What to Wear at a TCU Football Game

Hello fellow Horned Frogs! In case you are unaware, TCU had their first home football game this last Saturday, the 19^th, versus Texas State University. The team pulled out a win, 56-21. They also beat Clemson on the road yesterday 14-10. We’re 3-0, Go Frogs!!!

If you attend TCU you know that going to the football game is a must, everybody does it! Well, everyone may not actually make it through the game or even make it to the actual game at all. But most everyone makes it to the tailgate. Good friends, good food, beer - need I explain more?

Therefore, if you are going to attend the social events of the season you want to know what to wear! This is very important.

First off, cowboy boots are a must. There is just something about watching a football game while wearing boots, it must make you manlier or something. Since you aren’t out there playing you don’t want to confuse others by wearing tennis shoes. Wearing boots is a sign to let others know you came to party. Plus people are known to get sloppy at the tailgate so the dirtier your boots get the tougher and more in style you look. (This rule also applies to the more beer you drink.) As we have addressed Sperry’s and loafers are great, but not for a football game.

The only exception to not wearing boots is if it is just too hot and you must wear shorts. If you wear shorts, you are not allowed to EVER wear boots with them, NOT OKAY.

So, boots are a given but then we have another dilemma. What do you wear with your pants of choice and your boots… a polo or a button-down?

We can narrow it down by agreeing it has to be purple or must at least have purple on it somewhere. We also all know that just a plain ole TCU t-shirt is not cool these days. So, what to do?

My advice is just to mix it up in the season, maybe start out wearing your different purple polos while the weather is hot and as it gets cooler move into the button down. Another factor to consider is a day game versus a night game. Day game, you get to go home before you go out after the game but a night game you may just want to go straight to the bar. It’s already a little cooler at night so, the button-down may be the way to go. The decision is yours.

Next home game, TCU vs. SMU, Saturday 7:00pm. You better be there in your button-downs. Stay classy - make those pansies, my bad, ponies, look even worse! Again, Go Frogs!

Men’s Guide to Fall Accessories

This week we have actually had a glimpse of fall here on campus. The rain really cooled things down. And I’m not sure if all the water around had something to do with it but as of now Sperry’s are beating loafers by a landslide. As I said “all-terain” … water and land.

With fall officially approaching I thought we should address a major aspect to a man’s wardrobe: ACCESSORIES! When one says the word “accessories” there is a tendency to relate that word to females, but it is the 21^st century and male accessories around campus are in full force. I am going to address a mere few on here but feel free to comment and tell everyone about your favorite accessory.

 

I would like to start with “Croakies”. If you don’t know what this word means that’s okay. It is a particular brand that has become so well known  that everyone just says “croakies” (like Kleenex for instance). Croakies are the straps that hold your sunglasses on your face or around your neck. They are made so you don’t loose your glasses when skiing, wakeboarding, etc. However, here on the TCU campus it is a different playing field. Guys must have their Croakies at all times because extreme sports are ever present. TCU guys are in such good shape because they are constantly doing kegstands, beerbonging and shotgunning but with Croakies their eyewear never has to suffer the consequences.

(Please note the fine attire worn above).

Moving on to eyewear it self. Sunglasses are also essential to a good horned frog’s attire. Ray Ban’s wayfarers are in high demand but you will also spot the cheap plastic frames with neon sides most likely advertising a Greek organization.

 

Two more accessories you won’t find far from your man’s side are his bottle opener keychain and his koozie (also most likely representing his Greek organization of choice). These are the party essential accessories. In the case that the beer is not a can or twist off, Corona per say, you would never want to be without a bottle opener- major party foul. The koozie is a very practical addition because who wants freezing hands while you are trying to party? And if at the party every koozie wasn’t the same it could be a good way to know which Keystone was yours. So be original, BYOK( Bring Your Own Koozie)!

 

Last but definitely not least we need to address headwear: hats and visors. Again, a Ralph Lauren brand hat or visor is always a go, can’t go wrong there. Also, your fraternity hat is a good choice too. But I think this fall visors are really where it is at. Think about it, how cool are visors? They are no longer just for tennis players and golfers, you can wear them as everyday attire. My personal preference is the backward visor flipped up - kind of hinting that you have a rebellious side but you aren’t really fooling us while still wearing your polo, khacki shorts and Sperry’s. But I mean a hint of edginess is sexy, right ladies? 

Sperrys versus Loafers

I feel that there is a great divide between our men on the TCU campus. Do they wear Sperrys? Or are loafers the fashionable new thing? Both types of shoes have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's help them decide...

Starting with Sperry's:
Sperrys are what I like to call a true "all-terrain" shoe. You can go strait from class to your sailboat, which obviously makes this the practical choice in Fort Worth, Texas. Sperrys have a distinct look and they come in many different varieties: Canvas, Leather, Rubber, Lace-up, Slip-on, and High-top. ( However, if you want to blend in... I recommend sticking to the basic leather low-top). These shoes are also unisex so you can share them with your girlfriend which is cool... assuming you wear the same size and all. A downside is that not enough people know about Sperrys or wear them around campus so people may wonder what they are. Also, if you own Sperrys it's an automatic assumption that you also own a sailboat. So if by chance you do not have at least a dinghy you may want to only wear these shoes around people who really know you in order not to confuse others. In short, if you do wear boatshoes- Sperrys are the only way to go.


Now on to Loafers:



Loafers have been around but just in the past few years have they become popular to wear with jeans. I have seen guys here at TCU, or should I say trendsetters, that even wear them with shorts. The best way I can describe this look is to call it the "metro golfer". Metro because we know that you aren't really going golfing in your slip on loafers but you still maintain that sexy polished look. However, where the Sperry is practical in everyday attire the loafer is not. But the loafer definitely wins if you are going to dress up. Unlike Sperrys this trend is not limited to one specific brand- there are lots of nice loafers around and the general loafer is versatile so you can go from shorts to jeans to a suit and never change your shoes!


Now that I have given you my opinion, I would like to know yours. Both of these shoes are such good options which makes it a hard call. That's where you come in! Help the guys here at TCU to stay trendy by voting in the poll on the right to let everyone know which shoe the consensus prefers.

Marco...POLO!

Texas Christian University has really updated its image in the past few years. With multiple  new buildings on campus, more students and more diversity, a change is on its way.

As a blog project for my web design class I thought I would show a different side of TCU…Men’s Fashion. For the next 10 weeks I am going to observe my fellow male classmates and keep you up to date of what’s on the cutting edge of TCU fashion. We may not be walking down the streets of New York or Milan for that matter but when you traverse the crosswalk on University Drive you are sure to see emerging fashion trends, right here at TCU.

 

Introducing…. TCU’s Guide to Men's Fall Fashion. Now ladies, I know what you are thinking from looking at the picture above- surely guys at TCU could not really be this stylish- that image must be enhanced. But its true, a fashion wave has hit TCU and at the crest of the trend is the polo. You may not be used to this style at first because of its obscurity but you will learn to love it. The polo is the finishing piece to every outfit. Offering a unique look to really make one stand out of the crowd. The polo is an accent piece to any ensemble and it offers endless possibilities. Not only can you wear it with jeans or khakis but also pants or shorts! It’s so versatile and each time you change it up in your wardrobe it is like a brand new look. Dandelion yellow, lilac purple, periwinkle blue and baby pink- we are seeing all of these materialize.

Men, if you consider yourself bold and you want to really be a trendsetter you can attempt to match a polo with a pattern. However, this can be a risky move. I would recommend either plaid shorts or Ralph Lauren shorts with the signature logo embroidered and tiled on the fabric (as seen in picture).

Whatever you do, don’t be afraid to try something new get in on this trend. You are guaranteed to be welcomed in a polo anywhere you go: class, church, Fuzzy’s, parties, meeting your girlfriends parents- it is truly perfect for everything! Get one and make it your own.

I think I have made my point,  if you buy one item this fall make sure it is a PASTEL POLO!