Game-Day Essentials You Need This Football Season

It's that time of year again... football season is BACK! Which means so is our favorite past time... tailgating! One thing that we love more than stadium concessions is the outfits we get to wear to the games! Whether you are a football super-fan or a mama cheering on your kids from the stands, there are essentials that every spectator needs for football season. With that in mind, we have created a collection of game day essentials that will ensure you're the best dressed fan in the stands! 

When it comes to your game day outfit, it is essential to sport your team colors. If you're a fan of Wake, App, or Wilkes Central football, kick-off your outfit with this Gold Cable Knit Sweater from Molly Bracken to rep your team in style! This sweater is ultra lightweight, and the hint of gold shimmer elevates it above the rest. You can wear this sweater with white, dark wash, or black denim, making it super versatile. This sweater can be worn on its own or layered with a white button down underneath as we move into colder months. This sweater is as chic as can be and will have you looking and feeling beautiful under the Friday night lights!

Another requirement of a good gameday outfit is practicality. It can be hard to find pieces that are functional, comfortable, and cute, but our Kanga Poncho from Kerisma checks all the boxes. This poncho is surprisingly lightweight, but don't let that fool you! It keeps you comfortably warm with its cozy knit, turtle neck design, and front pocket. You'll love the trendy side slit and extra length in the back that keep your bottom covered, giving you more freedom. This top layers easily over a solid long sleeve tee in plain black and white or your team colors! You can wear this poncho with your favorite leggings and sneakers for a casual look or with slim fit jeans and booties for something a little more chic. There's truly no wrong way to style this poncho, making it a must-have for football season! Most stadiums nowadays have a clear bag policy, but this stadium bag (pictured with our UNC Collegiate Bag Strap) is compliant in the cutest way! While the bag itself is clear, it can be mixed and matched with interchangeable straps that make it customizable. You can choose a basic strap to wear it for everyday and then sport a strap with team colors on game days.

We are loving these new Puffer Sling Bags for football season. These bags are amazing for their compact design and convenient wearability. Whether you wear them around your waist or slip a shoulder through to wear across your chest, these bags give you easy access to your wallet, phone, keys, tickets, lip gloss, or any other small essentials you may need to carry. 

Finally, these Clip & Go phone and wallet carriers (pictured with the stylish Aja 3/4 Sleeve Sweater) are a new and innovative product with a 2-in-1 design. This simple crossbody shoulder chain is ultra light and allows your phone to hang hands-free at your side securely in the hanging phone card. Your cash or card will be conveniently accessible in the attached change pouch. You can even clip your key ring onto the chain to avoid holding them or having to stuff them into your pocket. Convert the Clip & Go from a crossbody to a wristlet in seconds for a completely different look with equal practicality. Ditch your bulky purse, tote, or crossbody and keep your essentials close with the Clip & Go shoulder chain!

The right accessories can really complete an outfit and take it to the next level. Accessorizing is to your outfit like the 1-yard line is to the end zone. It may not seem like much, but it makes all the difference. We have an extensive selection of football themed jewelry and several pieces that are available in team colors! Some of our favorite pieces include our Beaded Football Earrings, Heart Football Earrings, 6-Petal Dangle Hoops, and Marquise Wing Earrings.  We love the beaded football earrings because they combine the beaded trend with an adorable design for an accessory that will take your outfit to the end-zone! The heart football earrings are still on theme, but are a bit more subtle for the gal that prefers studs to drop earrings. The petal earrings make a head-turning statement and come in two  different team colors. And finally, the marquise wing earrings add a stunning sparkle to your look while still repping your team colors! They are available in clear, onyx, sapphire, and emerald! Shop the rest of our game day jewelry here!

Another accessory that we are crushing on is our Football and Crystal Topknot Headbands. Available in black and white, these headbands will have you repping your favorite team in style from head to toe! Top knot headbands have been a huge trend this year, and the trend continues into football season. These headbands feature a comfortable padded band that doesn't put tension on your head, a top knot design, football pendants, and crystal embellishments that add a touch of sparkle to your game day look. Completing your look with this headband is a guaranteed score! 

And there you have it ladies! Those are the game day essentials that you need this football season. We hope you love these products as much as we do. Here's to many wardrobe wins this season! 

Blessings, 

Fruit of the Vine  💜