Brewers Opening Day, an unofficial holiday beloved by Milwaukeeans, is just around the corner. Whether you’re attending the game or watching from your favorite sports bar, here are some great ways to dress for the occasion without wearing a jersey. These outfits are organized according to men’s and women’s sizing but by all means, wear whatever you’re most comfortable in.
Ladies’ Looks:
Utilize statement accessories.
Yes, it’s entirely possible to look elegant at a tailgating party. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this goal is to pair a neutral top with statement accessories in Milwaukee gold and blue. This Botkier clutch is perfect for Opening Day, but you’ll want to wear it everywhere.
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Clockwise from top left: ‘Sky Gem’ necklace, $36, Lizzibeth (Third Ward); ‘Villiers’ lace-sleeve top, $69, Finery; Manchester clutch, on sale for $149, Botkier.
Opt for a sporty dress.
Prefer a dress to pants? No problem. For a long day of tailgating and sitting in bleachers, a casual maxi dress is your best bet. Since this blue dress will easily take you from day to night, use an oversized tote for all of your tailgating essentials. Then, swap it out for a clutch when you go out for cocktails after the game.
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Clockwise from top left: Merona straw fedora hat, $12.99, Target; Adidas Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto ‘Aop’ Dress, $390, Zappos; ‘Regan’ tote in putty, $295, Rebecca Minkoff; BaubleBar ‘Bubblestream’ collar necklace in neon yellow (also available in three other colors), $38, Nordstrom.
Dress comfortably while still looking put together.
Available at the Spruce Boutique pop-up shop in Walker’s Point, this outfit features a navy blue striped t-shirt and a pair of Rachel Comey jeans. Complete the look with a durable Rag & Bone cap that you’ll wear for years.
Comme Des Garçons PLAY navy striped t-shirt with patches, $128. Rachel Comey slim legion pant, $345. Both items are available at Spruce Boutique pop-up (157 S. 1st Street, Walker’s Point).
Image: rag-bone.com.
‘Marilyn’ baseball cap in navy, $150, Rag & Bone.
Shoes. Because, shoes.
If all else fails, go for a great pair of shoes in yellow, blue or gold. Have some fun with it and try a pair that you wouldn’t usually purchase. Just keep in mind that you may want to stick with a flat, block heel or wedge in order to make it through the stadium in one piece. From personal experience, I can confidently state that navigating stadium bleachers in stilettos will always end badly for you.
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Clockwise from top left: ‘Burkina’ slide in saffron, $285, Brother Vellies; Massimo ‘Matteo’ pointy-toe flat, $95, Zappos; Alice + Olivia ‘Janaya’ braided wedge in lemon (also available in black), on sale for $149, TJ Maxx; Silent D Vero cutout sneakers, $129, Shoo (Third Ward); LOVE Moschino chunky wooden sandal, $250, Zappos.
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Top row, from left to right: Stuart Weitzman ‘Giftwrap’ slides in electric (also available in black and pimento), $398, Shopbop; Badgley Mischka ‘Bali’ jelly flip flop in blue radiance jelly (also available in four other colors), $99, Nordstrom; Christian Siriano for Payless ‘Gigi’ point flat in cobalt suede (also available in four other colors), on sale for $19.99, Payless Shoesource.
Middle, from left : Aquazzura ‘Tropicana’ sandals, $850; Shopbop; ‘Jordaan’ metallic leather loafer in floral jacquard, $760, Gucci.
Bottom row, from left: Sigerson Morrison ‘Wenda’ wedge in deep blue suede (also available in silver mirror leather), $275, Zappos; Keds for Kate Spade New York glitter sneakers, $80, Kate Spade New York.
Men’s Looks:
Layer in blue.
Layer on shades of blue with these timeless, well-constructed garments from Milworks in the Historic Third Ward. The look is completed with a pair of Novesta sneakers. According to the Milworks website, Novesta shoes are manufactured according to the highest environmental standards and made from materials like linen, 100% cotton and natural rubber.
Images: milworks.co.
Clockwise from top left: Alex Mill French terry indigo jacket, $160; Gitman Vintage blue chambray Oxford shirt, $175; Universal Works X Novesta Star Master canvas shoes, $110. All items are from Milworks (Third Ward).
Invest in a great pair of shades.
A very stylish friend of mine wisely said that he would likely ditch the baseball cap and invest in a nice pair of shades instead. These stylish Thom Browne sunglasses are assembled in Japan by expert artisans.
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Clockwise from top left: Taylor Stitch ‘Jack’ brushed white Oxford shirt, $108, Milworks (Third Ward); Thom Browne round-frame acetate and gold-tone sunglasses, $675, Mr Porter; Tod’s double-wrap leather bracelet in pastel yellow and royal blue, $159, Raffaello Network; stretch cotton summer chinos in navy (also available in five other colors), $98, Bonobos.
Wear a Milwaukee-themed tee.
These tees are a great alternative to a traditionally branded team shirt or jersey. Show off your Milwaukee pride while supporting local brands. Of particular meaning is the ‘M’ Star design. A contestant during the People’s Flag Initiative, the ‘M’ Star design symbolizes hope, pride and honor to Milwaukee residents.
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Clockwise from top left: ‘Good Beautiful and Pleasant’ T-shirt in royal blue (also available in black and navy), $25, MSTAR Artist’s Shop on Threadless; MKEHOME white and grey T-shirt, $28.99, MKEHOME; Milwaukee ‘M’ Star T-shirt, $20, MSTAR Artist’s Shop on Threadless; The Good Land ‘Milwaukee Multiply’ T-shirt, starting at $19.19, Brew City Brand.
Happy Opening Day!
