What to Wear to a Basketball Game: The Complete Fashion Guide

There’s nothing quite like a night out on the town. You get to dress up, have some fun. Even if that fun is courtside at a Lakers game.

In fact, all the better if it’s the basketball game. Not only do you get to chill, take in the vibe, but you also get to people watch and be seen too.

This is why if you are planning a night out at a basketball game you need to plan the perfect outfit. Now there are some who are thinking, an outfit, for a basketball game?

Oh yes, your outfit matters. Are you wondering what to wear to a basketball game?

You are covered. Read on for a slew of ideas for what to wear to your next basketball game.

Hot Casual

Want to go for that look that looks like you aren’t trying at all? Yet, you look hot and cool at the same time.

Grab your favorite jeans, maybe the ones with a few holes. Add your hip graphic tee. Even better grab one from your man’s closet and tie it at the waist.

As most of these ideas will show, it’s all about the shoes. Since you want the casual, I didn’t try very hard vibe, add comfy, yet cool combat boots.

White T-shirt

Whether you’re an average Joe or a supermodel, there’s nothing like the wardrobe staple, the white t-shirt.

This little piece of clothing does it all. Dressed up with jewelry, dressed down with jeans, under a blazer.

Honestly, the pants hardly matter. You can pair this with your most comfortable jeans or a pair of joggers. Add the white t-shirt. Glam on the accessories like a hip belt or clutch.

Even consider adding some statement jewelry to your white tee. You’re ready for your courtside shot.

Denim on Denim

This is not a matter of just putting on your favorite blue jeans. You can make the denim outfit hot.

Put together a hip pair of jeans, perhaps something with an extra-wide leg. Or try the boyfriend jeans with the rolled cuff. Add a denim shirt, yes, denim shirt too.

Be careful the pieces of denim are a different weight and slightly different color too.

Leave the shirt untucked. or do a partial front tuck or tie at the waist.

Then finish your outfit with a pair of statement shoes. This lets the world know, you intentionally put all the denim together.

Converse Casual

Let the world know that you know how to be casually cool. It all starts with a cool pair of Converse sneaks. Make them a bright color or high tops and you up your game even more.

Once you got the cool Converse going on, the rest is all just semantics. But add your favorite jeans or fitted joggers.

Keep the look feeling casual with a big oversized sweater.

Black on Black

Girls can always count on the all-black outfit. It’s like the little black dress for casual events. But this look can be far from casual. You’ll have people thinking to themselves how much do Lakers tickets cost?

This will be especially true when you’re sitting courtside looking chic and cool in your all-black attire.

Put on a pair of your favorite skinny black pants. Add a black fitted top. There’s no reason to be slouchy if you’re going to look this chic.

Finish the outfit with a pair of strappy sandals and lots of jewelry. Nobody would ever dare think that an all-black outfit is boring.

Bomber Jacket

It’s the hot little accessory that works so many ways. Find yourself a bomber jacket. It can be made from leather, something silky or even a funky boho pattern.

Throw it on over nearly anything and you have an outfit.

Want to look like a courtside supermodel? Throw on a jumpsuit, short is best. Add the bomber jacket and a pair of designer sneakers.

Statement Tops and Boots

With this combination, you cover the top part of your body and your legs. It’s almost like what comes between won’t even be noticed.

Start with a statement top. This can be a sweater with a big collar, a statement blazer, maybe military in style, or even a slinky cami top. Then add a pair of boots with a nice high heel.

If the boots are over the knee and tight to the leg, all the better. Then put on a pair of very fitted leggings and you have an outfit worthy of those killer seats.

Sky High Heels and Short Shorts

This is the ultimate in supermodel basketball attire. They do have the legs to pull off this look, after all.

Start the look with a pair of short shorts. Don’t choose your favorite workout shorts either. Go for cool denim or loose jersey shorts.

Then add a pair of high, high heels. The heel can be in the form of a pump or even a strappy sandal. The key is that the heel is high to show off those legs in the shorts.

If you try this look, you can wear whatever you want on top. Most people looking will be focused on your legs. Although a little strappy cami top works great with this look.

Statement Team Apparel

You are there, after all, rooting for your team. Why not let the world know who you’re rooting for?

This doesn’t have to be some ratty old sweatshirt. Teams have quite the swag now. Get yourself some hip team apparel and show them who you’ll be yelling for during the game.