What to Wear to a Mississippi State Game: Mississippi State Bulldogs Gameday Outfit Guide

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

The best Mississippi State apparel right now

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

Mississippi State Varsity Hoodie$98Mississippi State Essentials Oversized Tee$65Mississippi State Varsity Mesh Shorts$65 $80Mississippi State Mini Mesh Shorts$40 $50Mississippi State Bulldogs Hat$35 $45Mississippi State Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$40 $65

How to dress for a Mississippi State game

Gameday in Starkville, MS 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: Mississippi State Essentials Oversized Tee, Mississippi State Varsity Mesh Shorts, Mississippi State Bulldogs Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: Mississippi State Varsity Hoodie, Mississippi State Varsity Mesh Shorts.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: Mississippi State Essentials Oversized Tee, Mississippi State Bulldogs Hat.

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

Mississippi State gift ideas

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

• Under $50: Mississippi State Bulldogs Hat ($35), Mississippi State Mesh Shorts | Exclusive ($40), Mississippi State Mini Mesh Shorts ($40).
• The bigger gift: Mississippi State Varsity Mesh Shorts ($65), Mississippi State Essentials Oversized Tee ($65), Mississippi State Mesh Shorts ($70).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the Mississippi State logo is upside down

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

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