Green is the Goal: Dressing Sustainably for Game Day

Game days are for bold spirit, big energy and even bigger fashion moments. But

who says you have to sacrifice the planet for style? This season, UThrift will help you

take tailgate looks to the next level with up-cycled finds, thrifted treasures, and

sustainably styled fits that turn heads and lower your carbon footprint.

Game day is a widely anticipated event here at the University of Miami. Fans

from all over come together on game day to cheer on and celebrate The Hurricanes.

One of the most important parts of game day is your outfit. Let’s be real, when game

day rolls around, it’s easy to grab and buy something you’ll only wear once. But why not

build a look you can actually re-wear? The trick is keeping your main pieces simple, like

a top or jeans you’d wear any other day, and then going all out with the accessories.

Add in the UM spirit with a Canes hat, orange-and-green hair ribbons, fun socks,

sunglasses, or even little extras like pins and stickers. Accessories are not only cheaper

but also super versatile, so you can show school pride without breaking the bank. It’s

better for your wallet, better for the planet, and makes your outfit way more unique and

personalized.

Overconsumption in the clothing industry is buying more clothing items than

necessary to sustain living requirements. Over consuming clothes from fast fashion

brands can lead to excess microplastics, fabric dye, and clean water usage.To avoid

overconsumption, either limit the amount of clothing you purchase from certain

unsustainable brands (by doing some research), or continually shop at thrift stores and

make donations to keep your clothes in a rotating cycle where multiple people can

benefit from its wear.

To enhance your game fit doesn’t always mean buying a new piece of clothing

from fast fashion brands. For instance, let's say you wear the same white skirt for every

game. To change it up you can simply add a belt or long chain! A personal favorite way

to enhance your look is with ribbon! Which is easily reusable for every game. You can

add ribbon as a cute bow on your boots or as even as shoe laces on your sneakers. To

add color to your jewelry you can use ribbon as a choker like necklace. Or even use the

ribbon as a belt around your jean shorts for a pop of color. And of course, the classic

way, add ribbon to your game day hairstyles! Tie it as the end of pigtails or as a bow on

your ponytail! These are all simple ways to level up your look for an affordable price

and in a sustainable way.

So, ready to score a fashion touchdown this game day? With a little creativity and

a lot of Cane spirit, you can serve looks and sustainability all season long. Whether

you’re mixing thrifted gems, reworking your wardrobe, or getting crafty with accessories

like ribbons and pins, you’ll stand out in the crowd, and stand up for the planet.

Remember, style doesn’t have to come at the cost of the Earth. So throw on that Canes

gear, grab your reusable water bottle, and show up bold, proud, and sustainably styled.

Let’s make this game day season one to remember—for both our team and the planet.

🌍🧡💚