A satirical look at how the tracksuit has evolved from sportswear to everyday attire and for some a major fashion faux pas.
For fashionista Robert O'Byrne being stylish is hard work. Even a spur of the moment trip to the supermarket is a reason to dress up.
He presents a wry scenario when a fashion statement goes wrong. Opting for the comfort and utility of an ill-fitting grey tracksuit, a busy housewife is horrified to run into her judgemental neighbour among the Quinnsworth aisles.
And now you've been caught in the tracksuit.
This unflattering piece of sportswear leaves the wearer,
More couch potato than runner bean.
A cautionary tale for tracksuit owners everywhere, there is only one resolution for this offending item of clothing,
Forget comfort, forget convenience, go home and bag it.
This episode of 'Head to Toe' was broadcast on 9 February 1990.
'Head to Toe' was a weekly lifestyle programme focused on clothes and fashion.
