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A summer of soccer is coming to New York this season, and it’s time to get fitted up for a summer of games, screenings, and all-around celebration! Even though athleticwear doesn’t typically spark visions of high fashion, we here at Meatpacking believe that a little bit of glam can be infused into anything, even sweaty summer game-day outfits. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite sports-inspired pieces from brands around the neighborhood that will help you effortlessly travel from the pitch to the afterparty.

ELEVATED CLASSICS
The soccer fan uniform - a polo jersey, a baggy denim bottom, and a sporty shoe - IS so popular that a whole trend was named after it - Blokecore. The polo jersey is really the glue of the whole look... Frame offers a stripped-down white polo that will instantly become a closet staple, or check out Vince’s button-down cropped version for more styling options. When it gets chillier at night, throw on ANINE BING’S collegiate-style hoodie for warmth while staying true to that sporty aesthetic.

VINTAGE SPORTSWEAR
The Y2K and 90s-inspired vintage sportswear trend has been slowly gaining traction since the beginning of the year, and it might just be the look of the summer with the World Cup bringing sports to the cultural forefront again. Track pants get transformed into elegant trousers with alice + olivia, while lululemon and Gucci offer variants of the track jacket style. Or, go for an archival fashion reference, with the Bisu top from Lili the First that is highly reminiscent of the 2000s Prada Sport collections (which have since defined the way we now think of athleisure). If your idea of “vintage” falls a little farther back in time, YSL’s short shorts in wool and mohair or Zadig & Voltaire’s striped tank toprecall that iconic 80s look.

SHOE STYLING
No soccer look is complete without a good shoe, but the real secret is in the shoe styling. Step out and show up for your team with Golden Goose’s customizable shoelaces available in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures, and pair with a fun sock from Marni to ensure that your look is always winning, even if your team isn’t.

ACCESSORIES
Finish off your perfect summer game day look with accessories like this small leather crossbody bag from Sandro, an elevated version of the belt bag that soccer fans especially seem to love, or with these Pucci aviators from two : minds that are a chic way to incorporate some much-needed sun protection into your look.

REFEREE
Bonus item! Do you find yourself disagreeing with every call the referee makes? Are you feeling a strong desire to go down into the pitch yourself to keep those players in order? Take matters into your own hands and sneak your way onto the pitch with this striped top from Zimmermann that’ll ensure you’re the most striking ref out there.