In addition to lower temperatures and increased amount of beer can litter, Texas State tailgate season brings with it a host of cute, school-themed outfit selections for men and women to wear both at Bobcat Stadium and beyond.
Around campus and the city, there are many different stores and boutiques focused on supplying different types of Bobcat-themed clothing for tailgate season. Some of the more popular choices include Barefoot Athletics, Two P’s & Calli’s and Trends & Traditions.
“We sell all Texas State apparel, and we sell some game-day dresses and tops and maroon things for girls,” said Hannah Sears, manager at Barefoot Athletics. “Basically, we have t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos and anything Texas State.”
Sears explained that polos paired with khaki slacks have proven to be the most popular option for men attending tailgate, while girls are primarily purchasing maroon- and gold-themed basics found at the store’s attached boutique.
In addition to Texas State trademarked clothing featuring the ever-present Bobcat emblazonment, formalwear, including maroon-and-gold dresses and skirts, is getting a casual—and tailgate-friendly—spin thanks to cute cowboy boots and fringed booties.
“Usually we see girls buying a lot of really cute clothing that is light-sensitive since it’s hot outside,” said Katelyn Knapp, Two P’s & Calli’s key holder. “(Girls look for) something school-spirited, something they can wear all day, (then) to The Square as well.”
Dresses and rompers are a girl’s best friend for tailgate season, Knapp explained. The clothing items can be paired with cowboy boots for the game and then with wedges for a night out afterwards.
“We also sell a lot of Kendra Scott, which girls usually love to wear to games, along with our fall boots that can be worked into summer fashion,” Knapp said. “(It’s) perfect for the tailgate season and winter.”
For the more casual girl, loose maroon tank tops and burnout t-shirts paired with high-waisted denim shorts and boots makes for a comfortable-but-cute day at Bobcat Stadium.
Kelly Leinneweber, Trends & Traditions owner, said pearl necklaces are great accessories for tailgate. Leinneweber said a pearl necklace gives a finishing touch to any outfit.
“If I was going to tailgate, I would wear a pearl necklace and a burgundy-color Texas necklace along with cream high-waisted shorts with a burgundy tank, with a burgundy-and-white scarf and brown-fringe boots,” Leinneweber said.
This article was written by Kara Dornes and sourced from https://star.txstate.edu/node/2348
