There are some athleisure staples that transcend the need to be a diehard fan of any particular team — or even sport itself — to pull off. A New York Yankees cap is one of them. Team USA Olympics gear is another. These items look good on every guy, no matter his level of fandom.
Here at SG HQ, we’re ready to add a new sporty style essential to the list: the WNBA orange hoodie.
The sunny sweatshirt with the league’s white silhouette logo prominently displayed on the chest has a relatively recent origin story. While the WNBA rang in 25 seasons last year, the gender-inclusive hoodie was only released in 2019.
The WNBA’s head of content and influencer strategy Eb Jones wanted to make something everyone could wear to show their support for women and women’s basketball. It blew up when the late Kobe Bryant sported it courtside at a Lakers game that year.
Then, in March 2020, NBA players like Trae Young, Devin Booker, and Chris Paul wore the sweatshirt in the Bubble, drawing even more attention to the women’s league.
These days, stylish male WNBA fans like Jason Sudeikis can be seen wearing their support for the W. At games, yes, but also just out and about!
The new season kicks off May 16, so be sure to add this athleisure essential to your closet now.
And yes, that’s true even if the only WNBA player you can currently name is (still) Caitlin Clark. This sweatshirt still deserves a spot in your casual wardrobe.
Don’t worry that you’re virtue signaling so long as you do, in fact, support women’s sports.
Which I’m sure you do!
Below, check out 3 orange WNBA hoodie outfits for guys:
WNBA hoodie outfit with jeans
Shop the outfit:
- hoodie: Nike
- pants: Flint and Tinder
- Oxford shirt: Todd Snyder
- sneakers: Rothy’s
This look works great with white or off-white jeans, but you could also sport it with a light or medium rinse pair if you’re worried about spilling on yourself at the concession stand.
WNBA hoodie outfit with shorts
Shop the outfit:
- hoodie: Nike
- shorts: L.L. Bean (similar)
- sandals: Birkenstock
- denim jacket: RRL
- bandana: Banana Republic
Pair your hoodie with a pair of shorts and sandals this summer for a casual, on-trend outfit. Add a denim jacket when the sun goes down.
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Swap out the Birkenstocks for sneakers if your feet aren’t ready for public viewing.
Athleisure WNBA hoodie outfit
Shop the outfit:
Lean into the athleisure vibes with hybrid shorts and your favorite bright-colored sneakers. Go with a tall sock or a no-show.
Shop the WNBA hoodie
Team SG loves the orange hoodie, which is fast approaching icon status, but if the color feels a smidge too bright for you, don’t worry. You’ve got options.
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