In case you didn’t know, National Tailgate Weekend is coming up this weekend (October 7-8) and we’re already planning out exactly what we’re going to wear.

If you’re planning to tailgate this weekend, you need a good outfit. And we’re here to help. Below, we’ve created five perfect college tailgating outfits themed to five popular schools among CF readers.

Read on for all the outfit ideas you need to celebrate National Tailgate Weekend in style:

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Tailgating Outfit 1: Colorado State University

Outfit by Bethany from Colorado State University

Products: Shirt, Tank, Hat, Jeans, Sneakers

The perfect tailgating outfit is, first and foremost, a comfortable one. Going from tailgating to the game to post-game celebrations means you need an outfit that is flexible and provides options.

That’s why layers are perfect. CSU offers a great plaid shirt with a logo that is perfect to layer on top of a tank, like their infinity tank (that also doubles as a workout tank!). If it’s cold (as it sometimes is in Colorado in the fall), then you can wear the plaid. Get hot? Tie it around it your waist.

Completing the neo-grunge look are black distressed jeans and Converse in the school colors. Distressed jeans are stylish, have personality, and breathe well in mixed fall weather. Converse are comfortable and go with everything, including the CSU trucker hat that will keep the sun out of your face. Nobody wants a sunburn in their Insta tailgating pics. 

Tailgating Outfit 2: University of Texas at Austin

Outfit by Sarah from UT Austin