What to Wear to a Wake Forest Game: Wake Forest Demon Deacons Gameday Outfit Guide

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

The best Wake Forest apparel right now

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

Wake Forest Varsity Hoodie$98Wake Forest Essentials Oversized Tee$65Wake Forest Mesh Shorts | Exclusive$65Wake Forest Mini Mesh Shorts$40 $50Wake Forest Hat$35 $45Wake Forest Varsity Mesh Shorts$80

How to dress for a Wake Forest game

Winston-Salem, NC gets everything from warm early-season afternoons to chilly late-fall nights, so it pays to own pieces for both.

• Warm-weather game: Light layers and a hat for sunny afternoon kickoffs. Wear: Wake Forest Essentials Oversized Tee, Wake Forest Mesh Shorts | Exclusive, Wake Forest Hat.
• Chilly night game: A warm layer on top with shorts or jeans below, the go-to transition-season fit. Wear: Wake Forest Varsity Hoodie, Wake Forest Mesh Shorts | Exclusive.
• Everyday on campus: Easy pieces for class, the weekend and visits back to campus. Wear: Wake Forest Essentials Oversized Tee, Wake Forest Hat.

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

Wake Forest gift ideas

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

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

Why the Wake Forest logo is upside down

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

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