What to Wear to a K-State Game: Kansas State Wildcats Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in Manhattan, KS, watching with friends, or just repping the Wildcats on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best K-State gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by Kansas State University and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of purple and white.

The best K-State apparel right now

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

Kansas State Varsity Hoodie$98Kansas State Essentials Oversized Tee$65Kansas State Varsity Mesh Shorts$60 $80Kansas State Wildcats Mini Mesh Shorts$40 $50Kansas State Suede Hat$30 $50Kansas State Wildcats Hat$35 $45

How to dress for a K-State game

Fall in Manhattan, KS 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: Kansas State Essentials Oversized Tee, Kansas State Varsity Mesh Shorts, Kansas State Suede Hat.
• Cold-weather game: Layer up over a long sleeve, add the hat, and you're set for the stands. Wear: Kansas State Varsity Hoodie, Kansas State Suede Hat.
• Everyday on campus: The pieces you'll actually reach for all year. Wear: Kansas State Varsity Hoodie, Kansas State Essentials Oversized Tee.

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

K-State gift ideas

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

• Under $50: Kansas State Suede Hat ($30), Kansas State Wildcats Hat ($35), Kansas State Wildcats Mini Mesh Shorts ($40).
• The bigger gift: Kansas State Mesh Shorts | Exclusive ($50), Kansas State Varsity Mesh Shorts ($60), Kansas State Essentials Oversized Tee ($65).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the K-State logo is upside down

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

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