HELPFUL FINDS / GAME DAY
Game day outfits.
Comfort comes with us.
Three easy game-day outfit formulas for tailgating, cooler weather, and watching at home, with room to make your team colors your own.
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Getting everyone out the door can be enough of a project. Your outfit doesn’t need to become another one. A little team color, something comfortable, and a layer you can actually use is a pretty good place to start.
These are three ways to put a game-day look together, rather than three more outfits you need to buy. Start with what you have. For Bills fans, red, blue, and white give you plenty to work with. For another team, swap in your own colors.
01 / TAILGATING AND AN AFTERNOON AT THE GAME
The comfortable classic
Team tee + relaxed jeans + comfortable sneakers + an easy outer layer
Let one piece do the team-spirit work. A tee or sweatshirt can be the starting point, with the rest of the outfit built around what you’re happy walking, sitting, and standing in.
Build it with
- A team tee or a top in your team colors
- Jeans you can sit comfortably in
- Sneakers you already like walking in
- A sweatshirt or jacket you can take off
For a Bills color combination, try a blue tee with a red layer, or keep the clothes neutral and add a red cap. You don’t need every piece to match.
Find the pieces
- Zubaz 88 NFL Team Logo Pants
An alternative to jeans when you want the pants to bring the team spirit. Check the listing for team, size, and print options.
- AUTOMET Oversized Denim Jacket
A denim layer for the classic outfit. Choose your other layers around the forecast.
02 / A COOLER OUTDOOR GAME
The extra-layer plan
Long-sleeve base + team sweatshirt + weather-appropriate jacket + comfortable pants
Think about the time you’ll spend outside, including the walk in and the wait afterward. Build around layers you can add or remove, rather than asking a cute sweatshirt to do every job.
Build it with
- A long-sleeve base layer
- A team sweatshirt
- An outer layer suited to the forecast
- Comfortable pants and shoes
- A hat or gloves if the conditions call for them
Check the forecast before you leave. Choose the outer layer and shoes for the conditions, then bring in team color with your sweatshirt, hat, or scarf.
03 / THE COUCH, THE SNACK TABLE, AND A HOUSE FULL OF PEOPLE
The watching-at-home outfit
Oversized team top + leggings or joggers + comfortable footwear
If game day means having everyone over, there’s room for an outfit that feels festive without needing much attention. A favorite team top and comfortable bottoms can carry the whole plan.
Build it with
- A favorite team tee or sweatshirt
- Leggings, joggers, or relaxed jeans
- Footwear that fits your plans for the day
Pick the version that feels like you. A red sweatshirt with blue jeans works too. There’s no need to dress for the stadium if your seat is on the couch.
A quick check before you go
- Can you comfortably walk, sit, and move in this?
- Do your layers fit the forecast and how long you’ll be outside?
- Do you already own something that does the same job?
- If you’re bringing a bag, check your venue’s current rules.
The outfit is one part of the day. Leave yourself room to enjoy the rest of it.