Baseball season is half way through and we've arrived at the Midsummer Classic. All-Star Week means a few new options for the Well Dressed Sports Fan, but not much to go crazy about. All-Star Week, which includes a Futures Game, Home Run Derby, and the matchup of the American League against the National League.
The logos and designs of All Star game are based on the host team's uniforms. This year, the host team is the New York Yankees, so the uniforms, hats, and shirts are navy blue and white. In 2007, the All Star game was played in San Francisco, utilizing the orange and black color scheme of the San Francisco Giants.
This year's logo incorporates the famed white frieze of Yankee Stadium. The words "American" and "National" adorn the front of the jerseys as they have for years.
While the logo looks sleek this year, I find the Yankee colors to be pretty plain. Grey jersey's, typically worn by baseball teams on the road, look a bit sharper with bright accents in the numbers and/letters. With the plain blue and white adorning this year's jersey, it doesn't really grab your attention.
Well Dressed Girlfriend's Take: In theory, I like plain colors for jerseys. In practice, at least with this example, I have to agree that the jersey is simply dull. It reminds me of a fake jersey purchased in the children's section of a department store. If that's the look you're going for, though, great. It would also be alright to own (and wear) this jersey if going to the All-Star game was somehow incredibly special to you. As for the hat, it's nearly impossible to read and two-tone to boot. Wear a traditional NYY cap instead for extra style, and show the fair weather fans you've been there since the 80s.
Final take: If you're a Yankee fan, grab a commemorative hat or shirt. Despite the fact that this will be the last All Star Week in Yankee stadium, I can't see myself wearing one of these jerseys over and over again for years to come.
If you're a Yankee fan and love Derek Jeter, it might be worth picking one of these jerseys up. These jerseys will help you stand out from the crowds and crowds of Yankee fans adorned in pinstripes.
