Game Day Looks to Make You Stand Up and Cheer!

Every Saturday morning in the fall, our family group text starts this way: “Get up: it’s game day!” If you’ve been hanging around here for a while now, you know we’re huge college football fans in our family. College football season is right around the corner, and we’ve been counting down the days! Since we became empty nesters, going to games has been one of our favorite dates! It’s also become a great way to connect with old and new friends. We love football season for so many reasons!

MY LOOK ABOVE

Square Neck A-Line Amazon Dress (Click through for other colors.) | Sandals (Sold out.) | Tory Burch Huggie Hoop Earrings | BU Baylor Flag (Find a flag for your university HERE.) | Green & Gold Two-Tone Pom Poms (Find your school colors HERE.)

I don’t know about you, but when I go to a game, I totally check out everyone’s game day looks! I think it’s so fun to see how creative people are! Today, I’m sharing my favorite sources for game day outfits, stadium-approved handbags, and even jewelry! If you see something you like, click through because it probably comes in your school colors too!

As always, click any of the pink text links or images for more information.

Game Day Looks: Clothing

When it comes to clothing on game day, there are really three types of looks! Right?

1. CUTE & CASUAL – Think functional and practical outfits are for the sports fan who wants to look stylish and feel comfortable at the big game. I live in Texas so the weather during the season can be all over the place! Look for outfits that would be great for going up and down stadium stairs (the “fashion runway” at a game!), sweating in the stands, or carrying an armful of concession stand food back to your seats!
2. BRANDED APPAREL – Branded apparel, while not quite as creative as something cute & casual, is always a safe bet for game day! This is big for men! Case in point, see Bob’s favorite brand HERE.
3. THE SUITE LIFE – If you’re a fan who gets a *suite* view of the big game, my advice is to nix the logo attire unless it’s very subtle! For a classier look, wear a cute & casual dress, up your shoe, boot, or bootie game, and carry a nice handbag. (See below for more!)

Best Sources for Game Day Looks

No matter where you went to school or what team you’re cheering for, these brands have got you covered! I’m sharing my favorite sources for game day looks! Click through on my links to head right to their game day shops!

Avara

Without a doubt, one of my favorite spots to shop for Game Day looks is Avara! Since it’s based in Dallas, Texas (where I live), it’s especially good for game day looks for all the Texas universities!

I’m an Avara Ambassador, which means if you’ve never shopped Avara, (or you haven’t in the past 90 days or so), you can use the code SUZY15 to take 15% off (sitewide) at Avara. The code resets every 90 days — BUT in order to get the discount, you must click through on one of my links AND use promo code SUZY15!

How darling is this cute top? It features a ruffle detail on the shoulder, a square neckline, and sleeves that offer great coverage. It comes in 3 other colors and is somewhat a cropped length, making it perfect to wear with trendy high-waisted jeans or shorts!

Avara Wendy Top | No-Stain White Girlfriend Ankle Jeans | Leather Platform Sneakers | Gracie Gold Stadium Bag (Also in RED and WHITE.) | Gold Chime Earrings

Avara carries a whole bunch of perfect-for-game-day dresses, tops, jewelry, and more! Click HERE to browse Avara’s Game Day Shop!

Marley Lilly

Marley Lilly has a wide variety of cute looks and accessories from a wide range of universities! Start HERE, find your school, and click through on your school’s logo to see the game day selection.

The Mint Julep Boutique

This darling new-to-me boutique is based in Auburn, Alabama, so if you’re an SEC fan, this is your SPOT! I love their looks, and the prices are great! Start browsing HERE.

Amazon

Amazon carries lots of cute & casual dress options. Start HERE and use the filters on the left side of the screen to filter by color, style, etc. I just ordered THIS dress that comes in a bunch of school colors! It’s Amazon’s best-selling dress of the summer and has been featured in SO many magazines. It’s bra-friendly, and the quality is exceptional!

The Drop Women’s Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress | Tory Burch Miller Sandal | Clear Stadium Bag | Fable Earrings | Fable Necklace

Looking for game day tops you can wear with jeans or shorts? Amazon is great for that too! I recently snagged THIS ruffle sleeveless top in 3 colors for everyday wear as well as game day attire!

Ruffle Sleeveless Top (Click through HERE for color options.)

Here are a couple other good options that come in multiple colors:

• Love the ruffle cap sleeves on THIS v-neck tee.
• The pom pom sleeves on THIS top made me cheer!
• Pleated sleeves let you dress THIS top up or down.
• I adore THIS short sleeve sweater for October or November when the weather cools down.
• This lightweight eyelet-style short sleeve sweater is so unique!
• I think this cozy pullover hoodie would be ideal for cool November games!

To check out other tops on Amazon, start HERE and use the filters on the left side of the screen to filter by color, style, etc.

Amazon also carries a lot of branded apparel! Start HERE, and put in the name of your team or university.

PETER MILLAR

Game day tees are fine, but if you’re looking for a classy place to find the good stuff for your man, check out Peter Millar for a wide selection of schools! We’re talking great-looking polos, quarter-zip pullovers, and more. Start HERE to find your school.

Custom Nike Air Force 1s

For game day shoes for men, I recommend considering custom Nike Air Force 1s. I gave Bob a pair for Christmas, and he had the best time designing them himself! When our son saw them on Christmas Day, he immediately asked to design his own pair for his birthday. (His birthday wasn’t until April! 🤣) Sure enough, when his birthday rolled around, I knew just what to get him! 👍🙌

• For men’s custom Air Force Ones, start HERE.
• Yes, they have them for women too! For women’s custom Air Force 1s, start HERE.

FANATICS

When it comes to branded apparel and fan gear for any sport, this is our family’s favorite place to shop! They carry SO many universities – even the smaller schools! Start HERE and see if they carry gear for your alma mater! Their selection is amazing!

ETSY

From custom floral embroidered tees to custom-painted VANS sneakers, Etsy is a wealth of fun and unique game day look ideas! (Not to mention, you’re supporting someone’s small business when you make an Etsy purchase!) Start HERE and use the search engine. Start by putting in your school and then specifying exactly what you want. (Example: “Texas Tech earrings.”)

ACADEMY

A great spot for NCAA-branded apparel and fan gear. They’ve also got lots of tailgating gear! Start HERE and filter in the left sidebar for your team.

Game Day Looks: Handbags

Clear, stadium-approved bags are everywhere now, and you can find them in all styles and price ranges. Before you shop, check the specific rules and regulations at your stadium. These can vary widely!
Suzy’s Pro Tip: Some of the cheap bags look really cheap! (Which may or may not matter to you!) The chain can be a dead giveaway.

AVARA – Avara’s stadium-approved crossbody bags are unique! You’ll love the trim in your school’s colors and the fun printed straps on each bag! Check them out HERE.

HAMMITT – It can be challenging to make a clear, plastic handbag look chic, but Hammitt does it! Check out their clear bags HERE.

AMAZON – There is a good selection of clear bags Amazon. Start HERE. You might want to consider ordering a couple and returning the ones that don’t meet your standards.

MARLEY LILLY – If you’re looking for a monogrammed bag, check out THIS crossbody bag and THIS wristlet at Marley Lilly. They both come in neutral gold, and would be so cute monogrammed in your school colors either with your initials, or the initials of your school! (Monogramming is FREE.)

Here are some of my favorite clear handbags to consider:

Game Day Looks: Jewelry

The great thing about game day jewelry is that, even if you’re usually pretty conservative on the jewelry front, you can go a little crazy and step outside the box a little (or a lot!). Here are my very favorite places to shop for Game Day jewelry.

AVARA

YEP! Avara to the rescue again! You’ll love their game day earrings! They’re big, bold, and well, a little extra! (As game day earrings should be!) Click HERE to see if they carry your school!

ETSY

If you’re looking for some fun earrings for just about ANY team, start HERE. if you just want to see what is available in terms of all accessories for your university, start HERE and put in your school or team name. You’ll be amazed at what you find! As I said above, get creative by going HERE and putting in your university’s name along with something specific, like “University of Florida slide sandals” or “Vanderbilt University Christmas ornament.” There’s so much goodness!

• Custom beaded bracelets for under $13!
• THIS clear handbag has a reversible strap! (Lots of schools available!)
• Embroidered bracelets for just $17! These are so classy.
• Fun beaded earrings for the win!
• Accessorize with this Yeti-style tumbler for your coffee at those early morning tailgates! Any school available!
• If you love Starbucks cold brew and you love your university, you might need THIS.
• I love these cute skinny insulated tumblers that can be customized for your school. Hydrate!

KENDRA SCOTT

If you’re looking to go classy with your game day jewelry, you’ll want to check out the Game Day collection at Kendra Scott! We’re talking necklaces, bracelets, and earrings — all customizable to help you show your school spirit in a beautiful way! Start HERE and get designing!

We found so many great game day accessories when we were putting together this post, we decided to write an entire post featuring the game day accessory trends we spotted! For the newest and freshest looks in game day accessories, check out THIS post.

To take another look at everything we shared in this post, check out the boutique below. If you see a style you like, click on it to see if YOUR school’s colors are available!

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