The Cheer Gear Extras You Need To Complete Your Look

Previously, we looked at the essentials all cheerleaders need – a cheer uniform, bodyliner, and shoes. To complete your look, don’t forget about these extras – team warm-ups, briefs, and a cheer bag. They’re often pushed out of the spotlight by uniforms and shoes, but are important aspects of a cheerleader’s look. Warm-ups Often times, a coach or cheerleader may think warm-ups are only necessary during cold weather seasons or evening and outdoor performances. But warm-ups aren’t just for function; they’re for fashion! Warm-ups pull a team’s look together, especially at competitions or events when you’re only wearing your uniform during performances. Warm-ups are perfect to wear over practice wear when warming up or eating; it allows you to look professional and spirited without risking getting your uniform dirty. Nowadays, there are a lot of different materials and styles for warm-ups so you can match them perfectly with your uniform! Briefs Depending on your uniform style, you may need briefs to wear underneath the skirt. Briefs are there to provide coverage and are typically the same color as the uniform. There are two basic styles of briefs – boy cut (which looks like shorts) and bikini (which looks like your standard brief). While generally made from nylon, cheer brand Chasse makes their briefs with C-dri fabric, a moisture management fabric that keeps you dry and comfortable. Cheer bags What would you do without a bag for all your gear? Cheer bags are great additions to a cheerleader’s wardrobe. A cheer bag isn’t any ordinary backpack or duffle bag; it’s created with the cheerleader in mind and includes a lot of functions and additions a normal bag wouldn’t have. Many cheer bags have special compartments for shoes, which keeps your other gear from getting dirty or smelly. Also, many cheer bags have a variety of inner compartments so you can easily organize your accessories and gear. If your squad all agrees on the same cheer bag, your team will look even more professional and united! Get your name embroidered or add a bow keychain with a bright color so you can easily find it at competitions or games! An extra extra: raincoat This is definitely an extra that is easily forgotten. During fall and winter, you’ll always want to store a compact raincoat in your bag. This is especially the case for outdoor football games when you can’t run for cover! Even during the spring and summer, you should have a raincoat on hand for the unexpected shower or drizzle. Even a small amount of water can quickly make your uniform and warm-ups smell. What cheer extras are necessities for your squad?