15 October, 2013

Style + NFL // PICK 6 NFL Uniforms Past & Present (Day 9)

[The Greenbay Packers <3]

I was originally going to write a PICK 6 NFL Uniforms from the 1970s, only to realise that some of my all time favorite jerseys were not around then, so I thought TO HELL WITH IT, let's do ALL THE ERAS.

I have not featured any version of GB's green & gold, because it goes without saying y'all, it's balling & I already wrote about it.

So here are 6 of the most delicious uniforms in American Football, Past & Present... Don't forget to vote in the poll on the left for your favorite! I'm going to design an outfit on the most popular :D


  1. Kansas City Chiefs - 2013: Aaaaaaaaaaah, what a total pleasure. This is my favorite uniform right now. The gold embellishments on the socks, legs & shoulders break up this bold and stunning all red glory. I can't imagine how epic it feels to run around in that get-up. Not to mention they are currently 6-0 (6 wins - 0 losses), nice one Chiefs.
  2. Los Angeles Rams - 1976 (now Saint Louis Rams): The winning element of this vivacious uniform is the ram's horn worked into the helmet design and the shoulders. The blue and gold pairing is powerful, eye catching & classically regal - these were the colours of Louis the XVI.

  3. Greenbay Packers - 2010: This alternate is inspired by the 1929 uniform, the brown helmet recalling to the original leather. I love how this jersey breaks with the general consensus on uniform design and puts a bold golden orb as a center piece for the front number. The colour scheme is utterly classic: beige legs bookended by navy. THEY ARE WEARING THIS ALTERNATE ON SUNDAY!!!

  4. Pittsburgh Steelers - 2012: The Bumblebee, this is the subject of much displeasure online, which I think is such a shame, because, as with the Packer's kit above, it uses the jersey as a canvas for something more than colour combinations within a pre-drawn outline. Instead, in a feat of total originality, the jersey is broken up as inspired by the original 1930s Pittsburgh Pirates uniform into rigid, masculine stripes. The yellow on black helmet, with numbers straddling the center is superb. I only wish the shoes were black too.
  5. Cincinnatti Bengals - 1975: Featuring written word on the helmet is an excellent use of this critical space. The colour scheme is pure Americana, clean and classic. It has a resolute nostalgia.


  6. San Diego Chargers - 1970s: THIS UNI IS BEAUTIFUL, baby blue and electric yellow unusual and outrageous, I think it looks terrific. How can you resist the LIGHTNING BOLTS that adorn the helmet and shoulders!? It's brave, eccentric and attractive.


So which gets your vote? The poll is on the left, I'll create an outfit based on the most popular uniform! :)