You know you're a very misleading person you unemployed piece of scum!! If you had said you were wearing tracksuit bottoms then I would have voted yes but I was picturing a full on tracksuit my God. And yet at one point you said "top to bottom in Adidas" like ffs tell your story right you jerk.

Cheeky_gal. Been a while.
Banned for personal abuse.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Gone Drinking wrote: »

I'll wear whatever the fcuk i want, wherever the fcuk i want.

A lot of places won't mind, but most pubs in cities will have a problem with it, it's not viewed as acceptable dress. Same thing as wearing jeans and runners.

Kiera wrote: »

Totally agree.

It is only acceptable to wear a tracksuit in a pub if you’re coming from playing sport. Otherwise if you walk into a pub with a gleaming tracksuit you look like a sham. You're just short of wear a burberry cap and thick gold chains.

I normally agree with your posts kiera but I do think that people should be allowed wear what they are comfortable with, not what society thinks they should wear in certain situations. It's very steriotypical to say someone wearing a tracksuit is a sham. Don't judge based on physical apearance, it's not nice.

My local doesn't have a dress code, wear dirty work clothes, tracksuits or a silk suit, doesn't matter. You will still get your pint once you are respectable and don't act the eejit.

RoMiLe

Zebra3 wrote: »

Apart from lounging around at home, tracksuits should only be worn by those coming or going from a sports event that they have taken part in.

A knacker dressed in Gucci is still a ****ing knacker. And it works both ways.

So if I want to wear a tracksuit wherever and whenever I want then I will. And if you judge me for that then I don't want to know you.

oeb

Erik Slimy Rosebush wrote: »

I normally agree with your posts kiera but I do think that people should be allowed wear what they are comfortable with, not what society thinks they should wear in certain situations. It's very steriotypical to say someone wearing a tracksuit is a sham. Don't judge based on physical apearance, it's not nice.

My local doesn't have a dress code, wear dirty work clothes, tracksuits or a silk suit, doesn't matter. You will still get your pint once you are respectable and don't act the eejit.

Just to clarify here, having a dress code is used by alot of pubs to keep certain kinds of people out. For example, your typical little scumbag might be found in a tracksuit and trainers, so by denying entry to all people wearing a tracksuit or trainers you become able to refuse entry to someone 'you don't like the look of' without setting yourself up for a case by the Equality Commission or something similar.

Now, obviously some people that may be perfectly desirable clientelle otherwise do get hit with the flack on this, but such is life (According to the Equal Status act a rule with regards to dress code etc has to be accross the board. If someone I suspected was a trouble maker was stopped at the door for wearing runners, and he was able to provide evidence that there were other patrons wearing runners that night I could get myself in trouble.)

I realise that this tactic may be unfair, and you may see it as wrong, but the fact is it works. If 90% of drug dealers started wearing watches on both wrists at the same time, you can be pretty certain that most pubs would have the practice banned within a week. It's used because it works, or at least gives the publicians the impression that it works.

Rev. Kitchen

tracksuit bottoms ive no problem with, full tracksuit what are you 12 ?

But more importantly than that what about the stink off you after playing footy ?

gazzer

Never mind tracksuits.. I have been in some pubs where there are women wearing Pyjamas

RoMiLe

Rev. Kitchen wrote: »

But more importantly than that what about the stink off you after playing footy ?

Some clubs have showers. My rugby club used to have one.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

RoMiLe wrote: »

Some clubs have showers. My rugby club used to have one.

They removed them because nobody used them? :P

OEB, I know how it works, I was a barman in many differant pubs for years. I am saying, calling people scumbags because they wear tracksuits is just wrong.

One of the main reasons any of the pubs I worked in had a dress code was not to keep the scum out, as they too wear respectable clothes, but to keep an image. Having a kind of image in a certain pub may be very important. Weekends are also differant to mid week (Student pubs). Having no dress code also works. Very few scumbags go to my local because it simply doesn't appeal to them, although you will find people from all walks of life, all generations too their.

RoMiLe

Erik Slimy Rosebush wrote: »

They removed them because nobody used them? :P

No, I stopped playing rugby.

Podge2k7

If it was during the week and i was going down for a quite pint or two i wouldnt mind wearing a tracksuit bottoms but on a proper night out they are a no no!!

Fizman

Rabies wrote: »

But if you came in to my bar in tracksuit after 6pm-7pm I'd ask you to leave.

I think I know your pub! Is it called The High Horse?

oeb

Erik Slimy Rosebush wrote: »

They removed them because nobody used them? :P

OEB, I know how it works, I was a barman in many differant pubs for years. I am saying, calling people scumbags because they wear tracksuits is just wrong.

One of the main reasons any of the pubs I worked in had a dress code was not to keep the scum out, as they too wear respectable clothes, but to keep an image. Having a kind of image in a certain pub may be very important. Weekends are also differant to mid week (Student pubs). Having no dress code also works. Very few scumbags go to my local because it simply doesn't appeal to them, although you will find people from all walks of life, all generations too their.

Sorry Erik Slimy Rosebush, that post was not directed specificially at you, but more at the thread in general. Yours was just the last post to touch on it.

Azureus

theres nothin wrong with wearin a tracksuit in a pub imo, you go to chill out have a pint-whether after sport or if thats just your day to day clothes whats the problem!
i do think that most people dont like dressing up the same as they used to-sometimes i love this and sometimes i think itd be nice to put on some nice clothes and go out instead of feelng overdressed if your wearing anything other than jeans and a top!

Scootay

Tracksuits are for going to and from sport, if that means a post sport pint then so be it. I remember a time when a game was always followed with both teams going for pints in the home team's local. To intentionally wear a tracksuit going out otherwise is not on though.

Kiera

Erik Slimy Rosebush wrote: »

I normally agree with your posts kiera but I do think that people should be allowed wear what they are comfortable with, not what society thinks they should wear in certain situations. It's very steriotypical to say someone wearing a tracksuit is a sham. Don't judge based on physical apearance, it's not nice.

My local doesn't have a dress code, wear dirty work clothes, tracksuits or a silk suit, doesn't matter. You will still get your pint once you are respectable and don't act the eejit.

What I was trying to say was for example: Some sham walking into a pub with a white Nike tracksuit, gold chains, burberry cap, bottoms tucked into runners just doesn’t look very nice. Call me a snob but it just doesn’t wash with me. I have tracksuits but I wear them around the house or maybe a quick pop down to the local shop but would never wear a tracksuit to a pub. I’m just picturing someone walking in at 8 in the evening all dressed up in a tracksuit for a night out.

Its totally different if the person wearing the tracksuit is coming from work like Terry or has been playing football in the pitches!

RaverRo808

Depends what pub,Parnell Mooney-Yes,Shellborne Hotel-No,well actually Id like to do a swap round,wear a Louis Copeland complete with top-hat and cape in the Mooney and an Illumionous Nike Air Max tracksuit with huge peaked Adidas baseball hat,happy days!

Muff_Daddy

Rev. Kitchen wrote: »

But more importantly than that what about the stink off you after playing footy ?

Where I was playing football, there was full shower facilities, and I used them. Also, I wasn't actually playing in those particular clothes.

Some interestig comments here. I'm also not one to give a damn what "society" says I should wear. If I'm making an impression on someone, like a job interview, wedding, funeral or a date - or if the rules state a dress code, I will follow a dress code, and won't wear tracksuits. But if there is none, why shouldn't I wear whatever I want?

Cianos

Scootay wrote: »

Tracksuits are for going to and from sport, if that means a post sport pint then so be it. I remember a time when a game was always followed with both teams going for pints in the home team's local. To intentionally wear a tracksuit going out otherwise is not on though.

How is it 'not on'? According to who? Anyone who gets so uptight about what other people wear should really just mind their own business. Whether you feel like wearing a tracksuit or a €10,000 suit, it really shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Kiera wrote: »

What I was trying to say was for example: Some sham walking into a pub with a white Nike tracksuit, gold chains, burberry cap, bottoms tucked into runners just doesn’t look very nice. Call me a snob but it just doesn’t wash with me. I have tracksuits but I wear them around the house or maybe a quick pop down to the local shop but would never wear a tracksuit to a pub. I’m just picturing someone walking in at 8 in the evening all dressed up in a tracksuit for a night out.

Its totally different if the person wearing the tracksuit is coming from work like Terry or has been playing football in the pitches!

Why?

Kiera

Erik Slimy Rosebush wrote: »

Why?

Are you taking the piss? I've just explained why. You think going out for the night all dressed up in a fancy tracksuit is a good look? Do you also think wearing a pair of pj's in the pub is alright too?

SV

Kiera wrote: »

Are you taking the piss? I've just explained why. You think going out for the night all dressed up in a fancy tracksuit is a good look? Do you also think wearing a pair of pj's in the pub is alright too?

Who gives a shíte whether anyone else thinks it's a 'good look'?

It's a pub, not a cat walk.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Kiera wrote: »

Are you taking the piss? I've just explained why. You think going out for the night all dressed up in a fancy tracksuit is a good look? Do you also think wearing a pair of pj's in the pub is alright too?

Wow, relax there will ya? I am asking why to what I highlighted in bold, why it's ok to wear a tracksuit after playing sports as oppose to not playing sports.

I don't agree with the burberry, tons of gold jewelry and head to toe in tracksuit either, I also don't agree with discriminating against people who wear certain types of clothing. I perfectly agree with dress codes and the respectable look. Don't say that people wearing certain types of clothing are any differant than the rest of us. It's a generalisation. It may be a fact that the prefered item of clothing for scumbags and drugdealers is the burberry cap and tracksuit, but it is not fair to brand all who wear this type of clothing as scumbags and drug dealers...

I notice one thing though, in Dublin there are very few pubs that will allow you in with that attire, but in Carlow there isn't a problem. Some of the clubs might have a problem, but the majority of pubs are fine. I was never refused from anywhere for wearing a tracksuit bottoms.

Kiera

ClioV6 wrote: »

Who gives a shíte whether anyone else thinks it's a 'good look'?

It's a pub, not a cat walk.

Hey, guess what? Its my opinion. Get over it!

SV

Kiera wrote: »

Hey, guess what? Its my opinion. Get over it!

Touchy subject eh?

Kiera

ClioV6 wrote: »

Touchy subject eh?

Haha not really. My little bro dresses like that i have no problem calling him a sham everyday

If he walked into a pub dressed in his usual sham uniform i'd drag him out by the ears.

Scootay

Cianos wrote: »

How is it 'not on'? According to who? Anyone who gets so uptight about what other people wear should really just mind their own business. Whether you feel like wearing a tracksuit or a €10,000 suit, it really shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks.

It's quite simple really. If you're going to go out and meet people the least you can do is show them some respect by making an effort about your appearance and attire. Wearing clothing designed for sport isn't really making that effort, unless you are meeting them for sport, and as such is showing a lack of respect. What other people think only matters if you want to spend time in their company. If they are all wearing €10,000 suits and you wear a tracksuit you may not find yourself invited out again.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Scootay wrote: »

It's quite simple really. If you're going to go out and meet people the least you can do is show them some respect by making an effort about your appearance and attire. Wearing clothing designed for sport isn't really making that effort, unless you are meeting them for sport, and as such is showing a lack of respect. What other people think only matters if you want to spend time in their company. If they are all wearing €10,000 suits and you wear a tracksuit you may not find yourself invited out again.

Eh, they are not your friends. Work colleagues or clientel, fine they have the right to feel disrespected. Your friends? Nah, you need new ones mate.

It seems to be a real problem in Dublin, Cork too maybe? I think it's hilarious that you must have a respectable image but yet you are allowed get completely ratarsed and make a show of yourself... a bit hypocritical isn't it?

Mossy Monk

Scootay wrote: »

If they are all wearing €10,000 suits and you wear a tracksuit you may not find yourself invited out again.

Oh noes.

Scootay

Well if you're the reason that the group are stopped entering a night club because you fail the dress code time and time again you'll either be told to cop on and leave the tracksuit at home or you'll just be left at home.

Being completely ratarsed and making a show of yourself is hardly having a respectable image so hypocrisy doesn't enter into it. That's touching on another issue though to do with the Irish not having a problem drinking, just a problem stopping.

Fallen Buckshot

I for one welcome my new €10,000 suit wearing overlords