Ladies Fan Fashion Rocking the Lots!

Wear Your Sunday Best on Saturday!

By: Stephanie O’Neal, TailgateQueen.com

No matter the university, ladies are dominating the tailgate fashion scene. Football in the south is not only a chance to support your favorite team, but also a chance to support them in style.

“Nothing embodies the Southern spirit quite the way that tailgating does. Delicious food, stylish outfits, and a whole day of socializing.” – Sally Ingles, Clemson University Class of 2015

The long standing tradition of dressing up for gameday is more than just ladies looking fabulous in sundresses; it’s carefully assembling the perfect look with a very specific color combination in mind. From head to toe (or headband to shoes) the ladies of college football have become professionals in the contact sport of shopping.

“One of my favorite games to dress for is the Black Outs at Carolina. Putting that outfit together is al ways fun, especially when you see the final product in the stadium” – Sarah Owens University of South Carolina, Class of 2006

Carefully procuring clothing that shows off school pride isn’t something to scoff at. I’ve seen firsthand what a lady is capable of in the midst of a sample sale, and it isn’t pretty. Yet, on gameday, when you look around any given tailgate, the two toned styles are seamlessly put together as if a second thought wasn’t even needed.

“In the years that orange isn’t a popular dress color, life is difficult. I have to search farther and wider for something to wear.” – Ali Jackson, Auburn University Class of 2006

This season will be no different. As fall quickly approaches, the search for team colors, in this year’s trends, is underway. Chevron prints, color blocking, & maxi dresses are all the rage, and finding them in just the right shade is a feat unto itself.

“I am always surprised when I see pictures of girls tailgating at other schools in shorts and t-shirts. Tailgating at Georgia is all about dressing up in some thing cute, comfortable, and coordinating (in UGA colors). Dresses or skirts in red and black are everywhere you turn. Lucky for Georgia fans, black is an easy color to wear!” – Stephanie Southerland, University of Georgia, Class of 1996

College gameday is an experience that is hard to describe. The excitement in the air is contagious, the food is delicious, and the memories are well documented.

“As a cheerleader at Wake Forest, I was always sad during football season that I couldn’t participate in tailgating. We paraded through the tailgates before the game with our mascot and saw everyone dressed proudly in black and gold, eating spreads of food! I loved going back to Wake Forest after graduation with my ‘Little Black Dress’, socializing and finally enjoying the tailgate fun!” – Courtney Lominack, Wake Forest, Class of 1996

While looking for the dress is sometimes a headache, the ladies of football are living for the gameday moment. When it all comes together, the party that commences is well worth the trouble. From food to socializing, one thing stands true: in a place where football is said to be a religion, it only makes since to dress up in your Sunday best.

Stephanie O’Neal is the owner of TailgateQueen.com and a ladies fashion contributor for InsideTailgating.com. If you are looking for some cute new outfits for the game, you should definitely head on over to tailgatequeen.com to check out some of the latest styles for the Fall!