Sports are diagnosed, analyzed and picked apart for every statistic imaginable. Every number is considered and memorized and too often recited by their fans. Since sports are considered at every angle on the field, why not judge it for how they look while playing? From polos to speedos, sports are played in enough outfits to measure, so which can we call the most “fashionable”? Here’s a list of what I believe may be some of the most fashionable sports and teams out there:
Golf
As one of the most prestigious sports in the world, it is no wonder that golf made my list as a fashionable sport. On the course, golfers sport some of the greatest, classiest acts around. Matching from head to toe, they often coordinate their entire outfit with common colors and patterns ranging from checkered to plaid to gingham. A golfer who never ceases to amaze on the course: Rickie Fowler.
Tennis
Considering tennis is just about the only sport you can get away with wearing a tiny skirt, I had to include it on the list. Tennis fans often anticipate the outfits that tennis pros plan to sport on the court during opens and other tournaments. Accessories are even considered since popular stars like the Williams sisters always wear large earrings. The Australian Open was held earlier this month and brought much attention to the sport, not only for the tough competition (like the almost six-hour-long championship round!), but for the outfits athletes wore. This is especially true because Lacoste is the tournament’s official sponsor.
University of Oregon Football
Both of Nike’s co-founders came from the University of Oregon’s athletic program, so it’s no surprise that the school is continuously wearing the benefits. The football team in particular is known for their revolutionary, new, and always-updated uniforms in the famous Duck green and yellow. The jersey unveilings are just as anticipated as the team winning itself.
Polo and Horse Racing
Although the horses are the main athletes in this sport, between the jockeys and fans, these two equestrian sports deserved a spot on this fashion list. Horse tracks are known for the wide-brimmed hats that spectators wear while bidding on races; polo uniforms consist of, surprisingly enough: polos. As hands-down one of the most privileged sports on the planet, equestrian-spectator fashion is nothing short of show stopping.
Not that there aren’t tons of awe-worthy jerseys out there, but the basic jersey cut-off of the NBA or T-shirt jersey of the NFL were blasé compared to these sports. Since these sports made the list for fashion in the game, check out my next blog to see who shines off the field! I’m gonna run down the hottest and most stylish athletes one by one.
If you’re a sports fan, check out the SPM sports blog: Turf Talk.
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