The Find: eight stylish ways to cheer on your World Cup team
The Find: eight stylish ways to cheer on your World Cup team
By Jean Grant | June 20, 2014
By Jean Grant | 06/20/2014
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The World Cup is in full swing, and while some football fans prefer to sport a painted face and traditional soccer jersey, others would rather show support in subtler ways. Thankfully, local retailers like the Drake General Store and Over the Rainbow have seized the opportunity to hawk some cool apparel and accessories, including loud undergarments and team bandanas. For die-hard fans and bandwagon-jumpers alike, here are eight pieces of stylish World Cup gear that you may actually want to wear once the festivities have wrapped up.
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279554 Local denim purveyor <strong>Over the Rainbow</strong> has stocked a range of casual t-shirts and tanks from California luxury brands <strong>Kinetix</strong> and <strong>Sol Angeles. </strong>The graphics are unique and subtle, and the material is soft enough to make for a sporty pyjama top. $45, <em>101 Yorkville Ave.</em><br />
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279558 These versatile team bandanas from <strong>Drake General Store</strong> can be worn around the head, as a Parisian-style scarf, or simply attached to a knapsack or purse. $12, <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/gifting/father-s-day/world-cup-bandannas.html#.U6RSHl5H1FJ" target="_blank">drakegeneralstore.ca</a><br />
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279551 Undecided “fútbol” fans can profess their general affinity for the sport with this very stylish shirt from <strong>Elizabeth and James'</strong>s Textile collection. $108, <em>available at</em> <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/bowery-tee-textile-elizabeth-james/vp/v=1/1567007892.htm?folderID=2534374302177918&fm=other-shopbysize&colorId=33871&extid=affprg_CJ_SB_US-2617611-Skimlinks-3640929" target="_blank">shopbop.com</a> The Find: 8 stylish ways to cheer on your World Cup team The Find: 8 stylish ways to cheer on your World Cup team https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-find-world-cup-2014-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-find-world-cup-2014-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-find-world-cup-2014-01.jpg 624 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-8-ways-cheer-world-cup-team/slide/the-find-world-cup-2014-01/ the-find-world-cup-2014-01 0 0
279552 Oversized jerseys aren't always the best look for a night out. One possible solution: <strong>Forever 21's</strong> World Cup collection. $16, <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=F21&Category=promo-soccer-collection&ProductID=2000121901&VariantID=" target="_blank">forever21.com</a> The Find: 8 stylish ways to cheer on your World Cup team The Find: 8 stylish ways to cheer on your World Cup team https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-find-world-cup-2014-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-find-world-cup-2014-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-find-world-cup-2014-02.jpg 330 484 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/find-8-ways-cheer-world-cup-team/slide/the-find-world-cup-2014-02/ the-find-world-cup-2014-02 0 0
279583 <strong>Puma's</strong> indoor soccer shoes would make great casual footwear with a pair of jeans. England fans can opt for a classic red-and-white pair. USD $81, <em>available at</em> <a href="http://www.shop.puma.ca/Momentta-Vulc-Sala-Country-Men%27s-Indoor-Soccer-Shoes/pna103071,en_CA,pd.html&cgid=23000&vid=#!srule%3DNew_Arrivals%26i%3D36%26color%3D02%26sz%3D66%26start%3D0%26size%3DUS_8" target="_blank">puma.ca</a><br />
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279555 Even though Canada isn't participating,<strong> Roots</strong> is selling a line of sporty t-shirts and hoodies that are cute enough to wear year-round. $36, <a href="http://canada.roots.com/womens-t-shirts/portugal-t-shirt/05170007,default,pd.html?cgid=womensTShirtsAndTops&selectedColor=A64" target="_blank">roots.ca</a><br />
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279553 Though (hopefully) not the most noticeable way to cheer on your team, <strong>Joe Boxer'</strong>s flag-inspired boxer briefs may be a good option for guys who prefer to keep team pride close to the family jewels. $26<em>, available at </em><a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/world-cup-fitted-boxer-0039-65320--24" target="_blank">thebay.com</a><br />
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279557 Backwards or forwards, snapbacks are an easy and effective way to top off an otherwise normal outfit with a bit of “I'm-not-trying-too-hard” spirit. $16, <em>available at</em> <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=21MEN&Category=promo-soccer-collection&ProductID=2000122505&VariantID=" target="_blank">forever21.com</a><br />
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