The South is known for taking a lot of things seriously, like Chick-fil-A, sweet tea and church on Sundays. But let's not forget the most important thing of all: College football. At the University of Georgia, Lauren Stapleton, second from right, and her friends go all out for home games.
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The South is known for taking a lot of things seriously, like Chick-fil-A, sweet tea and church on Sundays. But let's not forget the most important thing of all: College football. At the University of Georgia, Lauren Stapleton, second from right, and her friends go all out for home games.
Courtesy Lauren Stapleton
At the University of South Carolina, Southern gentlemen "allow our ladies to take the spotlight," says student <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1187880">Byron Thomas</a>, who shot this photo of his friends. Girls typically wear garnet or black sundresses paired with "cowgirl" boots. "You'll see a lot of girls walking home barefoot because the cowgirl boots hurt their feet from all the standing and jumping," Thomas said.
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At the University of South Carolina, Southern gentlemen "allow our ladies to take the spotlight," says student Byron Thomas, who shot this photo of his friends. Girls typically wear garnet or black sundresses paired with "cowgirl" boots. "You'll see a lot of girls walking home barefoot because the cowgirl boots hurt their feet from all the standing and jumping," Thomas said.
Courtesy Byron Thomas
Accessories like scarfs, belts, and jewelry should coordinate "but not be too matchy matchy," said Louisiana State University fan <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1188011">Haley Poole</a>, right. "The outfit should also still be functional off campus -- if you feel like you stick out amongst people who are not going to the game, it's too much."
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Accessories like scarfs, belts, and jewelry should coordinate "but not be too matchy matchy," said Louisiana State University fan Haley Poole, right. "The outfit should also still be functional off campus -- if you feel like you stick out amongst people who are not going to the game, it's too much."
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"It's always better to be overdressed than under," said <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1189879">Hayley Taylor</a>, a style blogger and recent Louisiana State University graduate. "With over 100,000 people around, you never know who you'll run into, or if you'll end up on TV. I wouldn't want to run into a friend looking my worst."
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"It's always better to be overdressed than under," said Hayley Taylor, a style blogger and recent Louisiana State University graduate. "With over 100,000 people around, you never know who you'll run into, or if you'll end up on TV. I wouldn't want to run into a friend looking my worst."
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Chandler MacWilliam, right, a senior at the University of Alabama and a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshotgunsandseashells.com" target="_blank" target="_blank">fashion blogger</a>, models a game-day look with her boyfriend. She<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshotgunsandseashells.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank"> </a>says she spends $50 to $200 on a typical tailgate outfit, which must always feature something red, black, white or gray. "I refuse to dress in any color but those four."
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Chandler MacWilliam, right, a senior at the University of Alabama and a fashion blogger, models a game-day look with her boyfriend. She says she spends $50 to $200 on a typical tailgate outfit, which must always feature something red, black, white or gray. "I refuse to dress in any color but those four."
Courtesy Chandler MacWilliam
Getting ready is not just about the clothes, Mississippi State University senior <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1193446">Lydia Buckner</a> says. "Game-day prep is a group effort. The guys watch the other college games and cook out, while the girls take over the bathrooms to do hair and makeup. Coming together like that gets the spirit up and builds on all the excitement," she said.
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Getting ready is not just about the clothes, Mississippi State University senior Lydia Buckner says. "Game-day prep is a group effort. The guys watch the other college games and cook out, while the girls take over the bathrooms to do hair and makeup. Coming together like that gets the spirit up and builds on all the excitement," she said.
Courtesy Lydia Buckner
It's not only students who take game day attire seriously: Parents get in on the fun, too! Here, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1191100">Carly Young</a>, right, and her mother show their spirit for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Young, a senior, says she has one pet peeve about the outfits she sees in Vols territory -- when ladies try to pass off pink as orange. Horrors!
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It's not only students who take game day attire seriously: Parents get in on the fun, too! Here, Carly Young, right, and her mother show their spirit for the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Young, a senior, says she has one pet peeve about the outfits she sees in Vols territory -- when ladies try to pass off pink as orange. Horrors!
Courtesy Carly Young
Southern Methodist University junior <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1189952">Shelly Knutson</a> says the tradition there is to wear all white dresses and cowboy boots to home games, so finding an outfit is a breeze.
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Southern Methodist University junior Shelly Knutson says the tradition there is to wear all white dresses and cowboy boots to home games, so finding an outfit is a breeze.
Courtesy Shelly Knutson
For guys, button-down shirts and khakis are game-day staples. University of Alabama sophomore <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1191656">Gabrielle Atchison</a>, right, poses with a friend at the Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
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For guys, button-down shirts and khakis are game-day staples. University of Alabama sophomore Gabrielle Atchison, right, poses with a friend at the Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
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University of Kentucky senior <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1191653">Bethany Ball</a>, right, poses with a friend at the school's homecoming game. A huge game day style no-no for Ball is wearing two different prints. "It can be overwhelming and clash," she said.
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University of Kentucky senior Bethany Ball, right, poses with a friend at the school's homecoming game. A huge game day style no-no for Ball is wearing two different prints. "It can be overwhelming and clash," she said.
Courtesy Bethany Ball
Vests are a go-to in the fall for guys and girls alike, says Jessie McKissick, far right. She ordered a cream vest from a Mississippi boutique to complete her outfit for the Egg Bowl, the annual game between state rivals Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi.
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Vests are a go-to in the fall for guys and girls alike, says Jessie McKissick, far right. She ordered a cream vest from a Mississippi boutique to complete her outfit for the Egg Bowl, the annual game between state rivals Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi.
Courtesy Jessie McKissick
Game day fashion "is all about feeling comfortable in what you are in and being able to pull pieces together to create a look," said <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1191315">Melissa Alpuche</a>, right, shown here cheering on the University of Alabama. More game day style no-no's include "showing too much skin, over-the-top makeup," and, of course, wearing the opponents' colors, she said.
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Game day fashion "is all about feeling comfortable in what you are in and being able to pull pieces together to create a look," said Melissa Alpuche, right, shown here cheering on the University of Alabama. More game day style no-no's include "showing too much skin, over-the-top makeup," and, of course, wearing the opponents' colors, she said.
Courtesy Melissa Alpuche
The houndstooth pattern has long been associated with the University of Alabama and its former football coach, Paul "Bear" Bryant. Fashion mavens say a little goes a long way.
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The houndstooth pattern has long been associated with the University of Alabama and its former football coach, Paul "Bear" Bryant. Fashion mavens say a little goes a long way.
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Repeat after us: Football games are not the place to wear heels. Besides being uncomfortable, they scream "trying too hard," said University of Florida fan Abbey King, left. "You can achieve a classy/casual look without them, and stay comfortable throughout the entire day," she said.
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Repeat after us: Football games are not the place to wear heels. Besides being uncomfortable, they scream "trying too hard," said University of Florida fan Abbey King, left. "You can achieve a classy/casual look without them, and stay comfortable throughout the entire day," she said.
Courtesy Abbey King