Football fashion for my fan girls

Football has been America’s second favorite F-word for longer than we’ve all been alive. And with the month of September comes thoughts of touchdowns, tailgate parties, and more importantly, team apparel.

But not everyone wants to sport a boxy, nonform-flattering jerzee while supporting their favorite college team. Here are our top picks for sporty looks you can purchase locally to cheer on your faves without causing fashion interference.

Special thanks to Drake University staff members and alumni for coordinating the use of the Drake Fieldhouse for this photoshoot.

Blue PVC sandal by Herchcovitch, Alexandre + Melissa ($110 at Peep Toe).
Indigo blue pant by Style Rack ($43.99 atMetro Market Boutique).
White Drake Bulldogs T-shirt ($32 at Tailgate).
Drake clutch ($16 at University Book Store, Drake University).
Jumbo Cheer Pony ribbon ($8 at University Book Store, Drake University).
Football koozie ($3.99 at Hy-Vee Food Stores).
Royal blue Drake tumbler ($25 at University Book Store, Drake University).
Intramural long-sleeved crop T-shirt ($38 at University Book Store, Drake University).
Cobalt blue ombré scarf by Blue Pacific Scarves ($60 at Peep Toe).
Blue frills necklace ($32 at Look @ U).
Royal blue acrylic cuff ($16 at Look @ U).
Royal blue acrylic earrings ($16 at Look @ U).

Black and yellow leather heels by Capellini Rossi ($130 at Peep Toe).
Slip-on frill sandal by Jaggar ($134 at Peep Toe).
Glass bottle University of Iowa koozie ($5.99 at Hy-Vee Food Stores).
Black acrylic necklace ($24 at Look @ U).
Gold acrylic cuff ($16 at Look @ U).
Two-tone distressed jeans by Coco + Carmen ($46 at Look @ U).
Gold bodysuit ($34.99 at Metro Market Boutique).
IOWA banner ($19.50 at Tailgate).
“Tight Ends” T-shirt ($23 at Raygun).
Striped T-shirt with Herky embroidery ($32.95 at Tailgate).
Black clutch by AKAIV ($51.99 at Metro Market Boutique).
UNI Panthers All-Star Converse sneakers (courtesy of Tailgate, can be purchased on Etsy.com).
Black lace bralette ($29.99 at Metro Market Boutique).

Two-tone purple clutch ($62 at Sassy’s).
Purple, gray and black “shredded” cotton necklace ($29 st Sassy’s).
“There’s No Place Like Dome” T-shirt ($23 at Raygun).
“This is My Tailgating Koozie” ($3 at Raygun).
Unicorn purple slider shoe by Huma Blanco ($280 at Peep Toe).
White linen shorts by Level 99 ($88 at Look @ U).
Gold acrylic necklace ($24 at Look @ U).
Purple acrylic cuffs ($16, each at Look @ U).
Purple acrylic earrings ($12 at Look @ U).
UNI T-shirt ($32 at Tailgate).
Purple and white striped scarf ($24 at Sassy’s).

ISU spirit banner ($19.50 at Tailgate).
Houndstooth Iowa State water bottle ($7.99 at Hy-Vee Food Stores).
Candy red enamel earrings ($24 at Look @ U).
Red lace bralette ($29.99 at Metro Market Boutique).
Striped Iowa State cropped T-shirt ($32.95 at Tailgate).
Overalls with folded hem ($82.99 at Metro Market Boutique).
Sweet Campbell Time T-shirt ($23 at Raygun).
Iowa State Janice hat ($15.99 at Hy-Vee Food Stores).
Red woven, lace-up leather shoe by MIISTA ($270 at Peep Toe). ♦