First off, I’m into fashion and big Michigan football fan. I have noticed enough fashion disasters at The Big House in the past few years to move me to write a post on what to wear and what not to wear on game day.
What not to wear:
- Too much logo gear. Two items is the max. Three Michigan logo items is way over board. Don’t be that guy.
- Michigan logo items not produced by Nike or Adidas. If you bought your logo gear at Wal Mart or off a street vendor in China, don’t wear it on game day. Mostly that fake leather jacket (Starter?) that looks like a billboard.
- If your Michigan gear was purchased in the 1980’s please retire it.
- Too many layers in August or early September. Even if it’s in the high 60’s, it’s still hot in the Big House and you will not get cold with 100,000 of your closest friends sitting in your lap. There isn’t enough room for your sweatshirt anyway.
- Black Michigan gear. Michigan’s colors are Maize and Blue, not black.
- If you have graduated from college - no face paint.
- No matter if you’re a fan of another team, don’t wear that team’s gear at a Michigan - MAC opponent game at the Big House. Nobody cares if you root for Illinois.
- Michigan scrunches’ are fine for little girls but not for women over the age of 18.
- Grown men in Michigan Jerseys. Really guys?
- If your planning to wear sweat pants to the game, keep them in the drawer for the gym.
What to wear: After that list you should be able to put together a fine game day outfit but if you still need some ideas, here are some of my thoughts:
- In late summer early fall, a tee shirt with shorts is a good choice for any male attending the game. A Michigan hat is a good choice as well.
- For colder games, a Michigan jacket is not needed. Wear your regular pull over or sweatshirt with a Michigan hat. Having a Michigan jacket might break the 3 logo items rule above. When it comes to Michigan logo wear, remember one rule: less is more.
I hope these tips were helpful and Go Blue!
Gail from Saline
8 comments:
You seriously have a problem with someone, ANYONE wearing a Michigan jersey to the game? Are you a moron, or do you just play one on the internet?
How about just wear maize and no one will care.
For someone with such a high-and-mighty attitude about Michigan Stadium, you sure make a lot of grammatical errors in your writing. Learn to write or the pompousness really won't suit you.
douuuuuuche.
I can tell you are well-intentioned, and it seems these things truly distract you at the game. However, as a student and an alumnus, I've mostly kept my attention on what's happening on the field. This point of view doesn't even take into account financial feasibility of expensive nike/adidas wear for those with less disposable income. Anyways, it's the Big House. As long as visiting fans don't get too obnoxious (especially when we allow them into the student section as someone's guest), I don't care what someone wears as long as they cheer hard and stand up if able during the game. The big house is no place for lackluster fans. I'd rather tacky than well-dressed and passive. Perhaps this is a gender-split debate, but I've never heard of any school's fans getting mad props from the team afterward for motivating them through coordinated outfits. We're branded elitist enough already; let's not carry it into the Big House. Stay Classy Ann Arbor. (Pav, class of '05)
Kindly blow it out you ass, Gail. Thanks.
Vincent,
Well said. Fashion does not a good football fan make.
I especially have a problem with not "approving" of the throwback or older stuff. I love it when you see those guys in their 60s wearing their old gear with the big block M. It reminds me of the great tradition of our school.
But just in general, this whole approach of disapproving elitism should be kept to yourself. It doesn't fit with the spirit of Saturday football.
-Wild
Vincent,
Well said. Fashion does not a good football fan make.
I especially have a problem with not "approving" of the throwback or older stuff. I love it when you see those guys in their 60s wearing their old gear with the big block M. It reminds me of the great tradition of our school.
But just in general, this whole approach of disapproving elitism should be kept to yourself. It doesn't fit with the spirit of Saturday football.
-Wild
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