You’ve never experienced true chaos until you and all your friends are trying to style that perfect game day outfit. Girls, you know what I’m talking about. Someone needs a pair of sunglasses, another person doesn’t have the right pair of shoes, and there’s a group of girls complaining that their outfit makes them look 10 pounds heavier than they really are. Not to be dramatic, but I’ve literally seen tears before tailgating from a fashion crisis (some of them may or may not have been my own). After spending hours picking out the right outfit for gameday upon gameday, I have finally come up with a few gameday outfit staples that I thought I would share.
Chunky sneakers. Trendy AND comfortable?! We love to see it! Society has blessed us with permission to wear these dang shoes with everything. Dresses, skirts, jeans, you name it. Hey, if its acceptable, why not?
Simple tank top or crop top. These fashion pieces are so versatile. They’re so simple and allow you to focus on a different part of your look. Pair these with fun pants, a cute belt, or crazy shoes for that wow factor!
Accessories in your school colors. Any simple outfit can be accessorized to perfection. Add a little pop of color somewhere on your body and you are good to go. These accessories can include:
- Belts
- Sunglasses
- Purses/handbags
Denim Denim Denim! There are endless options when it comes to incorporating denim into your gameday ‘fit. Jean skirts, denim dresses, overalls, jeans, jean jackets, and more! Denim comes out to play on gameday.
D.I.Y. a few game day themed shirts. Pinterest will be your best friend. Take some t-shirts with your school logo or any other game day logo (find them cheap at thrift stores!) and crop them or find a cute way to tie them for that extra flare.
A nice dress or two-piece set in school colors. Inevitably you are going to want to dress nicer for one gameday, or not have to worry about picking a whole outfit from top to bottom, so a dress is a nice option to have. Dresses are cute and require minimal effort when it comes to picking an outfit.
Game day outfit tips
- Plan in advance. Put together a few different outfit options ranging from casual to dressy, so you have an easier time deciding on the day of.
- Keep it simple. It’s all about layering and small details.
- Feel out the vibe of your school. Some universities really dress up for gamedays while other schools don’t. But, don’t be afraid to dress as casual or as dressy as you want. There will usually be people wearing all types of outfits, so you won’t stick out!
- Borrow outfit pieces from friends; sharing is caring!
- Make sure your outfit is comfortable. Gameday’s are long and there is usually a lot of standing around or walking, so make sure your outfit will hold up.
- Check the temperature for the day and dress accordingly.