Learn English – Difference in usage between “with” and “in” when describing clothing

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What is the difference between "in red uniform" and "with red uniform"?

When are with and in used when describing someone's clothing?

Best Answer

"In" works well when describing a specific person or group of people in a specific setting

I met Troy Deeney in his Yellow and Red Watford kit.

"With" could be used in the trivial way, implying he is not wearing but carrying the uniform

I encountered Troy Deeney with his Yellow and Red Watford kit and 3 large suitcases 

But the use of "with" I would use is when the uniform is being described as a generic attribute of the people:

In the Championship the teams with Yellow kits are Watford and Norwich

here we don't see a specific person or team in a specific situation.