A Non-Footy Fan’s Guide to Wearing Soccer Jerseys (2024)

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How to wear a football jersey casually? ›

If you're watching the game at home, throw a henley under your jersey for a cool contrast, then finish your outfit with a black jogger pant for sleek comfort. Add canvas shoes for the touchdown.

The kit is the whole uniform a soccer team wears from the jersey to the shorts down to the socks. But, ironically, the term “kit” is technically misused in most soccer circles. Really, the common usage of the word is the equivalent of the word “jersey” in American sports.

Blokecore (or Ladcore) is a fashion aesthetic that focus on the British football culture, as well as old club uniforms from the 80s and 90s.

Fabric. The fan version jerseys are made from very breathable fabric, although there isn't as much ventilation (i.e. tiny holes in the fabric). These jerseys are not stretchy as the player version and are made of a heavier weight, climate control fabric for longer durability.

A Pop of Leather

“You can try this style by tucking in your jersey with a pair of leather pants, adding white sneakers, and a puffer coat. This is a sporty and chic outfit that works well when going out with friends for co*cktails (or mocktails) to watch the game.”

Match your soccer jersey with dark sweatpants or jeans and a sneaker that complements it without taking too much attention away from your soccer jersey. You can also pair by Brand, if they are sponsored by adidas, rock your adi's!

In professional soccer, a player's jersey and the rest of the equipment they wear out on the pitch is referred to as a “kit” or “uniform.” Using the term “uniform” is fairly self-explanatory, but “kit” is a word that might sound a bit strange to U.S. players and fans when used in a sports context.

For this first look, you'll want to take your jersey and tuck it into a pair of denim jeans or shorts. You can pair it with a belt to help your jersey stay tucked in, and for shoes, ankle boots will look great with shorts or rolled up jeans. A pair of white sneakers is also a cute and comfy shoe choice.

More than anything else, uniforms act as a unifying factor and bring together players and supporters. Initially, jerseys served only to distinguish teams and players; however, they are now a symbol of teamwork. The fans are unable to enter the field and score goals on their own.

The coquette aesthetic is a fashion trend that celebrates all things romantic, girly, and hyper-feminine style — think: ribbons, bows, frills, lace, and florals.

What is bikercore? ›

What is bikercore? The bikercore aesthetic consists of moto jackets, fringe, vintage band tees, studded boots, Y2K-inspired handbags, and embellished denim.

The aesthetic gained popularity on Tumblr in the early 2020s and TikTok around 2022, but has roots in earlier feminine fashion trends, including Japanese Lolita fashion, often compared to other aesthetics such as Balletcore, Cottagecore, and Princesscore.

Throwback uniforms, throwback jerseys, retro kits or heritage guernseys are sports uniforms styled to resemble the uniforms that a team wore in the past. One-time or limited-time retro uniforms are sometimes produced to be worn by teams in games, on special occasions such as anniversaries of significant events.

Replica jerseys usually come in standard sizing, making them an excellent option for fans who want to show their support without spending much money. However, these jerseys don't usually feature authentic team sizes, so they may not fit as well as authentic jerseys.

Wearing a football (soccer) jersey casually in day-to-day life is a matter of personal style and preference. Whether it's considered "normal" depends on the social context and cultural norms of the specific place you are in.

Limit wearing your jersey to appropriate environments.

Make sure you only wear them in casual settings, like in your home, and avoid wearing them in more formal or polite environments. Other environments where basketball jerseys are acceptable include sports bars, sporting events, costume parties, and the beach.

The vest that footballers wear under their jerseys (and sometimes over them when in training) is a piece of equipment which holds a GPS tracking device.