Baseball games have quietly become one of fashion’s favorite social outings. Whether you’re heading to a weekday Yankees game after work, spending a Saturday afternoon at the ballpark, or planning a summer date night in the stands, the dress code is surprisingly nuanced. You want to look put-together without appearing overdressed, comfortable without defaulting to gym clothes, and spirited without relying on head-to-toe team merch.

The good news? The most stylish baseball game outfits have very little to do with jerseys and foam fingers. Instead, fashion people approach gameday dressing much like they would any other event: with thoughtful accessories, practical layers, and a few insider tricks. The only difference would be trying to match the colors of the team they’re rooting for along the way. To find out exactly what separates a chic baseball game outfit from a regrettable one, I asked a handful of baseball game regulars to share the mistakes they see most often—and what they recommend wearing instead.

Payton Saratin Ross, Baseball WAG

1. The most damning (& common) mistake made in dressing for gameday is bringing a bag they won’t let you into the stadium with! Many stadiums are very strict about their bag policy, so I like to have a few stadium-approved bags to cycle through during the season. The classic clear bag from Thirty Years is a go-to for me, and I love investing in something luxe, like the Bottega Veneta Concert Bag, every couple years.

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