With the Super Bowl behind us, hockey will take center stage (or center ice). The NHL’s 2015-2016 season marks the 98th season of play. Whether you find yourself cheering on the Boston Bruins or the UMass Lowell River Hawks, you will want your look to be comfortable, spirited and fashionable.
Hockey games are a great opportunity to cheer on your favorite team, but also to spend time with friends. Hockey games are as much of a social event as they are a sporting event. Because of this, many people want to look their best, while still being comfortable and appropriately dressed for the occasion.
Follow these do’s and do not’s to create a look that combines both fashion and team spirit and avoid receiving a penalty for a fashion faux pas.
Sports Apparel
Do: While team jerseys are a staple for a hockey-ready look, they are not the only option when it comes to sports apparel. Try a vintage sweater that features the team’s original mascot and throw on your favorite pair of jeans for an effortless and fashionable look that shows off your team pride.
Don’t: While your favorite team may one that isn’t playing in that particular game, wearing apparel for a team that isn’t playing looks out of place. If you do choose to wear another team’s apparel, don’t wear apparel from an entirely different sport. Nothing says “I don’t know where I am or what I’m rooting for,” like wearing a Red Sox jersey to a hockey game.
Team Colors
Do: Even if your outfit isn’t branded with the team’s mascot, you can still show off your spirit by wearing the team’s colors. Try pairing a simple tank top with a long cardigan or a button-down shirt under a crewneck sweater. This will create a look that still shows support for you team, but will also transition from the game to a night out with friends.
Don’t: If you aren’t going to wear the team logo, be sure to identify yourself with the right team. You don’t want to show up to a game to find that you are, in fact, wearing the opposing team’s colors.
Accessories
Do: When it comes to accessorizing your look, choose one statement piece, such as a hat or a scarf that shows off the team’s mascot, name or logo. This is a great finishing touch, as it shows off your team spirit in a way that is subtle and effortless.
Don’t: While you may want to accessorize your look, don’t go overboard. You don’t need to cover yourself in body paint to show that you have team spirit!
Footwear
Do: Remember, you will be at an ice rink. It will be cold and you will have to walk up and down the stairs to get to your seat. Wear comfortable footwear, such as boots or sneakers, that will keep your feet ache-free and warm. This will complete your casual, sporty look that is appropriate for the occasion.
Don’t: Remember, you will be at an ice rink. It will be cold and you will have to walk up and down the stairs to get to your seat. Don’t wear high heels or flip flops that will leave your toes freezing and your feet in pain. It doesn’t make you look cute or fashionable, just ridiculous and miserable.
Whatever your hockey game style may be, remember to keep it spirited, casual and comfortable—what I’d like to call a fashion hat trick.
