Celebrating football is a way to pay homage to the sport itself, and one idea for dressing up for the event is to dress as a star player. Wearing a football jersey, cleats, a helmet and carrying a football is a good start to the outfit. You can add face paint under the eyes in black, carry a trophy to represent being a star player and add some sunglasses to get the celebrity look as well.
Football is a sport where fans get in to the game by being spectators, many who celebrate team spirit by dressing up in team attire. One option for a football dress up day is to go as a football fan. Options for this outfit include a football jersey in team colors, a hat with the team name, face painting done in team colors or favorite player numbers and a giant foam finger can all be used for playing the part of football fan.
A referee is an instrumental person in the sport of football. Games can be won or lost based on decisions handed down by referees. Dressing up in a black and white striped outfit and carrying a whistle all make for an easy to assemble dress up day outfit about football.
Cheerleaders are used to instill team and fan spirit during football games. A dress up day choice for a football theme day is to go as a cheerleader. A short skirt, set of pom poms and a megaphone help create the look. Opt for colors matching team uniforms for a more specific look. Wearing hair in a ponytail or pigtails is another way to bring the look together.
A coach in football deals with players, referees and truly understands the sport. Dressing up as a coach is done by wearing khaki pants, a windbreaker jacket, a set of headphones and carrying a clipboard. This look can be put together with items readily found in a typical household.