What to Wear to an App State Game: Appalachian State Mountaineers Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in Boone, NC, watching with friends, or just repping the Mountaineers on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best App State gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by Appalachian State University and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of black and gold.

The best App State apparel right now

These are the pieces App State fans reach for most, from the varsity hoodie to the mesh shorts that show up at every tailgate.

App State Varsity Hoodie$80 $98App State Varsity Mesh Shorts$65 $80App State Mini Mesh Shorts$30 $50App State Mountaineers Hat$35 $45App State Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$40 $65

How to dress for an App State game

Fall in Boone, NC turns cold quickly, so plan on layers: start with a tee early in the season and lean on the hoodie once the temperature drops.

• Early-season game: Warm early-season afternoons still call for something light. Wear: App State Varsity Mesh Shorts, App State Mountaineers Hat.
• Cold-weather game: Layer up over a long sleeve, add the hat, and you're set for the stands. Wear: App State Varsity Hoodie, App State Mountaineers Hat.
• Everyday on campus: The pieces you'll actually reach for all year. Wear: App State Varsity Hoodie.

App State tailgate essentials

Tailgates are long, so comfort matters as much as color. Mesh shorts are the easiest piece to live in all day, an oversized tee layers over anything, and a hat handles sun and bad hair days alike. If the game runs late, toss the hoodie in the car.

Sizing and fit

• Hoodies: App State Varsity Hoodie comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Mesh shorts: App State Varsity Mesh Shorts comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Mini mesh shorts: App State Mini Mesh Shorts comes in XS, S, M, L.
• Hats: one size fits most.

Not sure? Size exchanges are free, so you can swap if something doesn't fit right.

App State gift ideas

Shopping for a student, a new admit, a proud parent or an alum? These are easy wins:

• Under $50: App State Mini Mesh Shorts ($30), App State Mountaineers Hat ($35), App State Mesh Shorts | Exclusive ($40).
• The bigger gift: App State Varsity Mesh Shorts ($65), App State Varsity Hoodie ($80).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the App State logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their App State pride to look different from what everyone else bought at the bookstore, while staying officially licensed. Read more about the meaning behind upside-down apparel, or see the App State collection launch.

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