FASHION POLICE: SPORTS FAN EDITION (REVISED)

A few months ago, A Glam Slam compiled a list of the "Top 10 Fashion Faux Pas," when it comes to attending a sporting event. Let's take a look at that list:

1. Wearing the jersey of a team from a different sport, or a team who is not playing in the game you are attending. Unless your wardrobe consists only of team jerseys (which would bring up a whole different set of problems), stick to the teams in the game.

2. Wearing your own name on the back of your jersey if you are older than the age of 10. You might have dreamed of becoming a professional athlete but let’s face it, it’s time to move on.

3. While it’s great to show pride in your team through your attire, there’s no need to go overboard. This is dedicated to the women who feel it’s necessary to wear a team logo t-shirt and jacket. And hat. And jeans. And earrings…

4. Pale pink fan gear. Jerseys, hats, hoodies, it doesn't matter. Avoid the pink.

5. Guys in suits; unless you are coming straight from the office, then you’re off the hook.

6. Face paint. Enough said.

7. Spelling out your team name or favorite player on your t-shirt with a bunch of pals. After a few beers, it never turns out the way you planned.

8. Wearing outdated fan gear. Newsflash: Brett Favre no longer plays for the Green Bay Packers. However, throwback jerseys are fully acceptable.

9. How about a lack of fashion? If it is the dead of winter and you have a beer belly yet still feel the need to go shirtless, that’s a problem. If you’re a JETS season ticket holder and you sit in section 317, that means you. Wink, wink.

10. Women who are dressed like they are heading to the club instead of a sporting event. If you are trying to draw attention to yourself, this is not the place to do so. You can trust Glam Gal that just this once, the guys are focused on thegame, not on you.

     
 

But several games later, it was clear that there are many more violations being committed by sports fans. So A Glam Slam took it one step further to the twitter world, where there's never a shortage of very vocal opinions. Glam Gal asked the many sports loving "tweeps" out there what they feel are the worst faux pas. While face paint and outdated jerseys were the overwhelming responses, here are 10 more great additions to the list:

1.   Men who tuck their jerseys into their jeans. And extra points off if you're wearing a belt. It's a jersey not a dress shirt. 

2.   Jerseys that are 10 sizes too big. Just because it might fit your favorite football player, doesn't mean it's the appropriate fit for you. 

3.   Mismatching a throwback item with a current item. 

4.   Jerseys worn over your sweatshirt, your coat and the many other layers you are wearing to keep warm. It makes the rest of us fear that your too tight jersey will bust open before the game's end. A team jacket or hat will be just fine in the cold weather.

5.   Anything on your head other than a baseball cap or a winter cap. That means no colored wigs or hats made of cheese, umbrellas or game balls. 

6.   Foam Fingers. Once again, enough said.

7.   Manny-packs. Yup, they still exist. Guys, you don't need more than a wallet, cell phone and keys so use your pockets. 

8.   Grown women dressed as cheerleaders.

9.  "Sports Bras." Obviously the women of warmer weather cities are more likely the culprits here, but bras made of baseballs, feathers, or anything edible. Not a good idea.

10. And what's the worst accessory for sports fans? Signs. Not only are they distracting but many lack creativity. In particular, the age-old “will you marry me [insert player name]" with a cut-out for your head. OR the acronym signs. You know the ones. A B C = Another Big Championship. 

  
 

A Glam Slam said it before and here it is again: Sports fans, take this advice or you might end up here: SPIKE’s list of the teams with the most annoying fans.

- Glam Gal -