What to Wear to an SMU Game: SMU Mustangs Gameday Outfit Guide

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

The best SMU apparel right now

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

SMU Mustangs Varsity Hoodie$98SMU Mustangs Essentials Oversized Tee$65SMU Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$65SMU Mustangs Mini Mesh Shorts$50SMU Mustangs Hat$35 $45SMU Mustangs Varsity Mesh Shorts$80

How to dress for an SMU game

Gameday in Dallas, TX 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: SMU Mustangs Essentials Oversized Tee, SMU Mesh Shorts | Exclusive, SMU Mustangs Hat.
• Night game or late season: Throw a layer on top once the sun goes down. Wear: SMU Mustangs Varsity Hoodie, SMU Mesh Shorts | Exclusive.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, weekends and travel. Wear: SMU Mustangs Essentials Oversized Tee, SMU Mustangs Hat.

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

SMU gift ideas

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

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

Why the SMU logo is upside down

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

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