As someone who's worked in a bowling alley, and takes an interest in fashion, I feel I'm qualified to answer this question better than most.
What to wear to a bowling alley really depends on how far you want to take the 'bowling theme'.
Here's my list of bowling alley fashion do's and don'ts:
Acceptable Bowling Alley Attire: The Do's The Bowling Shirt
Wearing a bowling shirt to a bowling alley can be a signal to your fellow bowlers that you mean business.
Bowling shirts are loose-fitting and comfortable to wear: Two important factors in getting the right balance of power and precision in your ball release technique.
The Dude
If you've ever seen the seminal bowling movie The Big Lebowski, you may have noticed that the lead character 'the dude' (aka Jeffrey Lebowski, played by the actorJeff Bridges) spends a considerable amount of time sipping on White Russians and wondering about in a bathrobe.
In my opinion, this is a really cool, laid back and actually very functional wardrobe choice for a night of ten-pin bowling.
Bowling Faux-pas: The Don'ts
Going bowling is meant to be a fun and relaxing experience. There's generally no need to make a big statement with your choice of clothing. Here are three things I'd suggest you don't wear to a bowling alley:
Julianne Moore Viking Costume
Whilst we're still fresh from the subject of The Big Lebowski movie, I'd like to issue a little warning about the viking costume that Julianne Moore's character wears in the film.
It's not suitable for lifting and launching a heavy ball, it's not that funny (most people won't even know who you are meant to be) and it'll make it look like you are trying too hard. In my opinion, this is one to avoid!
Short skirts
Bowling in a miniskirt or a particularly short skirt is obviously not a good idea. It might sound like common knowledge, but you'd be surprised to know just how many people choose to ignore this golden rule. Don't make their mistake.
What to wear to a bowling alley really depends on how far you want to take the 'bowling theme'.
Here's my list of bowling alley fashion do's and don'ts:
Acceptable Bowling Alley Attire: The Do's The Bowling Shirt
Wearing a bowling shirt to a bowling alley can be a signal to your fellow bowlers that you mean business.Bowling shirts are loose-fitting and comfortable to wear: Two important factors in getting the right balance of power and precision in your ball release technique.
The Dude
In my opinion, this is a really cool, laid back and actually very functional wardrobe choice for a night of ten-pin bowling.
Bowling Faux-pas: The Don'ts
Going bowling is meant to be a fun and relaxing experience. There's generally no need to make a big statement with your choice of clothing. Here are three things I'd suggest you don't wear to a bowling alley:
Julianne Moore Viking Costume
Whilst we're still fresh from the subject of The Big Lebowski movie, I'd like to issue a little warning about the viking costume that Julianne Moore's character wears in the film. It's not suitable for lifting and launching a heavy ball, it's not that funny (most people won't even know who you are meant to be) and it'll make it look like you are trying too hard. In my opinion, this is one to avoid!
Short skirts
Bowling in a miniskirt or a particularly short skirt is obviously not a good idea. It might sound like common knowledge, but you'd be surprised to know just how many people choose to ignore this golden rule. Don't make their mistake.
