Bazaar India’s guide to acing the latest sports jersey trend 

We live in an age where microtrends come and go in a flash, and yet the trend of sports jerseys, which started in spring-summer early this year, is still going strong. But why are they suddenly everywhere. It seems like athleisure—think sports bras under blazers and wearing yoga pants instead of your go-to denims, has given way to actual sportswear in our wardrobes. 

The obsession with sports jerseys is part of an aesthetic popular on TikTok called ‘blokecore’, where a retro football jersey is worn with oversized jeans and Adidas Sambas for the ultimate model-off-duty streetwear look. Everyone from Julia Fox to Bella Hadid has been bitten by the sports jersey bug, but if you’re still skeptical, these outfit ideas will make you a convert, even if you’re not a sports person. 

Try the ‘no-pants with boots’ combo

This is the look that has captured the fancy of most celebs—everyone from Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Hailey Bieber, and Rihanna has flaunted it. All you have to do to recreate the outfit is to choose an oversized jersey that can double up as a T-shirt dress. Wear it with biker shorts underneath (or don’t), and finish the ensemble with knee-high leather boots and a baguette shoulder bag. 

Pair it with a skirt for a feminine twist 

Be it a mini or a maxi skirt, both will go well with a sport jersey. We love how pairing a sports jersey with a skirt makes one look both edgy and feminine at the same time. Add chunky loafers or a pair of sleek sneakers to the mix, and you’re ready to rock the streets!

Throw a leather jacket over it 

During fall season our mantra is: when in doubt let the versatile leather jacket come to the rescue. Layering is the trick to staying warm and comfortable on colder days, and a chic leather jacket works wonders to add heft to the flimsy sports jersey, as Hailey Bieber shows. You can keep the rest of the look simple with either denim shorts or jeans to complete the look. Bonus points if your shoes match the jersey. 

Wear a shirt underneath 

Another layering option if you want to adapt the sports jersey for the colder season is to wear a crisp, over-sized button-down shirt underneath your jersey, perfect for grabbing lunch with your friends or even for running errands. Finish the look with a pair of baggy jeans and your favourite sneakers to lean completely into the sports aesthetic. A bright sports jersey will go the best with the shirt—leave the white or beige jerseys for another day. 

Go the chic route with dressy pants

If you want to make the casual sports jersey look a little more put together for a fun night out with your friend or for a date (who may or may not love football), choose a pair of trousers or leather pants, like Kim Kardashian, for an outfit that is equal parts sexy and laidback. Take inspiration from Kardashian’s look and go for a jersey that is in a similar or the same shade as your pants.