There is always something missing on Alabama’s campus between the last bowl game and A-Day— girls have no legitimate excuse to cover themselves in crimson and houndstooth.

I personally am not the biggest football fan on campus, but I can appreciate a good themed ensemble now and then. Once a week during the fall never hurt anyone.

This weekend let’s break out the big guns. Maybe all the pretty ladies bathing themselves with school spirit just for those boys on the field, or maybe it’s to impress an inebriated date, but that’s neither here nor there.

I realize my opinion is near obsolete when preparing gameday ensembles, but if you did care, I believe houndstooth should be reserved for accessories, just like the Bear intended. You didn’t see him in cartoonish houndstooth printed pants or shirts or shorts, and never a dress, but you know what I mean. Let’s let our winningest leader lead our gameday fashion choices.

Show your affinity for championship coaches with a houndstooth scarf or maybe even a shoe. Aren’t hair bows a game day thing? It might as well be houndstooth.

We prayed for warmer weather and Tuscaloosa graced us with its “all or nothing” summer sunshine. With spring and fall perpetually 80 plus degrees, I think every UA woman needs a pair of red/crimson/maroon shorts. This is a great option for those aiming to remain casual and cool with just the right amount of collegiate color.

Pair said shorts with the white flowing tank of your choice and, in the name of all things good, please wear flats/sandals. No one will feel the need to assume “spotting” stance to catch a tumbling wedge-wearing fan as she races to find a decent seat not already occupied.

Another option for the warm weather scrimmages and such is the classic red sundress. This will keep noticeable sweat stains to a minimum and carries you over to post-game nighttime activities. Winners don’t need naps.

My favorite gameday outfit is probably the jersey and denim cut-off combination. What better way to support our men on the front lines than wearing their number? The tucked in look is fashion-forward and the seemingly frivolous ventilation holes do a sweaty girl good when touchdowns flow freely. Shakers can’t shake themselves, you know.