Whether or not your football team wins at the actual game of just the tailgate, game days are some of the best days of the school year. From the tailgating to the cheering, here are 10 tips on how to survive the heat, crazy fans, and dehydration.
1. Bring A Reusable Water Bottle
GiphyBring a reusable water bottle! Especially in the South, sitting in the direct sunlight at 12pm can make you feel incredibly thirsty, and they up the prices of water like crazy. Bring a disposable water bottle and you can fill it up as many times as you want to! (tip: Empty it before you go in because they don't let you bring liquids into the stadium.)
2. Dress For Comfort Over Fashion
GiphyDon't get me wrong… You can totally be freakin' adorable while dressing for comfort. I'm just saying don't try to make an outfit work that you are not 100% comfortable in, because once you are in the 100 degree heat, you won't care if you look cute or not. I recommend an oversized jersey over biker shorts, shorts and a festive team tee, or a denim skirt and crop top. There are SO many comfy options that don't sacrifice fashion.
3. Bring A Clear Bag!
GiphyThis is a new rule for this coming season. Unless you don't need a bag, invest in a cute clear one! Target has some and you can also find them at so many boutiques!
4. Chapstick
GiphyYou will not regret binging chapstick! You actually lose moisture from your lips more than anywhere else on your body when you sweat! SPF chapstick is useful too so you don't burn your lips!
5. Sunscreen
GiphyThis is a given, but you will, without a doubt, get sunburnt if you do not slap on some sunscreen before the game.
6. Hair-ties
GiphyPack some hair ties in that clear bag of yours because as cute as your hair looks whether its curled, straight, or all natural, (like I've said before…) it is HOT! You will probably have your hair in a high pony by the end of the first quarter.
7. Have Your Phone At Full Charge!
GiphyIt takes more phone battery than you'd imagine for that snap of the field at sunset to go onto your story…
8. Phone Fan
GiphyAnother reason your phone should be fully charged! Bring a phone fan! It plugs right into your charging port on your phone and will help keep you cool! Companies give these out all the time for free so snag one if you can!
10. Your Best Pals!
GiphyNothing beats an incredible game day with your best friends! With your pals it won't matter if your team wins!
Stay safe in that Summertime heat, and have fun! GO PIRATES!