I went to my first WNBA game with my sister two summers ago and I had no idea what to wear, so I basically showed up in the same thing I wear to run errands. Everyone around me looked so cool and so put together, and I sat there in my old sneakers feeling a little bit invisible.
The best part about dressing for a game is that you can lean sporty and still look chic. Comfort with a little personality – that’s the sweet spot.
You want to be able to jump up and cheer without your outfit falling apart on you, right?😂👀
So if you have tickets coming up, or you just love a good outfit list, here are 20 looks I keep coming back to.
20 Game Day Looks I Keep Coming Back To
White Air Force 1s With Baggy Jeans And Crop Top
This is the one I reach for again and again. Crisp white Air Force 1s, a pair of baggy jeans that sit low and loose, and a little crop top. It’s simple and it works and I never once regret wearing it.
The clean sneakers do a lot of heavy lifting here. Keep them white and everything else falls into place.
White Air Force 1s With Cargo Pants And Tank Top
Same sneakers, different vibe. Swap the jeans for cargo pants with lots of pockets (I keep my phone in one, my ticket in another) and top it with a plain tank. This is one of those wnba outfit ideas that looks like you barely tried but you actually did think about it a little.
Jersey Dress With Chunky Sneakers
A jersey dress is a gift. You throw it on, you add chunky sneakers, and you are done.
My friend Dana wore this to a game last month and three different people asked her where she got the dress. She just smiled and said the team shop, which honestly is the best answer.
Cropped Team Jersey With Baggy Jeans
If you have a favorite player, wear her jersey. But crop it (or fold it and tuck it, no scissors required) and pair it with baggy jeans. It reads as fan and fashion at the same time, which is the goal.
I love how the cropped jersey lets the high waist of the jeans peek through. Little details.
Team Jersey With Track Pants
For the games where I want to be comfortable above all else, this is my pick. A full team jersey with matching or contrasting track pants. It’s the outfit that says I came here to watch basketball and also to sit very comfortably in my seat.
Add slides or sneakers, whatever your feet are feeling that day.
Basketball Jersey With Baggy Jeans
The classic. A basketball jersey over baggy jeans is the uniform of a fan who knows what she likes. You can layer a fitted tank underneath if the arena runs cold, and arenas always run cold.
I will not lie to you, I own three jerseys now and I rotate them like they are a personality.
Basketball Jersey With Cargo Skirt
So here’s a fun twist. Take that same jersey and pair it with a cargo skirt instead of pants. The skirt keeps it playful and a little unexpected, and the jersey keeps it grounded in game day.
This is a great women basketball fan outfit for the warmer months when jeans feel like too much.
Black Jersey Skirt With Fitted Tank
A black jersey skirt is one of those pieces that quietly goes with everything. Pair it with a fitted tank and you have a look that’s sleek. I like tucking the tank in just at the front, that little French-girl trick.
Black Cap With Jersey Dress And Loafers
Here is where things get a touch elevated (in the good way). Take the jersey dress from earlier, add loafers instead of sneakers, and top it with a black cap. Suddenly it’s polished. Suddenly you look like you have somewhere fancy to be after the game.
Loafers with a sporty dress is a combo I did not expect to love, and yet.
Black Tracksuit With Retro Sneakers
A black tracksuit is the lazy-day hero that also happens to look great. Pair it with retro sneakers, the kind with a little color and a chunky sole, and you’re set for the day.
My husband keeps stealing my tracksuit jacket, which tells me it’s a good one.
Velour Tracksuit With Sneakers
And then there’s velour, which is soft and a little nostalgic and just fun to wear. A velour tracksuit with clean sneakers feels like the early 2000s came back and I am not mad about it.
Pick a color you love. A soft pink, a butter yellow, a deep green. Something that makes you happy on the walk in.
Run Star Hike Sneakers With Baggy Jeans
The Run Star Hike sneakers have that dramatic platform sole, and they instantly make an outfit more interesting. With baggy jeans, they add height and a bit of edge without any effort.
I bought a pair on a whim and now I understand the hype. They go with more than I expected.
Basketball Jersey With Denim Shorts
For a summer game when the sun is still out, a basketball jersey with denim shorts is the easiest thing in the world. Breezy, cool, and cute. You can walk to the arena and not overheat.
Add a straw bag if you want a little contrast between sporty and soft. I did this once and loved how unexpected it looked.
Run Star Hike Sneakers With Cargo Pants
Bring back the Run Star Hikes and pair them with cargo pants this time. The platform sole under the loose cargo silhouette is such a good look. It’s structured and slouchy all at once.
This is a great courtside outfit women reach for when they want comfort and a little bit of drama.
Platform Sneakers With Cargo Maxi Skirt
A cargo maxi skirt is one of those pieces I resisted for ages and then finally caved on. With platform sneakers underneath, it’s the perfect mix of sporty and flowy. The length keeps it interesting, the sneakers keep it grounded.
You can walk all day in this. And you will, because arenas involve a lot of walking.
Black Cap With Trench Coat And Sneakers
For the cooler games, or the ones where you’re heading out after, a trench coat over your outfit is such a nice touch. Add a black cap and clean sneakers and you look pulled together in a way that feels almost accidental.
The trench takes the sporty base and makes it feel grown up. I love a layer that does that.
Cargo Jumpsuit With Chunky Sneakers
A cargo jumpsuit is the one-and-done outfit. You put it on, you add chunky sneakers, and you don’t have to think about matching anything. This is the outfit I reach for when I overslept and still want to look like I planned my day.
Pockets everywhere, which I appreciate more than I can say.
Button-Down Shirt With Denim Shorts And Sneakers
Sometimes you want something a little more classic. A crisp button-down shirt (worn open over a tank, or buttoned and tucked) with denim shorts and sneakers is casual chic at its finest.
My sister wears this version because she says she can go from the game to dinner without changing. Smart!
Baby Tee With Baggy Cargo Pants
The baby tee is back and I am glad. A fitted little tee with baggy cargo pants is such a balanced look, snug up top and loose down below. It’s the proportions that make it work.
Add your sneakers of choice and a small crossbody so your hands are free to cheer.
Logo Crop Top With Baggy Joggers
And to round it all out, a logo crop top with baggy joggers. Comfortable enough to sit through overtime, cute enough for the photos your friend will inevitably take when your team wins.
This is my go-to wnba game day outfit because it’s easy and it never lets me down. I put it on, I grab my ticket, and I’m out the door in five minutes.
