These days, an increasing number of women are watching sports matches, compared to even 20 years ago. Most sports matches are now much more female-friendly, which is why a larger number of women now choose to attend them.

If you’ve been invited along to a sports match for a date, with a friend, or just fancy going to see one, then the chances are that you’re struggling to know how to dress. Maybe you’ve not keen to wear the team’s kit, but you still want to look the part? Or perhaps you want to be on-trend but also supportive?

The good news is that dressing for a sports match is easier than you would think, it’s just a case of being creative with what you wear, that’s all. To help ensure that you look the part, below are some tips and suggestions for how to dress for a sports match.

Dress for the venue

An important part of dressing for a sports match is dressing for the venue. Say, for instance you’ve got your tickets from ticketsales.com it’s a good idea to check what venue the match is being held in – is it an indoor venue or an outdoor one? The last thing that you want when attending a sports match is to be cold, which is why it’s vital that you dress for the venue.

As a rule of thumb, for indoor venues, dress in comfortable clothes that won’t make you too hot – layers are ideal as then you can take things off / put things on if you need to. For an outdoor venue, dress to stay warm. Always remember, you feel the cold more when you’re sat still, compared to when you’re walking around, so you may want to dress warmer than you would normally.

Keep it casual

Most sports matches are fairly casual affairs, so bear this in mind and keep your attire casual and comfortable. Of course, casual doesn’t mean loungewear casual, just smart-casual, and comfortable too. You want to feel like you’re well-dressed but not overdressed, it’s important to find the right balance.

A combination of jeans – blue or black – and a tee with a pullover on top or cardigan is ideal. For colder weather, a coat, scarf and hat are also ideal to help add to your look. A sports match is a casual affair, it’s not too formal, and it’s important to remember that.

Incorporate team colors

To give your outfit a supportive vibe, incorporate the colors of your team into it. You can choose to wear the merchandise of the team, but if you’re not a fan of that kind of look, incorporating the team’s colors into your outfit can work just as well.

A tip that a lot of women who attend sports on a regular basis swear by is putting together a neutral look, then adding accessories in the team’s colors, to create the perfect sports match look.

Dressing for a sports match doesn’t have to be a nightmare, it’s just a case of knowing how to get your look right.