Everyone knows one of our most well known traditions here at UT is our football games. Why? It's Texas, and it's football, and everything (especially our school spirit) is bigger in Texas. The best part of this tradition for girls is how we dress ourselves up for home games. But what happens when there isn’t a home game? Why would we show up wearing dresses, boots, and perfectly complimenting accessories just to watch a TV screen? We wouldn’t. This is the difference between game day tailgates and watch parties that really matters to us. (And let’s be honest, as much as we like our dresses, we would much rather be cute and comfy in our favorite blinged out VS PINK Texas gear to cheer on our team with our squad, am I right or am I right?)
Tackling Game Day And Tailgates
The morning of every home football game, we ladies start primping and prepping because everyone knows how important it is to look our very “Texas best” for the action-packed day. Here are three of the most important things you will need before showing up to DKR Stadium.
1. Game Day Worthy Clothes
Whether it be a dress, or a cute top and skirt, it better be burnt orange, white or a combination of both.
2. Boots
Everyone will be wearing boots. Girls, guys, moms, dads, alumni and even their kids will probably be rocking cowboy boots.
3. A Small Purse
To carry your very important items like your phone, wallet, lip gloss/lipstick, school ID and ticket to the game! Crossbody purses and wristlets are very necessary to my game day survival.
Away Game Attire
This is Texas, and we still have major festivities going on for our away games. You might end up at a frat house, a friend’s house, a sports bar or your dorm’s TV room. The dress code is more lenient when it comes to watch parties, but of course you will want to look your best out of the stadium as well. Here are some ideas to inspire your watch party wardrobe.
1. VS PINK Collegiate Collection
This is the easiest way to look cute and show your school spirit at the same time. I pair their burnt orange sparkly tee with jeans and cowboy boots to feel comfortable and still look good for my Horns.
2. Texas Jersey
Have a favorite player? Wearing a Texas jersey and shorts is a classic way to be casual, cute and look like you know your football facts.
3. The Fun Stuff
Think of it this way: more playful, more fun. Bring a foam finger, pom poms or a mini football to mess around with during commercial breaks.
Best Of Both Worlds
There are a few noteworthy items that I use whether I’m headed to a tailgate or a watch party.
1. Face Tats
You’re going to want a lot of these little tattoos. You might be repping your club or sorority at the game or maybe it’s a sparkly longhorn on your cheek, but it’s always a fun way to show your school spirit.
2. Sunglasses
Texas, especially during football season, is super hot. Be prepared and accessorized at the game or at a watch party with cute sunglasses.
3. Complimenting Jewelry
Again with the burnt orange and white, but feel free to throw in some gold, silver, brown, black, and even turquoise accessories. A little jewelry can totally dress up any outfit to make you “gameday ready.”
Game days at Texas are some of the best memories you’ll make. What’s better than game day? A Texas win! Maybe I’m superstitious, but I feel that the more school pride we have, the more likely we will have that victory. Make sure to show your spirit from head to toe by looking like a true Longhorn for our first game on September 4th!
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