Maybe you’re a general sports fan or just there for the house party or tailgating. Or perhaps you’re a loyal team devotee excited to watch the game. Whatever way you roll is just fine because game day is a blast, from the food to the traditions.
Getting game day ready also means putting together the best outfits to cheer on your team throughout the season and, hopefully, into the playoffs and beyond. This is the ultimate woman’s guide to shopping for and styling fashionable game day apparel.
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1. Let Your Team Spirit Fly
You might be an alum, married to a huge fan, mom to high school or college students, or sister to an athlete. For you, “Game Day Ready 101” means having team spirit and wearing team colors.
It’s a lot of fun looking for flattering, stylish ensembles in women’s clothes, and there aren’t any strict rules on what to wear. Maybe your team colors are blue and red; green, black, and white; or purple, black, and gold. You won’t have trouble finding a cute top, pants, dress, skirt, or shorts in these shades to add some team spirit to your style.
Traditions on game day vary across the United States. In some regions, ladies go all out, so the dressier, the better. You may enjoy trendy dresses to stand out from the crowd. There’s something for every fan, from playful dresses with short puff sleeves to minis, midis, and maxis in vibrant patterns and shades and dresses with accents in ruffles or smocked waistlines.
For a more casual look, try pairing a denim mini skirt, cowboy boots, and a cozy knit vest in your team’s colors. Whatever you choose, your game day fashion shows off your creativity and confidence and creates a connection between you and other fans.
2. Wear Stylish Accessories
You have many suitable options for choosing the right accessories for game day. You can make a subtle or bold statement; it’s up to you. For instance, if your outfit has a neutral palette, you can accentuate your ensemble with vibrant game day jewelry.
Beaded jewelry remains a popular trend because the pieces are lightweight and easy to wear. The beading also comes in a huge assortment of colors, and you can find a pair in your favorite team colors to show off your pride.
How about a simple ball cap for a baseball game? It’s a classic and a must-have if you’ll be outside in the sun. Or look for pretty game day headbands to purchase that come in your team colors. You’ll never have a bad hair day on game day no matter what the weather in the stadium brings.
A classic pair of sneakers is another accessory that never looks out of place on game day and pairs well with jeans, shorts, dresses, rompers and more. To top it all off, paint your nails in your team colors for glamorous team pride!
3. Go Super Casual at Home
If you’re hosting a game day party in your home and expecting several guests, make everything casual and relaxed. The best cooks have some advice: Save time by prepping your food the night before. Keep things easy-breezy, and get into the party spirit with college football predictions. Impress your guests with your playoff perspective.
Jeans can go just about anywhere, and if you’re watching the game at home and hosting a party, the look is classic, comfy, and sporty. Add a favorite top or team logo T-shirt, and don’t forget the home decor! Set the tone with football-themed decorations in balloons, pennants, and streamers to add a festive game day touch.
4. Paint Your Face for Fun
Even adults are never too old for some face paint team pride. No, you don’t have to go all out covered in body paint from head to toe, but you can create an appropriate face on game day with the right cosmetics. Embrace the spirit of the occasion.
Some college stadiums provide free face painting for fans of all ages. You and your friends can arrive on game day in your cute sweaters, have fun tailgating, and then stop by the face painting station to get your team spirit on.
Sports fandom is good for you and can be advantageous to the home team. When fans come together to support a team, the impact is major and demonstrates a united front against the opposing team. Attending sporting events gives folks a sense of identity, belonging, and an emotional connection.
5. Don’t Forget a Stadium-Approved Bag
Every woman has belongings she needs to carry with her. Get game day ready with the right “clear” bag. Stadiums all have slightly different rules and regulations, but most have similar basic guidelines.
Get on the trend with stadium-approved crossbody bags, the ideal purses for game days and concerts year-round. These bags can come with trim in the team colors and fun, printed straps. You can fit all your essentials in a stadium-approved bag and look stylish carrying your bag around.
Cheering for Your Team Is Good for the Soul
Game day is all about tradition, competition, and rooting for your favorite team. No matter what you choose to wear, make sure it reflects your loyalty to and passion for your team. You and your friends can celebrate from the couch, the tailgate, the stadium, the bar, or wherever else your sporting adventures take you. Have fun, eat, drink, and be merry, look gorgeous doing it, and connect with your community.
