Where to buy orange and blue in the Champaign-Urbana area
Thursday is coming and your closet is ready, RIGHT? With Fighting Illini football kicking off this week, there's no time to waste. Here are some local spots to stock up!
For the Superfan
You can never go wrong at the Illini Union Bookstore on campus, stocked full of everything from hats and outerwear to sweatshirts and pants. Same with GameDay Spirit, with locations in Campustown and Champaign. GameDay features officially licensed Illini gear for all ages and every season.
For the Fashion-Forward
Now if you’re looking for a more chic, refined look that's more suitable for the office, check out Joseph Kuhn & Co. in downtown Champaign. You can find top-quality menswear in orange and blue hues that suit your style without looking like you came straight from the tailgate.
If you want cozy-girl vibes with your orange and blue, stop by En Route Boutique in Mahomet. Their super-cute spirit wear includes soft sweatshirts and sweaters for chilly game days, along with a whole lotta sparkle. And Bohemia in downtown Urbana gives, well, bohemian, with floral patterns, jewelry, and accessories so you can head to your gallery opening after watching the game.
For the Budget-Conscious
We get it. With events like Pygmalion, West Side Arts, and Urbana's Night Market at the Square all this month, not to mention all the restaurants to try, you may be short on cash. Not to worry! You can acquire your orange and blue without breaking the bank.
Karen’s Kloset, an elevated consignment shop in Champaign, organizes all their apparel by color, so Illini hues are easy to find. If you’re looking for gently worn threads for the whole family, check out Briella’s Boutique, with locations in Savoy and Mahomet.
You can often find gently worn licensed gear at Salt & Light and Devotion, both in Urbana, both veritable treasure troves of Illini gear at great prices.
Closet Ready, Game Ready
Ok. Now you're equipped with the knowledge, so there’s no excuse to show up in anything but orange and blue. Stock the closet, warm up your vocal cords, and get ready to cheer the Fighting Illini from tailgate to 4th quarter! I-L-L!