Game Day Style: What To Wear to a Tailgate or Sporting Event
Looking for some cute game day outfits to wear to a tailgate or sporting event?
Whether it’s basketball, football, or any other sport, what you wear to tailgates and games depends on the weather and your team spirit. You want your game day style to be comfortable, but you also want to wear something casual, classy, and cute that shows your support for the team.
Here are a few fashion guidelines for sports moms.
1. Wear Team Colors
Be it a team jersey or regular clothes, it’s nice to give a nod to the school/team colors. If you don’t own any clothes in the team colors or find those colors hard to wear, no problem.
You can wear neutral-colored clothing, such as blues, blacks, greens, and grays, and add a touch of school color through an accessory like a tote bag or scarf.
The only faux pas? Wearing the other team’s colors!
2. Go for quality
Dressing casually doesn’t mean sacrificing quality. Look for well-made, sporty, and preppy separates crafted from high-quality materials that provide structure and shape. For example, wear a long cashmere boyfriend cardigan over a shapely stretch tee. Add a cute plaid scarf for color and texture.
A beautiful leather bag, suede booties, and a luxury watch give a casual look a more upscale feel.
3. Layer to Keep Warm
The weather is a much more significant consideration for a football game up north in the Fall. Temperatures can drop dramatically in a few hours, and there’s always the chance of rain or snow flurries.
I have two cute football game-day outfits for you. Both involve layering. For the first one, wear a sweater over a shirt or a puffy vest or jacket over a sweater.
Don’t forget a hat, headband, and warm gloves; also, make sure your toes are protected in waterproof boots.
4. Forget about High Heels!
Do I even need to say that heels are a no-no? You’ll be climbing the stands and walking on the field. There is no place for high-heeled glamour boots. Opt for something cozy yet stylish, like shearling lug-sole boots.
5. Use Accessories to Uplevel a Game Day Look
Tailgate parties mean truck beds, coolers, portable BBQs, and casual sports attire.
To look laid back and upscale, dress up your jeans and athletic wear with diamond studs, a luxury watch, a leather fanny pack, and chic sunglasses.
Or, if you prefer leggings, pair them with a long tee, cardigan, classy leather booties featuring a cool buckle, and gold earrings.
Could you please put on some makeup and make sure your hair looks nice? It’s incredible how much good grooming can do to upscale a casual look.
For some sports fans, a team jersey is a must. If you opt for this route, pair your jersey with high-quality pieces, such as an elegant, cascading sweater, classy suede booties, and a well-designed casual bag. This keeps the outfit looking polished and put-together.
Note: I’m told that if you live in the South, tailgate parties are often more dressy than this. You’ll find women wearing cute, casual dresses and many accessories for a more feminine look.
Lynn, I hope these Game Day styling ideas have helped you start thinking about what to wear on game day.
Remember, the essential accessory for any Game Day or Tailgate is enthusiasm. Have fun!
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