Cheer on Your Team! Recommended Costumes for Sports Festival Cheer Squads
Cheer squads deliver powerful encouragement so the team can win and everyone can give their best.
Their cool look when cheering on their teammates calls for equally cool and stylish outfits, right? In this article, we’ll introduce recommended outfits for cheer squads at sports festivals.
We’ve gathered a variety of items—from full head-to-toe looks to simple pieces you can add to gym uniforms to create a sense of unity.
With sharp, coordinated outfits and cheers, your teammates are sure to feel fired up and think, “All right, let’s do this!” Be sure to use this as a reference.
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[Cheer on Your Teammates!] Top 10 Recommended Outfits for Sports Day Cheer Squads (1–10)
tokkōfuku (a customized, often long coat and pants ensemble associated with Japanese biker gangs and rebellious youth culture; literally “special attack uniform”)
The tokkōfuku—those iconic long coats the characters wear in the hugely popular manga Tokyo Revengers—leave a strong impression.
When you hear “tokkōfuku,” some people might picture soldiers, but in fact, soldiers never wore tokkōfuku! If you wear these cool coats during a cheering showdown, you’ll naturally feel more fired up and energized.
If you’re making your own tokkōfuku, adding plenty of kanji embroidery will boost the cool factor! Try including your team slogan or words that pump you up.
jinbaori (a traditional Japanese sleeveless battle surcoat worn over armor)
A jinbaori is a garment that Sengoku-period warlords wore over their armor, and it has a strong association with battle.
While conveying the meaning of boosting one’s fighting spirit, it’s also thin because it was worn over armor, which makes it easy to use at a sports festival.
Its design is like a sleeveless happi coat; we recommend centering the team color and adding decorations in gold, etc.
Although it’s often seen as an outfit for the central figure of the team, having many members wear it to showcase unity could also be a great idea.
school uniform (male); gakuran
When you think of cheering squads, many people probably picture the classic gakuran uniform first.
It may be strongly associated with men, but it looks incredibly cool on women too—so give it a try regardless of gender! Beyond the common waist-length gakuran often seen as a school uniform, there are various types: the long-run, similar to a tokkōfuku, with a hem that reaches around the knees; and the short-run, with a hem that sits higher than the waist.
Choose the style that suits your team’s image and the look you want to try.
Pairing it with a hachimaki headband and white gloves is also recommended.
Cheer on Your Teammates! Recommended Outfits for the Sports Festival Cheer Squad (11–20)
Shirt and tie coordination
https://www.tiktok.com/@minestrone_oo/video/7484562682851396880When you think of cheer squad uniforms, you probably picture a stand-collar jacket, but how about deliberately going for a blazer-style look and cheering in a shirt-and-tie combo? You might be able to showcase a fresh, stylish vibe that’s different from the usual cheer squads everyone’s seen.
For the shirt, it’s better to go a little oversized rather than a perfect fit.
Match the ties to your team colors to create a unified look.
If your cheer battle includes dance elements, this outfit is highly recommended!
delinquent schoolgirl
It seems that “sukeban” refers to a female gang leader.
At a glance it looks like a regular sailor-style school uniform, but it’s characterized by a long skirt that reaches the ankles.
For cheer squad outfits, the traditional choice is the school uniform-style gakuran, but if your captain or members include women, how about incorporating a sukeban outfit? A hachimaki headband and white gloves would really stand out, too.
If it’s windy, it might be a bit hard to move, so you may want to make adjustments so you can move freely, like wearing pants underneath.
Baseball uniform
If you want to differentiate your cheer squad’s image from other teams, how about wearing baseball uniforms? You don’t have to go full uniform—just throwing on the jersey can add personality.
Cheer battles have become more diverse in recent years, so try appearing in something other than traditional cheer outfits to showcase your uniqueness.
It might also be fun to incorporate a ceremonial opening, almost like a first pitch.
Simply changing the costume can transform the atmosphere of the cheer battle, so feel free to use this as a reference.
haori
Coordinate matching haori jackets for your team or class to create a sense of unity.
We recommend choosing fabric that’s breathable and allows easy movement.
When making them by hand, you’ll cut the fabric and sew the pieces together—be mindful of the fabric grain and the direction you’re stitching.
As a tip, adding matching patches, or writing the team name or messages, is a great way to give them a personalized touch.
Put on your matching haori and cheer with all your might!
