Is it childish to wear band shirts?

[Lil devils x_v1legacy]

I think it is situational of course. Wearing concert T shirt to a concert? That makes sense, though they still are not very flattering. I personally wouldn't wear them as I see them as sloppy and unkept. I collect concert shirts but don't actually wear them. I wouldn't really want to be out with a guy around town wearing them, as I view concert T shirts in the same category as sweatpants, pajamas, tank tops or other items that I would not consider to be something one should wear in public. A guy running around in concert shirts is kind of like how many view a girl running around in hair rollers or a face mask, it is not very presentable or attractive.

 

[kissthebottle]

I think that probably 90% of my shirts are band shirts. I've been seeing bands since the dawn of time and merch sales help touring bands tremendously, which results in the overabundance of band shirts in my wardrobe. I have dialed back on buying band shirts, but still have tons of friends in touring bands or friends who have designed shirts they're proud of and even some designs under my belt, so my collection continues to grow. I really only have a small handful of basic tops and blouses for my job where I have to dress nice.

That said I don't think band shirts are childish for the most part...an exception maybe being if it's a childish looking design (like with a rainbow unicorn or something...) or maybe for specific bands.

Also it's super easy to "dress up" or make a band shirt a part of a more sophisticated and stylish look which is generally what I do now and is advice I give to a ton of my friends with a surplus of band shirts as well. I would highly suggest making sure the shirt actually fits you, and then pairing it with a cardigan or a flannel shirt or a cool jacket. And I know plenty of other girls who wear their band shirts with cute skirts (I'm not really a skirt-wearer).

Your partner just sounds like a jerk and shouldn't be shaming you for wearing a band shirt as long as you're not wearing it to somewhere that casual dress isn't proper (like a funeral or a wedding or a fancy dinner or something).

 

[AgedGrunt]

Band shirts are actually useful things. If you can, always buy merchandise at music venues; they support the artists directly. They also help them draw fans and are socially useful in striking up conversations with people who are into music you like. Unlike some clothing makers that literally serve no use but turn people into walking corporate ad space.

Sounds like someone is judgmental. Since it's likely their hang-up with being seen with you, you might imagine them dressing you for their families, friends and everyone you'd meet together. And since we're starting out this superficially, don't expect that to be the only thing you're going to change with them.

 

[Sexual Harassment Panda]

Probably more childish to worry.

The other day I realised I actually don't own much by way of clothing. When I'm not at work wearing work clothes, I'm usually at a gymnasium wearing basketball garb, and when I'm doing neither of those things I'm probably at home wearing pyjamas. When I need a suit a family member usually provides one for me.

I have little need for smart-casual clothing. I spend a few quid every now and then on some plain Haines t-shirts with fairly muted colouring, and that's enough.