How to Style a Football Jersey, According to Our WAG Experts

For Mikaela Worley, whose fiancé, Jeremy Reaves, is a safety for the Washington Commanders, that means everything from dressing the jersey down, with cowboy boots and a denim mini, or going full glam with knee-high boots and some sparkly accessories.

The best part? All of this can be done using things already in your closet, making the whole thing rather simple.

“What I love most about a football jersey is how effortlessly you can style it,” she says.

Lindsy Lesmeister, whose fiancé, Connor Colby, is a guard for the 49ers, also likes to switch things up from game to game.

“Whether that means chunky hoops and stacked bracelets, a slicked-back ponytail or a fun updo, and a statement handbag—those simple changes make fanwear feel more fun and personal,” she says.

For Katie Jones, who spends her Saturdays cheering on boyfriend Lyrik Rawls as he plays safety for the University of Kansas, one component of the outfit is MVP.

“You can never go wrong with a jersey and cute boots,” she says.

Don’t love the fit? DIY it!

Nearly all the WAGs we spoke to said they love to alter jerseys, either by working with a professional or DIY’ing a look.

“I’ve worked with a local seamstress to completely rework jerseys by cutting them up and sewing them to make halter tops, corsets, or even skirts,” says Julia Falconi, whose fiancé, Jordan Stout, is a punter for the Baltimore Ravens. “I love making jerseys more girly and fashionable especially for summer and warm-weather games.”

Jones adds that a simple DIY can change the look of a jersey, such as cutting the neckline to make it off-the-shoulder or adding easy cinches in the waist to make it more fitted.

But if you don’t have time or are nervous about cutting the fabric, Lesmeister has a brilliant solution.