If you prefer a traditional game day look, your instinct may be to throw on a team T-shirt or a jersey and jeans. This look will always be classic, but with some simple styling, you can elevate it. If you’re going with a jersey- try an oversized fit, paired with bike shorts or tucked into denim shorts. Instead of sneakers, try tall white or black cowboy boots. A T-shirt can be styled the same way.
Preppy fashion was the cool girl look of the summer, and it perfectly translates to game day- especially if you want to wear a T-shirt or hoodie. Style your team tee or sweatshirt with a tennis skirt or pleated shorts, some white sneakers and some square sunnies for a trendy, comfortable, athleisure look.
Branching out from T-shirts and jerseys on game day is a cool thing for a few reasons. First, you’ll likely rewear these looks several times a year. For example, you probably won’t wear your football jersey to your sister’s bridal shower (but if you do, we’re not judging!). However, you would wear a breezy mini dress. A classic mini dress in your team’s colors- blue, red, orange, whatever- can be worn to a football game with sneakers and a hat, then worn to other parties and events with a pair of heels or sandals.
Dressing up for game day also opens the door to express yourself through your style a little bit more. Do you feel your best wearing something sparkly? Wear a red sequin top and jeans to the next UGA game you go to. Are you always wearing a dress and heels out with your friends? Try a neutral colored dress and sneakers and accessorize with a Georgia Southern button and a navy headband. If you aren’t into sporty attire in your day-to-day life, you don’t have to force it on game day.
Overall, game day attire should be fun and comfortable for you. As long as you have a touch of your team’s colors on- or even just black, white, or denim neutrals- your outfit will be a touchdown.
THESE LOOKS FINISH THE DRILL
Whether you’re looking for sparkles and leather or fringe and cowboy hats, Savannah boutiques have you covered on game day. Spend the day visiting local boutiques and thrift stores and you’re sure to find something awesome.
PHOTOS: Red leather dress, denim mini skirt set, bedazzled cowboy hats, white fringe dress, orange button down, gold rhinestone tank top, black leather shorts and earrings from Morgan Rae Boutique (301 B W Broughton Street).
A few local stores we love for game day fashion and tailgate accessories:
Emily McCarthy Shoppe (2428 Abercorn St)
The Printed Peach (417 Whitaker St)
Morgan Rae Boutique (301 W Broughton St)
The Posh Loft (317 W Broughton St)
The Fancy Pheasant (TRUSTEES' GARDEN)
The Savannah State Univ. Bookstore (3219 College St)
The Georgia Southern Univ. Bookstore (First Floor, Student Union (11935 Abercorn St.)
House of Strut (20 W State St)
Red Clover (244 Bull St)
J. Parker LTD (20 W Broughton St)
East & Up (6 E Liberty St)
Pro tip: Follow your favorite local restaurants, bars, shops and artists on social media. Every now and then, someone unexpected might release a cool game day shirt, hat, koozie, etc!
