NFL diehards can’t wait for Super Bowl Sunday. If your team didn’t make the championship game (I feel your anguish), you’ll probably still cluster around a TV and eat appetizers at 6:30 pm EST on February 12. If you enjoy fashion as much as football, the yearly event is a great opportunity to learn how to style a jersey for group shots and team support. We asked hairdressers for their finest advice on how to do that: arranging a jersey to look like an outfit rather than a closet item. Tuck it: It’s intentional that jerseys be big. They’re spacious for spectators who layer up in frigid stadiums to stay warm during the game. Unless you’re one of the lucky few with stadium seats for the Super Bowl, the extra heaviness can feel like baggage. Tucking jerseys loosely on one side “so that it drapes and subtly creates a waist,” Freeman says InStyle, adds dimension. He would then wear the jersey with a denim or leather miniskirt instead of jeans and knee-high boots instead of shoes for “a healthy dose of femininity with minimal effort.” Bring Leather to the Look: “People often underestimate the power of a good leather jacket — especially a biker jacket — over a jersey,” Freeman emails InStyle. Freeman says tailored skinny jeans, delicate jewelry, and striking shoes make the unexpected match “comfortable yet chic.” A pop of leather means high-waisted leather pants for fashion stylist and style expert Naina Singla. “They’re trendy and add texture and depth to your outfit. This combo may instantly upgrade your look, says Singla to InStyle. For this look, tuck your jersey into leather slacks, add white sneakers, and a puffer coat. This sporty and elegant ensemble is perfect for watching the game with friends over cocktails or mocktails. Overall Ditch Bottoms: Make your jersey attire a short dress by removing pants, skirts, and other bottoms. Freeman argues that “whether belted or altered to cinch the waist,” a jersey can be worn as a one-and-done, “reminiscent,” “of the ubiquitous Y2K trend.” Freeman recommends low or high-top sneakers, cluster bracelets, hoop earrings, hefty rings, and an anklet over socks for the vintage, sporty appearance. Crop It: Kiya Tomlin, a stylist and designer married to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, tells InStyle that proportions are essential when dressing a football jersey. To look effortlessly chic, Tomlin cuts her jerseys into a cropped length by “slicing it through the numbers and layer it over a snug tank that shows off my waistline.” To complete the style, Tomlin wears her jersey with Bag Pants, a jogger, or Pleated Maxi Pants and a designer hat. “This balances my proportions by highlighting my waistline between the fuller top and bottom.” Tomlin tells InStyle she’ll wear an oversized jersey as a tunic with over-the-knee stiletto pumps to give it a feminine look. “I can balance the ‘boxy’ appearance of the jersey and make it sexy by wearing fitted bottoms and boots,” Tomlin says. To emphasize the masculine/feminine combo, I wear a baseball cap. Layer Up: Personal stylist Allie McKenna suggests layering your jersey for outdoor tailgating for the big game. McKenna tells InStyle, “If it’s colder, I love a corresponding team color turtleneck under the jersey (for warmth and fashion) paired with ’90s-style jeans (my fave are the Agolde 90s), white socks, and New Balance 550s.” “Get a cashmere hat, gloves, scarf, and a warm parka and you’re set!” Detroit Lions Custom Football Jersey