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The "Schedule" thread morphed into a uniform discussion - a topic that deserves its own thread.
To date, it appears that fashion has dictated the design of women’s basketball uniforms. Versace, Galliano, Dior, Nike. Nike? Clearly the subject needs a new design team. What is wrong with the current uniforms, you might ask?
First, let’s discuss how the current design originated. The low hanging baggy pants that have been in fashion for so long now was prison inspired. Convicts were deprived of belts to prevent their use as weapons or suicide. Prison tailors, having no Saville Row training, were not too careful in making sure their charges were properly fitted, thus the droopy drawers craze was born. This “look” became popular to no one’s benefit except makers of colorful boxer underwear.
It’s often painful to watch players trying to cope with their uniforms. The shoulder straps are too wide. Why else would the players twist the straps like a Twizzler?
The shorts contain too much heavy fabric that restricts movement and absorbs perspiration. Did you notice some of the Olympic teams rolling up the front of their shorts legs, obviously to keep them from sticking to their thighs.
The shirts are always coming out of the shorts.
The loose legs require players to wear tights under the uniform for modesty purposes. So, basically they are wearing two pairs of heat collecting shorts.
Volleyball players are light-years ahead in the area of uniform design. There are many advantages to wearing form fitting shorts:
They weigh almost nothing. The shorts stay put - players don’t have to worry about exposing themselves even though at first glance they appear to be more revealing.
They are Spandex and provide complete range of motion. They have great moisture wicking properties.
They can accommodate protective pads to make diving for a loose ball less hazardous.
Additional required features: A small pocket to store hair containment devices. Minute air bag knee pads that auto inflate upon imminent contact. Small fatigue rings built into the leg. Just slip your hands in and lean for a rest.
For Uconn uniforms only, a ring of outward facing thumb tacks around the hips, chest and back (Pat. Pending).
To date, it appears that fashion has dictated the design of women’s basketball uniforms. Versace, Galliano, Dior, Nike. Nike? Clearly the subject needs a new design team. What is wrong with the current uniforms, you might ask?
First, let’s discuss how the current design originated. The low hanging baggy pants that have been in fashion for so long now was prison inspired. Convicts were deprived of belts to prevent their use as weapons or suicide. Prison tailors, having no Saville Row training, were not too careful in making sure their charges were properly fitted, thus the droopy drawers craze was born. This “look” became popular to no one’s benefit except makers of colorful boxer underwear.
It’s often painful to watch players trying to cope with their uniforms. The shoulder straps are too wide. Why else would the players twist the straps like a Twizzler?
The shorts contain too much heavy fabric that restricts movement and absorbs perspiration. Did you notice some of the Olympic teams rolling up the front of their shorts legs, obviously to keep them from sticking to their thighs.
The shirts are always coming out of the shorts.
The loose legs require players to wear tights under the uniform for modesty purposes. So, basically they are wearing two pairs of heat collecting shorts.
Volleyball players are light-years ahead in the area of uniform design. There are many advantages to wearing form fitting shorts:
They weigh almost nothing. The shorts stay put - players don’t have to worry about exposing themselves even though at first glance they appear to be more revealing.
They are Spandex and provide complete range of motion. They have great moisture wicking properties.
They can accommodate protective pads to make diving for a loose ball less hazardous.
Additional required features: A small pocket to store hair containment devices. Minute air bag knee pads that auto inflate upon imminent contact. Small fatigue rings built into the leg. Just slip your hands in and lean for a rest.
For Uconn uniforms only, a ring of outward facing thumb tacks around the hips, chest and back (Pat. Pending).
