Football games here at Street U. are more than just a chance to show your undying support for those hunky men out on the field. They’re also an opportunity to display your sartorial skills in the form of various Game Day-appropriate get-ups. Considering the fact that we spend most Saturdays blacked-out from 7 a.m. onwards, it’s always necessary to plan our outfits in advance to make sure we have ample time to get all of the necessary supplies. No longer is it enough to don a spirited t-shirt and scream from the stands — when it comes to Game Day fashion, you better bring it. To make the process run smoothly (we know how hard it is to get dressed after your fourth morning Natty Light), here are some of our favorite fan styles.
Body(paint)suit
This particular option is a lovely one for minimalists and exhibitionists alike — all you need is some paint, a friend who won’t mind smearing you in inappropriate places, some chutzpah (This is Yiddish, aka a Jewish dialect… we don’t know what it means either) and you’re good to go. If you don’t want to let it all hang out, just go shirtless with a big SU on your chest (extra points if you’re female). But make sure to read the paint’s label, or you may wake up the next day with an awkwardly-shaped rash.
Sideways baseball hats and pigtails
For girls who want to look both sporty and cute, pigtails are an obvious choice (since pigtails and sporting events are intrinsically related, for reasons beyond our control). One plus is that you can comfortably wear your baseball cap. Just make sure it’s on sideways, because you don’t want to look like your middle-aged dad on the golf course with his balding buddies.
Kooky and superfluous accessories
Have an apron? Some balloons? Striped clown shoes? Game Day is the perfect time to whip out all of your Halloween leftovers — because nothing says “Go team!” like a pair of slutty fishnets.
Converse sneakers and tiny jerseys
For all you female sports fans who want to maintain a sexy image (and distract the guys from the game), pigtails aren’t the only way to go. Did you know that sports jerseys are mesh, show mad cleavage AND come in belly-baring kid’s sizes? Check out the children’s section at the bookstore and pair those classy tops with some Converse sneakers and appropriately-colored leggings from American Apparel (extra points if they’re sparkly). Another way to show some skin is to cut your Street U. t-shirts in an off-the-shoulder Flashdance style — because when all else fails, the ‘80s always have the answer.
Bonus tip
Glitter, war-paint, Mardi Gras beads and stickers on your face are all essentials that can — and will — spruce up any outfit. So get creative, blast that Jock Jams playlist, and start shotgunning those brewskis in preparation for kickoff.
