The Boston Red Sox have one of the most dedicated and hardcore franchises in all of professional sports. They also have one of the most recognizable hats in all of Major League Baseball. Once the Red Sox finally pulled off a World Series victory after an 86 year long drought - it seemed as though every sports fan in the Northeast was somehow required to purchase one of these on the field caps (and if you did happen to buy one of those 5950 caps, be sure to check out our post on breaking them in). Even if you had never watched a full Red Sox game in your life - you suddenly had an uncle, who had a cousin, who lived right in the heart of the city. Or something.
Longtime Red Sox fans must feel like serious wine drinkers after the movie Sideways came out. Smothered by newbie fans who suddenly think they are some kind of experts. The crushing throng has only increased with the addition of popular Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka - making the fanbase increasingly international.
With so much Red Sox gear available, and so many newbie fans, how can you manage to look like a cool fan - instead of some crazed idiot who over does it? Whether your at Fenway, or just watching the games at home this post is all about how to be a well dressed Boston Red Sox fan.
For as much crap as I give some of my friends who follow the Red Sox about the growing number of bandwagon Red Sox caps I seem to see on a daily basis - the iconic Boston Red Sox hat really does look pretty darn good. Unlike the Yankees hat, it has a little color, but it doesn't clash with most guy attire. If you're going to a game; we recommend topping it off with the team's red alternate jersey or outerwear jacket. The logos here don't duplicate - instead, they compliment each other.
Quick Tip: We recommend - as with most sports apparel - that you wear only one item of your favorite team unless you are actually going to the game or going out to watch it on tv. Stock up on standard colored polos or pocket t-shirts and top it off with your favorite hat if you're going for the casual look. For playoff runs - we expect that all bets will be off.
If you want to opt for something a bit different, check out this 1890 Boston Beaneaters t-shirt - which would go well with a kelly green Red Sox hat. The Beaneaters' home jersey makes more sense to wear with a cap bearing the Red Sox standard colors (extra points for a throwback with a collar).
I've also noticed a lot of fans wearing business suits to games at Fenway. Trust me, I respect the fact that you came to the game straight from work - I get it. But seriously, I don't want to hear your complain three rows back when you spill ketchup on your threads. Why not buy an extra hoodie to leave at work? If you're invited to Fenway after closing time, grab the hoodie on your way out. Ditch your suit coat and put the hoodie on instead.
