Uniforms serve many purposes: they can provide safety, set a dress code, help with sports performance, or show team spirit. Most of the time, we think of them as neutral or even serious. What we don’t usually expect is for them to be funny.
And that’s what makes these so great. From playful designs that were made to amuse to awkward outfits that had no such intention, these uniforms have one thing in common—they’ll make you laugh. Scroll down to check them out and see which one is your personal favorite.
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Police In Montreal Are Refusing To Wear Their Work Pants As A Part Of A Labor Dispute
Yep, americans would have taken this problem on a very different path!
Load More Replies...It was a labour action by the Montreal police since they aren't allowed to strike. They wore non-standard pants as a protest. Also union stickers covered (literally) all police cars and fire trucks.
Reminds me of a school that required Long pants or Skirts as the dress code. In high summer, the boys-to protest-all started wearing skirts so they didn't pass out from the heat. Got the school to ease up, I think
Winner For World's Best Running Outfit
I suddenly felt the necessity to open a box of chocolates...
The Uniforms For The Canadian Supreme Court Makes The Judges Look Like Santa Clauses In Training
Slightly different from the American Supreme Court, in that they write cogent, principle-based decisions and not partisan embarrassments.
lol yeah i mean give me 10 proto-santas any day if they actually uphold the law instead of desecrate it like ours do every day.
Load More Replies...Those are attractive robes. Much more sensible that the black robes everyone else wears. I imagine the robes put them in a good mood and they are much more receptive to hearing both sides of the argument.
From schools to sports teams, most of us see uniforms every day. They’re a way to bring people together, whether it’s to show team spirit or simply signal that you belong to a certain group.
We’re so used to them that we don’t think twice about their presence, though plenty of kids will tell you about the urge to rebel against them. But where did the whole idea of wearing a uniform even come from?
My School Requires A Full Suit And Tie Dress Code. However A Coat Is Allowed In The Winter
This is the precisely appropriate way to deal with any dress code; find every loophole and use it.
Every Friday, I Dress Our Family Dog In A Funny Costume And Put A Picture In My Kids Lunch Boxes To Brighten Their Day. This Week, The Dog Is Wearing Their School Uniform
That’s a cute idea! Our dog really doesn’t care if we dress her up, so I’m getting ideas.
When we brought out costumes for our dogs they would be pushing their way in for next up Me Me ME!!!
Load More Replies...LMAO! Absolutely brilliant! I really like people with that sense of great humor!😆👍
I guess 'school uniform' but still doesn't fit ( with the title!)
Load More Replies...The Mexican Ski Team Uniforms
To add to the fun, the one on the right is Hubertus von Hohenlohe, a prince of German decent who participated in 6 Olympics (always with terrible results).
Sounds almost like the break dancing lady from Australia.. 🦖💃
Load More Replies...no lie those are kinda fire. id wear that as a shirt and pants outfit.
Mexican ski team? Is that like the Jamaican bobsled team?
Valentine Robin, CEO of AKHO, a French brand that creates exclusive uniforms, wrote a fascinating piece on the history of this clothing staple. Here’s a quick walk through the timeline she laid out, with some surprising stops along the way.
The very first uniforms go back to antiquity. Ancient armies dressed their soldiers in specific outfits to make different units easy to recognize on the battlefield.
Think of the Roman legions: their armor, insignia, and tunics didn’t just protect them, they also made it clear who ranked where and who served under the emperor.
Even back then, uniforms stood for discipline, unity, and loyalty.
"For Twin Day You And One Of Your Classmate Can Dress In The Same Clothes" This Is What Was Waiting For Me In My Classroom This Morning
Don't know why you were down voted?? Guess they missed the joke.
Load More Replies...But you know, they’re smart because they figured out a clever way to obey. Love it!🥰
An International Uniform
I love the phone number - 1-800-I-TOLD-YOU-SO! So easy to remember!
My cousin used to charge mileage to his two teenage children.....never quite sure whether to admire his strength of character or dislike his mean streak....
That's the correct spelling in the US, we use tyre in the UK.
Load More Replies...Finally A Place I Want To Work At
"Boss,can I go home today,my hands feels to short to reach the keyboard today!"
They said that most of my colleagues will be older than me, but no one prepared me for working with dinosaurs!
Lol! I used to not know that you could just search up ‘Dino game’ and I would purposefully disconnect the internet to play
Load More Replies...In the Middle Ages, uniforms were mostly seen in two areas: religion and warfare.
Monks and priests wore distinctive garments that marked their order, with colors and cuts tied to vows of poverty, obedience, or silence.
Meanwhile, knights carried coats of arms on their shields and armor, serving the same purpose as military uniforms—both practical protection and a clear way to tell friend from foe in battle.
Officer On Deck
Best Kind Of Wrestling Uniform
"is that a transgender in my super straight sport of grinding on another man on the ground!! Jesus would literally k**l himself if he saw this raaaaaaaaa" lmao i can hear it now
Load More Replies...Just a thought, did his opponent laugh too hard that he ended up winning?
I dunno; this boy’s SO pretty that he may very well have teammates questioning their sexuality! Whatta STUD!
Load More Replies...This is a ridiculous and no doubt embarrassing outfit for this young man.
Norway's Olympic Curling Team Uniform For 2014
Their opposition were unable to tell which direction and at what speed they were travelling 😄
The Norwegian ruling Team are known for their crazy uniforms. When it is Valentine’s Day during a Winter Olympics, they sometimes es were trousers covered in hearts.
By the Renaissance, things became more standardized.
Europe’s first modern armies adopted consistent uniforms to keep troops organized. Under Louis XIV, France took the lead in making uniforms mandatory for soldiers, and soon other nations followed.
I Am A Man In Uniform With A Degree, And Single
The profile is honest. It's even more honest to include this picture to explain it. Kudos, dude.
These are the biggest balls I’ve seen in a looong while. I hope it worked!
Load More Replies...His Degree is a stick of deodorant, love it and where can I buy some
He's got humour, which can be more attractive then a uniform or degree.
I Spent Most Of My Highschool Career Working At Sonic Instead Of Playing Sports
I thought it would be funny to wear a Sonic uniform instead of a Letterman's jacket for my senior picture. So that happened... 2001
Imaginative use of that medium is so rare! I could just flip!
Load More Replies...the photo composition is **chefs kiss** what a genius idea and excellent e*******n
So The Spanish Army Got The Memo, And Have Removed All Uniform Top Buttons
i mean say what you want but if i see this guy breaching my safehouse with a gun im laying the f**k down and giving up with no struggle. okay fine just a little bit of struggle to keep it exciting.
But uniforms weren’t only for armies or monks.
By the 18th and 19th centuries, they spread to civilian life too. Industrialization brought more jobs that required a recognizable outfit—mail carriers, firefighters, train drivers, and especially police officers, who wore uniforms to create authority and trust.
Schools also picked up the idea, particularly in England, where uniforms were seen as a way to promote equality among students.
I Was Asked To Be The Example Of "What Not To Wear" For Our Companies New Dress Code Policy. How Did I Do?
I thought the assignment was what NOT to wear.
Load More Replies...The Christian Universal Ministry Basketball Team Could’ve Put A Little More Thought Into Their Jersey Design
As I was explaining to my eldest just today: cüm was in common usage from its Latin meaning of ‘with’. So it was common for a house to be described as having a kitchen-cüm-diner, for example. The use of any slang to indicate ørgasm was restricted to ‘rude’ publications etc and probably wasn’t even known to most people. And in those publications the spelling was often ‘come’. Settling on it definitely and only being cüm is very recent, relatively. So those tee shirts were not in any way rude to anyone, even people that read a lot of filth. I expect I’m going to be explaining this until the day I die, but hey ho, someone might be interested.
Everything after 'think' is redundant in that sentence.
Load More Replies...There is a town near where I grew up called Philomath...all the middle school gym equipment was labeled P.M.S.
I have a feeling, judging by the age of the image, that THAT word was not the slang at the time.
This Wrestling Singlet Is A Little Too Handsy
I don't want to be a copycat, but I also have a Siamese!
Load More Replies...I HATE IT When THAT HAPPENS To Me. (Ok, I LIE.)
Load More Replies...I feel like maybe these were printed backwards and the back image should be in the front of the uniform.
If you click through to the reditt post, the poor kid is giggling!!!
Interestingly, the roots of school uniforms actually stretch further back than the 19th century.
The Christ’s Hospital School in London introduced one in 1552—a long blue coat paired with bright yellow socks. Believe it or not, students at that same school still wear a very similar version today.
Maybe My Craziest Find Yet!!!! A 1970s Mcdonald’s Uniform Dress!
Probably a lot of those still around, but most are saturated with grease. (I used to work at a McDonalds, and you could never really get rid of the grease in those polyester uniforms.)
my step-son worked at Burger King and he always smelled like French fries.
Omg!!! I had this in my first job! The worst was the neon green polyester pants!
Oh, Good God. I had to wear one of those, same color too. Our management handed them out one size too small to all the girls, so all our buttons gapped like that, and TIGHT! The Pom girls got to run the registers. My freaking boss called me 'biscuit baby' if I was working breakfast, or 'fry baby' at lunch/dinner. We hated it but back in the day it was McD's or baby sitting in our tiny town.
Flight Attendant Uniforms From 1966
From Google image search: "The image shows Braniff International Airways flight attendant uniforms from 1966, designed by Emilio Pucci. These psychedelic uniforms were part of Braniff's "End of the Plain Plane" campaign and featured bold colors and geometric patterns, reflecting the era's fascination with space travel. A key feature was the "Air Strip" concept, where flight attendants could remove layers of their uniform during the flight. The ensemble also included a clear plastic "bubble helmet" or "RainDome," designed to protect hairstyles on the tarmac, though it was largely impractical and short-lived."
I saw the pic and thought, “this has to be Braniff”. Thanks for confirming.
Load More Replies...Swiss Guard Halberdier
designed by leonardo if I am not wrong - edit: I was wrong. Michelangelo designed them - source: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardia_svizzera_pontificia#L'uniforme
Do not let the silly outfits fool you; the Swiss Guard are among the most well-trained and elite military units in the world.
yeah i dont think this one belongs. these uniforms have been the same for like 500 years. its not goofy, its just from another time.
IIRC, Michelangelo designed them as terribly as he could, so he wouldn't get any more demands for costume design from folks he couldn't turn down, as costume design really didn't interest him.
Load More Replies...I went to a catholic convent school and we had a find fool blazer. The colours were the same as the Swiss Guards uniform. It was wide blue stripes with very thin ochre stripes and slightly wider burgundy stripes. I hated it, but in retrospect, it was fabulous fabric and was very, very classy.
Fun fact. The Swiss guard is actually trained in how to use the halberds. They are razor sharp.
Fast forward to the 20th century, and uniforms started changing in a big way. They became more functional and comfortable, but also more symbolic.
Companies realized they weren’t just workwear, they were a way to communicate identity and values. In restaurants, uniforms were designed to enhance the customer experience. Airlines hired top fashion designers to create elegant looks for their staff, tying brand image to style.
Throwback Toronto Maple Leafs Uniforms
Blursed Uniforms - Colombian Women’s Cycling Team's Uniforms
I remind (edit: remember) this... They went on all the news for how bad and inappropriate it was (I am italian from tuscany)
FYI: You can edit your own comment by clicking on the three vertical dots next to the text that says "15 hours ago" after your username.
Load More Replies...I remember when these first came out. Somebody definitely knew what they were doing when they designed those.
Yes, the designer Angie Rojas included a lot of gold coloured fabric. They didn't take poor photographic reproduction into account. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/colombian-cycling-team-defends-racy-uniform-we-are-not-considering-changing-it and https://cycling-passion.com/colombian-womens-cycling-team-not-ashamed-team-kit-video/
Load More Replies...Don't Say You Know Competitive Race Walking If You Don't Know Who This Is
Today, uniforms are everywhere. Some are sleek and sophisticated, others are practical and no-nonsense. And yes—sometimes they’re downright funny. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing either. After all, if a uniform can make people smile, that’s another kind of team spirit.
When You Got The Perfect Mustache For Your Work Outfit
If you take the suspenders off, I don't think that uniform is that bad compared to the other ones that is on here.
1970s Post Office Uniform
Hello! You may remember me as the guy who dresses vintage every single day. I don’t even make exceptions for work. I spent the last year as a letter carrier of the post office and you better believe I sourced historic uniforms! Also during this time a did some incredible deep dives to learn about the history of this fashionable working class uniform. I am considering making multiple posts about the history of this uniform, let me know if you’d like to know more about anything!!
My Brother's New Rugby Uniform
Distraction for the opposing team? "Is a woman running towards me or a bad drag queen?"
this is why people in america don't take rugby seriously. the players don't either.
The Mayor Of Constanta City
*Ex* mayor. He was about to go to prison and ran away from the country. He's now somewhere in Madagascar. (Source: I live there)
so what youre saying is that you guys need a mayor? when can i start?
Load More Replies...It seems to be in Romania: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constan%C8%9Ba
Minor League Hockey Team In Muskegon, Mi Unveils "Beach Night" Uniforms
De-Classified Army Uniform "Fashion" Catalog From 70's And 80's
Before the Village People there were the slightly less successful Confused Mannequins.
Colts 2025 Uniform
This is a drum and bugle corps. Like a marching band but smaller. The uniforms add to the visual part of their show. Quite impressive actually.
Agree that corps are cool but a few things: 1) “smaller” than a marching band by what standard? Are we referring to a large college band such as Ohio State or Grambling? Then, yes, but corps typically have around 160 people on the field. And, 2) these uniforms were uniquely ugly and detracted from the Colts show (which was already not very good to begin with).
Load More Replies...Not terrible. At least it's eye-catching without being completely stupid.
Whenever I look at this picture, it looks like all the instruments are see-through then I look closer. They’re just silver.
The Comedian We Hired To Perform At Our Convention Asked Us To Pick Him Up At The Airport In Uniform... We Misunderstood
Romanian Military Order Of Michael The Brave (Ordinul Mihai Viteazul)
Much fancier than the uniform I wore as a member of the Military Order of Milton the Chickenhearted.
you were also in MOMCH? were you involved in the Turducken suppression campaign of 85? i lost all of my nuggets and half of my tenders that day.
Load More Replies...That cape probably looked AWESOME draped over plate armour. It does NOT work so well on olive-green fabric.
This Guy At The San Diego Zoo
I live in San Diego and have held annual passes to the Zoo for years. I can confirm this guy is a volunteer docent, and has worked at the Zoo for as long as I have been going.
Victory Day In Tiraspol 2018
Austrian Soldiers (Jägers) Posing For Photo
I don't think the enemy had much trouble figuring out where in the trenches they were.
Originally uniforms were used for distinguising one side from the other as quickly and noticeably as possible. Before the modern era, battles were conducted very differently, with both sides lining up before official commencement of hostilities.
Load More Replies...The 1970's Graduating Class
I had that uniform dress in the army!! I choose to wear this rather than camo. I think they gave them out to get rid of them. I was the only one in the hospital to wear it. That was in 2004.
My mother was a nurse for over 30 years & they had to wear the white dress and hat till the late it's or early 80's
Back when you could distinguish nurses from some clown off the street wearing pajamas.
So sorry, mate - this nurse would prefer NOT to flash her knickers when she climbs on your bed to give you CPR and save your life.
Load More Replies...Maintenance Guys, Plumbers, Electricians Of Reddit, Is The A*s Crack Part Of The Uniform?
You toss in a coin to make them work faster. Put in a bill, and they will do a little dance. Spray a little silicon lubricant spray down there and they will hunt you while looking they just crapped them self.
When my son was younger, he had a game on his phone that you had to toss objects in the plumber's cr@ck. I think it might have actually been called Plumber's Cr@ck but I can't remember... he and his middle school friends thought it was hilarious.
Load More Replies...yes, what most people dont know is that once you finish your plumbing apprentice ship your crack actually grows 6 inches up your back. its how we used to know who was a good plumber and who wasnt.
Odd Bulge In Pants Of The Czar
Yes, thats where the phrase 'dress left or dress right' comes from in men's clothiers ...edit: if you get it 'wrong' probably be a li'l uncomfortable
Load More Replies...Oh my god, I must be a freak. My "bulge" is on the other leg.
They Will Never Top This Uniform
I wore this uniform in the late 1970s. Note the red cardboard boxes for the Big Macs.
Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery
Once mispronounced on air as "Royal Ârse Hortillery". Happy days...
Load More Replies...Oh yes, hilarious!! But we call it heritage. Bet you wish you could afford to wear find wool, gold braiding, patent leather boots and fine wool trews. Americans' uniforms are jeans, bless! But if you like to look like homeless people, that's entirely up to you, good on you!
Brits - this may be part of the reason why your taxes are too high. Not many nations still maintain a "royal horse artillery".
The tourism trade in the UK makes up £280 billion a year . These are working soldiers , this uniform is their number ones otherwise they’re in their khakis. We have a very rich history and nothing wrong in being proud of our military
Load More Replies...Official Middle-Aged Dad Uniform Check-In
calling it a dad bod is not cool, its now referred to as a father figure
Load More Replies...Cargo shorts/pants get a bad rap, but I wear them consistently. Hand bags/book bags can be stolen, so having your stuff handily snug in pockets is easier, esp. when using mass transit.
Cargo short, heather colored tee shirt, some nondescript brown alcohol in a Macon jar: check check and check!
Is That A Kilt Or A Catholic School Girl Uniform?
Based on the width of his back, I don't think anyone will pose the question to him directly.
Illustrations Of Historical Description Of The Clothes Of Russian Troops
so a quick paragraph for those who don't know, before WW1 battle fields could become quite smoky because gunpowder back then gave off a lot of smoke so as to counter that so the armies didn't accidentally off their own people their uniforms were bright colours so they could see their own people better
Is This Uniform Compliant?
USA Gymnastics Olympic Uniforms
Am I missing something? This looks like perfectly normal pommel horse and rings uniforms
probably some alpha dude on reddit trying to say "real men don't wear leotards"
Load More Replies...Didn't stop Stephen Nedoroscik aka Pommel Horse Guy from impressing us.
They'd have the comfort of knowing they could never get lost in a crowd.
Only complaint I have is the dominant red and white palette makes it look more like it should be Japan's team kit.
I'm assuming the photo is *popular* because of the "impressive package" area of the gent standing front and center. (Gotta zoom in.)
Asian School Girl Uniform
It’s no worse than the photo that one father mimics of his daughter. Oh wait, nah. You’re obviously not familiar with those. Which is probably why you find this photo “disturbing” 😂.
Load More Replies...International the skirts of school uniforms are so short that you sit on the chairs with your underwear. I don't understand why putting young girls in skimpy clothes in which every movement reveals their underwear. Doaughters of colleagues wore bike tights underneath. Luckily more and more schools allow trousers for girls.
Not hard to understand when it's men making the decision.
Load More Replies...FYI this is Hideaki Kobayashi (小林 秀章, Kobayashi Hideaki) is a Japanese cosplayer, computer engineer, music producer, and photographer. He is known for cosplaying as a schoolgirl. He is nicknamed as Sailor Suit Uncle
i totally remember him, he used to make videos and so with Ladybeard :D
Load More Replies...There's something very disturbing about some Japanese men and their affinity for girl's school uniforms. There are still some used panty vending machines in Tokyo.
They're Gonna Be Looking For Army People
Not funny, BP, you don't have to post everything you scrape. The original Reddit post is 9 years old. These are the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) of Kurdistan. They fought ISIS. Pink was a new recruit.
lol yeah its so obvious now all of these are just AI slop lists that arent even checked by an employee. these women are soldiers who were fighting not only for their people but to protect their own homes from t*******m. as far as im concerned you can be wearing a f****n garbage bag and fight t*******m and nobody should have s**t to say about it. like, come on.
Load More Replies...I see the troll bots "working from home" are out in force again. Just report them, don't waste your down votes on these idiots.
All I ever got was a marching band uniform, What's worse - wool or polyester? Polyester.
I see the troll bots "working from home" are out in force again. Just report them, don't waste your down votes on these idiots.
All I ever got was a marching band uniform, What's worse - wool or polyester? Polyester.
