Dress to Impress at Soccerfest!
By Ben Youngerman, ArtsQuest Marketing Manager
SoccerFest presented by Discover Lehigh Valley returns June 3, 7 & 11, and we want you to be the belle of the (soccer) ball! If you live and breathe Team USA, you have to look the part. With thousands of fellow soccer fans around, it’s difficult to stand out in the crowd with just a basic red, white and blue outfit. So we’re here with some suggestions and pictures to spark your patriotic creativity as you cheer the U.S. to Copa America victory!
FACE PAINT
Go full flag with these variations of Old Glory…
If you’re not looking to go full-out face paint, try something like these simple, more modest designs.
For more skilled artists, go for the “Eagle Eye” look…
…the American butterfly…
…or the partial Lady Liberty.
Or grab a couple buddies and spell out “USA” together! Just remember to stay in the correct order all day. For super patriotic bonus points, get 20 friends to join you and spell out “United States of America”!
Some paint application pro-tips from Parenting.com:
1. Start by avoiding oil-based face paints. They tend to smear, are harder to remove and clog pores.
2. Just dab a corner of a makeup sponge or soft-bristled brush in water and start painting.
3. Finish the look with sparkle! Look for nontoxic, fabric-based glitter (found at fabric and crafts stores). To apply, dip the opposite tip of the paintbrush into water, dry off excess and dip into glitter. Roll the glitter onto the face.
HEADGEAR
After the face paint, compliment the look with some appropriate head gear!
A jazzed up Uncle Sam hat or colorful mohawk work well…
Or perhaps represent your home area with a food hat like corn, cheese or a cheesesteak…
Show some peace and love to the opposing team…
Or show that you’ve really got soccer on your mind…
Can’t find one or make one? Shave one!
WARDROBE
As for the rest of your outfit, there’s so many things to do.
Rocking your favorite team scarf is a classic way to compliment your patriotic garb…
Find some killer patriotic pants…
Dress like your favorite former U.S. President…
But dress comfortably if it’s hot outside…
But no matter how you dress, you’re a real superhero for showing up to SteelStacks to root for Team USA in the Copa America Centenerio!
