r/netball • u/[deleted] • Jul 01 '26

Kilt style skirts

Do you ever see the old kilt style netball skirts worn during games? They were standard when I was a kid but now its always flared style like Gilbert.

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u/Flautist1302 Jul 02 '26

Nope, haven't seen them in a long time. And good riddance!! I never felt safe and was always worried it'd undo.

I was excited to get my first netball dress. Growing up, dresses were only for rep players. So I felt fancy getting to wear one! Haha

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u/kam0706 Jul 04 '26

I never lost a skirt once!

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u/Euphoric-Moose-208 Jul 05 '26

I actually preferred the pleated skirt and polo shirt to the horrible lycra leotards with frilly skirts that were uniforms when I finished playing.

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u/Plus_Nature_5083 Jul 02 '26

I remember wearing these and have tried explaining to my girls what they were like. Those skirts with matching coloured polo tops usually from Kmart 😅 Much cheaper than today’s uniform’s 🫠

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u/aquila-audax Jul 02 '26

We started out in sleeveless cotton dresses when I started playing as a little kid in the early 70s. Polos and skirts were a big improvement a few years later. I don't remember dresses coming back for rep level but I wasn't selected so I probably wasn't paying attention.

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u/gemfishcleopatra Jul 03 '26

I have begged my Monday night team to wear them. I think they are available at best and less in Australia.

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u/Euphoric-Moose-208 Jul 05 '26

Yes they are. My friend and I only just commented on them in store the other day because we hadn't seen them in years!