Jersey Frames

Last night, the Well Dressed Sports Girlfriend and I went to a sports bar. I drag her to a lot of sports bars. Thankfully, she happens to like beer and is willing to put up with watching a few games on the weekend. This said, we do end up spending a fair amount of money on the weekends, watching the three football teams I follow. I've thought about creating that sports bar feel at home, without making the place look cheesy or cheap.

The place to start may just be with a few classy looking jersey wall hangings. The best jersey wall hangings, in my opinion, are clean, new or unused throwback jerseys. Those jerseys can be expensive, so we'd like to offer a tip on how to display them in an inexpensive manner.

Check out this company, Ultra Mount. The mounts are inexpensive compared to other company's displays and they look nice. When the jersey seems out of date on the wall, you can either wait it out until the thing becomes throwback, or replace the jersey with your favorite rookie.

Throw in a few comfortable chairs, an extra beer frigde, and a large TV, and you're well on you way to setting up an at home sports bar.

Should you be wearing that jersey, anyway?

One San Francisco Chronicle author has an amusing take on whether or not you should be wearing that jersey or not. It all depends on your age, really. Take this quick quiz at the bottom of this article and find out if you should donate that jersey.

Minnesota Wild Third Jersey Leaked

Icethetics has leaked the Minnesota Wild's new alternate jersey. This is the first Minnesota Wild jersey I've actually liked. The red and green of their first three uniforms could only remind me of Christmas. And sure, the NHL season overlaps with the month of December, but nothing prevents me from getting over my Holiday Season Hangover more than seeing bright Santa colors in mid-April.

Should I Buy That New Favre Jersey?

A few weeks ago, I offered the following advice, wait until the ink is dry on that Brett Favre contract to buy a jersey. Well, after another retirement head fake, Favre has finally signed with the Vikings and he did end up sticking with the number four.

So - should you click your way over to NFL.com to buy that new Favre jersey? The short answer? It depends.

The longer answer? It depends on how often you wear jerseys. I'm the type of guy that only wears jerseys on gameday. When Sunday rolls around in the fall, I already have my Adrian Peterson jersey - so why would I drop another pretty penny on a player that will likely only be around for one season. Let's say you find a deal on eBay and buy a jersey for $70 with shipping and handling. If you only wear it during regular season and playoff games that works out to about $3.50 per wear. Now let's say Adrian Peterson sticks around in the league and with the Vikings for another four years (a fairly conservative estimate). The same jersey would cost you maybe $0.97 per wear.

Let me boil it down for you to a simple NFL jersey philosophy. Don't waste your hard earned cash on jerseys of grizzled free agent veterans or brand new rookies. Wait until you team drafts a player that has a breakout rookie season, then buy a jersey before year two. That way, you'll have a jersey of a great player and you'll be able to wear it for the longest amount of time.

My Advice on that new Favre Jersey?

Will Brett Favre being signing with the Minnesota Vikings in the coming days? It is certainly looking like a strong possibility. So, should you buy that new Favre jersey so you can be the first one on the block with what is sure to be the NFL's top selling jersey this year?

My advice? I'd wait.

Remember that Randy Moss changed his number. Joe Montana changed his number. Brett Favre might want to wipe the slate clean after a disappointing finish in New York.

John David Booty - the QB way down on the Vikings depth chart - does happen to sport the same number as his idol, Favre. Booty would likely give up the number to Favre, if asked, but Brett may be looking to sport a new number with a new, rival team.

On the other hand, maybe you could make money on a #4 jersey in a few years. Forty years from now this stuff could be worth a lot if Favre chooses to stay retired.

Ever wonder how they choose which uniforms to wear?

Have you ever pondered how baseball teams pick which uniform combination to wear?  The Minneapolis Star Tribune gives us a look inside the Minnesota Twins clubhouse, showing how the starting pitcher selects the uniform combination for the game.  

Check it out here.  

Other teams in the majors have similar methods for picking the uniform for the day.  For the Chicago Cubs, Ryan Dempster tends to wear the home pinstripes or the gray away unis, and Carlos Zambrano chooses the blue alternate tops whether he is pitching home or away.  

Top Ten MLB Jerseys for 2009

1. Milwaukee Brewers - For as much as this pains me to say this as a Cubs fan - the Brewers have sick uniforms, a cool team name and a great cap design.  As a beer drinker, the solid blue cap with the grain below it is pretty freakin' awesome and its kind of a wonder you don't see more people outside of the midwest wearing it.  This blue jersey has a cool color scheme and is less offensive than the stupid glove logo they wore in the 1980s (alright Brewers fans, lemme have it, I know you love that crappy design). 

2. Boston Red Sox Alternate - Boston did a really nice job with the redesign of their new alternate jerseys.  They aren't overwhelming and jerseys get extra points for having a city name instead of the team name  (typically their away jerseys). 

3. Chicago Cubs - This jersey is much cooler when customized.  The simple grey is a bit drab initially, but with a red number on the front and back - it looks pretty cool.  It also offers a contrast to all those white pinstripe jerseys you see Cubs fans wearing.  

4. Pittsburgh Pirates - I'm a big fan of the classic look on current jerseys and Pittsburgh's road uniform does this pretty darn well. 

5. Minnesota Twins - The Twins will be wearing this uni to commemorate their last season in the 'dome.  I think the powder blue jersey actually wears better - but this is still a sweet throwback.  

6. Kansas City Royals - This picture makes this Royals jersey look like a dress, but this is a potentially pretty cool jersey.  A number of teams have color schemes of blue and white - like the Royals or Dodgers.  The Dodgers uniforms look cool on baseball players, but I've always thought they look a little drab on fans. 

7. Baltimore Orioles - Baltimore has added the flag of the state of Maryland to their sleeve this year, which I think is a really cool touch. Since I think most of their hats are pretty lame, I would go with the jersey (exception to the old bird designs of the 1960s).

8. Atlanta Braves - I'm really tired of Atlanta's "blacked out" look with their dark navy caps.  Make a choice people, is it navy or black.  Let's add a bit of spice to our lives with a solid red jersey here. 

9. Philadelphia Phillies - This classic looking jersey is screaming up my list of favorite jerseys.   Like the Giants jersey below, I love the fact that they went with a classic cream colored alternate than just another white design.  This jersey looks sweet. 

10. San Francisco Giants - Typically, I'd mock orange and black as Halloween colors.  Obviously, they are - and at first I thought this jersey was pretty lame.  Recently, however, I've come around. As you'll see in this top-ten list, I'm not a huge fan of solid white jerseys - so the off-white color here makes the jersey look more classic.  

So what do you think?  Did we mess up?  What are your top ten favorite jerseys?  E-mail us at welldressedsportsfan (at) gmail.com

Chicago Red Stars Jersey

We're pretty gender biased here at the Well Dressed Sports Fan. Though the Well Dressed Sports Girl has shared a rant about female fans wearing pigtails and we've given props to Ashley Judd for her style- most of the time we just talk about what the dudes are wearing.  As we write this, it occurs that we might need to rethink our priorities. 

We rarely talk about what the available gear for female teams.  Chicago's professional women's soccer team's new duds caught our attention, however, so we wanted to give the Chicago Red Stars a shout out.  These look fantastic.  

These double as a nice option for female Cubs fans, especially the powder blue jersey in the above picture.  The jersey reflects the Flag of Chicago.  

Ten dollars to the first dude secure enough in his masculinity to wear rock one of these.  

Minnesota Twins Alternate Jersey

The Minnesota Twins will be wearing an alternate third jersey this season - their last in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.  The jersey will be complimented by an alternate two-tone cap - completing the throwback uniform.  While Well Dressed Girlfriend hates two tone caps, I really like this particular cap.  

While I really like the idea of sporting throwbacks from this era, I think the Twins really should have gone with the powder blue, v-necks from Kirby Puckett's rookie season - my favorite Twins uniform.  The powder blue jersey is the one and only jersey that I can wear to any stadium in the country and get compliments from opposing fans.  

  

NCAA Basketball

I'm watching the Minnesota Gophers take on the Virginia Cavaliers on ESPN this evening.  This got me thinking about sports gear for basketball games.  We've discussed this from the ladies' side, but haven't talked about men's gear yet.  

Nothing looks lamer and more dated that an old, faded basketball jersey with some forgotten jerk.  In general, I avoid basketball jerseys all together.  They look cool on the court when you're actually paid or give a scholarship to play - but you look like a tool wearing one with no shirt to a game - I don't care how hot it is outside.  

In general, I think it is a pretty decent life rule to avoid being mocked on blogs run by female sports fans.  In general.

Instead, check out these performance t-shirts made by Nike.  Newer t-shirts can be pre-made with a sweet distressed look.  There are a lot of options.  I would recommend avoiding t-shirts with oh-so-clever basketball team slogans or sayings once you hit adulthood.  The Well Dressed Sports Girl and I haven't exactly come to a consensus on this last point - so we'll maybe open it up again for another post.  

Buffalo Bills Throwbacks

The Buffalo Bills are wearing their throwback uniforms today, which we think are pretty sick. The Bills wore some pretty blah uniforms in the 1990s, so we're happy they went a little further back in the archives for these bad boys.  This Mitchell & Ness throwback hat  compliments the jersey perfectly.  

In a pinch you could also rock the Reebok version of the lid, but I think it is a little too flashy to go with a jersey that is supposed to look retro.  

NHL Third Jerseys - Guest Reviewer!

My sister and I are native Minnesotans, which makes us qualified to comment on all things hockey.  I decided to ask her for some comments on these new third jerseys for a few select NHL teams.

Ottawa Senators - The new Senators logo has really grown on me. I have a beer cozy with the new logo that reminds me of Canada - and beer.

Well Dressed Sister - "Nice masculine colors.  Not so much for the ladies." 

Buffalo Sabers - I really like this old school look.  Buffalo has lucked out with this third jersey and the new Bills logo.  

Well Dressed Sister - "The logo is fantastic.  The horizontal lines aren't exactly slimming." 

Pittsburgh Penguins 

Well Dressed Sister - "Those are far more feminine colors.  Might not work so well for the men at the game.  Penguins are cute though." 

Well Dressed Sports Guy - Funny you should mention that, Sis.  Elizabeth Banks has a scene in Zack and Miri Make a Porno where she is wearing this sweater as a night shirt.  It is pretty friggin hot in case you were wondering.

Well Dressed Sister - "Whatever." 

Boston Bruins - I'm not a huge fan of the Bruins regular jerseys, so I like the third jersey.  That said, they are a bit too reminiscent of a bumble bee for my taste.

Well Dressed Sister - "I second that opinion.  The bee that is.  These jerseys must make the entire team look like a swarm of angry bees.  Which I suppose isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Thanks, Sis!  I'll let you know next time I need a third opinion.

Well Dressed Sister: "No problem.  Just to warn you I have stronger opinions about baseball uniforms."  

SI.com rates the new NHL third jerseys here. 

40% Off Personalized MLB Jerseys Today!

Ahh Black Friday, the one day of the year that people are dumb enough to trample their fellow human beings in order to get cheap plastic.  My contempt at the post-Thanksgiving rush aside, there are some really great holiday deals out there today.  MLB.com is having a sale on customizable jerseys today - 40% off.  

If you've been thinking about making one of these anyway, now is the time.  We'd suggest avoiding some clever nickname on the back - just stick with your own last name funnyman - and don't be ridiculous by picking the number 69, it makes you look like a teenager.  Stick with a classic number like 10, or 7 or, I don't know - 21.   For the one customizable jersey that I own, I decided to stick with the year of my birth. 

The advantage of these jerseys is that you will never be traded.  Modern teams tend to tweak jerseys every couple of years - but a standard customized home jersey should last you longer than that of your favorite player. 

Happy shopping!

Thanksgiving NFL Throwback Jerseys

Two NFL teams traditionally play on Thanksgiving - the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys.  Both teams have worn throwbacks for the special Thursday game.  The Cowboys wore their throwback duds last week, and the Lions are set to wear theirs for Thursday's game; but it got me thinking about those two teams throwback jerseys.  

The Lions recent history hasn't exactly been storied - but these Barry Sanders throwbacks from 1994 should remind you of greener pastures.  These jerseys look solid with a grey hoodie underneath.  

We at The Well Dressed Sports Fan sort of like these Tony Romo throwbacks, but not enough to recommend them more than their current white threads.   They look eerily like the current NFL Pro Bowl jerseys, which are pretty god-awful.

The Titans and Seahawks also play on Thursday - two teams with unfortunate jersey histories. Neither will be sporting throwbacks, but I thought I'd give their jerseys a look too.  The Houston Oilers Warren Moon jersey is pretty cool - but while we normally love powder blue throwbacks, we're not head-over-heels for this jersey.  The darker blue was also a better look for the Seattle Seahawks.  We, do, however, like hat logos that stretch from side to side on the front (think Seahawks, Broncos and Bills rather than the 49ers or Raiders).  If you're feeling festive - and not trying to attract a member of the opposite sex anytime soon - check out this Seattle Seahawks knit hat.  Wowza. 

Props to Oregon, but . . .

I like to give props to Oregon for being creative with their football jerseys. The Well Dressed Sports Girlfriend vehemently disagrees, but I like the mesh detailing on the shoulders.  The basketball jerseys on the other hand? Whew, these things are not attractive.   

Don't be "That Guy"

A recent gem in the St. Paul Pioneer Press chronicled the large number of drunken fans who missed the Minnesota Vikings play the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.  Not only did they drop $40 plus on tickets, they missed an epic game, ending with an Adrian Peterson touchdown scamper and a last second missed field goal.  

I've witnessed first hand the ills of sports drunkenness and I'm here to steer you away from this disease.  It is very important to remember that I am not a doctor, I just consider myself a drinking enthusiast. 

Tip 1: Remember that it takes 45 minutes for the average Joe to process alcohol.  Remember that beer you shot gunned right before heading through the gates?  It is going to hit you right at the start of the second quarter.  This could be a good thing if you had an ever so tiny buzz when you polished off that Bud Light, but if you've already had to much to drink you could be heading for disaster in the middle of the game.  

Tip 2: Know your limit.  This sounds obvious, but a lot of people clearly forget where the line is between having a good time and being so wasted that they won't remember the outcome of the game.  Remember that everyone has a different limit.  Don't force your friend that is three inches shorter and hasn't eaten anything all day to do four shots with you unless you're willing to help him out of the game.  

Tip 3: Make sure you've eaten.  A lot.  That bowl of cereal this morning ain't going to cut it if you're having a few before a noon game.  Go to the game early and eat some protein.  Grill some chicken or have some steak and concentrate on having a good time grilling that, rather than just concentrating on taking shots.  

Tip 4: Limit yourself to one beer at the game.  When I go to a baseball game on a hot summer day, I might leisurely have two beers.  At a football game, you're standing and cheering quite a bit - so it isn't super convenient to have a drink in your hand for four quarters.  I try to take off just before half time to grab a spot in a short line to get a beer.  

Tip 5: Consider drinking after the game instead. This works especially well for dry college stadiums.  If you have season tickets, plan on hitting the bars with your friends after each home game that your team wins.  Bars and restaurants get crowded with the post-game rush, but this adds to the atmosphere if it isn't overly crowded.  The beer is typically less expensive, the selection is better, and you can stand around and re-cap the game with your friends.  

Here and there: A number of Ebbets Field Flannels t-shirts are on sale.  Despite how amused I am by these, please avoid this or this if you are looking to meet a cute female fan at the game. The coolest NFL hat might be this Bills hat.  I think the vast majority of the NFL hats look almost NASCARish.  

Distant Replays is offering a series of Ivy League throwback hockey jerseys that will knock your socks off.  Know anyone who went to Yale?  How about Dartmouth?

What to Wear: Boston Red Sox

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.

What to Wear: LA Galaxy

With the news that Bruce Arena just took over as head coach and GM, renewed interest may appear in the Los Angeles Galaxy.  The Galaxy are perhaps the best known Major League Soccer (MLS) team of the moment and the acquisition of international superstar David Beckham has brought on board hoards of new fans.  So how do you stand out from the crowd as a Galaxy fan? What looks good?  What doesn't work?  Well, as usual, we're here to help.

As expected, the David Beckham gear is everywhere when going to a Galaxy game.  And unless he is by far your favorite player - we'd advise against buying it.  Sure, the Well Dressed Sports Girlfriend and I are as hot and heavy for Becks as the next couple - but Beckham's role as the soccer's American ambassador means that nearly everyone seems to have his jersey. 

 

Instead, if you're going to go with a jersey, we recommend going with the team's away jersey, which is a bit more colorful than their home duds.  The problem with white polyester jerseys is the fact that they stain.  If you plan on wearing your jersey to a sports bar or a game - this might just be something to consider.  The blue and gold of the road jersey works well, though we'd advise against wearing bright colored jerseys to most non-sports events.

Soccer teams aren't known for the best selection of caps and the Galaxy doesn't appear to be any different.  If you were a fan of the Chicago Fire, a beenie would be a great call, but if you're an L.A. Fan, you probably watch most of your games in Southern California - so we'd advise you to avoid hats here all together.

Instead of wearing a hat - hardcore soccer fans often opt for the team scarf.  I think these team scarfs can actually look pretty cool with a solid color winter jacket and a plain t-shirt or polo. Having an L.A. Galaxy scarf doesn't accomplish the well traveled European look that a foreign team's might - but it still works. 

So if you're a casual fan of the Galaxy - I'd go with the scarf.  A more hardcore fan might consider an away jersey, which I think looks pretty cool.  

Well Dressed Sports Girlfriend's Take: 

I like this scarf.  It reminds me a little bit of a 70's candy bar, and really, can you go wrong wearing campy candy?  No.  Seriously, though, the scarf is a really fun accessory and wears much differently than in-your-face jerseys, body paint, and even hats.  The scarf says Big Fan, but even better, a fan with Style.  And what more can the well dressed sports fan ask for?  

What to Wear: New York Jets

It should be an exciting year to be a New York Jets fan.  After a 4-12 season last year, the fanbase has reason to be excited again after acquiring future Hall of Famer Brett Favre.  While Favre might not lead the Jets to the promised land this season, he certainly gives new fans a reason to jump on board the bandwagon and provides lifelong fans with even more reason to show their pride.

Brett Favre jerseys have been flying off the shelves at NFL.com. These jerseys will no doubt be the "hot" item this upcoming season at the Meadowlands, but we recommend looking just a little bit different from the crowd of number 4 jerseys.  We love jerseys, but Favre isn't exactly at the start of a promising young career - so we predict they will look a bit dated within a couple of years.  You don't see too many Joe Montana Kansas City Chiefs jerseys anymore, right?

Check out these "Ithaca is Pretty" shirts from M. Phil Designs here.  Match the shirt with either a casual looking Jets hat or the team's 2008 draft hat.  The shirt and hat combo looks great and isn't over the top - which is key if you hope to snag anyone's number during pre and post game festivities.

The Jets logo and colors also look good in more traditional fitted caps like this one.

Once again, avoid player "tribute" tees like this one.  If you have that much of a man crush ona player like Favre, it might be wise to pick up a jersey instead. After you make your purchase, consider counseling before you become a full blown stalker.  If you do opt for the Favre jersey, we suggest snagging a throwback "alternate" jersey.  These will set you apart from the crowd. Unfortunately, "authentic" versions of these jerseys (with sewn on numbers) are not yet available as of this posting.  Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the authentic versions of these to appear, as they will last you much longer than the replica versions.

Be sure to check out our other tips for looking good this football season here.  Also, check out our Preseason NFL Preview.  You can find other fun designs from M Phil Designs here.

Dos and Don'ts of The Well Dressed NFL Fan

With the NFL season upon us, The Well Dressed Sports Fan thought it would be a good time to address some football fan fashion dos and don'ts for the upcoming year.  The Well Dressed Sports Girl will join me for this post.

Picture 1: Jessica Simpson sporting her boyfriend, Tony Romo's, jersey.  

Well Dressed Sports Guy's Take: Jessica Simpson is so damn close to nailing it here.  Plus she is hotter than that time I found a bunch of girly magazines next to a dumpster.  Replace that slightly pink jersey with a more authentic looking jersey and she's got it.  Jessica is clearly wearing the the women's cut jersey, which is a great call here.  The long curly hair tops it off.  Be warned, dressing like this at a game will get you a lot of attention.  If attention is what you're going for - copy this look with your favorite player's jersey and wear it with pride.

Well Dressed Sports Girl's Take:  Agreed.  But come on, are you really faulting her for wearing a little pink?  Jessica Simpson and her look-a-likes can wear the girly version of fan gear

 without shame.  A "real" version might add a few points, but this works.

Sports Guy's Response: A lot of hardcore fans complain about pink hats and jerseys, but if you're hot enough to pull it off, my guess is that even the most hardcore fan won't be complaining.  

Picture 2: Bills fans tailgating.

Well Dressed Sports Guy's Take: These guys actually do a pretty reasonable job of dressing for the game.  The guy on the right could consider subbing the Bill's hat for a plain blue stocking cap, but they don't commit any sins against spot here.  These guys are doing two things correctly -- they are dressing for the weather and they aren't over doing it.  No face paint, no shirtlessness.   

Well Dressed Sports Girl's Take:

 Average.  They don't make me cringe, but there's no reason for a second glance, either.

Sports Guy's Response: I'll agree with your take here, lady, but part of the goal of this blog is not to look like a jackass.  No second take, sure, but they avoid many of the most common crimes against fandom.  

Picture 3: The Shirtless Train Wreck.

Well Dressed Sports Guy's Take:  Here is a wonderful example of what NOT to do.  Nothing says, "Heckle me," like an overweight, shirtless, drunk, sports fan.  The terrible helmet and nipple decorations sort of make me want to jump of a bridge and break both of my ankles on my way down.

Well Dressed Sports Girl's Take: Once, I thought enthusiasm was everything.  This is the exception.

Picture 4: A Bit Too Skimpy?

Well Dressed Sports Guy's Take:  If you're going for reasonable attention, copy Jessica Simpson's look in picture one.  If you're looking for the drunk guy in picture 4 to rub his nipples and make an inappropriate comment about your rack, this is the way to go.  Dignity goes out the window here.  If all you're looking for is to get on TV - oh, and you're hot - this might be the look for you.

Well Dressed Sports Girl's Take: Where are these guys' parents?  Who let them out of the house.  When they were 18.  Seriously, they need supervision.

Sports Guy's Response: Nothing says, I'm pole dance at night and am just here for the attention by not wearing ANYTHING with your teams colors.  Find a sparkling bra that says New Orleans Saints or something.

Picture 5: Straiten up that hat!

Well Dressed Sports Guy's Take: Straighten up that hat and this guy has a pretty sweet look.  This would work well watching the game at a friend's place or going to the game with your girlfriend.  A khaki shirt might work a bit better with the purple hat, but other than that - pretty good lookin'.  Read about how to rock a crushed hat here. 

Well Dressed Sports Girl's Take: This is a good laid back look for going to a game.  Disregard the sports guy's take, though.  A khaki shirt would be intolerable.  Instead go for a classic oxford, and one without the weird chest pockets.  Nice jeans, clean hat, nice watch, then you've got to finish the look with a nice crisp shirt.  As long as you avoid the white hat, you can't fail with this look.

Sports Guy's Response: I would try to avoid the "I just came from work," look that so many guys fall into at baseball games.  Instead, if you're going for this kind of look, wear a casual looking oxford, rather than one you'd wear with a tie to the office.  Finally, be sure to roll up the sleeves.  

See more with our NFL Preseason Preview here.