What to Wear to a Florida Game: Florida Gators Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in Gainesville, FL, watching with friends, or just repping the Gators on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best Florida gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by the University of Florida and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of orange and blue.

The best Florida apparel right now

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

Florida Gators Varsity Hoodie$98Florida Gators Essentials Oversized Tee$65Florida Gators Varsity Mesh Shorts$80Florida Gators Mini Mesh Shorts$50Florida Gators Hat$45Florida Gators Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$65

How to dress for a Florida game

Gameday in Gainesville, FL usually means heat, especially early in the season, so build around breathable pieces and save the hoodie for night games and the cooler weeks late in the year.

• Early-season day game: Keep it light and breathable, and add a hat to block the sun. Wear: Florida Gators Essentials Oversized Tee, Florida Gators Varsity Mesh Shorts, Florida Gators Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: Florida Gators Varsity Hoodie, Florida Gators Varsity Mesh Shorts.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: Florida Gators Essentials Oversized Tee, Florida Gators Hat.

Florida 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: Florida Gators Varsity Hoodie comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Tees: the Florida Gators Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: Florida Gators Varsity Mesh Shorts comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Mini mesh shorts: Florida Gators 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.

Florida gift ideas

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

• Under $50: Florida Gators Hat ($45).
• The bigger gift: Florida Gators Mini Mesh Shorts ($50), Florida Gators Suede Hat ($50), Florida Gators Established Camo Hat ($50).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the Florida logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their Florida 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 Florida collection launch.

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