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The Most Stylish NFL Fan on The Block | Part 2 š
How to create your OWN custom Team Jacket. š„
LIGHT UP THE SCENE IN UNIQUE STYLE.
Things are heating up. Itās the last stretch of the 2023 NFL season, and weāre headed towards Week 14. Each game has increasing stakes, as the playoff picture begins to slowly reveal itself from the fog. Youāve scored some tickets to attend a big division game, or decided to catch it at a festive lounge on Sunday Night. Temperatures have dropped significantly, and you need a fire fit to root for the home team. Somehow you Gents always seem to be in the right place at the right time. š
Photo courtesy of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
In Part 1 of this segment, we covered the basics of putting together a stylish but subtle team fit. Again, itās all about āimplementing your team logo and using your team color as an accent to your fitā. For this edition, weāre going to focus on an all black fit, of course with a team color accent. Why? Because every team has a blackout uni or at least close to itā¦and everything looks great in black. But donāt take my word for it, instead allow me the opportunity to illustrate this for you.
Youāre a stylish guy, so youāre already quite familiar with statement pieces. Personally, I love them and live by them. They make dressing up much MUCH easier. And so Iāll be building my team fit this week with the classic SG Varsity Jacket in Black Stealthā¦and the Philadelphia Eagles team colors. Keep in mind that you could also pull this off with an outerwear vest, an overshirt or denim jacket. So letās jump right into it.
Part of rooting for your team in one of a kind style, is having a nostalgic custom or vintage piece. Itās sure to help you stand out from the crowd. I had an extra Black Stealth varsity jacket laying around, so I figured why not transform this into an Eagles Team Jacket. The first step was to de-badge the jacket. I removed the āSā lettering with a pair of scissors, by simply slicing underneath the patch to break the thread stitch. My goal was to re-brand this jacket in a subtle manner, with an Eagles Patch for chest placement and an NFL iron-on patch on the sleeve, both of which I scored online at Embrosoft.com and Ebay respectively.
I could have added more patches like the signature āEAGLESā font on the back panel of the jacket, but for my personal taste, less is always more. And although these are durable iron-on patches, I prefer to have them stitched on, so I took them to our local tailor, William, so that he can properly sew them on. When it comes to patches, itās nice to have some peace of mind, and some assurance that you wonāt be embarrassing yourself, with logos falling off in public. Yikes! Epic Fail. š¬
Now that Iāve got my own personal Eagles Jacket, itās time to build the rest of the fit. Itās an all black fit, and as simple as it gets, so I wonāt bore you with too many details. Black jeans would work fine, but just to make it a little bit more interesting, these slim cargos with patch pockets and ankle zippers are definitely a nicer touch.
If you also recall from the 49ers styling, souvenir like pieces, like a crewneck sweater, graphic t-shirts, caps work great for team styling. Try not not to stick with team apparel only. Be creative. Youād be surprised what an online search could land you, as thereās a ton of nostalgic pieces out there, created just for your city and what itās known for. And it was impossible for me to pass up on this Philly themed hoodie, especially since I felt I was missing the signature green team accent and itās exactly what the outfit needed. Itās hella soft & cozy too. Thereās just something about the way a hoodie sticks out of a coat or jacket, especially when put together in a dapper ensemble.
Finally for my finishing touches, a pair of mid-top athletic sneakers is a fail proof move, so back to my faithful Nike 77ā Vintage Blazers I go. The reason why I love these sneakers so much, is because theyāre one of the few athletic sneakers that perfectly capture sport + class and in a magnificent way. Plus, itās always mid tops over lows for me, as they just seem to flow better with most casual and dressy fitsā¦especially if youāre not on the super tall end of the spectrum.
Now one thing that most Gents are yet to discover, is that the Fedora and Sneakers combo is a whole vibe. So Iāll be reaching for my Geoffery Fedora in Camel. Itās literally the perfect addition to carve out your swag from the rest of stadium, bar or nightclub. Pairing your fedora with the right sneakers, balances everything out just perfectly, for that casual sophisticated aesthetic.
Itās literally the perfect addition to carve out your swag from the rest of stadium, bar or nightclub.
Itāll literally makes you look both sporty & classy at the same damn time. And if youāre not into Fedoras, no problem. Thereās always the traditional ball cap, but you could also opt for a neutral colored beanie if wearing a loud accent color, or an accent colored beanie if wearing dark or neutral colors. Keep your team logo on your chest however. Itāll make for the boldest dapper statement. š
And thatās it. A killer look thatāll turn heads, and have everyone questioning their wardrobe choices for the rest of the night. Simply kick back and enjoy the game, and let the compliments roll in. All you need is for the team to secure this dub, so you can celebrate the rest of the night in style.
Remember you can do this with a puffer or quilted vest, or overshirt. If youāre working with an overshirt, simply place a logo patch over a pocket, or take your right pocket off altogether and replace it with your team logo.
Iāve also compiled a couple of great picks to get started below. You can do this with your favorite NFL, NBA, MLB, or NCAA Team. So regardless of your home team or which team youāre a fan of, thereās definitely a piece for everyone.
Feel free to reply to this email or use the chat support feature on the website if you have questions and need help building your own personal jacket. š»
Cheers,
Fola
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MY NFL TEAM RECOMMENDATIONS
49ers + Chiefs + Texans
| Cowboys + Lions + Colts |
Chargers + Rams
| Falcons + Buccaneers |
Any Team
| Raiders + Dolphins + Steelers |
Packers + Jets | Jaguars + Eagles |
Broncos + Bears + Colts | Any Team |
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