The Merged x115 Adventures Of The Fashion Police Weekly aka THE Uniform Thread

[NLC1054]

What modern unis do you guys like that don't look totally goofy is what I want to know?

I like our unis. I like tradition. I think it's weird that people go "Oh, well, we've been losing forever in these uniforms, time for a change", like it's been the unis that are problem, or that they represent losing somehow.

Most fan renders of "modern" unis I see look down right hideous. I like that we're one of the teams in the NFL that doesn't change a whole lot about their uniform.

I'd also like to know how many of you would snatch a crayon out of your child's hand when they use a yellow crayon to color something like a treasure chest full of coins that are supposed to be gold.

[Mr. Sinister]

I really couldn't give a **** whether it's gold/yellow/maze/whatever. The fact is that they simply looked better than the boring ass white pants.

That is the most cringeworthy combination of uni's we have. At least white/white completed the look. It'll look better this year because of the multi-colored cleats though, but nevertheless, still cringeworthy.

God help us all...

[Diesel Hog]

What modern unis do you guys like that don't look totally goofy is what I want to know?

I like our unis. I like tradition. I think it's weird that people go "Oh, well, we've been losing forever in these uniforms, time for a change", like it's been the unis that are problem, or that they represent losing somehow.

Most fan renders of "modern" unis I see look down right hideous. I like that we're one of the teams in the NFL that doesn't change a whole lot about their uniform.

I'd also like to know how many of you would snatch a crayon out of your child's hand when they use a yellow crayon to color something like a treasure chest full of coins that are supposed to be gold.

I absolutely hate the modern uniform designs. Seattle, Baltimore, Jacksonville, Denver, etc...are all terrible, horrible, fugly uniforms. The previous Buffalo Bills uniforms were absolutely horrible too. There is a reason the Bills switched back to a more classic look, and I think pretty much everyone agrees it's for the better.

I've said it here multiple times, but I think the cleaner, and less gimmicky, the better. As much as I loath the Giants, they did their uniforms right. The Raiders also have an awesome uniform. The dark burgundy jersey I've posted a few times of Sonny is what I like. An updated version of that would be what I'd do if I owned the team. I'd also use the colors from the 70th, as that is the best representation of Burgundy and Gold I've seen.

I also don't get why people here think the team looks like "clowns" in the current gold pants. That look is far superior to the white pants. Also, if I had to choose between the "gold" of a team like the Rams, vs. the "gold" used the the Redskins, I'd go with the Redskins. The haters call it clown gold, or French's Mustard, but I'd take it any day over the Rams brownish/tan "gold".

[TaylorPainTrain]

I absolutely hate the modern uniform designs. Seattle, Baltimore, Jacksonville, Denver, etc...are all terrible, horrible, fugly uniforms. The previous Buffalo Bills uniforms were absolutely horrible too. There is a reason the Bills switched back to a more classic look, and I think pretty much everyone agrees it's for the better.

I've said it here multiple times, but I think the cleaner, and less gimmicky, the better. As much as I loath the Giants, they did their uniforms right. The Raiders also have an awesome uniform. The dark burgundy jersey I've posted a few times of Sonny is what I like. An updated version of that would be what I'd do if I owned the team. I'd also use the colors from the 70th, as that is the best representation of Burgundy and Gold I've seen.

I also don't get why people here think the team looks like "clowns" in the current gold pants. That look is far superior to the white pants. Also, if I had to choose between the "gold" of a team like the Rams, vs. the "gold" used the the Redskins, I'd go with the Redskins. The haters call it clown gold, or French's Mustard, but I'd take it any day over the Rams brownish/tan "gold".

I agree with everything you said here, DH. Updating my previous post with your comments, I'd say we update our burgundy and gold to darker colors, similar to the 70th uniforms:

* Home Uniform - Burgundy jersey with gold pants and our "standard" logo helmet

*Away Uniform - White jersey with burgundy pants and our "standard" logo helmet

I think this type of "modernization" to the uniforms would look great. It would keep our style traditional but the color scheme would be slighly updated - both a nod to the past and really great combination for the present and future. No more white pants!

[Lavarleap56]

Nike did a skins black uniform with the spear helmet.. Skins didn't go with it this year.

[MattFancy]

Nike did a skins black uniform with the spear helmet.. Skins didn't go with it this year.

So you're saying we may go with it in future years?

[Momma There Goes That Man]

I agree with everything you said here, DH. Updating my previous post with your comments, I'd say we update our burgundy and gold to darker colors, similar to the 70th uniforms:

* Home Uniform - Burgundy jersey with gold pants and our "standard" logo helmet

*Away Uniform - White jersey with burgundy pants and our "standard" logo helmet

I think this type of "modernization" to the uniforms would look great. It would keep our style traditional but the color scheme would be slighly updated - both a nod to the past and really great combination for the present and future. No more white pants!

How come nobody complains about white not being one of our colors when it comes to the jersey? I guess that should be ok because that is what they always did back in the day. White is everybody's color and I just want us to have a great looking, modernized uniform which imo doesn't include gold pants.

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So you're saying we may go with it in future years?

This sounds a little too much like FSU, which, while a blatant ripoff of the Redskins, is more commonly linked with that look. I am open to a black jersey if done right and doesn't look like we went Oregon Ducks on it.

[Diesel Hog]

I am open to a black jersey if done right.

All Hail the Maroon and Black!!!!

[Momma There Goes That Man]

I dont see anything wrong with a black alternate even if it isn't one of our official colors. There are examples of black alternates that look good and then those that don't. The Chicago Bulls black alternates look great imo as do the Pro Combats VT wore a couple years ago against Boise State. The Eagles black alternates I don't like because they are just solid black and poorly designed. Black and Burgundy is a nice color combo so throw in some gold in there and I think Nike could do something good with it.

I also think that pic of Zorn is one of the least confused he ever looked while with us...lol

[Diesel Hog]

I also think that pic of Zorn is one of the least confused he ever looked while with us...lol

Sorry, I can't help myself posting Zorn pics.

[Momma There Goes That Man]

Sorry, I can't help myself posting Zorn pics.

Dan says the sweetest things. He is such a heartbreaker....

[Diesel Hog]

re: Black Jerseys...I'm just not a fan, unless the team already dons Black (Panthers, Jaguars, Raiders, Saints, Ravens, Steelers). I have no interest in ever seeing the Redskins wear black jerseys or pants. I really hope the powers that be do not let this happen.

Having said that, I'd love to see a "gold" jersey. I think that would look great with the burgundy pants.

The only mock up I've seen though I'm not crazy about. Here it is so y'all get the gist, but this isn't exactly what I'd do:

[Mr. Sinister]

Nike did a skins black uniform with the spear helmet.. Skins didn't go with it this year.

If that ever happens, we will be living in dark times, dark times indeed. Depression, confusion, we would all be living a sad, miserable existence.

[RansomthePasserby]

I'd be cool with the "gold" (read: canary yellow) pants being a permanent feature of the uniforms if they got rid of those terrible red-white-red pinstripes down the sides in favor of two large stripes, one "burgundy" (read: cardinal/cranberry) and one white, which would match the stripes on the current jersey sleeves.

I also generally agree with Rodriggo: our current unis are bad@ss. I'm not a Washingtonian, nor do I hail from the "DMV." I was born and raised in Sin City. But when I saw the Redskins vs. the Broncos in Super Bowl XXII, with Washington sporting those cool Gibbs Era unis and whooping John Elway's derriere, I fell in love with the 'Skins. Maybe it's a generational thing, but I don't want the team to permanently go away from those unis. Ever.

Yes, I agree on both counts. The gold pants are fine, but the red-white-red pinstripes are hideous. I'd much prefer the two broader stripes like our burgundy and our white pants have over three skinny stripes. It looks solid.

And yeah, I think the current unis are the best the Redskins have ever had. Way better than the 70th "throwbacks" or worst of all the Lombardi yellow helmet look.

[pjfootballer]

Nike did a skins black uniform with the spear helmet.. Skins didn't go with it this year.

Blehhhh!!!!

So you're saying we may go with it in future years?

Hope they keep it in the closet forever.