From figuring out where to buy the perfect Gator-chomping dress to deciding on a bow to finalize your outfit, finding the perfect gameday attire can sometimes prove challenging. Luckily, there are many gameday boutiques around the city that make it easy for trendy Gators to find that ideal look.
Lindsay Leider, a 21-year-old UF retail associate at Allure Boutique, sees about 150 customers a week searching for the latest in Gator fashion.
Allure Boutique, located at 3832 W. Newberry Road Suite 2-B, has one of the largest selections of orange and blue dresses in Gainesville. It is the only boutique in the city that sells Natalie Kim dresses, which are custom-fitted, handmade dresses specifically designed for college students. Kim comes to the boutique on Thursdays during gameday weeks between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to custom fit her customers' dresses.
Allure has Gator dresses, bags, shirts, shoes, jewelry, koozies, belts, jackets, buttons, headbands and bows. One could spend as little as $70 to get a stylish gameday outfit, according to Leider.
Devon Slabaugh, a 20-year-old UF fashionista and Lauren Carey, a 20-year-old Florida State student, started a gameday bow and dress line called Lucky Design earlier this summer. Slabaugh handmakes Gator-inspired bows and dresses at her house, with bows starting at $5 and dresses starting at $50. Merchandise from the collection can be found at facebook.com/luckydesigndevonlauren. Other places to find Gator apparel include: Gator Mania, in the Oaks Mall; Pinner's Fine Shoes, 3411 W University Ave.; Lily Pad, in the Oaks Mall; Gator Shop, 1702 W University Ave.; Ilene's for Fashion, 2441 NW 43rd St. #25B.; Target, 3970 SW Archer Road; Walmart, 3570 SW Archer Road; and on campus at the bookstore.
Remember, there is no such thing as too much orange and blue when it comes to gameday in the Swamp!
