A Sartorial Super Bowl

Calling all bandwagon football fans: Want to look the part of a Patriots or Giants supporter without dropping major dollars on an inarguably boxy jersey? Here’s your DIY guide to dressing the part. There’s just one catch — the Giants and the Patriots have more or less the same colors: red, white, and blue, though the Giants use gray as an accent color and the Pats use “new century silver.” Our translation? New Englanders get to wear more bling.

Next up::Your excuse to buy colored pants (finally!). Show off your team spirit in a crisp crimson pair or in a Giants-approved Big Blue. Then, top it off with a sporty striped shirt, like this candy cane–esque tee from Top Shop or this bold blue sweatshirt from J.Crew, pictured above. Want a slightly more ladylike look? Opt for the appropriately named fanfare popover, also from J.Crew, or this perfectly polka-dotted chiffon blouse from H&M, which comes in both red and blue. (Note: they're not items you want to spill beer on.) We suggest sizing up, so you can make extra room for those buffalo wings.

Of course, you can always snag NFL-themed loungewear at Victoria’s Secret Pink, though we’re guessing stores are totally sold out of New York and New England gear. Or, if you want to channel your inner Avril Lavigne, you can pick up a tie from Vinyard Vines’ NFL collection (or grab an early Valentine’s Day present for your guy). Game on!

Text Kara Solarz
Image J. Crew